Friday, June 11, 2010
New Doom Patrol TPB
Aside from the fantastic #11 out this week, don't forget to look out for the new Doom Patrol TPB: We Who Are About To Die. It contains the first six issues of the new DP series - a perfect catch-up for new readers!
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Doom Patrol #11 review
Giffen is at least, slightly mad. He'd have to be, to have come up with some of these storylines. But he's also a very talented writer, having built things up to that unforgettable last page.
Over the course of eleven issues, he has included references to, and characters from, nearly every incarnation of the Doom Patrol. This issue, he reminds us of something integral to Grant Morrison's run, and it absolutely works.......... there is a now a pseudo-DP running around, known as the "Front Men", led by Somebody who makes Larry seem normal.
Well, maybe.
A very impressive issue, overall. We're building up to the end of "Year One", and it's bound to finish off with a bang. The artwork, as always, was detailed and conveyed all the emotions of the characters, as well as the details of the environments. I can't wait to see what's in store next month.
Great work - especially that last page - 5/5
Over the course of eleven issues, he has included references to, and characters from, nearly every incarnation of the Doom Patrol. This issue, he reminds us of something integral to Grant Morrison's run, and it absolutely works.......... there is a now a pseudo-DP running around, known as the "Front Men", led by Somebody who makes Larry seem normal.
Well, maybe.
A very impressive issue, overall. We're building up to the end of "Year One", and it's bound to finish off with a bang. The artwork, as always, was detailed and conveyed all the emotions of the characters, as well as the details of the environments. I can't wait to see what's in store next month.
Great work - especially that last page - 5/5
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Preview - Doom Patrol #11
A day before the actual issue is released, DC Source has a preview of Doom Patrol #11 for you to enjoy. Shame they cut Rita off the cover though!
Friday, June 4, 2010
From Keith Giffen.......
Courtesy of the DC Comics Doom Patrol board:
Again, much thanks for sticking with us as we steer the DP into... whatever. And that goes for you too Wolfspider. The dissenting voice should always be heard and I hope you don't grow too dismayed by the direction we're going in. Really. Every opinion counts.
So... just to get things percolating again, remember when Doctor Doom stole the Silver Surfer's powers and went bugf**k?
What do you think would happen if the Chief managed to, likewise, steal a Kryptonian's powers?
That'll be addressed in issues 14-15.
It ain't gonna be pretty.
Again, much thanks for sticking with us as we steer the DP into... whatever. And that goes for you too Wolfspider. The dissenting voice should always be heard and I hope you don't grow too dismayed by the direction we're going in. Really. Every opinion counts.
So... just to get things percolating again, remember when Doctor Doom stole the Silver Surfer's powers and went bugf**k?
What do you think would happen if the Chief managed to, likewise, steal a Kryptonian's powers?
That'll be addressed in issues 14-15.
It ain't gonna be pretty.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Brave & the Bold #34 review!
A fun two-minute read, but definitely not as much fun as the regular series!
It's great to see the DP getting some "outside" exposure - and I definitely think JMS had a decent handle on the characters, but I've never been a LOSH reader, and I was hoping for more Doom Patrol to maintain my interest.
I thought the writer's attempts at humour were quite old-school, but nothing compared to the belly-laughs the current series provides. The writing was good, in general, but had the page count been longer, I'm hopeful things could've been explained in more details at times. But for a once-off (at least for DP appearances), its was suitably fun. Just like with the regular series, we need to support Doom Patrol so that the characters stick around in some format - and we're pretty darn lucky to get what we currently have!
(And here's another more detailed review from CBR!)
It's great to see the DP getting some "outside" exposure - and I definitely think JMS had a decent handle on the characters, but I've never been a LOSH reader, and I was hoping for more Doom Patrol to maintain my interest.
I thought the writer's attempts at humour were quite old-school, but nothing compared to the belly-laughs the current series provides. The writing was good, in general, but had the page count been longer, I'm hopeful things could've been explained in more details at times. But for a once-off (at least for DP appearances), its was suitably fun. Just like with the regular series, we need to support Doom Patrol so that the characters stick around in some format - and we're pretty darn lucky to get what we currently have!
