When it comes to theTitans' biggest heartthrobs, fans usually think of Nightwing, Cyborg, or even Wally West’s Flash—rarelyBeast Boy. Despite being a fan favorite with an iconic romance with Raven, Garfield Logan has never been known for his looks. But that’s about to change, as DC is giving the shapeshifting Titan a game-changing glow-up.
…the man bun serves as a visual cue that this isn’t the same immature, fun-loving Beast Boy fans are used to…
John Layman and Pete Woods continue theirTitansrun with issue #20, where love takes center stage asRaven and Beast Boy share a romantic strollthrough Central Park. At first glance, Beast Boy’s appearance is nothing out of the ordinary, aside from the red and white baseball cap he’s wearing.
However, when a confrontation with some bystanders escalates, Garfield transforms into a giant gorilla, causing him to lose his hat. It’s when he shifts back that his glow-up becomes clear—now hatless,Beast Boy is rocking a man bun, and he pulls it off exceptionally well.
Beast Boy Debuts Man Bun (& It’s Actually an Important Detail)
Panel Comes From John Layman’sTitans#20 (2025) – Art by Pete Woods
For most of his 60 years in comics,Beast Boy’s designhas remained largely unchanged—his signature green coloring and slim yet muscular build have been constants. The biggest shift over the years has been his age, with depictions ranging from teenage prankster to young adult hero. Yet, regardless of his age, he has always carried a certain"little brother energy,“even alongside his romance with Raven. That’s what makes it so wild thatsomething as simple as a hairstyle has completely redefined him, elevating Beast Boy to full-on hunk status.
Beyond the newfound hunk appeal, Beast Boy’s man bun stands out because it roots his design in the modern era without straying from his classic look. More importantly, it helps him feel more grown-up, serving as a visual cue that this is a more mature, developed version of Garfield Logan. It subtly separates him from the younger, more immature persona many fans associate with him. While a man bun might seem like a minor detail at first, it carries surprising weight,reinforcing Beast Boy’s evolution into an older, more mature hero—just as the rest of the Titans have grown up alongside him.
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DC Needs to Keep Beast Boy’s Man Bun Around for One Important Reason
It will be interesting to see if Pete Woods continues to depict Beast Boy with a man bun in future issues—and whether the look will extend beyond his interpretation to become a staple in how other artists portray the character. While a hairstyle might seem like the least of an editor’s concerns when ensuring consistency across depictions, this is one detail DC’s higher-ups should seriously consider preserving. As mentioned earlier, the man bun serves as a visual cue that this isn’t the same immature, fun-lovingBeast Boyfans are used to, but a more mature version shaped by trauma and sacrifice since his first incarnation.
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