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Even that old freak Willoughby Kipling knows there is strength in numbers. 
Willoughby Kipling is the leader of the Grave Minders, the supernatural arm of the superhero team the Doom Patrol.
History
Willoughby Kipling was appointed by Doom Patrol leader The Chief to head the team's mystic division, which convened in the Doom Patrol's Kansas headquarters The Shelter. He used his authority to insist upon the name "The Grave Minders," vetoing the suggestions of fellow member Lucius Reynolds.[1]
Like the Poor Fellow, Kipling could trace his lineage to the Knights Templar, though she regarded him with disdain.[2]
Powers and Abilities
Powers
- Magic: Kipling seems to be an adept sorcerer.[3]
- Portal Creation: Kipling can create portals that allow him and others to travel great distances.[3]
- Size Alteration: Kipling has shrunk Elephant man to tiny dimensions.[3]
Notes
- Willoughby Kipling was created by Grant Morrison and Richard Case, first appearing in Doom Patrol (Volume 2) #31. However, in the Prime Earth continuity, Willoughby Kipling first appeared as part of the New 52 DC Universe in Unstoppable Doom Patrol #2 by Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham.
Related
- 3 Appearances of Willoughby Kipling (Prime Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Willoughby Kipling (Prime Earth)
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- Character Gallery: Willoughby Kipling (Prime Earth)
Footnotes
  Doom Patrol member |