Real name: Unrevealed (see comments)
First appearance: Teen Titans I#14 (March-April 1968)
Abilities: Teleportation
Worst act: Kidnapping
Created by: Bob Haney (script) and Nick Cardy (pencils/inks), and Mort Waldinger (letters)
This is an odd one but is generally considered one of the better Titans stories from the original run.
The Titans are confronted by a ghostly voice, claiming to be a former foe of theirs but unjustly imprisoned, saying they ruined his life. The Titans are conflicted, Robin more so. Then they die, save for Robin.
Yeah, the Titans all apparently perish with Robin being the sole survivor. He tries to carry on solo but is quickly overrun and exhausted. He then decides to crawl into the Gargoyle's grave where it turns out the Titans aren't dead. No, just help captive in Limbo.
Robin overcomes his doubts and rescues his friends, but the identity of the Gargoyle is never reveled in this issue.
In a much later tale, we find out some other dimensional being found Mister Twister and, being touched by his hate, gave him more power. An interesting twist and while I love bringing back old characters this just seems less designed and more, "crap, we have to have this story resolved and fast!" feel.
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