| Occupation = [[Adventurer]], former International Sports Champion, International Race Car Driver
| Occupation = [[Adventurer]], former International Sports Champion, International Race Car Driver
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| Education = Dartmouth College
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| Origin = After an accident destroyed his body, Cliff Steele's brain was transplanted into a mechanical-electric body making him a cyborg and joining the [[Doom Patrol (New Earth)|Doom Patrol]].
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]
| PlaceOfBirth = [[Brooklyn]], [[New York]]
| Creators = Arnold Drake; Bob Haney; Bruno Premiani
| Creators = Arnold Drake; Bob Haney; Bruno Premiani
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| QuoteSource = Doom Patrol Vol 2 21
| QuoteSource = Doom Patrol Vol 2 21
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| HistoryText = '''[[Robotman]]''', Cliff Steele, is a member of the [[Doom Patrol (New Earth)|Doom Patrol]]. His human corpse was destroyed in a horrific driving accident that happened in [[Speedway City]]<ref>[[Doom Patrol Vol 4 13|Doom Patrol (Vol 4)#13]]</ref>, leaving only his brain salvageable, and it was transplanted into that of a mechanical robot. Although this has made him largely an outcast from society, and unable to truly live a normal life, he uses the incredible abilities of his new body to fight for good against the forces of evil.
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| Overview = '''[[Robotman]]''', Cliff Steele, is a member of the [[Doom Patrol (New Earth)|Doom Patrol]]. His human corpse was destroyed in a horrific driving accident that happened in [[Speedway City]],<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol Vol 4 13}}</ref> leaving only his brain salvageable, and it was transplanted into that of a mechanical robot. Although this has made him largely an outcast from society, and unable to truly live a normal life, he uses the incredible abilities of his new body to fight for good against the forces of evil.
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===Origins===
===Origins===
Cliff Steele was an obsessive daredevil. He engaged in every extreme sporting event he could, from spelunking to racecar driving. He climbed the Himalayan Mountains, rafted down the Amazon River, and spent six months living in a tribal African village.
Cliff Steele was an obsessive daredevil. He engaged in every extreme sporting event he could, from spelunking to racecar driving. He climbed the Himalayan Mountains, rafted down the Amazon River, and spent six months living in a tribal African village.
At one point in his career, Cliff became involved in the NASCAR circuit. He became a professional racecar driver and participated in the Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500 proved to be Cliff's final race however. During the race, his car slid through an oil slick and toppled over. The car exploded irrevocably destroying Cliff's body. A brilliant surgeon by the name of Doctor [[Niles Caulder]] volunteered to lend his assistance in the hopes of saving Cliff's life. Although his body was destroyed, Caulder managed to save Cliff's brain. He transferred the brain into a cybernetic body, and Cliff became known as [[Robotman]]. Caulder made arrangements so that his participation in the surgery remained completely anonymous.
At one point in his career, Cliff became involved in the NASCAR circuit. He became a professional racecar driver and participated in the Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500 proved to be Cliff's final race however. During the race, his car slid through an oil slick and toppled over. The car exploded irrevocably destroying Cliff's body. A brilliant surgeon by the name of Dr. [[Niles Caulder]] volunteered to lend his assistance in the hopes of saving Cliff's life. Although his body was destroyed, Caulder managed to save Cliff's brain. He transferred the brain into a cybernetic body, and Cliff became known as [[Robotman]]. Caulder made arrangements so that his participation in the surgery remained completely anonymous.
When Cliff awakened in the hospital bed, he soon learned what had become of him. Faulty wiring inside of the Robotman systems had an adverse affect on Cliff's brain, driving him insane. He flew into a rage and began rampaging throughout the city streets. Niles Caulder eventually approached him and offered to cure Cliff of the affliction that was driving him to lunacy. He finally calmed Robotman down long enough to perform the operation.
When Cliff awakened in the hospital bed, he soon learned what had become of him. Faulty wiring inside of the Robotman systems had an adverse affect on Cliff's brain, driving him insane. He flew into a rage and began rampaging throughout the city streets. Niles Caulder eventually approached him and offered to cure Cliff of the affliction that was driving him to lunacy. He finally calmed Robotman down long enough to perform the operation.
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===Resurrection===
===Resurrection===
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It was later revealed that Steele had survived the blast, barely.<ref>[[Showcase Vol 1 94|''Showcase'' #94]]</ref>
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It was later revealed that Steele had survived the blast, barely.<ref>{{c|Showcase #94}}</ref>
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[[Doc Magnus]] of the Metal Men outfitted him with a new robotic body to replace his old one.
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[[Doc Magnus]] of the Metal Men outfitted him with a new robotic body to replace his old one. He eventually returned to a body identical to his original Robotman form. Steele's human brain was later seemingly destroyed, but his mind had been preserved in an electronic form, leading him to question whether he was still the real Cliff Steele or simply a copy.
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[[File:Robotman_washes_up.jpg|thumb|left|Robotman pleads with Magnus.]]
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[[File:Clifford Steele (New Earth) New Body.png|thumb|right|The new body.]]
