Red X

Red X
Teen Titans character
Red X alongside Robin in the episode "X"
First Episode Appearance	Masks
Created by	Glen Murakami David Slack
Character played by	Scott Menville
In-universe information
Alias	X
Affiliations	Brotherhood of Evil (formerly) Hive Five (Teen Titans Go!)
Abilities	Skilled martial artist and acrobat Olympic athlete-level strength, speed, reflexes, agility, durability, and endurance With Xenothium-Powered Suit Energy projection (in a solid or energy form) Teleportation X-shaped weapons (such as wrist-mounted blades, Xarangs or shuriken) Explosives Electric X's

Red X is a fictional code name from the Teen Titans animated show which debuted in the episode "Masks". Originally, Red X was used as an alternate identity for Robin in order to get closer to Slade. Later, an unknown person stole the name and costume, although his identity is never confirmed. The new Red X's motives are usually selfish and mysterious. Both versions of the character uses a variety of skill and gadgets to defeat anyone who stands in his way. He has also appeared in the show's comic book adaptation and in the spin-off Teen Titans Go! as well. The character was voiced by Scott Menville.

Fictional character biography

Robin as Red X

Red X was originally a villainous cover identity Robin had conceived for an attempt to get closer to Slade. Mystified by the enigma the shady villain presented, Robin approached Professor Chang for the necessary items - particularly Xenothium for a power source - to create the Red X suit, and posing as a superpowered master thief, Robin stole several computer chips Slade was after and offered them with a proposition to enter a partnership.

However, Robin's haste in trying to get too close exposed his identity to Slade, and in fear that if he told his teammates about his plans, they wouldn't play their parts convincingly, he chose not to tell them. But the plan went awry; Slade revealed his knowledge of Robin's identity, and while Robin managed to retrieve the chips, Slade managed to elude him yet again. Robin was back at square one, with one additional step backwards: he had lost the trust of his friends.

Since the Xenothium power core could not be disposed safely, Robin stored the suit inside a vault in Titans Tower, never to be used again.

The new Red X

Some time later, however, the suit came into the possession of an unknown person who intended to use it for his own financial gain. Because the Xenothium supply in the suit's power belt was nearly exhausted, Red X stole a scanner which could locate the substance within a ten-mile radius. Not knowing where to look for him, Robin coerced Professor Chang into revealing the most likely location where Red X could get his hands on more Xenothium: a highly secured tech company at the city's south end. Red X managed to penetrate the facility, with the Teen Titans in pursuit - but Professor Chang's henchmen were following them; Chang intended to swipe the Xenothium to power a gigantic disintegrator cannon of his own construction. In order to ensure no interference from Robin, he captured the other Titans and held them hostage.

Robin confronted Red X about his self-serving attitudes, while Red X kept taunting Robin about the one mistake which helped create him. Unimpressed and willing to make amends, Robin went after Chang himself, but almost ended up his victim as well. At the last moment, Red X saved Robin from certain death and aided him in freeing his teammates and bringing down Chang. When the Titans intended to do the same with him, he escaped by detonating a tube of Xenothium at their feet, though he had to leave his power belt in Robin's hands.

Later on, Red X was seen as a recruit among the ranks of the Brotherhood of Evil. With his power belt replaced, he participated in a race initiated by Ding Dong Daddy for Robin's most prized possession, in order to sell it to the highest bidder. A bomb dropped by Daddy blew him off the road, but he was saved by Robin at the last instant. Because of this, and because he realized how desperate Robin was, Red X attacked the other villains participating in the race, thoroughly disabling their vehicles. His last target was a bus driven by Raven and Starfire, from which he withheld; he told the two girls "Tell Robin we're even ... for now", and disappeared.

Red X did not appear in the final confrontation with the Brotherhood afterward, implying he quit the organization. His current whereabouts and activities are unknown.

Powers and abilities

Physically, Red X is an accomplished acrobat and martial arts fighter on par with Robin. In fact, their combat techniques are quite similar, giving weight to the common suspicion that both once had the same tutor or other allies (which would be Batman, Red Hood, Spoiler or potentially Wonder Girl and Slade Wilson).

Red X's powers derive from his suit's belt. The belt relies on power from a (possibly artificial) element called Xenothium. The suit is also fitted with an invisibility or cloaking device, and a teleportation device. The palms of his gloves can also form x-shaped manifestations which can act as shuriken, wrist-mounted blades, restraints (by constriction or adhesion), timed explosives, electric X's, instant openings, or any other conceivable function.

Robin noted that he created Red X's main weapon systems as specific ways to beat each of his fellow Titans.

Appearances

Television

Teen Titans

Main article: Teen Titans (TV series)

• Season 1: Masks (as Robin)
• Season 3: X (as own character)
• Season 5: Homecoming - Part 2 (cameo) and Revved Up

New Teen Titans (shorts)

• Red X Unmasked

Teen Titans Go!

Main article: Teen Titans Go! (TV series)

• Season 1: In and Out (Robin's identity, debut)
• Season 3: The True Meaning of Christmas (mentioned)

Comics

Teen Titans Go!

• Knockoff!
• Bad Girls (mentioned only)

Terror Titans (mentioned)

Video games

• Teen Titans

References

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