Doom Patrol #15 review (Spoilers!)

And just like that, everything has changed.

In the course of the Doom Patrol's long and varied history, there have been many monumental issues, including: their first appearance, their 'death' in the original run, Grant Morrison's first issue, the revelation that the Chief was behind the original accidents, and more.

This issue will most likely fit into that elite category, as a major turning point in the lives of the Doom Patrol.

The Chief, partly influenced by his additional Kryptonian DNA, has lost the plot. He is stock-piling weapons, and is prepared to (justly) rule the world. Thanks to a....... unique teleportation move involving Ambush Bug, the Doom Patrol face their mentor like never before. A sense of finality accompanies this issue (as with the previous): we learn that Cliff is on the last of his 'bodies' (as is Larry), and that Rita, despite being sentient goo, could still be incinerated quite easily. The safety protocols that the Chief maintained are no longer in place, and the mortality of the Doom Patrol is more present than ever.

As for the Chief, his status at the end of the issue allows the Doom Patrol to head into new territory, without his guidance, and without his influence. How successful that venture will be.......only time will tell. But it's nevertheless a changing point in the history of this team. Who will lead? Who will join? Who will die?

Only Giffen, Clark et al know. And despite the absence of the Chief, the Doom Patrol has never been in safer hands.

4.5 / 5

Robotman's new uniform?!

Until #15 arrives on shelves, here's a sneak look at Cliff's new outfit!

I think it looks pretty impressive, and matches well with Rita's uniform. Looks like Cliff is ready for combat!

Don't forget that DOOM PATROL #15 comes out this week!

Doom Patrol #15 preview - Cliff's new costume!

Hey guys, check out the 5-page preview of this week's #15, including a sneak peek at Cliff's new costume! It looks quite cool, and matches Rita's style really well. Enjoy the preview (and I've included a sketch from Matthew Clark below):

Doom Patrol #17 cover sketches

Courtesy of the ever-hardworking Matthew Clark, here are three progressive sketches of what eventually became the original and unique cover of Doom Patrol #17:

Doom Patrol: Brotherhood TPB in January!

As reported several months ago right here at DOOMPEDIA, there will be a 2nd Doom Patrol TPB released on January 12th:

DOOM PATROL: BROTHERHOOD TP
Written by KEITH GIFFEN
Art by MATTHEW CLARK, RON RANDALL and LIVESAY
Cover by MATTHEW CLARK
These new adventures find the Doom Patrol facing off against a pandimensional wrecking crew who have come to Oolong Island looking for something specific – and the Doom Patrol had better find it while there’s still an island left in these tales from issues #7-13 of their new series!

Doom Patrol #17 preview

Hey guys, here's the preview for Doom Patrol #17, due December 1st:

"A man walks into a talent agent's office. No, wait, that's not how this one goes; let's start again. A Robotman walks into a murderous family's moving castle. He witnesses mayhem, torture, bloody death, and a hell of a party. So what do you call an act like that? Join us as the Doom Patrol meets...The Aristocrats!"

That has to be the strangest preview and the creepiest cover yet!

More reviews of Doom Patrol #14!

I've come across some interesting Doom Patrol #14 reviews around the 'net. Check them out at:

- Too Dangerous For A Girl

- Comic Box Commentary

- Comic Book Resources

Enjoy the reading - and don't forget to vote in our #14 poll, to the right!

Doom Patrol #14 sketches

Thanks to Matthew Clark, here's some of his stunning DP #14 work, in b&w. The details in his pencil-work is amazing - definitely worth checking out, to see the pre-inked versions!

Doom Patrol #14 review

Oh my God. They killed ________!

After last issue, I was sure the next would have to be a letdown - even a minor one. Mind you, I've been thinking that every issue since the first few, and I haven't been disappointed yet. Although I knew, this had to be the issue that would break the streak. I mean, what could compare with Rita's spotlight and that powerful cliffhanger??

Howabout the death of a Doom Patrol original?

Now, you'd have to read the issue to find out if there's any resolution to the above, but I certainly never expected that to happen. No pre-publicity, only minor foreshadowing, and then BAM - gone. Next issue's follow-up will be very interesting, to say the least.

As for the Chief.......wow........ his nasty streak is unleashed in this issue, and dare I say: the Doom Patrol will never be the same again! This is the Chief we have always known. This is the Chief that Grant Morrison showed us in his true light. This is the Chief we may have forgotten about ever since that run. And we really find out his true feelings towards the Doom Patrol.

I know that, to a lot of people, a Doom Patrol without the Chief just wouldn't be the same, but after this issue, I'm hoping they'll just be around to survive without him. And in relation to members, it seems that Bumblebee is still involved with the team, but is yet to make a fully-fledged, in-uniform appearance with the originals. I'm curious to see if it will happen soon.

Well, if there was any letdown at all this issue, the artwork was sometimes a little scratchier and less detailed than usual. One page near the end of the book had practically blank faces on some of the characters. But this is a minor gripe, especially in the world of comic book deadlines.

Thankyou to all involved for maintaining this comic at such a high level of quality.

4.5/5

Doom Patrol #14 preview

Check out a 5-page preview of Doom Patrol #14 at Newsarama!