The Doom Patrol
The Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol
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Doom Patrol
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- Genre:superhero
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:You're too late, Automaton! Universe:DC : mainstream
Characters:
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in Mi Gran Aventura (Editorial Novaro, 1960 series) #43 -
in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (DC, 1980 series) #19 (March 1982) - in The Doom Patrol Archives (DC, 2002 series) #1 ([May] 2002), #1 ([May] 2002)
- in Showcase Presents the Doom Patrol (DC, 2009 series) #1 ([June] 2009)
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in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #113 - The Brave and the Bold - Megistus ([April 2017]) - in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) ([August] 2017)
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age (DC, 2018 series) #1 ([September] 2018)
- in My Greatest Adventure 80 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2023 series) (September 2023)
- in DC Finest: The Doom Patrol: The World's Strangest Heroes (DC, 2025 series) (2024 [April 2025])
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Reprints (9)
Issue Data
- Publisher's Brand:
Superman DC National Comics
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
- Indicia Frequency: monthly, with the exception of January, April, July and October
- Publisher's Age Guidelines: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
- Printer: ?
Indexer Notes
On-sale date from copyright registration.
First appearance of the Doom Patrol.
Not Wanted: High School Dropouts!
Not Wanted: High School Dropouts!
public service announcement /
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public service announcement /
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- Genre:advocacy
Characters:
Indexer Notes
Inside front cover.
The Doom Patrol [Chapter 1]
The Doom Patrol [Chapter 1]
Doom Patrol
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11.67
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Doom Patrol
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| Script: | Arnold Drake (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bruno Premiani (credited) |
| Inks: | Bruno Premiani (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:superhero
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:You are about to experience one of the strangest meetings... Universe:DC : mainstream
Characters:
The Doom Patrol
(featured, introduction, origin)
Mitch (flashback, movie producer); Dr. Leroy (flashback, surgeon, name revealed in Doom Patrol (DC, 1964 series) #100), Dr. Hoskins (flashback, surgeon, name revealed in Doom Patrol (DC, 1964 series) #100)
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The Chief [Dr. Niles Caulder](introduction)
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Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr](introduction, origin in flashback)
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Negative Man [Larry Trainor](introduction, origin in flashback)
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Cliff Steele(introduction, origin in flashback)
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Dan Salem(introduction, tv newscaster, name revealed in Doom Patrol (DC, 1964 series) #105)
- Synopsis:
- A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. He recounts their individual stories. He asks them to become the Doom Patrol, and their first mission is to defuse a bomb.
- in Batman (DC, 1940 series) #238 (January 1972)
- in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (DC, 1980 series) #19 (March 1982)
- in The Doom Patrol Archives (DC, 2002 series) #1 ([May] 2002)
- in Showcase Presents the Doom Patrol (DC, 2009 series) #1 ([June] 2009)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #113 - The Brave and the Bold - Megistus ([April 2017])
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) ([August] 2017)
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age (DC, 2018 series) #1 ([September] 2018)
- in My Greatest Adventure 80 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2023 series) (September 2023)
- in DC Finest: The Doom Patrol: The World's Strangest Heroes (DC, 2025 series) (2024 [April 2025])
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Reprints (9)
Indexer Notes
Based on an interview with Bob Haney by Michael Catron in "The Comics Journal" #277-278, Arnold and Bob were co-writers on this story. [added by Greg Fischer on 1/2/08 with permission from Michael Catron]. The new team was going to be called "The Legion of the Strange" according to an announcement in the letters column in My Greatest Adventure #79.
Drake and Premiani are credited in The Adventurers’ Club column.
[no title indexed]
[no title indexed]
Peter Puptent, Explorer
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comic story /
1
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Peter Puptent, Explorer
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comic story /
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| Script: | |
| Pencils: | Henry Boltinoff (signed as Henry Boltinoff  ) |
| Inks: | Henry Boltinoff (signed as Henry Boltinoff ) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:humor
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:What a magnificent ancient building!
Characters:
Chapter 2: The Challenge of the Timeless Commander
Chapter 2: The Challenge of the Timeless Commander
Doom Patrol
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comic story /
3.67
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Doom Patrol
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comic story /
3.67
pages
| Script: | Arnold Drake (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bruno Premiani (credited) |
| Inks: | Bruno Premiani (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:superhero
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Even at that moment, some distance away, Universe:DC : mainstream
Characters:
- Synopsis:
- The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. General Immortus, spying on them, makes plans. The Doom Patrol are sent to protect the spaceship but encounter a strange machine.
