Doom Patrol: The Silver Age #2
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.
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When Elasti-Girl agrees to marry Mento, Cliff and Larry come up with a scheme to stop the wedding, and Rita calls off the wedding. Blaming Cliff and Larry, Mento challenges them, and during the fight Rita is inadvertently blinded. The Chief restores her sight, and the Doom Patrol goes after Mento. However, when the Brotherhood of Evil strikes, it is revealed that it was Madame Rouge masquerading as Mento who attacked originally and blinded Rita. Rita begs Steve for his forgiveness and agrees to marry him. They marry later that day with the Doom Patrol and other super-heroes in attendance.
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