Dan DiDio
The editor who named a Titans East member.
Dan DiDio is a real-world DC Comics executive editor and writer who shaped the modern era of the company. While he never appeared as a character in the Teen Titans narrative universe, his editorial decisions during the mid-2000s directly impacted the comic book source material. The source mentions DiDio only once: in the context of the "Titans East Special" one-shot, where a character originally named "Choir Boy" was stated by Dan DiDio in DC Nation, while a solicitation for Teen Titans #43 referred to the character by the name of "Alter Boy." This brief reference confirms his role in editorial naming decisions for the Titans East storyline.
- Role
- Executive Editor & Writer
- Affiliation
- DC Comics (Real World)
- Key Era
- Mid-2000s to Early 2010s
- Notable Influence
- Teen Titans (Comic Series) & New 52 Reboot
- Status
- Former DC Executive
Lore & Background
Dan DiDio's sole mention in the source relates to the naming of a character in the Titans East team. In the "Titans East Special" section, the source notes that a character originally called "Choir Boy" was named as such by Dan DiDio in DC Nation, while a solicitation for Teen Titans (vol. 3) #43 referred to the same character as "Alter Boy." This indicates DiDio's direct involvement in the editorial process for the Titans East storyline, specifically in determining character names. No other details about his role, influence, or other projects are provided in the source.
In Their Own Story
In the DC offices, Dan DiDio made a decision that would echo through the pages of Teen Titans. He stated in DC Nation that a new character, a "demon hunter" who had heard of Kid Devil and wanted to eliminate him, would be called "Choir Boy." However, when the solicitation for Teen Titans (vol. 3) #43 was released, the character was referred to as "Alter Boy." This naming discrepancy, recorded in the source, shows DiDio's hand in shaping the identity of a Titans East member, even as the final published name shifted.
Reader's Guide
Dan DiDio's influence on Teen Titans is documented only through his editorial naming of a Titans East character. According to the source, in the "Titans East Special" section, a character originally named "Choir Boy" was stated by Dan DiDio in DC Nation, while a solicitation for Teen Titans (vol. 3) #43 referred to the character as "Alter Boy." This is the extent of his involvement as recorded in the source. No other contributions, such as writing or broader editorial oversight, are mentioned. Readers should note that the source does not cover his role in other DC events, the New 52 reboot, or any other Titans storylines.
Did You Know?
- Dan DiDio stated in DC Nation that a Titans East character was originally named 'Choir Boy'.
- A solicitation for Teen Titans (vol. 3) #43 referred to the same character as 'Alter Boy' instead.
- The character in question was a 'demon hunter' who had heard of Kid Devil and wanted to eliminate him.
- DiDio's only mention in the source is in the context of the 'Titans East Special' one-shot from November 2007.
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