DC Comics has seemingly killed off two founding Doom Patrol members in the second issue of the new series, leaving Robotman and the Chief as the only survivors. The story may not be final, however, as the issue suggests the deaths could be deceptive or part of a mental attack.
01Summary
- 01The Doom Patrol first debuted in 1963 as Robotman, Elasti-Woman, Negative Man and the Chief.
- 02DC revived the team in Doom Patrol #1 on 2 September 2026 as part of its NEXT LEVEL initiative.
- 03Doom Patrol #2 shows Rita and Larry trapped in a car and burning alive after a crash, while Cliff appears to survive because of his Robotman body.
- 04The issue ends with ominous narration from the Chief and leaves open the possibility that the deaths are not real.
- 05The next Doom Patrol issue is due in November 2026, when the team’s true fate is expected to be revealed.
02Why it matters
The apparent deaths of two founding members of a classic DC team could reshape the new Doom Patrol series and trigger strong reaction from fans. It also raises questions about whether DC is using a fake-out, which affects what readers should expect next.
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