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Issue: My Greatest Adventure #80
Publication Date: June 1963
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Issues: #80 of 85 Issues
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 04/18/1963
Volume:
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 18 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.

First appearance of the Doom Patrol.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Silver Age US
Paper Stock: newsprint
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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The Doom Patrol

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doom Patrol [Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr]; Negative Man [Larry Trainor]; Robotman [Cliff Steele]]; General Immortus
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19 [Direct] published March 1982
as Cover Gallery [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Doom Patrol Archives #1 published May 2002
as [Cover - My Greatest Adventure #80]; The Doom Patrol [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Doom Patrol Archives #1 published May 2002
as Backcover [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Doom Patrol #1 published June 2009
as My Greatest Adventure #80 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Not Wanted: High School Dropouts!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Doom Patrol [Chapter 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doom Patrol [The Chief [Niles Caulder] (intro); Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr] (intro, origin); Negative Man [Larry Trainor] (intro, origin); Robotman [Cliff Steele] (intro, origin)]; Mitch (movie producer)
Synopsis: A mysterious man known only as the Chief calls three people who have all escaped certain doom but were left outcasts because of their experiences. He recounts their individual stories. He asks them to become the Doom Patrol, and their first mission is to defuse a bomb.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagBatman #238 published January 1972
as Chapter 1: The Origin of the Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-8 published January 1972
as Origin of the Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19 [Direct] published March 1982
as The Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Doom Patrol Archives #1 published May 2002
as The Doom Patrol (Chapter 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Doom Patrol #1 published June 2009
as The Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Disclose Notes: Based on an interview with Bob Haney by Michael Catron in "The Comics Journal" #277-278, Arnold and Bob were co-writers on this story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Swing Is to DC!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): various cover thumbnails
Inker(s): various cover thumbnails
Colorist(s): various cover thumbnails
Letterer(s): ?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: What a magnificent ancient building!
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Pages: 1
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Chapter 2: The Challenge of the Timeless Commander

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doom Patrol [The Chief [Niles Caulder]; Negative Man [Larry Trainor]; Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr]; Robotman [Cliff Steele]]; General Immortus (intro, villain)
Synopsis: The Chief informs the Doom Patrol of an alien spaceship that has landed on Earth carrying a super-weapon. General Immortus, spying on them, makes plans. The Doom Patrol are sent to protect the spaceship but encounter a strange machine.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-8 published January 1972
as Origin of the Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #238 published January 1972
as Chapter 2: The Challenge of the Timeless Commander [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19 [Direct] published March 1982
as Chapter 2: The Challenge of the Timeless Commander [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Doom Patrol Archives #1 published May 2002
as The Challenge of the Timeless Commander (Chapter 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Doom Patrol #1 published June 2009
as The Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3.67
Disclose Notes: Based on an interview with Bob Haney by Michael Catron in "The Comics Journal" #277-278, Arnold and Bob were co-writers on this story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science and technology
First Line: I'm a scientist, not a garbage collector!
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes a biography of Bruno Premiani and a shorter biography of Arnold Drake. Credits "Listen, World--I'm the Missing Link" in the next issue to Alex Toth. Letters from D. B., Gloria Nagel, Bert L. Milland, Tex Body.
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Chapter 3: The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doom Patrol [The Chief [Niles Caulder]; Negative Man [Larry Trainor]; Elasti-Girl [Rita Farr]; Robotman [Cliff Steele]]; General Immortus
Synopsis: After locating the super-weapon, the Doom Patrol is confronted by General Immortus, who takes the upper-hand.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagDC 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-8 published January 1972
as Origin of the Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagBatman #238 published January 1972
as Chapter 3: The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC Special Blue Ribbon Digest #19 [Direct] published March 1982
as Chapter 3: The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Doom Patrol Archives #1 published May 2002
as The Deadly Duel with Gen. Immortus (chapter 3) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: The Doom Patrol #1 published June 2009
as The Doom Patrol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8.67
Disclose Notes: Based on an interview with Bob Haney by Michael Catron in "The Comics Journal" #277-278, Arnold and Bob were co-writers on this story.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Ray... Beam...

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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104 Kings' Knights

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ? (promo copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Hi! Boys and girls, here is your big chance...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Subscription ad for 10 different DC titles.
Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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