Umbrella Academy Series 1-6: Dallas, Gerard Way
Sunday, August 9, 2009 7:23 PM /
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Whoever thought that MCR’s Gerard Way has no other exceptional talents besides rendering vocals to the band? Aside from composing, storytelling is one of Way’s talents, a flair for venting out all his noxious sentiments. Here in Umbrella Academy, he has mastered his new craft effectively like a pro. It’s like Marvel meets the Black Parade!
Unlike any traditional comic characters, the heroes are immersed in loneliness, anger, hate and bitterness. Fictional they would seem with their imperfections, flaws and dark pasts, this is what makes the comic book different among the rest of those perfect comic protagonists. Also, the colorful and exceptional artwork and details balance out the harshness and violence evident among the scenes.
The heroes, seven children adopted and trained under the Umbrella Academy grew up quarreling with each other until they were divided by their emotions under particular circumstances. The plot is set more than 18 years later, giving flashbacks to fill in readers, adding intrigue, meshing drama and action.
This comic book is like an extension of the Black Parade album where sarcasm, dark humor and tragedy are the MCR trademark. Three cheers for another successful debut!
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Ken Chua would no longer go underground unless the notorious Martial Law II is declared. He is partly convinced that all his pent-up thoughts are spilled in this account. 
