Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 brings our weirdos back to the forefront, and they're more focused than ever before. Their new Chief cracks the whip hard and brings them together into an effective, cohesive superhero team. For once. Read Full Review

DC Comics' strangest superheroes are back and hitting the ground running in ‘The Unstoppable Doom Patrol' #1 from writer Dennis Culver and artist Chris Burnham. A trip to Gotham gives them all the excuse they need to kick-off their new mission; save all monsters. Read Full Review

If you haven't had the good fortune to encounter the Doom Patrol before, Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 is a great place to start. If you're a fan of the show curious about the comics, you'll find enough that is familiar to feel at home. And if you just like plain goofy but comics, why, you'll love this too! Read Full Review

Culvers new Doom Patrol makes a promising first showing in an issue that makes a strikingly distinct first impression. There are a lot of little elements moving in around the edges of the action that feel like they could turn into something interesting with the right momentum.  Read Full Review

Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 kicks off a new series with a more grounded, socially conscious approach. This introduction sets up a lot for a bright future that is destined to come for this title. Read Full Review

Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 channels the attitude of the team within its pages. From first glance, it is clear that there is a big story to be told that balances both the past and the future. The Doom Patrol seems reinvigorated with the potential for even more change, whilst the art team makes it a visually fascinating issue. Read Full Review

Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 has loads of nods to past Doom Patrol stories, but Culver and Burnham find new wrinkles especially in their take on Jane/The Chief and how the team interacts with more mainline superheroes although I was totally substituting Lazarus Planet with Invasion! in the page where that's mentioned. All in all, the book features a quirky cast of characters rescuing societal outcasts and saving the day, but in an offbeat way with Burnham flexing his horror muscles in a PG-13 way and still providing a lot of big action and bright colors courtesy of Brian Reber and shows it's okay to get weird sometimes and express big emotions. Read Full Review

With an energetic script full of cool ideas and some stellar visual work, this long-awaited return looks to be well worth the wait. Read Full Review

Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1 brings the eclectic band of misfits back to the spotlight with a new mission, new team members, and the hint of new enemies waiting to pounce. The story is weird, gross, and crass, but that's exactly what you want from a Doom Patrol comic. Read Full Review

Overall, the series is a fun read, especially for new and old Doom Patrol fans. The inclusion of new members opens the story up to explore new areas and ideas. The story that Culver and Burnham are cultivating is off to a great start, and their work complements each other nicely. Read Full Review

Overall, it's strongthe new characters are interesting, warts and all, while the writing does a good job of showing how the Doom Patrol handles things differently than Batman and co. Burnham's art is note-perfect for this bookjust the right mix of goofy and occasionally horrific. Read Full Review

The opening issue covers a lot of the basics of the concept but I'm not sure how many of those concepts will last more than a couple of issues, at that, as things get weirder. It's definitely an interesting angle to approach with and to find a lane to play in after the Lazarus story that I did not read. We also get a subplot with the Brain and Mallah as they're going after Immortus for things but that's less clear about what it's about at the moment and just more of the standard weirdness of these characters. I'm intrigued, however. With some solid artwork that I'm excited to see how it shapes things as we get more time with the cast and more weirdness, it's all got a lot of potential. Read Full Review

Burnham delivers some great visuals throughout the issue. I really like the visual style and wish that the story matched the intensity of the art. Read Full Review

There's some hiccups in this debut, but Culver and Burnham have the makings of a solid take on Doom Patrol. Read Full Review

There are overtones here that echo the plight of Marvel's mutants, but some new angles on Jane, Cliff, and Larry, with new members and well-crafted art sets it apart. Read Full Review

Unstoppable Doom Patrol is a fresh start for a beloved property, and while there are a few speed bumps, Culver and Burham are running straight towards the future. Read Full Review

This was so much fun, can't wait to be on the rest of this ride. Wish it was a full ongoing, hopefully it sells well enough to warrant a good number of issues.
DP IS BACK and in capable hands!

Man, people ride Morrison dick so hard (tho they deserve it). But giving UDP#1 a lower score than to similar books because it was just a decent book with great art, seem stupid to me. What did you expect from Dennis Culver? A transformative piece of literature that would redefine comics. That man wrote Future State Gotham. I am just glad that DP is back and its fun to read, this team can be many things as it was for many years.

This was fun! I went into this book with extremely low expectations, given the writer's history on Future State: Gotham, which I was lukewarm about, and came out enjoying it. I don't think it's a perfect read, but it's a fun one nonetheless. Of course, this is only judging by the first issue, but I'm cautiously anticipating the next issue.

It's great to see the Doom Patrol back, even if it is only for 6 or 7 issues. I enjoyed this opening issue although the Brain & Monsieur Mallah subplot felt a bit random. I didn't realize Crazy Jane is now the Chief, but I haven't read Doom Patrol since Morrison's run many years ago.

Overall an enjoyable opening to the mini series with some nice art by Chris Burnham.

I don't mind a more traditional Doom Patrol. I'd take that over something like what Gerard Way tried to do, where it's all the chaotic weirdness of Morrison, with none of the depth, storytelling or character to back it up. If we keep going down that road, Doom Patrol will become Harley Quinn. No one wants that. But this book is just kind of boring, and the new ideas don't seem to justify the run so far. It's only issue one though, maybe it'll get better.

Not a bad first issue, never really heard of Doom Patrol and thought I'd give it a try. The thought was worth it, but felt like there could've been more.

The DP seems pretty generic. Weird but bland is a not a great way to start.

Boring start, hope it gets better.

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Agree, hope it gets better. Read like a "backup story" in another comic book. I was really looking forward to it. Disappointing. Really just OK. I had no idea that I was not a fan of Chris Burnham's art. There really isn't a "good" panel of art that I would want to share.

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This sort of generic, meaningless superhero action would be a little dull for regular superheroes; reducing the Doom Patrol to standard-issue preprocessed Content™ is practically criminal. Nice art, though.

This is a good comic book, if you really like ugly comics art. I am a life-long 20th century Doom Patrol fans. So I pre-ordered this. Hmmm. Will I continue? I don't know. I am on the fence. It was OK. After building up the DP IP for years of television shows, you would think DC Comics would want to make more of an effort to get/keep new readers. What I didn't like: (a) Everything is ORANGE now, (b) Chris Burnham using a Creepshow-style art, (c) Crazy Jane as Chief, (d) connection to the Lazarus nonsense (which is probably why they are in Gotham City - other than Batman cameo), (e) Larry's Negative "Spirit," (f) things I don't want to know (at this point, I don't really WANT to know what happened to Mento and Niles - which is a shame because I loved Niles Caulder), (g) the "Degenerate" - yeah OK. Ugh, (h) Brian Reber as the colorist was no thrill either.

Suprisingly the story by Dennis Culver was OK. I normally hate the story. But this was OK. And OK is as far as it goes. Would I buy issue #2? Really don't know. I am sorry, Dennis Culver, you are really going to have to do A LOT BETTER STORY than this, to make me pay for what Chris Burnham is doing with the ugly ugly comics art.

The regular cover by Chris Burnham is OK, but when we get to the inside with the ugly clutter everywhere? Ugh. Chris Burnham can and does create cleaner comics art than this. But if Chris Burnham's art is going to be like this all the time? I will wait and see what issues survive on DC Universe. I am not going to keep giving cash money for Chris to do sloppy fanfic-style art. Just write the story, and I will write it in print instead.
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