“You think you understand this, but you really don’t. For years I’ve been suffering because I’ve virtually seen two sets of parents killed. Oh, I’ve gone on, haven’t I? Laughing like a lunatic—sprouting stupid jokes—hoping they’d ease the pain. But you know, every joke only made the pain hurt more…”
[New Teen Titans V1 #14]
Dayton concludes his tale on the demise of the Doom Patrol and Gar seeks vengeance for the loss of his adopted mother. (Note his NTT costume has the same colours as Rita’s.)
[Part One]
[New Teen Titans V1 #14]
Steve Dayton recounts the formation of the Doom Patrol and his romance and wedding to Rita Farr/Elasti-girl.
[Part Two]
