Doom Patrol #3

Some questions are answered and some answers are questioned and all things come to pass in the magical realm of Dannyland! New fans of the Doom Patrol will find some backstory within that will probably be relevant, and all the plots seem to be moving along at a good pace that just makes me want more and more. But the clincher is these awesome comic book parodies that need to be seen to be appreciated. And you should be seeing them. So get on that. Read Full Review

This is a wonderful adventure that skims through the Doom Patrol's history and, perhaps, offers up a new raison d'tre to exist for the sake of escaping. By joining the Doom Patrol (such as they are at this point) on their adventure, we see a glimpse of the splendor that awaits, giving readers so very much to look forward to. Until Doom Patrol #4 hits the stands, though, “It's A Doomed World After All” will be waiting for you to visit, again and again. I'm pretty sure there are new details to find with each visit, and, if not, then just absorb the wonderful work Way, Derington, Bonvillain, and Klein have given us. Doom Patrol #3 is definitely a more welcoming read for fans of any incarnation (although particularly the Grant Morrison run) than for brand new readers, but this issue continues the conical-shaped exposition, blooming open with more information and deeper revelations as the series gains longevity. Read Full Review

And so would Keith Giffen, I think, from the Existential Crisis page, which sure looks like it features Blotto the Clown from the Uh Oh Squad, a character never before seen outside of Ambush Bug stories. Read Full Review

Where the first two issues of Way and Derrington's Doom Patrol were devoted more to world building and setting up the style and mysteries pivotal to the series, this issue is a masterpiece of theming and tone. Despite its lofty, intellectual approach to character, Doom Patrol #3 is refreshingly, boldly human, a story about how we deal with the expectations and demands of others and how those expectations define us. Doom Patrol continues to be proof-positive of the strength both of Way's Young Animal imprint and the appeal of a book so clearly built around creators empowered to tell their own unique, idiosyncratic stories. Read Full Review

The Young Animal line is a bold, daring alternative to that approach, and Doom Patrol is lighting the way. Read Full Review

Casey's origins revealed in a perfect little puzzle box of a story, featuring lovely art and some truly horrifying moments. Highly recommended. Read Full Review

Again, as I said above, I just don't think I have the brain necessary for a deep read into Doom Patrol, but there's something going on here that would make Morrison proud, and that I'll wager when collected into a six issue graphic novel will be on many a table of the guy who sells you weed. Read Full Review

To make matters worse is the diatribe from Gerard Way at the back of the book, about how brilliant the Young Animal line is. He congratulates himself and his team on being oh-so-clever by having a recurring theme in all their comic books (which was coincidental, so obviously it's a stroke of genius). It's one of the most pretentious pieces of waffle to hit the printed page in years, and an additional slap in the face after such a dreary issue. Read Full Review

Story wise, this series third issue once again goes a long way to re-introducing elements of the Doom Patrol‘s now pureed legacy, establishing its own idea and also firmly re-cementing the team's roles as DCs finest band of outcasts as they both deal with the sorts of threats that would send the average hero mad and provide refuge and a purpose once again for the misfits and outcasts. Like Danny-Land this comic is one hell of a ride. Chaotic, confusing, and gloriously silly. Read Full Review

lizzy99

Nov 10, 2016

It's just getting better and better.

jess212

Nov 11, 2016

This issue struck a nerve with me it was an uplifting read in a time where clarity was needed and glimmer of hope could lead the way. Gerard Way makes it blatantly clear whom this iteration of the Doom Patrol takes after. Morrison would be proud. In this issue pieces begin to fall in place; Casey Brinke learns whom she is and becomes more interesting as well as integral. Brick by Brick the foundation is being built for this team of misfits and I am enjoying the heck out of this abstract joyride through the cosmically psychedelic universe that houses the Doom Patrol.

pocketmegar

Nov 09, 2016

I wouldn't have believed you had you told me my favorite page wouldn't be the Niles Caulder one but an hommage to Crisis on Infinite Earths in a comic within the comic.

Kitaru

Nov 17, 2016

It can be odd and neurotic, with seemingly random conversation points, but I have felt nothing but enjoyment for this series. The character development is the most interesting type I have read in a long time and the story is slowly becoming evident.

xmusicsnobx

Jan 11, 2017

This story only gets better.

Whateverman

Nov 20, 2016

It's growing on me.