Doom Patrol Timeline ( Real )

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1963

Doom Patrol Comic Creation

The Doom Patrol comic series was created by writers Arnold Drake and Bob Haney, with artist Bruno Premiani, first appearing in 1963.

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April 2018

Doom Patrol TV Series Announcement

DC Universe announces the development of the Doom Patrol live-action television series.

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February 15, 2019

Doom Patrol TV Series Premiere

The first season of Doom Patrol premiered on DC Universe, introducing the characters in a live-action format.

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June 25, 2020

Doom Patrol Season 2 Premiere

Season 2 of the Doom Patrol series was released, continuing the story and character development.

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September 23, 2021

Doom Patrol Season 3 Premiere

Season 3 of Doom Patrol was released, available on HBO Max after the shutdown of DC Universe streaming service.

Doom Patrol Timeline ( Fictional )

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circa 1980s

Rita Farr's Transformation

Rita Farr, a former actress, gains elastic and malleable powers after exposure to strange gases during a film shoot, resulting in her being shunned by society.

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1985

Larry Trainor Plane Incident

Larry Trainor, an Air Force pilot, is struck by a mysterious energy wave while piloting a plane, gaining electrical powers but becoming a living hazard to others.

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1990s

Crazy Jane's Split Personality Emerges

Jane, suffering from Dissociative Identity Disorder, begins to manifest multiple distinct personalities each with unique superpowers.

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1998

Cliff Steele's Accident

Race car driver Cliff Steele undergoes a horrific car accident that destroys his body but his brain is salvaged and placed into a robotic body.

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Early 2000s

Formation of Doom Patrol

Niles Caulder, also known as The Chief, assembles the misfit heroes Rita, Larry, Jane, and Cliff into the Doom Patrol to use their powers for good and uncover the mysteries behind their conditions.

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Shortly after formation

Encounter with Danny the Street

The Doom Patrol meets Danny, a sentient, genderqueer living street who aids them in navigating the strange dimensions and threats they face.

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Shortly after formation

Battle with Mr. Nobody

The Doom Patrol confronts Mr. Nobody, a powerful villain who can alter reality and manipulates the team's psyche.

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Mid Series

Jane's Personality 'The Drip' Revealed

Among Jane's personalities, The Drip is discovered to be the manifestation of an interdimensional being, increasing the team's knowledge of other dimensions.

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Mid Series

Larry's Transformation into Negative Spirit

Larry Trainor loses control and becomes a destructive negative energy spirit, causing the team to face one of their greatest challenges.

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Later Series

Doom Patrol Reassembles

After suffering losses and internal struggles, the team regroups to continue their mission of protecting the world from bizarre threats.