Since the 1960s, “Doom Patrol” has ostensibly been the comic book series made for kids who related more to a disembodied human brain inside a metal suit, or a sentient shadow, than to heroes like Superman or Batman.
Well, somewhat less specifically, comic book fans who were more drawn to unlucky misfits. Besides a very notable appearance in the popular television show Teen Titans, starring in the two-part episode “Homecoming,” this team has not seen much screen time compared to other DC squads.
Thankfully, DC Universe is finally giving these one of a kind heroes a series of their own. Doom Patrol will feature a take on the original team lineup, including Cyborg, Dr. Niles Caulder, Robotman, Elasti-Woman, Crazy Jane, Mr. Nobody, and Negative Man. But don’t let their fatalistic team name fool you, much of the charm of the original comics comes from the offbeat humor of its characters. After all, with how adverse many of their powers are, you’d need a special sense of humor to navigate those dark waters.
DC released the series description back in May:
DOOM PATROL is a re-imagining of one of DC’s most beloved group of outcast Super Heroes: Robotman, Negative Man, Elasti-Girl and Crazy Jane, led by modern-day mad scientist Dr. Niles Caulder (The Chief). The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities—but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence—and to protect Earth from what they find. Part support group, part Super Hero team, the Doom Patrol is a band of super-powered freaks who fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them. Picking up after the events of TITANS, DOOM PATROL will find these reluctant heroes in a place they never expected to be, called to action by none other than Cyborg, who comes to them with a mission hard to refuse, but with a warning that is hard to ignore: their lives will never, ever be the same.
Former James Bond and Flash Gordon star Timothy Dalton is the latest addition to the new streaming service’s live-action Doom Patrol series, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The dynamic actor will be the team’s leader, a brilliant physician named Niles Caulder — known quite simply as “The Chief.” Caulder has spent his medical career in search of those on the brink of death, using his talents to make miracles happen. The Chief’s medical prowess and his drive to help the world’s underdogs essentially make him the glue that holds the Doom Patrol together.
The series, which also stars the voice of Brendan Fraser, will debut in 2019 on the DC Universe streaming service.
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