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Doom Patrol by Gerard Way #1-3
Doom Patrol by Gerard Way and Nick Derington: The Deluxe Edition
Grant Morrison's classic misfit team--the Doom Patrol--is reintroduced by Eisner Award-winning writer and rock star Gerard Way!
The Doom Patrol will go on an epic road trip around the solar system, facing off against the unusual and bizarre including the fanatical fitness fiends of planet Orbius and the Marathon Eternal. Big changes are coming for these unusual heroes, including Robotman coming to terms with his new life as a human.
Front man to My Chemical Romance and the author of The Umbrella Academy, Gerard Way is no stranger to strangeness. He's taken the Doom Patrol from within a gyro to the edges of the universe, and you can't wait to see where he'll take them next! Doom Patrol by Gerard Way and Nick Derington: The Deluxe Edition explores the fringes of a universe created by one of our generation's most unimaginable minds! This collection includes Doom Patrol #1-12 (2016-2018) and tales from Doom Patrol Vol. 2: Nada, Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds #1-7!
The Doom Patrol will go on an epic road trip around the solar system, facing off against the unusual and bizarre including the fanatical fitness fiends of planet Orbius and the Marathon Eternal. Big changes are coming for these unusual heroes, including Robotman coming to terms with his new life as a human.
Front man to My Chemical Romance and the author of The Umbrella Academy, Gerard Way is no stranger to strangeness. He's taken the Doom Patrol from within a gyro to the edges of the universe, and you can't wait to see where he'll take them next! Doom Patrol by Gerard Way and Nick Derington: The Deluxe Edition explores the fringes of a universe created by one of our generation's most unimaginable minds! This collection includes Doom Patrol #1-12 (2016-2018) and tales from Doom Patrol Vol. 2: Nada, Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds #1-7!
528 pages, Hardcover
First published February 28, 2023
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Gerard Way
229 books4,578 followersGerard Arthur Way (born April 9, 1977) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer who served as frontman, lead vocalist, and co-founder of the band My Chemical Romance from the time of its formation in 2001 until its breakup in 2013. He is the author of the Eisner Award-winning comic book series The Umbrella Academy (now a Netflix original series) and The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. In January 2014, he announced via Twitter that he and artist Gabriel Ba will begin work on Umbrella Academy Volumes 3 & 4 in late 2014/early 2015. His debut solo album Hesitant Alien was released on September 30, 2014. Way lives in Los Angeles, California, with his wife Lindsey (bassist of Mindless Self Indulgence) and their daughter, Bandit.
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June 11, 2025
My wife got me this for our anniversary a while back. It's not my favorite Doom Patrol run but it has its moments. It feels like a cover of Grant Morrison's greatest hits at times. Nick Derington's art is great and Doc Shaner and Mike Allred each do a guest issue. Fun stuff but I doubt I'll want to read it a second time.
April 15, 2023
Gerard Way and Nick Derington’s Doom Patrol starts off as ambitiously as Grant Morrison’s, and arguably with better illustrations. They build a dreamscape mountain of expectations, exciting new characters, and innovative plot threads, but midway I found myself upside down in the rubble, trying to find my bearings.
At first fairly linear and easy to follow, the story began to lurch and “light speed skip” ahead—characters morphing and shifting without explanation in an unfollowable way. Like most DP runs, this will require a reread to fully grasp what’s happening. And I think, at least on my initial read, that this run falters under its own ambition. But unlike GM’s run that faltered the ending, this falters in the middle.
At first fairly linear and easy to follow, the story began to lurch and “light speed skip” ahead—characters morphing and shifting without explanation in an unfollowable way. Like most DP runs, this will require a reread to fully grasp what’s happening. And I think, at least on my initial read, that this run falters under its own ambition. But unlike GM’s run that faltered the ending, this falters in the middle.
April 3, 2023
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November 15, 2022
When this series was announced I was ready to go to war with Gerard Way.
That is how much the Grant Morrison run from the 90s meant to me.
I was STUNNED by how good this was.
