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mkhare's review
5.0
I enjoyed this first issue so much. First of all, the art and colour is absolutely fantastic. I would continue reading simply for the visual spectacle of it all (the panels that seem to be digital colour under pencil line work and shading are especially pleasing), but the story is just as exciting.
With dialogue and internal monologues that read like MCR Danger Days lyrics and fantastically bizarre characters and situations to match, the story whips along in a surreal and seemingly disjointed manner that nevertheless managed to pique my interest rather than leaving me confused.
There are just enough hints and flow between scene jumps to provide a feeling of cohesion to this strange, yet gloriously intriguing volume, and the characters take things in there stride in a way that prompts the reader to do just the same. I think I will definitely be coming along for this ride. 4.75 stars.
With dialogue and internal monologues that read like MCR Danger Days lyrics and fantastically bizarre characters and situations to match, the story whips along in a surreal and seemingly disjointed manner that nevertheless managed to pique my interest rather than leaving me confused.
There are just enough hints and flow between scene jumps to provide a feeling of cohesion to this strange, yet gloriously intriguing volume, and the characters take things in there stride in a way that prompts the reader to do just the same. I think I will definitely be coming along for this ride. 4.75 stars.
kayteaface's review
3.0
Giving it a middle~ rating because I literally have no idea what was going on. I've never read any Doom Patrol comics before this so I don't know if I'm missing out on extra info that would've helped me understand this better. Really liked the art though, and I'll continue on with the issues I have on pre-order.
geekwayne's review
5.0
If you're confused as to why there is a foil-wrapped gyro on the cover of 'Doom Patrol #1' by Gerard Way with art by Nick Derington, you need only read inside to find out what it all means. Or maybe it won't make any sense to you either.
The book opens with a series of four panels. What they have to do with anything isn't explained here. Are they the future or the past or some fever dream? We don't find out...yet. Next we meet Casey Brinke who is whiteknuckling an ambulance through town on her shift. She's our main focus for this issue it would seem. She has a cat named Lotion and a box full of the smashed up parts of Robotman (which she plans to put back together). Add in plans for an alien run burger joint, and the meaning of life in a gyro, and you've got an odd ride.
But it's a good one. This title is on DC's new Young Animal imprint. It feels a bit like Vertigo, and a bit not. The writing is out there and I can't wait for issue 2. The art is great and I'd like to throw a shout out to colorist Tamra Bonvillain who really makes things pop off the page, especially those first four frames. What a ride!
I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.
The book opens with a series of four panels. What they have to do with anything isn't explained here. Are they the future or the past or some fever dream? We don't find out...yet. Next we meet Casey Brinke who is whiteknuckling an ambulance through town on her shift. She's our main focus for this issue it would seem. She has a cat named Lotion and a box full of the smashed up parts of Robotman (which she plans to put back together). Add in plans for an alien run burger joint, and the meaning of life in a gyro, and you've got an odd ride.
But it's a good one. This title is on DC's new Young Animal imprint. It feels a bit like Vertigo, and a bit not. The writing is out there and I can't wait for issue 2. The art is great and I'd like to throw a shout out to colorist Tamra Bonvillain who really makes things pop off the page, especially those first four frames. What a ride!
I received a review copy of this issue from DC Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this comic book.
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