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In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-three 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. Nearly a decade after their first mission, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again.Now a NETFLIX original series, with a second season coming soon!TheNew York Timesbestselling comics series that was the inspiration for TheUmbrella Academy on Netflix,now on Season 3!Catch up on the best selling comic series with this Deluxe Oversized Hardcover collection of the complete first series, Apocalypse Suite, with the short stories "Mon Dieu!" and "But the Past Ain't Through with You," as well as an expanded 50-page sketchbook section featuring work by Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba, James Jean, and designer Tony Ong.In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-three 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. Nearly a decade after their first mission, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again.Now a NETFLIX original series, now on Season 3!

Author Biography

Gerard Way is a singer, songwriter, and comic book writer who is perhaps best known as the lead singer of the band My Chemical Romance. With My Chemical Romance, Way found fame and acclaim and toured with the band from 2001 to 2013. In addition to his music, Way is the Eisner Award-winning writer of The Umbrella Academy and The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys.You can learn more about Way and his art at gerardway.com.

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Umbrella Academy is Netflix's most watched show of 2019 with over 45 million viewers and a second season on the way!

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Umbrella Academy is Netflix's most watched show of 2019 with over 45 million viewers and a second season on the way!

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Now a major Netflix series, debuting in February 2019 to over 45 million views. The original series has since been renewed for a second season. The graphic novel won the 2008 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series. Tim Burton meets Fantastic Four in a dark and theatrical story of dysfunctional family of superheroes. Featuring an expanded sketchbook and artist commentary this is the perfect edition for diehard fans.

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