Rec List - Comics with incestuous subtext between Raven and Trigon
The story of Raven is, at its core, the story of a daughter overcoming her evil father. Some Raven stories, especially early on in her history, imply that Raven had to endure not only emotional and physical abuse, but sexual abuse as well. This aspect of her character is often forgotten by future creators and fans alike, despite how important it was to the original version of her character. I've compiled a list of issues that focus the most heavily on the incestuous subtext between Raven and Trigon.
This is by no means an exhaustive list. I've only included comics that focus heavily on Raven and devote a large amount of the story to her and her relationship with Trigon. There are more smaller moments in issues that aren't as heavily focused on her.
New Teen Titans vol. 1 #1-6
This is Raven's first ever storyline. It establishes Raven's relationship with Trigon, as well as her relationship with her mother and the people of Azarath.
Tales of the New Teen Titans #2
This is the first Raven origin comic. To this day, it's the most detailed view of her childhood ever published. It further develops her relationship with both of her parents, as well as her relationship with Azar, the spiritual leader of Azarath.
New Teen Titans vol. 1 #29-31
Raven begins to lose control of her powers as she flees from a group of villains. Once she's captured, she's forced into a nightmare that reveals her deepest fears.
New Teen Titans vol. 2 Annual 1
Set right before the Terror of Trigon, the Titans must team up with an alien superhero team. During the course of the mission, Raven struggles with her increasingly out of control powers.
New Teen Titans vol. 2 #1-5
The Terror of Trigon: one of the most famous Titans stories ever published, and undoubtedly Raven's most famous story. After months of abuse, Raven can no longer contain her father. He possesses her and forces her to bring him to Earth, which he intends to conquer.
Raven has begun dating her first-ever boyfriend, but things are not as they seem. Focuses very heavily on Raven's attitudes towards sex, as well as her relationship with her mother.
This comic is a break with the rest of the list, but I still felt it was worth including. This issue is from the 2010s and establishes Trigon and Raven's relationship within the New 52 universe. The majority of it is narrated by Trigon as he talks about Raven and his feelings towards her.
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