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[[Image:Clifford Steele (New Earth) Schematic 001.png|thumb|right|Schematic of Robotman's early body]]
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* {{Cybernetic Enhancement}}: All of Robotman's powers originate from his cybernetic components. The outer body shell is formed by multiple layers of special flexible ceramic metal.<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol #94}}</ref>
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* [[Image:Clifford Steele (New Earth) Schematic 001.png|thumb|right|Schematic of Robotman's early body]]{{Cybernetic Enhancement}}: All of Robotman's powers originate from his cybernetic components. The outer body shell is formed by multiple layers of special flexible ceramic metal.<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol #94}}</ref>
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:* {{Adhesion}}: Magnetic plates allowing him the ability to scale metallic surfaces with relative ease.
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** {{Adhesion}}: Magnetic plates allowing him the ability to scale metallic surfaces with relative ease.
** {{Superhuman Strength}}<ref>{{c|My Greatest Adventure #83}}</ref> Robotman possesses extreme levels of super-strength, he is shown to be able to draw blood from the powerful [[Equus (New Earth)|Equus]].<ref>{{c|Justice League: Cry for Justice Vol 1 #5}}</ref>
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:* {{Thermokinesis}}: Heat coils on his palm plating allowing him the ability melt dense material with a touch of his hands.
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** {{Thermokinesis}}: Heat coils on his palm plating allowing him the ability melt dense material with a touch of his hands.
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[[Image:Clifford Steele (New Earth) Schematic 002.jpg|thumb|left|Schematic of Robotman's body]]
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* {{Acrobatics}}
* {{Acrobatics}}
* {{Driving}}
* {{Driving}}
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* {{Hand-to-Hand Combat (Basic)}}: Cliff was an experienced brawler who easily subdued Mallah.<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol #93}}</ref>
* {{Swimming}}
* {{Swimming}}
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* {{Throwing}}: Cliff fashioned his own robotic limbs into boomerangs on more than one occasion which he threw with devastating accuracy.<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol #87}}</ref><ref name=DP101>{{c|Doom Patrol #101}}</ref>
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| Weaknesses = Robotman needs a special food in order to keep his human brain alive.<ref>{{c|DoomPatrol #101}}</ref>
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* Robotman needs a special food and oxygen in order to keep his human brain alive.<ref name=DP101/>
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| Equipment =
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* '''Voicebox''': Robotman once utilized a mobile video transceiver, which he kept mounted on his chest plate. This allowed him to stay in constant communication with the Chief.
* '''Voicebox''': Robotman once utilized a mobile video transceiver, which he kept mounted on his chest plate. This allowed him to stay in constant communication with the Chief.
* Clifford Steele's original height and weight before becoming Robotman was 5'11", 187 lbs.<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol Vol 2 1}}</ref> His original eye and hair color was Brown.<!-- Until the character template issue on additional height, weight, eye and hair color can be sorted this will remain here. -->
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* In [[2005]], Robotman and the rest of the Doom Patrol appeared in the two-part "Homecoming" episode of the ''[[Teen Titans (TV Series)|Teen Titans]]'' animated television series. Actor [[Actors|Peter Onorati]] provided the voice for Robotman.
* Clifford Steele's original height and weight before becoming 'Robotman' was 5'11", 187 lbs.<ref>{{c|Doom Patrol Vol 2 1}}</ref> His original eye and hair color was Brown.<!-- Until the character template issue on additional height, weight, eye and hair color can be sorted this will remain here. -->
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| Trivia =
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* Robotman's original body was invented by Dr. Niles Caulder who constructed it using a special ceramic polymer metal of his own design. Robotman later used an alternate body created by Dr. [[Will Magnus]] of the [[Metal Men]]. Cliff assumed this form for a brief period of time before reverting to a body more in line with his original design. In later years, the [[Lexcorp]] conglomerate began manufacturing cybernetic components that Cliff used as spare parts.
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* Robotman's original body was invented by Doctor Niles Caulder who constructed it using a special ceramic polymer metal of his own design. Robotman later used an alternate body created by Doctor [[Will Magnus]] of the [[Metal Men]]. Cliff assumed this form for a brief period of time before reverting to a body more in line with his original design. In later years, the [[Lexcorp]] conglomerate began manufacturing cybernetic components that Cliff used as spare parts.
* According to the timeline provided in {{c|Zero Hour #0}}, the Doom Patrol were one of the earliest super-hero teams active during the Silver Age era of comics. {{c|JLA: Year One #6}} shows the Doom Patrol as experienced heroes working alongside the neophyte [[Justice League of America (New Earth)|Justice League of America]].
* According to the timeline provided in [[Zero Hour Vol 1 0|''Zero Hour'' #0]], the Doom Patrol were one of the earliest super-hero teams active during the Silver Age era of comics. [[JLA: Year One Vol 1 6|''JLA: Year One'' #6]] shows the Doom Patrol as experienced heroes working alongside the neophyte [[Justice League of America]].
