The Doom Patrol is a team of comic book superheroes, as published by DC Comics. The roster of the team has changed a great deal over the years. These roster lists are of the members during the Patrol's various incarnations by team iteration.
The codenames listed under Character are those used during the time frame of the particular iteration. Characters with more than one codename for that period have them listed chronologically and separated by a slash (/). Bolded names in the most recent iteration published are the current team members. First appearance is the place where the character first appeared as a member of a particular iteration. It is not necessarily the first appearance of the character in print, nor the story depicting how the character joined the team.
All information is listed in publication order first, then alphabetical.
Original roster This roster covers the iteration of the team that appeared during the 1960s under the tenure of writers Arnold Drake and Bob Haney.
+Members of the original Doom Patrol line-upCharacterReal nameFirst appearanceNotesThe ChiefNiles CaulderMy Greatest Adventure #80 (June 1963)Founding members. Apparent death in Doom Patrol #121 (September/October 1968)Elasti-GirlRita FarrNegative ManLarry TrainorRobotmanCliff SteeleMentoSteve DaytonDoom Patrol #91 (November 1964)Associate and member by marriage.Beast BoyGarfield LoganDoom Patrol #99 (November 1965)Associate and member by adoption. Later a member of: Titans West New Teen Titans Teen Titans / Titans Titans L.A.
Second roster This roster covers the iteration of the team that appeared from the late 1970s through the mid-1990s. After sporadic appearances in various titles from 1977 to 1987, the team was given its own title, Doom Patrol vol. 2, from October 1987 (#1) until February 1995 (#87). The revised series progressed through writers Paul Kupperberg, Grant Morrison, and finally Rachel Pollack.
+Members of the 1980s and Vertigo Doom Patrol line-up Character Real name First appearance NotesCelsiusArani Desai-CaulderShowcase #94 (August/September 1977)Died in Doom Patrol vol. 2, #17 (Holiday 1988)Tempest Joshua ClayStopped using a codename during Morrison's tenure. Died in Doom Patrol vol. 2, #55 (May 1992).Negative WomanValentina VostokResigned after losing her powers in Doom Patrol vol. 2, #18 (January 1989). Went on to work with Checkmate in Checkmate! #15 (May 1989). Apparently killed at some point after being controlled by Darkseid in Final Crisis: Resist.Doom Patrol vol. 5, #4 (January 2010)RobotmanCliff SteeleShown to have survived apparent death in Showcase #94. Apparent death in Doom Patrol vol. 3, #9 (August 2002).Larry TrainorDoom Patrol vol. 2, #2 (November 1987)Became part of Rebis in Doom Patrol vol. 2, #19 (February 1989).Lodestone / The PupaRhea JonesDoom Patrol vol. 2, #4 (January 1988)Lapsed into a coma in Invasion! #3 (1988).KarmaWayne HawkinsDied in Suicide Squad #58 (October 1991).BlazeScott FischerDoom Patrol vol. 2, #6 (March 1988)Died in Invasion! #3 (1988).The Chief / The HeadNiles CaulderDoom Patrol vol. 2, #16 (Winter 1988)Shown to have survived his death in Doom Patrol vol. 2, #9 (June 1988). Apparent death in Doom Patrol vol. 2, #87 (February 1995).Crazy JaneKay ChallisDoom Patrol vol. 2, #19 (February 1989)RebisLarry Trainor / Eleanor PooleDorothy SpinnerDoom Patrol vol. 2, #14 (November 1988) (joined in #25, August 1989)Death in Doom Patrol vol. 3, #22 (September 2003)Danny the StreetDoom Patrol vol. 2, #35 (August 1990)The Bandage PeopleGeorge and MarionDoom Patrol vol. 2, #67 (June 1993)Charlie the DollThe Inner ChildCoagulaKate GodwinDoom Patrol vol. 2, #70 (September 1993)Died in Doom Patrol vol. 3, #9 (August 2002).Alice Wired for SoundVertigo Jam #1 (August 1993)Alice was one of the ghosts who haunted the Doom Patrol HQ, and was captured by the Chief, who combined himself with her as a means for mobility.The False MemoryThe Identity AddictDoom Patrol vol. 2, #69 (August 1993)The False Memory was one of many superhero identities used by the Identity Addict. While the Addict made its first appearance in #68, the False Memory's first appearance was #69. The False Memory was not an actual member of the Doom Patrol, but used her ability to alter people's memories to integrate herself into the team, before she was discovered by Dorothy Spinner and kicked out. But only in #83, she was a member.