Way is a natural story teller and his grasp of the sheer weirdness of The Doom Patrol.
This series is the natural successor to the weirdest damn comic book ever.
I loved it.
That is how much the Grant Morrison run from the 90s meant to me.
I was STUNNED by how good this was.
Way is a natural story teller and his grasp of the sheer weirdness of The Doom Patrol.
This series is the natural successor to the weirdest damn comic book ever.
I loved it.
February 16, 2024
2.5
I like the art a lot (it got an extra .5 for the art). The stories are odd but not in the meaningful way that Morrison’s were. This volume feels scattered and often disconnected, like the ideas are there but not the right connective tissue? Actually even the ideas/themes feel trite/under developed. I would have guessed that the Young Animal imprint meant it was aimed for a younger audience based on the writing in this series but Wikipedia said it was supposed to be for a more mature audience. Hmm. It’s just kind of a mess and not in a good way.
I like the art a lot (it got an extra .5 for the art). The stories are odd but not in the meaningful way that Morrison’s were. This volume feels scattered and often disconnected, like the ideas are there but not the right connective tissue? Actually even the ideas/themes feel trite/under developed. I would have guessed that the Young Animal imprint meant it was aimed for a younger audience based on the writing in this series but Wikipedia said it was supposed to be for a more mature audience. Hmm. It’s just kind of a mess and not in a good way.
July 29, 2024
I’m no idiot, and I know that every person’s reading experience is colored by their circumstances surrounding the reading of their text of choice. I also know that I received the entire 12 issue collection of Gerard Way’s run of Doom Patrol from a very nice man running a Free Comics stall in a park in Scotland. So, I was already bent toward liking this series.
Current projects have tempted me to turn away from the superhero genre, due to trite patterns with repetitive character beats. But, from the scattered set-up to the varied and interesting ensemble of main characters, Doom Patrol is a type of cozy romp that I haven’t experienced since watching Knives Out and Grand Budapest Hotel for the first time. And then, Way runs his ever-weaving character web parallel to a wacky, don’t-ask-don’t-tell style plot that is terminally enthralling from the first page to the last. All this to say, Way’s Doom Patrol is a piece of almost impressionistic superhero media I won’t soon forget.
So, even outside of the already colorful story behind how I got this collection in the first place- I fear was always going to like Doom Patrol. The only reason i rated it 4/5 is because I can’t do 4.75/5, and I feel like this arc missing something small to put it over the edge to five for me. I’m no critic, and I can’t say exactly what that is, I just have to acknowledge it’s there.
I cannot recommend Doom Patrol enough. I haven’t torn through a series like this in a long time, and I don’t think I will again soon either.
Current projects have tempted me to turn away from the superhero genre, due to trite patterns with repetitive character beats. But, from the scattered set-up to the varied and interesting ensemble of main characters, Doom Patrol is a type of cozy romp that I haven’t experienced since watching Knives Out and Grand Budapest Hotel for the first time. And then, Way runs his ever-weaving character web parallel to a wacky, don’t-ask-don’t-tell style plot that is terminally enthralling from the first page to the last. All this to say, Way’s Doom Patrol is a piece of almost impressionistic superhero media I won’t soon forget.
So, even outside of the already colorful story behind how I got this collection in the first place- I fear was always going to like Doom Patrol. The only reason i rated it 4/5 is because I can’t do 4.75/5, and I feel like this arc missing something small to put it over the edge to five for me. I’m no critic, and I can’t say exactly what that is, I just have to acknowledge it’s there.
I cannot recommend Doom Patrol enough. I haven’t torn through a series like this in a long time, and I don’t think I will again soon either.
December 26, 2023
Solid start, but kinda peters out. Love this team tho, and Casey is fun. Slight beastiality tho
July 22, 2025
This entire collection is a celebration of the Doom Patrol, unapologetically inspired by the famous Morrison’s run, and I’m all for it!
Some knowledge of Doom Patrol’s history is required to fully understand the storyline and recognize the magic of this book, but to me that’s just another reason why I ended up appreciating this run so much.
