Justice League #27 Review

So I read that Justice League book and reviewed it for CBR. 

"Forever Doomed" is somewhat predictable with regards to the appearance of the Doom Patrol and the motions Cyborg goes through, but "Justice League" #27 is nowhere near boring. This comic book serves very well as "Doom Patrol" #0 or even "Cyborg" #0 (maybe now Vic Stone will be able to find his way to a solo series) or a companion piece to "Forever Evil," but lacks the Justice League for which this comic is branded. All the same, this is a fun, adventure-filled, character-driven study certain to please fans of Detroit's greatest hero or DC's strangest team of misfits. As a fan of both, and a resident of metro-Detroit, I found a lot to like in this comic. No, it isn't the world's greatest comic book, but it is a damn fine read filled with bombastic fun and plenty of nods and winks for longtime DC readers.

Doom Patrol? Check. Cyborg? Check. Sweet Ivan Reis art? Check. Sweet Rod Reis colors? Check. Unnecessary death and destruction? Check. Looks like the DP is coming back to the DCU. Where they go from here and how they come back from this, I don't know, but I'm hoping it's good. 

Meanwhile, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this one, Patrollers! 

DC Nation Doom Patrol Chapter Six

So the hits just keep coming. This episode - Chapter Six - takes on Doom Patrol #86, the first issue with the DP brand flying on the cover. Naturally, this has been moderned up a bit, but it's enjoyable as all heck -- and less than two minutes long!

Check it out, Patrollers. 

How about that incredible intro? I could watch that ALL DAY. 

Here's my problem, my friends. I've seen the first episode and this one, but I cannot for the life of me enter the right alchemic mix of search terms in YouTube to uncover Chapters 2, 3, 4 or 5. For all I know there's a Chapter Seven and so on. I don't watch the current DC Nation, so I don't catch these "live," but I'm considering taking up some space on the ol' DVR. 

Meanwhile, sound off about this latest chapter. Personally, I'm digging the retro awesomeness of it all. 

Doom Patrol by Chris Samnee OR Gal Friday 4

One of my favorite current artists, Chris Samnee, has a wild assortment of sketches up for sale tomorrow (February 1, 2014) morning (relative time to his location).

Check it out.
http://chrissamnee.bigcartel.com/

It even includes the full version of this piece:

Not actual size. Object enlarged to show texture. 

http://chrissamnee.bigcartel.com/product/doom-patrol

If anyone was wondering what to get me for my birthday, Christmas or just because that $300 is burning a hole in your pocket real bad, here you go. If you want it for yourself, good luck and please post a photo once you get it!

New 52 Doom Patrol - FINALLY!!!

Or maybe the title of this post should be A NEW POST! FINALLY!!!

Happy New Year friends! It's been teased for a while, but it looks like we FINALLY get a chance to meet the New 52 version of the Doom Patrol in Justice League #27 coming up on January 22 from DC Comics.

I drafted the book in our weekly review draft on Comic Book Resources, so I decided to see if there was a preview out there. After all, some of the Forever Evil-related stories have been less than inspired and nowhere near inspiring.

Sure enough on Nerdist, I found a sweet little preview that includes this fine page. I redacted out a bit of a spoiler, so be warned if you go to Nerdist.

Looks like Justice League #27 is going to include Scott Fischer and Karma. Ivan Reis, Joe Prado and Rod Reis on the visuals, Geoff Johns on the words. Looks pretty slick to me. Hopefully the DP is able to hold their own against Atomica and Johnny Quick. I'd hate for their first appearance to be their last. Of course them surviving would be more unexpected than any pending mutilations and murders given the current state o DC Comics.

So Patrollers, what say you? Find out what I think of Justice League #27 on Wednesday, January 22 at CBR.

DP on DC Nation - FINALLY!!! or Gal Friday 3

Boy, oh boy, was I thrilled to see the link on CBR declaring that the Doom Patrol clip and stills were available.

I'm not sure what the actual air date is, but it seems like it might be tied to Teen Titans Go! Admittedly, I found the one and only episode of TTG! that I've viewed to be a little too pointless for me. That said, I do supposed this is why Niles Caulder invented DVRs, right? 

Thanks to my favorite freelance employer, Comic Book Resources, here is the clip in all of its forty-seven second wonderfulness. 

Thanks CBR!

Personally, I love it! 

I love the way Rita and Cliff work together, the way Larry's body falls limp, the crotchety old man voice they gave Immortus - I love EVERY BIT of it and cannot wait to see more!! 

Sure, this is a bit of a stretch for a Gal Friday feature, but I'm making and breaking my own rules here. 

Let me know what you think of the video, friends. When did you see it? How did it rate compared to the show it was paired with and who would you like to see more of?

Back on Track? Maybe. . .

As most of y'all know, I'm a reviewer for CBR. As fate would have it, I was reading Justice League of America's Vibe #5 for a potential review when I noticed something. Something Doomy.

It's right here.

Look closely. See?

Yes, my friends, Scissorman. Or at least "RMAN" labeled on a tube containing a red and black character with scissor-like hands. Sure, it's singular, but where there's one. . .

Now I've been a fan of the Justice League in Detroit since I bought Justice League of America Annual #2 off the comic rack at the neighborhood convenience store way back in 1984. Vibe and Gypsy are characters I have faith in and enjoy reading, but to see a connection - albeit slight - to the DP in this title, well, Sterling Gates and crew have given me yet another reason to stay plugged in to one of DC's more fun series. 

I asked Gates about the appearance out on Twitter and got this:


Thanks Geoff Johns for the nudge in the right direction! Isn't it time to get the DP back on the publishing schedule though? 

COMIC CON'd!

Hey all! Sorry for the complete void of, well, anything DP related for the past, well, too long. I've been busy, life's been busy, but today was a VERY rare day away from work and with it came a volunteer shift at Motor City Comic Con. After the volunteer gig, I was able to catch up with Matthew Clark, one of my favorite artists. More on Mr. Clark soon.

In related news, I was able to FINALLY secure the two issues of Superman Family that have been eluding me. Those two issues contain some Doom Patrol goodness and I'll share them here soon.

And yes, I do still owe y'all a CBR-style review of Arcudi and Huat's first issue.

But for now, behold the bounty I scored for $17!! Twelve comics and a big-head Firestorm card! Take that, Shag!