The Umbrella Academy - Dallas

comic strip

Author Name: Gerard Way, Gabriel Pa

The dysfunctional superhero family known as the Umbrella Academy has fallen on hard times. After Vanya nearly caused the end of the world and the death of their beloved mentor, Pogo, the group has sunk into utter despair. However, each team member finally awakens from their apathy when another catastrophe threatens to change history or destroy the world. The dilemma now is that each is preoccupied with their own personal issues. The White Violin is bedridden after a brutal blow to the head. Rumor has lost her voice, the source of her superpowers. Space Boy has become obese and his mind clearly dulled. While Number Five distracts himself with dubious bets at the dog track, the Kraken begins to see the boy as the key to solving a mysterious series of crimes. In our second action-packed issue of The Umbrella Academy: Dallas, we read an epic story that will change history, but without actually changing anything! We'll journey through time and space, visit Vietnam, and climax at the moment of the Kennedy assassination. "A distinct blend of Harold & Maude and X-Men." Los Angeles Times "The Umbrella Academy blew my mind. I can't remember the last time I picked up a book and was surprised by how good it was, but that's what happened here." Mark L. Miller, AIN'T IT COOL NEWS "Y and Pa have given us a superhero team that rivals the X-Men, entertaining us with the amazing adventures that have become a smash hit." Booklist "A blend of X-Men and The Royal Tenenbaums." The A.V. Club "Pa's vivid, detailed paintings compel scrutiny and enjoyment." Library Journal "A saga about a dysfunctional superhero family that is original, full of surprises, twists, and outlandishness." Contra Costa Times: “A dysfunctional family of supernatural and frustrated young adults embarks on a journey of madness, horror, and weirdness, just like the rest of the fantastical worlds Grant Morrison creates.” Boston Weekly: “We consider The Umbrella Academy the best graphic novel on the market right now.”