There are three main story arcs featured here, all with insane narratives and creative choices. The art matches that tempo and it’s absolutely spectacular! There’s so much visual greatness happening on every panel and there are plenty of charming little details to be found in the background, as well. It’s all uniquely heartwarming and whimsical, with only a few misses.
For example, some of the darker themes of the Doom Patrol weren’t explored much, which I feel was a consequence of having a short/limited run as there were definitely elements of it present in the story. Though even rushed, such moments did add weight to the characters, especially the original cast.
Of the new characters, Casey in particular was a great addition to the team. Others were less memorable but a good fit for the story, with my only issue being Lotion: Casey’s cat-turned-human (don’t ask) who was such a throwaway character but one that the author refused to throw away for some reason. Literally added nothing to the story… (Larry’s new dog was a much better character and he was only ever barking in the background!)
But even with these couple of gripes, I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this comic. I’m pretty sure I actually love this book, as it’s definitely something I now cherish.
I only wish this collection had included the two cross-over issues featuring Doom Patrol from the comic book event called Milk Wars (again, it’s better not to ask…). Without them there’s a narrative gap between the second and the final story arc of this book, and it’s such a shame that this otherwise-perfect collection feels incomplete because of it.
Some knowledge of Doom Patrol’s history is required to fully understand the storyline and recognize the magic of this book, but to me that’s just another reason why I ended up appreciating this run so much.
There are three main story arcs featured here, all with insane narratives and creative choices. The art matches that tempo and it’s absolutely spectacular! There’s so much visual greatness happening on every panel and there are plenty of charming little details to be found in the background, as well. It’s all uniquely heartwarming and whimsical, with only a few misses.
For example, some of the darker themes of the Doom Patrol weren’t explored much, which I feel was a consequence of having a short/limited run as there were definitely elements of it present in the story. Though even rushed, such moments did add weight to the characters, especially the original cast.
Of the new characters, Casey in particular was a great addition to the team. Others were less memorable but a good fit for the story, with my only issue being Lotion: Casey’s cat-turned-human (don’t ask) who was such a throwaway character but one that the author refused to throw away for some reason. Literally added nothing to the story… (Larry’s new dog was a much better character and he was only ever barking in the background!)
But even with these couple of gripes, I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this comic. I’m pretty sure I actually love this book, as it’s definitely something I now cherish.
I only wish this collection had included the two cross-over issues featuring Doom Patrol from the comic book event called Milk Wars (again, it’s better not to ask…). Without them there’s a narrative gap between the second and the final story arc of this book, and it’s such a shame that this otherwise-perfect collection feels incomplete because of it.
May 8, 2024
-Prefiero estar vacío a estar lleno de mierda...
Gerard Way además de con su grupo MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE darnos épicas canciones ( Helena, Welcome to the Black parade, Teenegers, I don`t love you, Na na na..) , estudio para hacer comics y animación, y nos regalo ese grandioso comic llamado THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY y siempre profeso su amor y admiración por Grant Morrison y ante esto, DC COMICS le deja hacer DOOM PATROL.
LO BUENO: Todo, la historia te atrapa, los personajes viejos se agradecen y los amas, mientras los nuevos te sorprenden y los quieres, las historias son épicas y bizarras, que es lo que se espera de DOOM PATROL y el arte de Nick Derington es hermoso a manos llenas, superheroico, loco, detallados, dinámico, y agárrate cuando hay suplencias, estas vienen de la mano de MIKE ALLRED, o de un genial Nick Pitarra que en un número, supera todo lo que hizo anteriormente en THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, o esa Becky Cloonan que esta increíble en uno de los mejores números de la serie, con ese número nostálgico-meta , que es de lo mejor de la serie y un Omar Francia que pasa con un anota elevada, con un detalle y dinamismo que te cagas.
LO MALO: Gerard quiere meter personajes que ama, pero también los nuevos de su cosecha, y hay momentos en que tienes a más de 10 personajes y unos se vuelven demasiado secundarios con apenas un par de dialogos o metidos muy a la fuerza y uno dice: ¿ de verdad no hay mas de Rita , de Jane?...se ahonda mucho, muchisimo en Lucius y la verdad no tiene ni el carsima o la fuerza que deberia .
