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| Publisher |
DC |
| Artist |
Nick Cardy |
| Writer |
Len Wein |
| Published | December 1968 |
The Teen Titans are summoned to Stockholm, to aid in preventing renowned jewel thief, Andre Le Blanc, from stealing the crown jewels of Sweden. The Communist hero, Starfire, has been brought in on the case, for his prior experience in dealing with Le Blanc. From the start, Starfire does not get along with the Teen Titans, particularly Kid Flash. The Russian teen is forthcoming with details pertaining to his origin. He and his archaeologist father were investigating a meteor impact in the Yenesie River, in Siberia. They discovered the wreckage of an alien spacecraft, deep in the impact crater. The curious boy descended into the crater, alone one night, and was subsequently bombarded with strange alien radiation. The exposure super charged his cells, endowing him with enhanced speed, strength, and stamina.Le Blanc strikes at one of Stockholm's jewel marts. A not quite unconscious security guard manages to activate the silent alarm, summoning the Teen Titans and Starfire. Kid Flash leads the charge, but Le Blanc floors him with a hastily tossed display pedestal. Starfire closes in on the fleeing thief. Le Blanc spins around unexpectedly, and kicks Starfire in the face. In a matter of seconds, Le Blanc makes his escape. Starfire take Kid Flash to task for getting in the way of his attack. The two teens nearly come to blows, before Robin steps in and diffuses their conflict. In his secret lair, Le Blanc goes over the building schematics for the the Stockholm jewel mart. Certain of his success, Le Blanc sends a taunting message to the Teen Titans, and Starfire. Unable to work together, the Teen Titans take their leave of Starfire.During the day, Le Blanc secrets himself within the Sheldorf Diamond Center. After nightfall, Le Blanc, avoiding all security measures, makes his way over to the crown jewels. The Teen Titans, however, are also on the premises. Aqualad encounters Le Blanc first. Aqualad chases Le Blanc into the center's ventilation shafts. Le Blanc, however, doubles...