The level of emotion in Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds #2 is a highlight in the comic book medium. It's a great thing to know that Young Animal Comics routinely approach a title with an underlying theme that is far deeper and richer than even the best of any mainstream super-hero comic. It's not all good vs. evil here, it's emotional and mental health that are stake. Any one of us can learn from the Doom Patrol. Read Full Review

After a long absence, this 'title's re-emergence proves to be nothing short of sheer stunning artistry on all fronts. Sharing the writing duties between Way and Lambert adds another level of insanity. It's perfect for the title, while James 'Harvey's eye for design sets this series apart from the typical book from the big two publishers. Read Full Review

The story itself is the definition of "quirky." It never takes itself too seriously and that's a good thing. The art by Lambert is tops. He's has a great talent for comic art that I just love. I wish that he would do more work. This is a top level book by a top level creative team. I certainly can't wait for however much more that they give us. It's pretty great. Read Full Review

"Doom Patrol: Weight of the Worlds #2" has so much character work hidden behind uniquely wild and fantastic narrative concepts that it can be difficult to determine just where the story is going, but it never fails to be incredibly entertaining. Read Full Review

This is the strange, kooky, and crazy breath of fresh air you've always wanted to read. Read Full Review

James Harvey delivers some amazingly strange and beautiful art throughout this issue. All of the visuals are beautiful and captivating. Read Full Review

It's a quick status quo reset with some interesting new devices included, but no acknowledgement of the notable changes that have occurred or why they were so quickly reset like an inconvenience. In spite of that speed bump, this remains a stunning issue of Doom Patrol, one packed with a variety of styles and approaches to the page, all of which support this wonderfully eccentric story. Read Full Review

The bizarre nature of the Doom Patrol is beginning to affect the storytelling, yet still pulls out more profound character moments. Read Full Review

While Way struggles to give attention to the ever-expanding cast, Doom Patrol continues to delight with its aggressive nonsense. Read Full Review

This is definitely a Morrison-esque book to the nth degree, but that's not always a smooth read. Read Full Review

Haha what?

I think the problem with this issue is that it tries too hard to be weird and funny, the outcome is miserable. Reeling characters back in, modifying them for their own good? At least there is a shimmer of hope for Larry Trainor at the end.

THE GOOD:

-The art was better-ish?

-I actually like Keeg. What do you know?

-I would call the Dannyland map filler (which it is!), if I didn't want a bigger version hanging on my wall so badly.

THE BAD:

-Uuuuggggghhhhh. More of this. I almost miss it when I didn't have to read this crap every month. And, yes, commenters! I know that "if you don't like it don't read it." But! Doom Patrol is my favorite property in comics. It features my favorite characters and I feel obliged to read any DP comic that comes out. Even if it sucks.

-So this takes Cliff's story. The one good thing about issue one and turns into… a running gag? Okay, comic. You do you.

-What is it with this comic and cartoon plots. And I don't mean cartoon-like. I mean this genuinely has the intelligence level of a children's cartoon. And not a good one!

-I hate Casey. I hate her. She was fine last issue. That bathtub scene pushed me over the edge.

-Oh yeah, I forgot about Lotion. I miss those days.

-A space divorce? Are you kidding me? This doesn't even go anywhere fun and interesting with it. It's just a normal boring divorce scene, but with… planets. Wow. So creative.

-Don't even get me started on the cat-planet orgy. Don't. Even. Get. Me. Fucking. Started.

-I would say the ending looks interesting, but I know it'll lead nowhere. Hell it'll probably just turn into a reoccurring joke. Not something… y'know- insightful, interesting. Nah. more

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myconius - Aug 8, 2019

cat-planet orgy??? i think i just threw up in my mouth a little. >.

ohhaimark - Aug 8, 2019

Just be glad you didn't have to see the two-page splash of it.

myconius - Aug 14, 2019

EW!!!! GROSS!!! >.

ohhaimark - Aug 14, 2019

Yeah, no, I instantly regretting looking at it. I hate this comic, but I feel obliged to read it, since the Doom Patrol is my favorite property and I love these characters so much. Not the way Gerard No Way writes them though.

