- "Me? I'm very big in the world of international strangeness, as a matter of fact. The name's Willoughby Kipling... and if you haven't heard of me, then you're obviously not reading the right magazines."
- ―Willoughby Kipling
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| Doom Patrol | |
| Title: | "The World Made Flesh" |
| Volume: | 2 |
| Number: | 31 |
| Cover price: | $1.50 |
| Cover date: | April, 1990 |
| Publisher: | DC Comics |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Jenette Kahn |
| Writers: | Grant Morrison |
| Pencilers: | Richard Case; Chuck Wojtkiewicz |
| Inkers: | John Nyberg |
| Cover artists: | Simon Bisley |
| Cover inker: | Simon Bisley |
| Colorists: | Daniel Vozzo |
| Letterers: | John Workman |
| Editors: | Mark Waid |
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| Previous: | Doom Patrol #30 |
| Next: | Doom Patrol #32 |
"The World Made Flesh" is the thirty-first issue of the second Doom Patrol ongoing comic book series published by DC Comics. The story was written by Grant Morrison with artwork by Richard Case, art assists by Chuck Wojtkiewicz and inks by John Nyberg. It was colored by Daniel Vozzo and lettered by John Workman. The story was edited by Mark Waid. This issue shipped with an April, 1990 cover date and carries a cover price of $1.50 per copy (US).
"The World Made Flesh"[]
Featured characters
- The Chief, Niles Caulder
- Crazy Jane, Kay Challis
- Dorothy Spinner
- Rebis, Larry Trainor/Eleanor Poole (Cameo appearance only)
- Robotman, Cliff Steele
- Tempest, Joshua Clay
Supporting characters
- Willoughby Kipling (1st appearance)
- Unwritten Book
Villains
Minor characters
Organizations
Races & Animals
Locations
Items
Vehicles
Powers
Miscellaneous
Notes & Trivia[]
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- The Doom Patrol was created by writers Arnold Drake & Bob Haney and artist Bruno Premiani. They first appeared in My Greatest Adventure #80 in June, 1963, which was a comic book adventure anthology series published by DC Comics. This issue introduced the characters of Niles Caulder, Cliff Steele, Rita Farr, and Larry Trainor.
- This issue shipped to retailers on March 1st, 1990.
- This issue is reprinted in the Doom Patrol: The Painting That Ate Paris trade paperback collection, which was published in September, 2004.
- This issue is Legacy number 70. "Doom Patrol 70" redirects to this page. This combines the total issue counts (not including annual or special editions) from all volumes of the title.
- This is the thirteenth issue of the series with Grant Morrison as writer.
- This is the first appearance of Willoughby Kipling. He will become a recurring character throughout the series.
- Dorothy Spinner appeared last in Doom Patrol #27. She appears next in Doom Patrol #33.
- Joshua Clay appeared last in Doom Patrol #26.
- The "Baby Doll" identity of Crazy Jane reveals itself for the first time in this issue.
- Will Magnus appeared last in War of the Gods #4. He appears next in Superman, Volume 2 #61.
- This is the first appearance of the Fifth Window.
- This is the first appearance of Emilio Cuervo.
- This is the first appearance of Cliff Steele's new black robot body (with enhanced senses).
- The song that the Unwritten Book is singing in the shower is "Downtown" by Petula Clark, released in 1965. This song also plays a major role in the 2021 dark fantasy film Last Night in Soho.
- Dorothy Spinner has a Bon Jovi poster in her bedroom.