Third roster This roster covers the iteration of the team that appeared from 2001 through 2003 under the tenure of John Arcudi.
+Doom Patrol line-up from volume 3 Character Real name First appearance NotesRobotmanCliff SteeleDoom Patrol vol. 3, #1 (December 2001)Revealed to be a mental projection in Doom Patrol vol. 3, #5 (April 2002).FeverShyleen LaoKilled in Terror Titans #1 (December 2008).FreakAvaKid SlickVic DargeBeast BoyGarfield LoganDoom Patrol vol. 3, #4 (March 2002)Doctor LightKimiyo HoshiFormer member of the Justice League.Elongated ManRalph DibnyFormer member of the Justice League. Killed in 52 #42. Revived as a member of the Black Lantern Corps in Blackest Night #1. Killed again in Blackest Night #3.MetamorphoRex MasonFormer and later member of the Outsiders. Former member of the Justice League.Fast ForwardTed BruderDoom Patrol vol. 3, #9 (August 2002)Placed in a medically induced coma Doom Patrol vol. 5 #16
Fourth roster This roster covers the iteration of the team that first appeared in 2004. Under the tenure of John Byrne, this iteration was retconned to be the first in continuity appearance of the team. A later story arc brought all previous appearances back into continuity.
+Doom Patrol line-up from volume 4 Character Real name First appearance NotesThe Chief Niles CaulderJLA #94 (Early May 2004)First appearance is a retcon removing all previous appearances. Teen Titans vol. 3, #32 (March 2006) brought all previous appearances back into continuity.Elasti-GirlRita FarrFirst appearance is a retcon removing all previous appearances. Teen Titans vol. 3, #32 (March 2006) brought all previous appearances back into continuity.Negative ManLarry TrainorFirst appearance is a retcon removing all previous appearances. Teen Titans vol. 3, #32 (March 2006) brought all previous appearances back into continuity.RobotmanCliff SteeleFirst appearance is a retcon removing all previous appearances. Teen Titans vol. 3, #32 (March 2006) brought all previous appearances back into continuity.GruntHenry BucherMissing in action in Doom Patrol vol. 5, #1 (August 2009)NudgeMi-Sun KwonKilled in action in Doom Patrol vol. 5, #1 (August 2009)VortexQuit in Doom Patrol vol. 4, #18 (January 2006)FaithUnknownDoom Patrol vol. 4, #1 (August 2004)Former member of the Justice League, sent to train Nudge's telepathic powers. Quit in Doom Patrol vol. 4, #5 (December 2004)Beast BoyGarfield LoganTeen Titans vol. 3, #34 (May 2006), but doesn't appear as members in the Doom Patrol vol. 4 comics BumblebeeKaren Beecher-DuncanFormer member of: Teen Titans Titans L.A.MentoSteve DaytonTeen Titans vol. 3, #36 (July 2006), but does not appear as a member in Doom Patrol vol. 4 comicsVoxMalcolm DuncanFormer member of: Teen Titans Titans L.A.
Fifth roster This roster returns the team to its original lineup.
