The atoms are buzzing. The daydreams crowd sentient streets, and the creative team has been warned, “Turn back now or suffer the mighty consequence of sheer, psycho-maniacal mayhem.” Generation-arsonists unite—this is DOOM PATROL, and the God of the Super Heroes is bleeding on the floor.

A blenderized reimagining of the ultimate series of the strange, DOOM PATROL combines elements from classic runs, new directions, and things that could not be. Our entry point is Casey Brinke, a young EMT on the graveyard shift to abstract enlightenment, with a past so odd that she’s not entirely sure what is real and what is not. Along with her partner, Sam Reynolds, the pair blaze a path through the city and its denizens, finding the only quiet that exists at 3am is the chaos of the brain. When the pair answer a hit-and-run call, they find themselves face to face with a familiar figure: Cliff Steele, AKA Robotman.

“It gets weirder from here,” writer Gerard Way had to say about the book, with artist Nick Derington gripping tightly on the wheel of the ambulance. The pair’s only communication? Shouting out of the open windows while at high velocity. Who needs a new roommate? Who names a cat “Lotion”? And when do we get to see all those muscles?

Reader Reviews

Siona St Mark

(4/5)

May 07, 2024

An interesting start, but also a bit... off. Like, it felt as though some things had been cut that shouldn't have, and some things were added that weren't nessicary. I think this run will end up being pretty good though!

Shannon

(1/5)

Made a new shelf for this one. wut

J.F. Forero

(3/5)

I have no idea of what I just read. I didn't see much of the doom patrol in this first issue, so gotta wait for the next ones. It was pretty weird and I got a bunch of questions, and 30 pages it is not enough to get an idea of what the hell is going on when there are so many things happening at the same time. This is my first tme reading anything realted to the Doom Patrol, and I'm not sure if this is the best way to start, but I'll give it a try.

Derek

The verdict's still out there on this one. Not sure how I feel about introducing new characters into Doom Patrol but we'll see how they pan out. The writing's good and keeps you reading, so there's that.

John

(2/5)

Not sure what i just read but if a certain someone decides to get the 2nd issue i give it another chance.

Elia (goldenlyre)

HAH alright gway let’s go 😈

Donald Armfield

I’m excited to see where Gerard Way takes the Doom Patrol. “Maybe we’re all inside someone else’s gyro.”

Wayne McCoy

(5/5)

If you're confused as to why there is a foil-wrapped gyro on the cover of 'Doom Patrol #1' by Gerard Way with art by Nick Derington, you need only read inside to find out what it all means. Or maybe it won't make any sense to you either.The book opens with a series of four panels. What they have to do with anything isn't explained here. Are they the future or the past or some fever dream? We don't find out...yet. Next we meet Casey Brinke who is whiteknuckling an ambulance through town on her sh...

mike andrews

Strange. Not your typical comic. Hope the story goes somewhere.

Patrick

First off, I'm not sure what this new imprint for DC is going to be like. I mean, is it like Vertigo?or is it going to be like Image comics?Not sure. time will tell.Now, on to the comic.I haven't read much that included the Doom Patrol, I'll be honest. So, I was particularly interested to see what they're like. I have a feeling this was way (author pun!) different than the previous incarnations. While I didn't particularly love it, I didn't hate it either. It had some good moments, and I liked a...

Melia Glubka

People think they don't like this comic.I think they aren't supposed to, or they just don't understand it. Doom Patrol ain't for those who like things straightforward and clear, and frankly, it shouldn't be.

Todd S

How to describe the beautiful madness within? It's a love letter to Morrison's DP, first of all, but it's also a new brand of hyperreality that's hilarious, terrifying, and fun through and through. Nick Derington's artwork is super-gorgeous, and the pencils presented here are a real treat. The actual script with editorial notes was a fun read, as well.

doa

i'm so confused

Heather

New to Doom Patrol. Like it.

Gretchen

Wonderful art and a twisted, interesting universe that we are plopped into. Favorite quote:"The world is hard and unforgiving. It can change you.Because we are made up of the things that happen to us. The GOOD things fill your heart.But the BAD things and what we choose to do with them, really make us who we ARE."

Damarcia ♡

I own three different covers of this comic because Gerard Way is my favorite person in the entire world and I was able to meet him again and have him sign them at New York Comic Con. Now that you understand what made me pick this up, let's get to the review!After reading it, I had zero clue what I had just read. I get the storyline just a little bit now but it's only the first issue so there's still so much left to find out. I really like Casey though, and her cat because it's name is awesome.I

Mouse

Holy cow... weird! Hopefully it’ll pick up as the issues go on!

Trey Piepmeier

I bought this out of nostalgia. I don't remember a ton about the Grant Morrison run on Doom Patrol in the 90s other than that I liked it because it was *weird*.This has a similar feel, but somehow more modern. It's not just weird--I laughed out loud a couple of times. It was fun and I didn't want it to be over. That's rare of anything I read.This is the first monthly DC book that I've read in a long time that wasn't hot garbage. Now I have to decide if I want to keep buying it every month like a...

Angela P.

I'm not quite sure what I just read, but it was an entertaining experience. Pretty weird story with amazing artwork by Nick Derington. I think I have a preference to Gerard's writing in the Umbrella Academy, but that's not a slight on Doom Patrol. I prefer that style of storyline. The variant covers were an added bonus in this gn, especially the Allred pieces. BUT, the Simon Bisley alt cover is the shit and should be on a wall at MOMA.

Samantha Spykerman

I have 0 clue what I just read but I loved it.

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Popular Genres

Subscribe to Read | $0.00

Doom Patrol (2016-) #1

Doom Patrol (2016-) #1

Doom Patrol (2016-) #1

More books from Nick Derington

Doom Patrol, Volume 1: Brick by Brick

Doom Patrol, Volume 2: Nada

Reader Reviews