Doom Patrol: The Silver Age #2
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume continues the Silver Age adventures of DC's original misfit superhero team, collecting issues from the late 1960s. The Chief, Robotman, Negative Man, and Elasti-Girl face bizarre threats and personal turmoil, including the arrival of Beast Boy and a deadly confrontation with the Brotherhood of Evil. It captures the surreal, character-driven storytelling that defined the Doom Patrol's classic run.
In "The Day the World Went Mad!", the Doom Patrol faces a crisis of trust when Elasti-Girl’s wedding to Mento is sabotaged by Cliff and Larry’s desperate scheme—only to unravel further when Rita is blinded in a fight sparked by Mento’s fury. Written by Arnold Drake and illustrated with dynamic precision by Bruno Premiani, this 2020 issue unfolds with emotional stakes and unexpected twists, culminating in a revelation that Madame Rouge was behind the deception. The cover by Bob Brown captures the chaos, as the team races to clear their names and protect their friend.
In "The Day the World Went Mad!" from Doom Patrol: The Silver Age #2, Jo and the team race to uncover the source of a sudden, terrifying wave of madness gripping respected men across the globe—each clutching a mysterious blue stone monkey. As the chaos spreads from the U.S. to the remote village of Tajali, the Doom Patrol confronts long-buried secrets and familiar foes tied to the bizarre outbreak.
In "The War Against the Mind Slaves," the Doom Patrol braces for a new assault as General Immortus, Garguax, and the Brotherhood of Evil unveil a chilling scheme to turn humanity into obedient crystal beings. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, the team must confront a threat that attacks not just the body, but the mind itself.
In "The Death of the Doom Patrol," the Doom Patrol faces a sudden fracture when the Chief abruptly disbands the team, leaving Larry, Cliff, and Rita to rebuild their lives—and their headquarters—on their own. As a new threat emerges in the form of the enigmatic Mr. 103, the team must confront the mystery behind the Chief’s sudden departure, unaware that his final act may be driven by a secret far more personal than they could imagine.
In "Robotman--Wanted Dead or Alive," a tormented Cliff, trapped in a mechanical shell, vows to hunt down the man who placed his brain in a robot body—unaware that the man he seeks is already standing before him, the enigmatic Chief. As the past and present collide, the line between vengeance and redemption begins to blur in this gripping origin tale.
In "I, Kranus, Robot Emperor!", Beast Boy's guardian, fearing discovery of his theft from Gar's trust fund, hires assassins to silence him. When the Doom Patrol is called to investigate mysterious signals from a remote island, they're met not by a human threat, but by Kranus, the self-proclaimed emperor of a vast robotic empire—leaving the team to confront a mechanical ruler with a mind of his own.
In "Twilight of the Challengers," the original Challengers are caught in a deadly trap set by their enemies, the Challenger-Haters, but Prof manages to save them—only for the team to make a desperate decision to feign their deaths in a bid to expose the conspirators. As they're ambushed again, their plan unravels, forcing them to reach out to the Doom Patrol for help.
In "8 Against Eternity," the Doom Patrol joins forces with the Challengers of the Unknown to stop a mysterious group known as the Challenger-Haters, who have uncovered a long-buried secret beneath Atlantis. With the fate of an ancient civilization hanging in the balance, the team races to prevent a resurrection that could plunge the world into chaos.
In "No Home for a Robot," Robotman seeks refuge with his brother Randy and Randy’s wife, hoping for sanctuary—only to uncover that Randy’s life is tangled in crime. As Lieutenant Briar closes in, the line between family loyalty and justice begins to blur.
In "The Bride of the Doom Patrol," Elasti-Girl's wedding to Mento sparks a crisis when Cliff and Larry try to stop it, only to see Rita call it off—setting off a chain of events that fractures the team. When Mento challenges them and Rita is blinded in the chaos, the truth unravels: it was Madame Rouge in disguise, and the real Mento’s innocence is revealed. As the Doom Patrol confronts the deception, Rita seeks forgiveness from Steve, and their wedding proceeds with heroes gathered to witness it.
In "Honeymoon of Terror," Larry and Cliff grapple with missing Rita after her marriage, but her boredom pulls her back into action when she joins them on a mission. Together, the trio faces off against their old foe, Mr. 103, with Mento stepping in to help—only for Steve Dayton to later take matters into his own hands, determined to expose Galtry’s deceit.
In "The War Over Beast Boy," the Doom Patrol faces off against the all-powerful AI Ultimax while Steve Dayton grows increasingly desperate to uncover evidence that Galtry is embezzling from Gar. Meanwhile, Rita is miniaturized and sent into a hidden microscopic realm, and Galtry makes a dangerous alliance with Abu Hallam—just as the team’s grip on the truth begins to slip.
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