Robotman, Cliff Steele, is a member of the Doom Patrol. His human corpse was destroyed in a horrific driving accident that happened in Speedway City,[1] leaving only his brain salvageable, and it was transplanted into that of a mechanical robot. Although this has made him largely an outcast from society, and unable to truly live a normal life, he uses the incredible abilities of his new body to fight for good against the forces of evil.
Cliff Steele was an obsessive daredevil. He engaged in every extreme sporting event he could, from spelunking to racecar driving. He climbed the Himalayan Mountains, rafted down the Amazon River, and spent six months living in a tribal African village.
Origins
At one point in his career, Cliff became involved in the NASCAR circuit. He became a professional racecar driver and participated in the Indianapolis 500. The Indy 500 proved to be Cliff's final race however. During the race, his car slid through an oil slick and toppled over. The car exploded irrevocably destroying Cliff's body. A brilliant surgeon by the name of Doctor Niles Caulder volunteered to lend his assistance in the hopes of saving Cliff's life. Although his body was destroyed, Caulder managed to save Cliff's brain. He transferred the brain into a cybernetic body, and Cliff became known as Robotman. Caulder made arrangements so that his participation in the surgery remained completely anonymous.
When Cliff awakened in the hospital bed, he soon learned what had become of him. Faulty wiring inside of the Robotman systems had an adverse affect on Cliff's brain, driving him insane. He flew into a rage and began rampaging throughout the city streets. Niles Caulder eventually approached him and offered to cure Cliff of the affliction that was driving him to lunacy. He finally calmed Robotman down long enough to perform the operation.
After the operation, Caulder offered Cliff a new lease on life. He asked him to become part of a special team of misfits dedicated towards the fight against evil. Joining with Negative Man and Elasti-Girl, the three new heroes became the first Doom Patrol.
Madame Rouge teams up with a former Nazi U-boat commander named Captain Zahl. Zahl and Rouge pilot their submarine to the the DP's secret island base. Zahl blames Niles Caulder for his disability and wants to kill him, but Rouge wants the Doom Patrol left alive so they can continue to suffer unending humiliation. Zahl launches several weapons designed to counter each of the Doom Patrol members' special abilities. He then tells them that he has planted a bomb in a small fishing village in Maine named Codsville, population: 14. He has a second bomb ready to destroy the Doom Patrol's island. He leaves it to the Doom Patrol to decide which bomb he shall detonate – confident that they will elect to save their own lives rather than that of fourteen strangers. Surprisingly, the Doom Patrol decide to sacrifice themselves rather than risk the deaths of the people of Codsville. Zahl pushes the plunger and the island explodes, killing the Doom Patrol.
Resurrection
It was later revealed that Steele had survived the blast, barely.[2]Doc Magnus of the Metal Men outfitted him with a new robotic body to replace his old one. He eventually returned to a body identical to his original Robotman form. Steele's human brain was later seemingly destroyed, but his mind had been preserved in an electronic form, leading him to question whether he was still the real Cliff Steele or simply a copy.
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Cybernetic Enhancement: All of Robotman's powers originate from his cybernetic components. The outer body shell is formed by multiple layers of special flexible ceramic metal.[3]
Adhesion: Magnetic plates allowing him the ability to scale metallic surfaces with relative ease.
Throwing: Cliff fashioned his own robotic limbs into boomerangs on more than one occasion which he threw with devastating accuracy.[8][9]
Weaknesses
Robotman needs a special food and oxygen in order to keep his human brain alive.[9]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Voicebox: Robotman once utilized a mobile video transceiver, which he kept mounted on his chest plate. This allowed him to stay in constant communication with the Chief.
Notes
Although this character was originally introduced during DC's Earth-One era of publication, their existence following the events of the 1985–86 limited series Crisis on Infinite Earths remains intact. However, some elements of the character's Pre-Crisis history may have been altered or removed for Post-Crisis New Earth continuity, and should be considered apocryphal.
Clifford Steele's original height and weight before becoming Robotman was 5'11", 187 lbs.[10] His original eye and hair color was Brown.
Trivia
Robotman's original body was invented by Doctor Niles Caulder who constructed it using a special ceramic polymer metal of his own design. Robotman later used an alternate body created by Doctor Will Magnus of the Metal Men. Cliff assumed this form for a brief period of time before reverting to a body more in line with his original design. In later years, the Lexcorp conglomerate began manufacturing cybernetic components that Cliff used as spare parts.
According to the timeline provided in Zero Hour #0, the Doom Patrol were one of the earliest super-hero teams active during the Silver Age era of comics. JLA: Year One #6 shows the Doom Patrol as experienced heroes working alongside the neophyte Justice League of America.
Steele had a collection of rare Dixieland recordings.[11]
In Pre-Crisis continuity, claims to have won the pole-vault for alma matter Dartmouth in 1961.[11]
Doom Patrol member This character was at some point primarily a member of the Doom Patrol. A long-running team of rag-tag misfit heroes who work together for the common good, fighting evil against all odds. This template will categorize any article that includes it into the Doom Patrol members category.
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