- in Batman (DC, 1940 series) #238 (January 1972)
- in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (DC, 1980 series) #19 (March 1982)
- in The Doom Patrol Archives (DC, 2002 series) #1 ([May] 2002)
- in Showcase Presents the Doom Patrol (DC, 2009 series) #1 ([June] 2009)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #113 - The Brave and the Bold - Megistus ([April 2017])
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) ([August] 2017)
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age (DC, 2018 series) #1 ([September] 2018)
- in My Greatest Adventure 80 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2023 series) (September 2023)
- in DC Finest: The Doom Patrol: The World's Strangest Heroes (DC, 2025 series) (2024 [April 2025])
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Reprints (9)
Indexer Notes
Based on an interview with Bob Haney by Michael Catron in "The Comics Journal" #277-278, Arnold and Bob were co-writers on this story. [added by Greg Fischer on 1/2/08 with permission from Michael Catron].
Drake and Premiani are credited in The Adventurers’ Club column.
[no title indexed]
[no title indexed]
Science Shorts
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text article /
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Science Shorts
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text article /
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- Genre:humor; math & science
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:I'm a scientist, not a garbage collector!
[no title indexed]
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The Adventurers’ Club
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letters page /
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The Adventurers’ Club
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letters page /
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Indexer Notes
Includes a biography of Bruno Premiani and a shorter biography of Arnold Drake.
Credits "Listen, World--I'm the Missing Link" in the next issue to Alex Toth.
Letters from: D. B., Gloria Nagel, Bert L. Milland, and Tex Body.
Chapter 3: The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus
Chapter 3: The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus
Doom Patrol
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comic story /
8.67
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Doom Patrol
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comic story /
8.67
pages
| Script: | Arnold Drake (credited) |
| Pencils: | Bruno Premiani (credited) |
| Inks: | Bruno Premiani (credited) |
| Colors: | ? |
| Letters: |
- Genre:superhero
- First Line of Dialogue or Text:Blinded, the ray cannon unleashes an aimless fusillade... Universe:DC : mainstream
Characters:
- Synopsis:
- After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand.
- in Batman (DC, 1940 series) #238 (January 1972)
- in DC Special Blue Ribbon Digest (DC, 1980 series) #19 (March 1982)
- in The Doom Patrol Archives (DC, 2002 series) #1 ([May] 2002)
- in Showcase Presents the Doom Patrol (DC, 2009 series) #1 ([June] 2009)
- in DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (Eaglemoss Publications, 2015 series) #113 - The Brave and the Bold - Megistus ([April 2017])
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus (DC, 2017 series) ([August] 2017)
- in Doom Patrol: The Silver Age (DC, 2018 series) #1 ([September] 2018)
- in My Greatest Adventure 80 (Facsimile Edition) (DC, 2023 series) (September 2023)
- in DC Finest: The Doom Patrol: The World's Strangest Heroes (DC, 2025 series) (2024 [April 2025])
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Reprints (9)
Indexer Notes
Based on an interview with Bob Haney by Michael Catron in "The Comics Journal" #277-278, Arnold and Bob were co-writers on this story. [added by Greg Fischer on 1/2/08 with permission from Michael Catron].
Drake and Premiani are credited in The Adventurers’ Club column.
Editing
Table of Contents
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The Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol -
Not Wanted: High School Dropouts!
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The Doom Patrol [Chapter 1]
Doom Patrol -
Try a Tongue Teaser!
Tootsie Roll -
The Swing Is to DC!
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["What a magnificent ancient building!"]
Peter Puptent, Explorer -
Chapter 2: The Challenge of the Timeless Commander
Doom Patrol -
Great Masterpieces
Tootsie [all other candies] -
["I'm a scientist, not a garbage collector!"]
Science Shorts -
[no title indexed]
The Adventurers’ Club -
Chapter 3: The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus
Doom Patrol -
["In the two large yellow circles, which center dot is larger?"]
Tootsie [all other candies] -
[Ray... Beam...]
What's the Difference Between -
[no title indexed]
Palisades Amusement Park Admission -
[no title indexed]
Missile Attack -
104 Kings' Knights
104 Kings' Knights -
["Hi! Boys and girls, here is your big chance..."]
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[no title indexed]
100 Toy Soldiers
Issue was modified by, among others
- David Banuelos
- Dwayne Best
- Chris Boyko
- Nick Caputo
- John Censullo
- Clayton Emery
- Gregory Fischer
- Matthew Head
- Jerry Hillegas (R.I.P.)
- Steve Jenner
- Darrel McCann
- Donald Dale Milne
- Mike Nielsen
- Douglas Sederberg
- Jim Stangas
- Daniel Thingvold
- Jim Van Dore
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