Just imagine:
You are still a child. You like comics. Grant Morrison’s early work will surprise you doom patrol. You want to create your own comic in some way. So, in college, you ended up being an intern at DC Comics (or Cartoon Network, eventually WB, I’ve seen both mentioned).
One thing leads to another, so you decide the best way to write comics is to start one of the most popular rock bands in the world. You become an international star. Black marching band leader. Even covered Bob Dylan watchman Score and have Morrison appear in several of your music videos. fashionable.
Then you incorporate that into another dream of yours, the comic. Completely natural career progression. One of your collaborations with the famous artist Gabriel Bá was even adapted into a successful and entertaining TV series starring Elliot Page. It finally allows you to return to your childhood dreams and keep working hard Doom Patrol.
That might not be entirely accurate, but it makes for a good story, right?
“On my honor, Sklark. I have a strong urge to change your appearance into something more pleasing…”
Doom Patrol – Volume 1: Brick by Brick go through Gerald Way, Nick Derrington, Tom Fowler, Tamra Bonvillain, Marisa Louiseand Todd Klein This series launched Way’s pop-up imprint, DC’s “Young Animal.” It’s definitely a collection of team stories, but it’s done in an almost ancillary way. Blending a profound coming-of-age and superhero origin story.
The story introduces us to first responder Casey Brinke, and through her journey we meet the different members of the Doom Patrol. It’s as much about her personal story as it is about getting the band back together. It gained a certain meta, utilizing story elements and storytelling techniques from earlier versions (in a style similar to that of Android Origins) Crawl through the ruins), or the history of Street Danny, but it does it in a way that creates something new.
The embodiment of these styles is perfectly executed by the stunning artistic team of Nick Derington and Tamra Bonvillain. The main style Derrington uses here is ornate. He has a simplified, open style that belies all the interesting details he puts into his characters and environments. Occasionally there will be a shift to a more impressionistic, almost charcoal approach to flashbacks, or to a simpler “comic book” style in the comic sections. Bonvillain’s color work enhances the effect perfectly and changes with the different palettes.
All capped off by Todd Klein’s flawless adaptation of the same stylistic variations and lots of unique voice characters, negative spacing or weird aliens.
“To fight against the darkness of this universe, I am willing to give you everything.
You don’t have to read anything doom patrol Before you start watching this series. In some ways, it might actually help. Or if you have hazy memories. The book does reference and draw inspiration from the experiences of Grant Morrison and Richard Case. In the previously launched series written by Keith Giffen Flash point.
Because the things you can’t remember are part of the charm of a story Doom Patrol – Volume 1: Brick by Brick Authors: Derrington, Fowler, Bonvillain, Louise, and Klein. Kind of like that nostalgic feeling. It gives you enough information to understand the story, and you’ll have a vague desire to go back and re-read the old references if you so choose (especially if you want some of the more exciting comic book stories), but You still get a girl and her offbeat adventures. And all the weird friends they make along the way.
Classic Comics Compendium: Doom Patrol – Vol. 1 – Brick by brick
Doom Patrol – Volume 1: Brick by Brick
writer: Gerald Way
artist: Nick Derrington
Inker: Tom Fowler (#6)
Colorist: Tamra Bonvillain and Marisa Louise (#3)
Writer: Todd Klein
Publisher: DC Comics – DC’s Baby Animals
release date: September 14, 2016 – April 26, 2017 (original question)
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