Saving the world by saving the monsters isn't easy and the World's Strangest Superheroes need someone even stranger to help them process everything they endure. Join Doom Patrol's resident therapist. DR. SYNCHO, as she channels five Fifth Dimensional entities into one SUPER CONSCIOUSNESS to delve deep into the psyche's of ROBOTMAN, ELASTI-WOMAN, NEGATIVE MAN, and more in BREAKTHROUGH BREAKDOWNS!
A short aside from the main story of the title, Unstoppable Doom Patrol #4 adds essential context and character development to all our heroes, new and old. Read Full Review
The gorgeous visuals of the issue deeply engage with and amplify the weirdness of Culvers script. Superhero teams are notoriously filled with neurotics, psychotics, and general dysfunction. Theyre almost never given the opportunity to get in-panel psychiatric treatment. Its fascinating to watch it happen. As weird as it is, the same overall plot COULD be brought to the page by a different writer, and it would be a completely different story. The same could be said of the art and the coloring. The weird fusion of Culver, Lafuente, and Reber has made for one of the more unique experiences on the mainstream comics rack over the course of the past few months. Its weird to think that the series is over in just three months. It feels like its just getting started. Read Full Review
Unstoppable Doom Patrol #4 takes a break from the larger narrative to give us some personal character growth for the team. The art team does a great job in highlighting the different aspects of the characters while the issue as a whole builds appreciation for the team. Read Full Review
This is one of the most psychologically honest books DC has put out in a long time, and this done-in-one issue might work as a great evergreen story. Read Full Review
David LaFuente brings a bombastic and surreal aesthetic that perfectly complements the story. While this issue takes a break from advancing the overall plot, the mantra of "saving the world by saving the monsters" resonates throughout, emphasizing the Doom Patrol's commitment to holistic care for metahumans. LaFuente's artwork, Reber's vibrant colors, and Brosseau's lettering work in perfect harmony, resulting in an issue that pays homage to the Doom Patrol's rich history while inviting new readers to explore its captivating world. Read Full Review
We finally delve into the minds of Elasti-Woman, Beast Girl and Negative Man, and the combination of unique layouts and excellent character writing makes for a fine reading experience. Read Full Review
This series has been to establish a trend with every other issue being really enjoyable and the follow-up not as strong. It was the off-issue month, which means the next installment should be very entertaining. Good thing this series ends on an odd number. Read Full Review
There are no breaks in the nature of this action and transitions between characters often go unnoticed as their climaxes are often slight. The pieces of Unstoppable Doom Patrol #4 are ultimately stronger than the whole and will make a welcome return to the series' typical frantic action next month. Read Full Review
With DC extending the number of issues in Unstoppable Doom Patrol's run, it allows the creative team to take a breather and have a character-focused issue. Read Full Review
Unstoppable Doom Patrol #4 allows the founding members to visit Dr. Syncho to recount their origin stories and current emotional hangups. That's it. Culver is not telling a story or doing anything more than retelling information we already know. It's sad, but this issue, much like the series, is pointless. Read Full Review
I don't want this book to END.
This is a slow issue. Not bad by any means, but a slow issue.
Essentially this recaps all of each of the main members pasts and goes into the origin of one of the new members. Also explains how they ended up in the new HQ. So this issue really just answers a few of the questions you probably had about everything. Little forward movement, except for the fact we see another sub-plot about Jane move forward. Jane is clearly not ok (even by Crazy Jane standards, I guess?).
Also to note, we still have a lot of dangling sub-plot points from previous issues (like the spy in the group ect). I hope none of those are forgotten, because I feel like this mini-series will either thrive or flop on how all of this ties together/pla more
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