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Overview

Gerard Way, of My Chemical Romance, makes his comics writing debut in this outrageous superhero epic that Grant Morrison called "An ultraviolet psychedelic sherbet bomb of wit and ideas. The superheroes of the 21st century are here at last..."

In an inexplicable, worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who'd previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, "To save the world." These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again

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A superfamily member turns rogue, and the team reunites to stop her. But no one saw it coming-she was just a violinist, right?-M.C. (See review, bottom right.)


—Martha Cornog

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781593079789
  • Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
  • Publication date: 7/2/2008
  • Pages: 192
  • Sales rank: 75,012
  • Age range: 14 - 18 Years
  • Series: Umbrella Academy Series , #1
  • Product dimensions: 6.40 (w) x 10.10 (h) x 0.40 (d)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 26, 2008

    Truely Amazing

    I'm a big fan of MCR, but when I heard that Gerard Way was getting a comic book published, I thought it wasn't going to be any good. But recently I read a review of 'The Umbrella Academy' and it was full of praise. So I decided to give it a go and read it. It's the first comic book I've ever read, but it was truely amazing. Now I'm hooked and I keep rereading it. If you're thinking of buying it, don't hesitate. You will definatly enjoy it.

    7 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 29, 2008

    i love mcr ^.^

    ok, so i love my chemical romance, but i am completely obsessed with Gerard Way ^.^ when i heard he had a book out, i had to read it, and i love it, it just makes him that much more amamzing ^.^

    5 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 11, 2008

    Good job Gerard!

    I think Gerard did and awesome job on Umbrella Aceademy! I loved the characters and the storyline! Good job Gee.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 6, 2008

    Was not impressed. Should have bought something else.

    Don't get me wrong, I LOVE graphic novels but Umbrella Academy was a let down for me. I admit, the awesome cover art (many many compliments to master artist James Jean)and some reviews I read about the storyline is what drew me in to buying UA: Apocalypse Suite. The characters and their powers are very original but they are not useful at all. Only half of the team is even able to actually FIGHT using their powers. I did not see any 'witty' or 'amazing' dialogue. What I read was average and nothing spectacular, groundbreaking or new. Just about average stuff. I read about half of it and I had already lost interest in it. I was hoping the ending of the book would make UA worth me buying so I read the entire thing. I was completely disappointed. I was amazed(not in a good way) at the end. Overall it was ok. Not great or awesome but just ok. An ok buy if you're curious about it. Props for: Gerard Way's original characters. James Jean's cover art. No Props for: Storyline and lack of depth. Average Dialogue. Inside illustrations (probably more suited for children).

    2 out of 6 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 17, 2012

    Incredible

    Like the "Royal Tenanbaums" meets the "X-Men" but less depressing and preachy. Such a fun read.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 15, 2010

    My chemical romance has a writer:)

    I just love Gerard Way and I listen to his band all the time. I read so many reviews about this book that I really want to read it. Even though I have not read it just yet I'm sure that I will be a really good book for everybodys taste.

    1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted December 31, 2009

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    I'm sure all of the puns have already been taken.

    I took me awhile before getting around to reading this and I'm very sorry for that.

    Umbrella Academy is an offbeat superhero story with "normal" heroes. Heroes who don't want to be heroes, or fail at being heroes. No one is invincible, no one leaves without injury, some of them even mortal and/or life altering.

    The tone of the story is friendly, more cinematic or like someone telling it to you, rather than reading it.

    The only negative I have for it is that I wish that their was a pause button, or slow button so that it lasted longer. As you read it you have the feeling that their are other words in between the panels that you can't see and if you could the story would be richer for it.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 30, 2008

    as a my chemical romance && comic book lover...

    oh. my. gosh! gerard way, of my chemical romance, is talented in both musical && literal arts. His new comic book entitled 'The Umbrella Academy' writes out a wonderful story from the depths of Way's highly imaginative and creative mind! I would recommend this comic to ANYONE who believes that not ALL comic books should be idiotic and brain rotting, but enjoys a comic that has a true STORY behind it, and has a hint of political sense in it. (: MCRmy

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 3, 2008

    OMG GERARD I SO HAPPY

    I can't wait to buy this book Gerard Way is soooo hot and his voice is like morphine...

    1 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 8, 2008

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    The Umbrella Academy was truley amazing!!! I loved everything about it. It was well written by Gee and the drawings were spectacular. people thought it was gonna suck but it really didn't, I think everyone should read it. It was written by a true artist

    1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted January 16, 2012

    Gerard Way.. a Writer?!

    I haven't read the book yet(unfortunately), but i listen to Gee's music all the time, and i'm positive that this book will rock! Gee just has this thing about him that makes his work (music and other) fun. I can't wait to read this book because I LOVE GERARD WAY!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 5, 2011

    LOVED IT!

    Ok, so read the first chapter on my iPhone for free, and I was immediately hooked. So, I bought the book, read it in about an hour, and its awesome. Can't wait to get Dallas! Gerard is such a talented guy, this book is AMAZING. Buy it. Now.

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  • Posted June 24, 2009

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    An Amazing Story from an Amazing Team!

    When I heard Gerard Way had a comic out there, I was excited but one question popped into my mind, "How can Gee write a comic while on tour with MCR?"
    I was a bit skeptical, but I'm completely happy with my purchase. The plot-line is very imaginative and creative; The artwork's style adds extra flair to the story. One of my favorite parts of the book is in the back. They include teaser short-stories that were used to promote the book and Gerard's artwork for the pitch. It's something unique in my eyes to not only be able to see the final outcome, but to be able to see the changes the characters have made since Gerard first opened his sketch book.
    I can't stop re-reading this book and I highly recommend it to anyone with a love of graphic novels as well as anyone with a taste for an additive and dramatic plot.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 27, 2009

    Completely Worth it

    I have just been getting into graphic novels but when i heard Gerard wrote The Umbrella Academy, I figured it would be a good one to start off reading, and I was right. Not just the art but the story is so original and it kept me reading. I am a big fan of MCR but that has nothing to do with me enjoying the UA. I do find it confusing in some areas but overall it was very enjoyable. I know Gerard is writing a new comic so that makes me excited to see what his creative mind has come up with next.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 6, 2008

    A reviewer

    this book is amazing!!!! i can't put it down. i recommend it to anyone who says all comic books are crap.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 18, 2008

    ohmygosh!

    this is so great, i love the plot. This is just one more reason to love gerard :)

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 16, 2008

    wow

    i can't wait for this book! i love gerard!

    0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 30, 2008

    this boook

    this book is soo good i wanted to keep reading the aurther has a good gift

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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    Posted December 13, 2008

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