Gerard Way además de con su grupo MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE darnos épicas canciones ( Helena, Welcome to the Black parade, Teenegers, I don`t love you, Na na na..) , estudio para hacer comics y animación, y nos regalo ese grandioso comic llamado THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY y siempre profeso su amor y admiración por Grant Morrison y ante esto, DC COMICS le deja hacer DOOM PATROL.
LO BUENO: Todo, la historia te atrapa, los personajes viejos se agradecen y los amas, mientras los nuevos te sorprenden y los quieres, las historias son épicas y bizarras, que es lo que se espera de DOOM PATROL y el arte de Nick Derington es hermoso a manos llenas, superheroico, loco, detallados, dinámico, y agárrate cuando hay suplencias, estas vienen de la mano de MIKE ALLRED, o de un genial Nick Pitarra que en un número, supera todo lo que hizo anteriormente en THE MANHATTAN PROJECTS, o esa Becky Cloonan que esta increíble en uno de los mejores números de la serie, con ese número nostálgico-meta , que es de lo mejor de la serie y un Omar Francia que pasa con un anota elevada, con un detalle y dinamismo que te cagas.
LO MALO: Gerard quiere meter personajes que ama, pero también los nuevos de su cosecha, y hay momentos en que tienes a más de 10 personajes y unos se vuelven demasiado secundarios con apenas un par de dialogos o metidos muy a la fuerza y uno dice: ¿ de verdad no hay mas de Rita , de Jane?...se ahonda mucho, muchisimo en Lucius y la verdad no tiene ni el carsima o la fuerza que deberia .
January 26, 2026
A book that feels weird for the sake of being weird. Largely lackluster with issues that start and end in irrelevant and pointless ways.
Characters disappear only to reappear when they're most needed, they're given new abilities that never become relevant, many of them exist just as oddities rather than to add anything to the narrative.
From Lotion to Terry to Lucius and Fugg, very few of the new characters seem to do anything at all. It just doesn't work for me.
Characters disappear only to reappear when they're most needed, they're given new abilities that never become relevant, many of them exist just as oddities rather than to add anything to the narrative.
From Lotion to Terry to Lucius and Fugg, very few of the new characters seem to do anything at all. It just doesn't work for me.
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December 31, 2024
It may not be Morrison/Pollack, but it comes very close.
I really wish there was another arc.
I also hate that ‘doom patrol by Gerard Way & Nick Derington’ is missing two important issues by Gerard Way, the latter of which has art by Nick Derington, but still includes the guest issue #5 (by Becky Cloonan, who was gonna be the original artist on it before Young Animal happened.)
I really wish there was another arc.
I also hate that ‘doom patrol by Gerard Way & Nick Derington’ is missing two important issues by Gerard Way, the latter of which has art by Nick Derington, but still includes the guest issue #5 (by Becky Cloonan, who was gonna be the original artist on it before Young Animal happened.)
December 28, 2023
even though clark was only there for a couple pages they were my favourite and I love them. also the art style of this makes me so unhighed I love it. Gerard Way really knows how to make stuff ill just eat up every single time
January 2, 2026
Dare I say, Gerard Way’s run feels more poignant than Morrison’s—a statement I never thought I would make. Fans of the Doom Patrol tv show will discover much of the show’s tone in its strongest seasons parallels the tone in this volume. Of the books I read in 2025, this is one of my favorites.
April 24, 2025
Hey I can’t believe I have to go my whole life without reading this for the first time again - girrrrrrl crying in the clerb at the end
December 20, 2025
Meta metaphysics and a thorough analysis of human experience with some of the most liberating artistic choices and some of the most topsy turny sci fi.
October 16, 2025
All the wackiness of Morrison without any of the pathos. I thought Gerard Way would be the perfect person to take on the mantle based on his work on Umbrella Academy but it's decidedly missing something that made Morrison's work.
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