Teen Titans: Red X's Real Identity Is Jason Todd - Theory Explained

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One of the many theories surrounding Red X’s identity in Teen Titans is that he is the second Robin, Jason Todd. Teen Titans is a childhood classic that introduces young audiences to the greater world of sidekicks and teen superheroes in DC’s roster. Artistically known for its anime-like character designs and animation style, the series has compelling stories, many of which are inspired by its comic origins. Its impact is so great that some storylines and characters in Teen Titans have made their way to the greater mainstream comics, such as the original characters Más y Menos.

Red X is another one of the characters from the television series to later appear in the comics. Initially, Red X is an alias used by Robin in season 1 to lure Slade into trusting him. When the plan falls apart, Slade sees right through him. The rest of the Titans find out who the man is behind the mask, and Robin abandons the suit and locks it away. Later in season 3, Red X becomes his own character, a mysterious figure who steals the suit from its hiding place. This new version of Red X is a thief with anti-hero tendencies.

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There are many theories surrounding Red X’s identity. In the show, aside from suggesting that Jason is Red X, Beast Boy theorizes he could be the future Robin who now goes by Nightwing. He also suggests that Red X could be Robin’s evil twin or a bionic monkey. Other popular fan theories include Grant Wilson, Slade’s son, as the man behind the new version of Red X. However, by far the most discussed theory to date is that Red X is Jason, as there are a lot of similarities between the two characters that are hard to ignore.

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