DC’sTitanshave abandoned Titans Tower in Bludhaven, trading it for a new base in a new city. The move hasn’t won over most of the team—especially after they passed up a coveted spot at the Justice League’s new Watchtower, settling instead for a base that feels more like something out of Batman’s playbook.
John Layman and Pete Woods’Titans#18 is set to release on August 10, 2025, but until then, fans can get a taste with a four-page preview that drops a major bombshell—the Titans have a new base, and it’s the exact opposite of what they’ve always had before.
Over the years, Titans Tower has been located in various cities, from San Francisco to Jump City, and most recently Blüdhaven. No matter the city, their base has typically been a towering, sky-high, T-shaped structure. This time, however,the Titans are trading height for depth, as their new headquarters takes them underground.
Welcome to the“Titans Tunnels”:The Titans New Base in New York City
The Titans Go Underground, Taking a Page Out of Batman’s Book
Titans#18 kicks off by unveiling the team’s new headquarters,a 300-foot-deep underground bunker sarcastically nicknamed the“Titan Tunnels”by Roy“Arsenal”Harper.Though intended as a joke, the name fits all too well—the Titans have traded their iconic, sky-high T-shaped tower for a subterranean version hidden beneath New York City. This move also brings the team full circle, returning them to their roots. New York City, and more specifically the East River, was home to the Titans’ very first base in the earlyTeen Titanscomics.
While some Titans remain doubtful about their new underground base, Pete Woods’ artwork makes it look nothing short of epic. The base reimagines the classic T-shaped tower fans know and love, placing it beneath the bustling streets of New York City.The art offers a unique x-ray-style view of the bunker, showcasing its layout,which includes personal quarters, a common room, a kitchen, a lab, a monitor room, and more. In essence,the new base retains the familiar design of Titans Tower, but its underground setting feels like a nod to Batman’s playbook, echoing the Dark Knight’s penchant forsubterranean strongholds like the Batcave.
Why Did the Titans Ditch the Titans Tower in Bludhaven?
Panel of Dick Grayson at Spheric Solutions Looking at the Titans Tower Comes FromNightwing#121 (2024)
Since Layman and Woods took over theTitansseries, the team has faced major changes. Wally“The Flash”West resigned, Arsenal joined, andDonna Troy stepped in as leader, replacing Nightwing due to his growing responsibilities in Blüdhaven.The move from Blüdhaven to New York City’s underground“Titan Tunnels”was also driven by Dick’s escalating conflicts in the city: a three-front war against leaderless gangs, a militarized police force, and a corporation creating“weapons designed to kill superheroes.”With a target on Nightwing’s back, Donna proposed the relocation to“avoid seeing another Titans Tower blown up.”
Donna’s decision to relocate the team for their safety proves to be a wise one, as Dick’s ongoing battles in Blüdhaven make it clear the Titans were in danger. This is further highlighted inDan Watters and Dexter Soy’sNightwing#121, when Dick confronts the CEO of Spheric Solutions—the company arming Blüdhaven’s police force and creating weapons that threaten the superhero community. During their meeting,Dick notes how Spheric Solutions’ building has a clear line of sight into the Titans Tower in Blüdhaven.This ominous detail underscores just how vulnerable the Titans were and why relocating to New York was a necessary move.
The Majority of the Titans Are Less Than Happy With Their Base Relocation
Starfire, Cyborg, and Arsenal All Voice Their Disappointment With Their New Base
Despite Donna’s valid reasoning for relocating the team to New York City, most of the Titans are less than thrilled with the decision—especially since they passed up the chance to move to theJustice League’s new Watchtower. Arsenal is the most vocal critic, lamenting everything they’re missing out on by not living in the satellite base. He bemoans the lost opportunity to live down the hall from the League’s Trinity, enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, and indulge in better services and food. He doesn’t hold back, even making a snide comment that their downgrade to the underground“Titan Tunnels”is thanks to Dick’s Blüdhaven problems.
While Arsenal voices the loudest complaints, he’s far from the only Titan disappointed with the move. Starfire, though happy to be back in New York, remarks that she“wouldn’t have minded living in space again,”hinting that she, too, preferred the Watchtower. Cyborg shares his frustration, noting,“I’ll be down in what we’re calling the lab… I have to start from scratch because of the move.”Even Nightwing seems conflicted, subtly acknowledging that the decision was far from unanimous.Together, the team’s mixed reactions highlight the lingering dissatisfaction with their new underground base.
DC Confirms an Iconic Titans Hero Has Lost the Justice League’s Respect (& Trust)
One Justice League vs Titans interaction has confirmed that the League has lost all respect and trust of an iconic hero after a critical mistake.
Andy Kubert Variant forJustice League Unlimited#1 (2024): Featuring Batman, Superman, & Wonder Woman in Space in Front of the Watchtower
With the Watchtower having been an option for the Titans’ relocation—and several members openly expressing their preference for it—Donna’s decision to move the team underground in New York City might seem puzzling. However, the former Wonder Girl has a compelling explanation. She tells the team, “You’ve heard the phrase ‘don’t put all your eggs in one basket?’ I’m not crazy about the world’s most powerful heroes ALL headquartered in the SAME place. Talk about a ripe target.”This reasoning is undeniably sound, emphasizing the strategic need to avoid centralizing so much power in one vulnerable location.
Despite this logic, Nightwing takes Donna aside to remind her that the decision is unpopular not only with the Titans but also with the Justice League. He gently suggests she work on“team morale,”implying she should address the team’s frustrations about the move. Donna, however, is quick to draw a line. She points out that boosting morale is something he would do as team leader—but he isn’t the leader anymore. While she acknowledges his input, Donna makes it clear she intends to lead her own way. Though tensions remain around theTitans’new base, it’s clear Donna is confident in her choices and is determined to approach leadership differently thanNightwingwould have.
The Titans Have a New Leader Who’s Already Better Than Nightwing In a Big Way
The Titans officially have a new leader, and in one battle they’ve already proven to be a better fit for the role than Nightwing ever was.
Titans #18is available August 12, 2025, from DC Comics!
Nightwing
Nightwing is the superhero moniker taken up by Dick Grayson, upon his aging out of the Robin role and becoming a superhero of his own. Inspired by the original Kryptonian hero of the same name, Grayson has risen to comic book immortality with the identity, earning respect as one of the greatest leaders in the DC Universe.
Teen Titansis a superhero animated TV series based on the DC Comics team of the same name. Airing from 2003 to 2006, the show follows five young heroes—Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Raven, and Beast Boy—as they battle villains while navigating adolescence. The series was widely praised for its blend of action, humor, and character development, and it spawned a popular spin-off,Teen Titans Go!.
