the umbrella academy

Mikey and Gerard Way Working on a Comic For DC

It’s not a secret that the Brothers Way love comic books.  Not only are Mikey and Gerard comic fans, but both of them have had the opportunity to write comics in the past.  Gerard, of…


A Headstart on the Inevitable Comic Comparisons

So, as you may or may not know, Wednesday is New Comics Day.  And today, that means the release of issue #1 of Fall Out Toy Works, the comic created by Fall…


Gerard Way Announces New Comic Project at Comic Con!

As I’m writing this, it’s Wednesday.  Which means it’s new comic book day.  And having just torn through the new issues of Wonder Woman and Detective Comics, it seems to be an ideal time to



Fall Out Toy Works Comic to Debut this September

Listen to or read the lyrics to Fall Out Boy‘s song “Tiffany Blews” from their latest album Folie a Deux and you might get some interesting mental images or ideas.  But odds


Who WON’T Be Directing the Umbrella Academy Movie?

A few weeks ago, My Chemical Romance‘s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row” rocked the internet.  The song, which will be featured in the upcoming film adaptation of Watchmen,…


Dark Horse Editor Scott Allie Talks About Working with Gerard Way

While Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba are responsible for bringing us the story and artwork in their hit series The Umbrella Academy, the comic might have never been.  After…



Gerard Way Helps Launch Dark Horse’s Official Umbrella Academy “Zone”

So, despite selling like hot gothcakes, being nominated for a Scream Award and winning an Eisner Award earlier this year, Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s comic The Umbrella Academy was missing one…


Gerard Way Talks About ‘Umbrella Academy’ Movie Wishlist

The Way Brothers have been getting a lot of press lately—both for their foray into the comic world and for bits and pieces on the progress of the next My Chemical…


Na na na na na na na na…MIKEY WAY!

So, remember when they announced the release date of the DC Halloween Comic that will feature a story written by Mikey Way of My Chemical Romance?  And



Gerard Way Comes Up With Best Tie-In Video Game Idea EVER

Pretty much any video game fan knows there is one phrase that will ensure a game is likely going to be utter crap.

“Movie tie-in.”

Video games based on movies have a tradition of sucking pretty hardcore. …


It’s the Great Pumpkin, Mikey Way!

So, awhile ago we brought you news that My Chemical Romance bassist Mikey Way was following his band’s tradition at failing at hiatus.  Way recently had the


Boobs + Superpowers = Hollywood’s Confused

So apparently, Hollywood has no idea how to handle taking Wonder Woman from the pages of her comics to the big screen.

Who’s got two thumbs and isn’t surprised?  THIS GIRL!

In <a…



“The Umbrella Academy” Wins Eisner Award at Comic Con 2008

Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s comic series “The Umbrella Academy” has already made waves in the comic community.  Far from being the vanity project of such celebrities as <a…


‘Umbrella Academy’ Movie Reportedly in the Works

Only one story arc of My Chemical Romance front man Gerard Way‘s comic The Umbrella Academy has been released (the trade paperback is now available,…


Free Comic Book Day 2008: The Countdown Begins

So, we are officially only one month away from this year’s Free Comic Book Day.

What is Free Comic Book Day, you ask?  Well, gee, golly, gosh, let’s think about this. 

Sorry, my sarcasm…



Further Explanation

This ties in with my current poll, which you should go vote in.

I knew when I put that poll up on buzznet that I would have to explain myself for not including The Umbrella…


I heard a rumor…

So, I haven’t really kept it a secret that I’ve been following and loving Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba’s The Umbrella Academy.  Granted, I’m probably pre-disposed to liking it due to my occasionally obvious fangirling…


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