The Umbrella Academy

This article is about the comic book series. For the TV series, see The Umbrella Academy (TV series).

The Umbrella Academy
Promotional artwork
Publication information
PublisherDark Horse Comics
ScheduleEvery third Wednesday (series 1–2)
FormatLimited series
GenreSuperhero, science fantasy, comedy drama
Publication date2007–2009
2018–2021
No. of issues25 (main series)
7 (spin-offs)
Main character(s)Spaceboy
The Kraken
The Rumor
The Séance
Number Five
Vanya Hargreeves
Creative team
Created byGerard Way[3]
Written byGerard Way[1]
Artist(s)Gabriel Bá
James Jean (covers for series 1 only)[2]
Letterer(s)Jason Hvam (Internet preview only)[1]
Nate Piekos
Colorist(s)Dave Stewart (covers for series 1–2)[2]
Nick Filardi (series 3)[2]
Collected editions
Apocalypse SuiteISBN 978-1-59307-978-9 [4]
DallasISBN 978-1-59582-345-8 [5]
Hotel OblivionISBN 978-1-5067-1142-3 [6]

The Umbrella Academy is an American comic book series created and written by Gerard Way and illustrated by Gabriel Bá. It follows a dysfunctional family of adopted superhero siblings with bizarre powers attempting both to save the world and find their place within it. Published intermittently by Dark Horse Comics, the comic is released in six to seven issue limited series, typically lasting six issues. Since 2007, three volumes have been published, as have two spin-offs. The fourth volume of the main series is currently in development.

The comic has garnered a close following and has been praised by critics, with the first limited series, Apocalypse Suite,[7] winning of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Finite Series/Limited Series. A popular television adaptation ran on Netflix for four seasons from 2019 to 2024.[8]

  1. ^ a b "Gerard Way (mcr lead singer) gives the world a sneak peek at the upcoming Umbrella Academy series! 11/2/06". Dark Horse Comics. November 2, 2006. Archived from the original on January 21, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2007.
  2. ^ a b c "Free Comic Book Day 2007". Dark Horse Comics. 2007. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved April 12, 2007.
  3. ^ "Gerard Way Interview: Umbrella Academy 8/14/06". Dark Horse Comics. August 14, 2006. Archived from the original on March 14, 2013. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite TPB". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on August 2, 2009. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
  5. ^ "The Umbrella Academy: Dallas TPB". Dark Horse Comics. Archived from the original on May 30, 2009. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
  6. ^ "The Umbrella Academy Volume 3: Hotel Oblivion TPB". Dark Horse Comics. Retrieved August 25, 2024.
  7. ^ Pastorek, Whitney (June 25, 2007). "Exclusive Peek: Gerard Way's 'Umbrella Academy'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on August 9, 2007. Retrieved August 9, 2007.
  8. ^ Bill Keveney (July 7, 2015). "Deal puts 'Umbrella Academy' on TV track". USA Today. Archived from the original on July 1, 2020. Retrieved September 16, 2017.