New Titans Annual

When Cyborg is targeted by The Children of the Sun, he learns of his father’s bizarre connection to the clandestine group. Years ago, a man named Raymond Dark worked with Cyborg’s father, Silas Stone, at Westchester Sciences. Dark proposed use of nuclear power, but Silas thought his measures were too unstable. Dark went over his head and accused Silas of being a communist sympathizer. Under a cloud of suspicion, Silas was forced to leave Westchester Science, and he assumed a job at S.T.A.R. Labs with his wife, Elinore. Westchester Sciences read Silas’ report after he had left, and ultimately agreed with his findings. They pulled the plug on his projects. Furious, Dark left the company and swore revenge on Silas Stone, who he blamed for his misfortunes. Dark left and created his own company, which he called the Children of the Sun. Garbed in a black hooded robe, Dark had become obsessed and power mad. In his words: “So now we push ahead to create a new sun. To create a world greater than any God ever did. We are greater than Hyperion and Thia! We are greater than Zeus and Hera! And one day we will be worshipped!” To this end, Dark created a process which granted super powers, but would kill its victims in a number of hours. He recruited people to his cause and sent them on suicide missions to further his vision to cleanse the world to make it ready for his eventual rule. Now learning of Cyborg’s identity as the son of Silas Stone, Dark attacks the Titans and those close to Cyborg. The Titans fight his super-powered dupes and eventually find the lair of the Children of the Sun. Meanwhile, Dark’s followers grow tired of his obsessions regarding Silas Stone, which they think detracts from their true goals. They revolt and kill Dark, intent on still carrying out his new-world vision. The Titans intervene, however, and track them down. The remaining Children of the Sun attempt to board a submarine and escape. However, during their escape, the sub explodes, thus putting an end to the Children of the Sun.