Coming in January 2011:
DOOM PATROL: BROTHERHOOD TP
Writer: Keith Giffen
Artists: Matthew Clark, Ron Randall and Livesay
Collects: DOOM PATROL #7-13
$17.99 US, 144 pages
It's a shame we have to wait that long, but I'm excited already!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
New Keith Giffen interview!
Newsarama has featured an excellent interview with Keith Giffen. Like his comics, it's not a two-minute read, by any means!
He discusses upcoming issues of the Doom Patrol (including a future spotlight on Cliff!) and clarifies some of the writing techniques he uses on this series. Overall, he seemed very positive about Doom Patrol's future.
He discusses upcoming issues of the Doom Patrol (including a future spotlight on Cliff!) and clarifies some of the writing techniques he uses on this series. Overall, he seemed very positive about Doom Patrol's future.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Doom Patrol poll - Round One!!
I've added a poll to the column on the right, asking what is your favourite cover from #1-#3 of the new Doom Patrol series. I'll update this poll every 10 days or so, with the next round, eventually building to the most popular cover of the first year of the new Doom Patrol!
Feel free to comment as to why you chose the cover you did.......
Feel free to comment as to why you chose the cover you did.......
Friday, July 9, 2010
Doom Patrol #12 review
Giffen, Clark (& co) serve up another excellent issue, bringing the first year of Doom Patrol to a close. And I can't hide my disappointment.
This particular issue touched on several different aspects of the DC Universe, from the mention of an old-school Doom Patrol villain to the more recent Maxwell Lord/Wonder Woman murder. Such random elements were incorporated fluidly into the story, whilst the main storyline progressed without a hitch. The Doom Patrol didn't exactly 'save the day' - far from it, really - and several key issues were kept on the backburner for the coming months. All in all, it was an interesting and engaging read, with detailed artwork to enhance the experience.
And yet......disappointing. Taking in all the above factors, I can't believe DC isn't hyping this comic every single WEEK. It does it's best to be reader-friendly (not a bad effort for a comic nearly 50 years old!), it has consistently interesting writing and excellent artwork, it contains more character development than most comics out there, and it's JUST. PLAIN. GOOD.
Doom Patrol is what all comics should aspire to be.
That said, can I just say I love the development in both Larry's and Rita's new powers. I really hope to see Rita's powers expanded upon in the next issue, spotlighting Elasti-Woman. And that last scene of the issue showed how much of a family the Doom Patrol really are. That moment was the highlight of this first year. Here's to the next year!
4.5/5
This particular issue touched on several different aspects of the DC Universe, from the mention of an old-school Doom Patrol villain to the more recent Maxwell Lord/Wonder Woman murder. Such random elements were incorporated fluidly into the story, whilst the main storyline progressed without a hitch. The Doom Patrol didn't exactly 'save the day' - far from it, really - and several key issues were kept on the backburner for the coming months. All in all, it was an interesting and engaging read, with detailed artwork to enhance the experience.
And yet......disappointing. Taking in all the above factors, I can't believe DC isn't hyping this comic every single WEEK. It does it's best to be reader-friendly (not a bad effort for a comic nearly 50 years old!), it has consistently interesting writing and excellent artwork, it contains more character development than most comics out there, and it's JUST. PLAIN. GOOD.
Doom Patrol is what all comics should aspire to be.
That said, can I just say I love the development in both Larry's and Rita's new powers. I really hope to see Rita's powers expanded upon in the next issue, spotlighting Elasti-Woman. And that last scene of the issue showed how much of a family the Doom Patrol really are. That moment was the highlight of this first year. Here's to the next year!
4.5/5
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Doom Patrol Podcast!
It's finally here! A podcast dedicated to our favourite super-team!
Check out the podcast at Doom Podtrol (and look for the nifty logo down the bottom of the page).....
Check out the podcast at Doom Podtrol (and look for the nifty logo down the bottom of the page).....
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Doom Patrol article
I'm back, with a link to an interesting Doom Patrol article, courtesy of the Daily POP. Check out that excellent picture of the originals by Jeff Lemiere!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Time for a holiday........
Well, I'll be MIA for the next 6 days, away on a long-overdue holiday (no, not on Oolong Island). In the meantime, I highly recommend the newest Doom Patrol TPB: We Who Are About To Die.
When DC look at sales figures, they'll definitely factor in how popular the TPBs are in determining how long the monthly series can sustain itself. If you haven't already bought a copy of this TPB for yourself, then buy one for a friend, or family member. Or encourage someone else to try it.
Thanks to Keith Giffen, Matthew Clark, et al, we've been treated to a fun, energetic, humorous, entertaining Doom Patrol comic - let's do what we can to let DC know we want this great little comic to continue.
When DC look at sales figures, they'll definitely factor in how popular the TPBs are in determining how long the monthly series can sustain itself. If you haven't already bought a copy of this TPB for yourself, then buy one for a friend, or family member. Or encourage someone else to try it.
Thanks to Keith Giffen, Matthew Clark, et al, we've been treated to a fun, energetic, humorous, entertaining Doom Patrol comic - let's do what we can to let DC know we want this great little comic to continue.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
More reviews for Doom Patrol #11
A couple more reviews of Doom Patrol #11, from around the net:
Firstly, from CBR, and another from Comics Bulletin.
Happy reading!
Firstly, from CBR, and another from Comics Bulletin.
Happy reading!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Doom Patrol #14 preview
DOOM PATROL #14
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art and cover by MATTHEW CLARK with RON RANDALL
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
The Chief has been experimenting on a captured Kryptonian in his spare time, and he just figured out the method by which Kryptonian cells process yellow sun radiation. The next step: using that method on himself!
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art and cover by MATTHEW CLARK with RON RANDALL
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
The Chief has been experimenting on a captured Kryptonian in his spare time, and he just figured out the method by which Kryptonian cells process yellow sun radiation. The next step: using that method on himself!
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