Doom Patrol #18

Name: Doom Patrol #18
Brand: DC

Jan 2006 · DC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

“Convergence, Conclusion”

In "Convergence, Conclusion," John Byrne delivers a pivotal chapter where Dr. Caulder confronts the future threats from Vortex’s timeline, culminating in a powerful reunion between Larry Trainor and Negative Man. With Vortex departing to his own time and Metamorpho choosing to leave, the Doom Patrol reshapes as Nudge and Grunt officially join the team. The story, illustrated with bold precision by Byrne and inked by Doug Hazlewood, features a striking cover by Byrne himself, marking a defining moment in the series’ evolution.

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writer John Byrne · artist John Byrne · inker Doug Hazlewood · colorist Alex Bleyaert · letterer Jared K. Fletcher · cover John Byrne John Byrne

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Full credits

writer John Byrne

artist John Byrne

inker Doug Hazlewood

colorist Alex Bleyaert

letterer Jared K. Fletcher

cover pencils John Byrne

cover inks John Byrne

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Dr. Caulder stops the beings from Vortex’s future from destroying the human race as well as reunites Larry Trainor with Negative Man. Vortex leaves for his own time, Metamorpho decides to leave the Doom Patrol, while Nudge and Grunt become full members of the Doom Patrol.

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