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Cover: Bob Brown

The Doom Patrol #97

Aug 1965 · DC · 0.12 USD
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“The War Against the Mind Slaves, Part 1”

In "The War Against the Mind Slaves, Part 1," the Doom Patrol faces a chilling new threat as General Immortus, Garguax, and the Brotherhood of Evil unleash a scheme to turn humanity into obedient crystal slaves. Robotman clashes with mind-controlled foes in a Chinese city, while Elasti-Girl confronts a similar force in a remote Swedish lumber camp. Written by Arnold Drake and brought to life by Bruno Premiani’s dynamic art, this 1965 classic features a cover by Bob Brown and marks a pivotal moment in the team’s early saga.

writer Arnold Drake · artist, inker Bruno Premiani · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Bob Brown

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artist, inker Bruno Premiani
letterer Stan Starkman
cover pencils, inks Bob Brown

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General Immortus, Garguax, and The Brotherhood of Evil plan to conquer the world by changing people into crystal beings who will obey their every command. Robotman battles one group in a Chinese city, while Elasti-Girl takes on another in a Swedish lumber camp.

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