The series' creator and fans have suspected that Marvel Comics copied the basic concept to create the X-Men, which debuted a few months later, but other fans also speculate that they share similarities with another Marvel superhero team, the Fantastic Four.ĭoom Patrol are a group of super-powered misfits whose 'gifts' caused them alienation and trauma.
Although not one of the most popular superhero teams, they have never been out of print for more than a few years since their introduction. Doom Patrol has appeared in different incarnations in multiple comics, and have been adapted to other media. The original Doom Patrol first appeared in My Greatest Adventure #80 (June 1963), and was created by writers Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, along with artist Bruno Premiani. Cover of Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds #1 (September 2019), depicting the seventh roster of the Doom Patrol: (clockwise from top) Lucius Reynolds, Crazy Jane, Robotman, Negative Man, Lotion the Cat, Elasti-Girl, Flex Mentallo, Casey Brinke, and Fugg.ĭoom Patrol is a superhero team from DC Comics.
