Showcase Presents… The New Doom Patrol #95 (1977)

Publisher: DC Comics Year: 1977 Series: Showcase Presents Issue: #95 Writer: Paul Kupperberg Artist: Joe Staton Inker: Joe Staton / Jack Abel Cover Artist: Joe Staton Print: First print Variant: Standard Direct/Newsstand (35¢ era)

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, bright colours, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• First appearance of the New Doom Patrol

• Robotman returns — “Robotman Unchained” storyline

• General Immortus as the main villain

• Early Bronze Age DC team relaunch

• Highly collected due to team debut status

• Strong demand from Doom Patrol and DC Bronze Age collectors

Why this comic matters

Showcase #95 is a key Bronze Age issue, marking the debut of the New Doom Patrol — a major relaunch of one of DC’s strangest and most beloved teams. Robotman’s return and the battle with General Immortus make this a standout issue for collectors building Doom Patrol or Showcase runs.