+Revised original Doom Patrol line-up from volume 5 Character Real name First appearance NotesThe ChiefDoctor Niles CaulderDoom Patrol vol. 5, #1 (October 2009)Elasti-GirlRita FarrNegative ManLarry TrainorRobotmanCliff SteeleNudgeMi-Sun KwonKilled in action in Doom Patrol vol. 5, #1.GruntHenry BucherMissing in action in Doom Patrol vol. 5, #1.BumblebeeKaren Beecher-DuncanFormer member of: Teen Titans Titans L.A.Black HoleDoom Patrol vol. 5, #2 (November 2009)MentoSteve DaytonDoom Patrol vol. 5, #3 (December 2009)Associate, not shown to be active team member.Crazy JaneKay ChallisDoom Patrol vol. 5, #7 (February 2010)Danny the StreetAmbush BugIrwin SchwabDoom Patrol vol. 5, #9 (April 2010)
Sixth roster In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. This roster is the first roster of the team in that continuity. +New 52 Doom Patrol line-up Character Real name First appearance NotesElement WomanEmily SungFlashpoint #1 (May 2011)Former member of the Justice League.RobotmanCliff SteeleMy Greatest Adventure vol. 2 #1 (December 2011)The ChiefNiles CaulderRavagers #4 (October 2012)CelsiusArani DesaiJustice League vol. 2 #24 (December 2013)TempestJoshua ClayNegative WomanValentina VostokKilled in Justice League vol. 2 #27 (March 2014).ScorchScott FischerJustice League vol. 2 #27 (March 2014)KarmaWayne HawkinsElasti-WomanRita FarrJustice League vol. 2 #30 (July 2014)Negative ManLarry Trainor
Seventh roster This roster is featured in the Young Animal imprint. +Young Animal Doom Patrol line-up Character Real name First appearance NotesRobotmanCliff SteeleDoom Patrol vol. 6 (2016) #1 (September 2016)Casey BrinkeDanny the StreetDannyAlso appears as Danny the Brick, Danny the Ambulance, and Dannyland.Sam ReynoldsRicardoThe ChiefNiles CaulderLotionTerry NoneNegative ManLarry TrainorDoom Patrol vol. 6 (2016) #2 (October 2016)Flex MentalloFuggDoom Patrol vol. 6 (2016) #3 (November 2016)Lucius ReynoldsDoom Patrol vol. 6 (2016) #4 (January 2017)JaneKay ChallisDoom Patrol vol. 6 (2016) #6 (April 2017)Valerie ReynoldsElasti-GirlRita FarrDoom Patrol/JLA Special (2018) #1 (February 2018)
Eighth roster This roster is featured in the Dawn of DC series Unstoppable Doom Patrol and current roster of the team. +Dawn of DC Doom Patrol line-up Character Real name First appearance NotesThe Chief / Crazy JaneKay ChallisLazarus Planet: Dark Fate #1 (February 2023)Elasti-WomanRita FarrNegative ManLarry TrainorPsylosimonSimon ChoeRobotmanCliff SteeleBeast GirlKareliUnstoppable Doom Patrol #1 (March 2023)DegenerateMauriceThe ChiefNiles CaulderUnstoppable Doom Patrol #2 (March 2023)Retired.Dr. SynchoJerryTeam therapist. "Jerry" is an acronym for the group of imps that control Syncho: Jychn, Eylhm, Raz, Rez, and Yzd.Flex MentalloLotionMember of the Grave Minders.Lucius ReynoldsMentoSteve DaytonRetired.VelvetWorm's pet worm.Willoughby KiplingMember of the Grave Minders.WormUnknownDouble agent for Task Force X. Killed in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #2 (March 2023).StarbroMasonUnstoppable Doom Patrol #3 (May 2023)Coagula Kate GodwinTitans #26 (October 2025)Resurrected in DC Pride: A Celebration of Rachel Pollack #1 (June 2024)
DC Universe / Max series (2018–2023) This roster was featured in the video on demand streaming service, DC Universe, which was later transferred to HBO Max. +Max TV series Doom Patrol line-up Character Real name Performed by NotesThe ChiefNiles CaulderTimothy DaltonFounding member and former team leader. Deceased.CelsiusArani DesaiJasmine Kaur Madhur Jaffrey Former members of the original team. Deceased.LodestoneRhea JonesLisa WilsonMentoSteve DaytonWill Kemp Dave Bielawski Elasti-WomanRita FarrApril Bowlby Current members of the modern team. Negative ManLarry TrainorMatt BomerMatthew Zuk RobotmanCliff SteeleBrendan FraserRiley Shanahan Crazy JaneKay ChallisDiane GuerreroCyborgVictor StoneJoivan WadeDorothy SpinnerAbi MontereyFormer member of the modern team.Madame RougeLaura De MilleMichelle GomezCurrent member of the modern team.
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