(And here's another more detailed review from CBR!)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Doom Patrol #13 - a spotlight on Rita!
DOOM PATROL #13
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art and cover by MATTHEW CLARK
Mento’s back, and Rita’s got him in a death grip! When her ex takes things one step too far, he learns a hard lesson about ticking off a 50-foot woman – and we learn some secrets about Rita!
Great to see another full issue by Matthew Clark coming up! And more Rita!
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art and cover by MATTHEW CLARK
Mento’s back, and Rita’s got him in a death grip! When her ex takes things one step too far, he learns a hard lesson about ticking off a 50-foot woman – and we learn some secrets about Rita!
Great to see another full issue by Matthew Clark coming up! And more Rita!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Doom Patrol Origins: Beast Boy premieres.......
This link was brought to my attention via e-mail (thanks, Douglas), and it focuses on a day in alternate history when Doom Patrol Origins: Beast Boy, the movie, was released. Definitely an interesting read - see it here!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Doom Patrol #10 review
*SPOILERS*
Well - that was quite exhausting. A lot of panels, numerous discussions, many characters and some interesting artwork all combine to provide a lengthy (but rewarding) read. A lot of fan requests over recent months have been (at least partly) answered, while the new storyline kicks into high gear early. From the repercussions of "Black Hole Phil" and his Germanical-genocide, to the formation of the Front Men; from pelican stalkers to multiple personality disorders, this issue has a LOT to take in.
But it's worth it. Once again, Giffen and his two artists provide a visual feast, full of Negative Man one-liners, and Porcelain pieces. Almost every notable character from the current run of Doom Patrol appears in this issue, with the only exceptions being Bumblebee, Danny the Bungalow and Ambush Bug (all who receive mentions!). Not only are past plot-threads picked up on, but new pieces are put into place to well and truly guide Doom Patrol into it's second year.
I should note how well the art styles of both artists complement each other - a rarity in comics, as different styles are normally quite jarring. And both styles are supported by Giffen's realistic dialogue - he brings the characters to life more and more each issue. It almost feels like I *know* Larry and Cliff, and look forward to their jibes every issue.
My only disappointment was that we never saw the first meeting between Crazy Jane and Rita. What a treat that would've been!
Great issue - 4.5 / 5
Petar
Well - that was quite exhausting. A lot of panels, numerous discussions, many characters and some interesting artwork all combine to provide a lengthy (but rewarding) read. A lot of fan requests over recent months have been (at least partly) answered, while the new storyline kicks into high gear early. From the repercussions of "Black Hole Phil" and his Germanical-genocide, to the formation of the Front Men; from pelican stalkers to multiple personality disorders, this issue has a LOT to take in.
But it's worth it. Once again, Giffen and his two artists provide a visual feast, full of Negative Man one-liners, and Porcelain pieces. Almost every notable character from the current run of Doom Patrol appears in this issue, with the only exceptions being Bumblebee, Danny the Bungalow and Ambush Bug (all who receive mentions!). Not only are past plot-threads picked up on, but new pieces are put into place to well and truly guide Doom Patrol into it's second year.
I should note how well the art styles of both artists complement each other - a rarity in comics, as different styles are normally quite jarring. And both styles are supported by Giffen's realistic dialogue - he brings the characters to life more and more each issue. It almost feels like I *know* Larry and Cliff, and look forward to their jibes every issue.
My only disappointment was that we never saw the first meeting between Crazy Jane and Rita. What a treat that would've been!
Great issue - 4.5 / 5
Petar
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Doom Patrol #10 preview
The next issue of Doom Patrol is out this Wednesday, but to tide you over until then, Newsarama is showing the first five pages of the issue - Enjoy!
Petar
Petar
Monday, May 3, 2010
Doom Patrol alternate covers
Hey guys - courtesy of Matthew Clark, I've come across some potential cover sketches he did for #1 of Doom Patrol. These were alternative covers that didn't make the final cut by DC, but I personally think they're pretty impressive! Hopefully Clark will get a chance to pull them out and finish them off sometime in the near future........
The first two were potential covers for #1, and the last one, for #6 (Larry's spotlight).
The first two were potential covers for #1, and the last one, for #6 (Larry's spotlight).
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