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Grant Morrison made comedian history and changed the relationship of two of theDoom Patrol ’s expectant enemy forever when they revealedgenius supervillainthe Brainhad romantic feelings for his cooperator - in - crime , Monsieur Mallah . Morrison ’s time onDoom Patrolis remember for their active shake - ups , exploration of the unusual and perhaps most importantly , finding humanity in the unconventional . And there ’s nothing more unlawful than a disembodied brain declaring his love to a hyper - intelligent , rotatory Gorilla gorilla .
Morrison took overDoom Patrolin 1989 from Paul Kupperberg and immediately began compose storylines more fitting for the " World ’s Strangest Heroes . " This version of the Doom Patrol encountered danger that often defy inclusion and , more often than not , logic . But even after resolving the threats of the Cult of the Unwritten Book orMr . Nobody and his Brotherhood of Dada , Morrison could n’t help but give the spotlight to two classic Doom Patrol baddies ( with their own unique take , of course ) . The character have since been conform in HBO Max’sDoom Patrol , vocalize by Jonathan Lipow ( Mallah ) and an unnamed spokesperson actor ( the Brain . )
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Seen in ' The Soul of a New Machine ' inDoom Patrol # 34(from Morrison and Richard Case ) the two villain decide to make a play on their old scourge while the Doom Patrol are otherwise occupied relocating their headquarters . Mallah faithfully help his creator infiltrating the squad ’s nearly empty base to steal a torso for the Brain to make his prideful return . Coincidentally at the same time , Cliff Steele ’s brain is disconnected fromhis newfangled Robotman body , which developed its own sentience and is enwrapped on keeping its independence by getting rid of Cliff altogether . Things fall to a promontory when the malign duo walk in and slip the automaton for Cliff , only to subdue the consistency and transfer the Brain into it . Upon waking , the Brain shares a tender moment with his longtime companion . The two admit their love for one another and kiss , only for the dead body to self - destruct in a last act of defiance .
The panels in which Brain and Mallah declare their love may be used by some as an example ofhow ' weird ' Doom Patrol can get , but it may actually be one of the most relatable moments of the full series . Throughout the issue , the Brain and Mallah recount their time together , the battle they ’ve faced , the hobbies they share , everything needed to make their final moments with each other genuine . The revelation was such a big second for the two that subsequent appearances recognise their love . Salvation Runhad them plead for one another ’s life at the mercy of Gorilla Grodd , while theSmallville : Season 11comic outright confirmed their relationship in a freestanding universe .
Needless to say , Morrison exact two old enemies of the Doom Patrol and ease up them an extra level of profoundness . The change was a welcome one , remember by fans and writers alike . By confirming the two as amatory mate , the BrainandMonsieur Mallahwere given some much - needed growing that helped them stand out inDoom Patrolhistory .
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