CATALOG RECORD

The Doom Patrol #117

DC · Series began 1964 · February 1968

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Dates

Cover date: February 1968
On sale: December 5, 1967
Pages: 36

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Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Bob Brown, Bruno Premiani, Nick Cardy, Henry Boltinoff, Neal Adams, John Prentice, Joe Kubert, Murphy Andersoninks: Bob Brown, Bruno Premiani, Nick Cardy, Henry Boltinoff, Neal Adams, John Prentice, Joe Kubert, Murphy Andersonletters: Ira Schnapp, Vivian Berg, Gaspar Saladino, Henry Boltinoff, Joe Letteresescript: Arnold Drake, Henry Boltinoff, Murray Boltinoff, Jack Miller

Stories

The Black Vulture [Part 1] · 7.5 pages
The Chief's new relationship with the now reformed Madame Rouge is putting a strain on the team, resulting in the team splitting up. Meanwhile, the Brain is planning to once again take over Madame Rouge's brain.
The Black Vulture [Part 2] · 7.5 pages
The Black Vulture strikes now that the Doom Patrol has split up.
The Black Vulture [Part 3] · 6.5 pages
Cliff and Larry regret their angry words to the Chief and return in time to battle the Black Vulture, aided by Rita, Madame Rouge, and a band of natives that the Vulture had previously swindled.
The Man with 100 Wigs · 6 pages
A man steals a trunk of wigs that give the wearer the abilities of the people the wigs represent.

Publisher’s description

“THE BLACK VULTURE.” The Chief is deserted by the Doom Patrol after his new relationship with Madame Rouge causes him to neglect his duties as their leader. He then must fight alone against the Black Vulture, an old foe who has become a costumed criminal with a bird motif!

Characters

Cliff SteeleRobotmanLarry TrainorNegative ManRita FarrElasti-GirlDr. Niles CaulderThe ChiefMoolah the MysticLaura De MilleMadame RougeWhite Feather

Reprinted in

The Doom Patrol Archives (2002), Showcase Presents the Doom Patrol (2009), Doom Patrol: The Silver Age Omnibus (2017)