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This comic is such a great example of weird for the sake of weird and why that's bullshit. The plot is scattershot at best. If you take away the weird elements, you get a pitifully dull story. This is offering me nothing. I don't find divorce proceedings or couple's therapy interesting. I'm not just going to start because the couple are planets. And no, I'm not a furry, so I'm not going to get anything out of a cat orgy solving the problem. It's just so fucking stupid and it's such a shame that this is going to be someone's first experience with this team because the Morrison run is so much better. The difference comes down to Morrison's method to the madness and Way's refusal of any method whatsoever. I really legitimately found this comic bad, in a very real and visceral way that I don't often feel. more

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ohhaimark - Aug 14, 2019

This is the perfect review of this comic. I totally agree about the divorce and couples therapy. And the orgy… just-no. I hope to god this isn't someone's first exposure to Doom Patrol. That would just be sad. If this was my first DP comic, I certainly wouldn't be such a fan of the title.

Psycamorean - Aug 14, 2019

Thanks! Way's first run was my first exposure to Doom Patrol, but luckily a good friend of mine was able to convince me to read Morrison's run.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 17, 2019

It's for the sake of fun. Also creativity.

Psycamorean - Aug 18, 2019

It's not creative. That was why I said "if you take away the weird elements, you get a pitifully dull story." Creativity is more than a nice cover over top of an idea. And if this is what you think is fun, I don't know what to say.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 18, 2019

The unexpected is fun, yes. Shocking. Also they literally drew out and labeled an entire map, that was pretty creative and ambitious.

Psycamorean - Aug 18, 2019

In what world is making a map creative and ambitious? The idea that the unexpected is fun is the same idea as subverting expectations. The idea that ruined the last Star Wars movie. So it's not the best logic to use when defending a book that has no logic at all.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 18, 2019

There is a difference between creativity in Doom Patrol where it throws reality and constructs completely out the window, and Star Wars just ripping off the MCU.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 18, 2019

Also the map is creative and ambitious yes, not only because it is a mish mash of oddity but also because it gives readers an idea of the physical layout of the world, although knowing Doom Patrol... that may not be set in stone.

Psycamorean - Aug 19, 2019

Doom Patrol is nothing more than weird for the sake of weird. There's no reason to expect anything when there is no cohesion. That's not what makes subversion fun. And maps have been in comics at least since the 60s, as far as I know. Probably well before that. It isn't new or ambitious or creative. And the cherry on top of that mish mash of bullshit is that it may not be set in stone so who gives a fuck?

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 22, 2019

Maps have been in comics always, yes. They have also always shown ambition. Unless of course they didn't make the map up themselves lol

Psycamorean - Aug 22, 2019

That's not ambitious though. It's only ambitious if it's not commonplace. But it is commonplace.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 23, 2019

Commonplace. Now you are just being ridiculous.

Psycamorean - Aug 23, 2019

Not at all.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 23, 2019

Yes and clearly you are far too gone on this subject to even be speaking realistically.

Psycamorean - Aug 23, 2019

If you think maps are why this series is so creative and ambitious, you've got views warped to hell, so maybe don't call the pot black, kettle.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 23, 2019

I never even said that lol. You just argued maps have been around forever and then made the insane claim they are common.

Br'er Lapin AKA 20-Ish Ceiln - Aug 23, 2019

Doom Patrol is creative because it is like a stream of conciousness or a dream laid out on paper. It is fucking weird and that is the point. I mean just look at how the previous issue opens. It is visually amazing and exudes style, even if Nick Derington isn't part of it anymore and is missed. It is definitely a standout from the rest of comics. Marvel has like a dozen Deadpools/Harley Quinns, DC has Harley Quinn, they all feel like they try too hard while Doom Patrol makes weird effortless.

Psycamorean - Aug 23, 2019

No. A stream of consciousness is not creative. Anyone can do it. The point shouldn't just be that it's fucking weird. That's a stupid point. That's why I said this is weird for the sake of weird. And I hate that. Because it's stupid. So you can enjoy it all you want, but you should accept that I find it insipid, boring and worthless.

Psycamorean - Aug 23, 2019

Or you can keep commenting about how great it is while I roll my eyes at the suggestion.

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