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Umbrella Academy Volume 2: Dallas
Umbrella Academy Volume 2: Dallas | Gerard Way
The team is despondent following the near apocalypse created by one of their own and the death of their beloved mentor Pogo. So it's a great time for another catastrophic event to rouse the team into action. Trouble is-each member of the team is distracted by some very real problems of their own. The White Violin is bedridden due to an unfortunate blow to the head. Rumor has lost her voice-the source of her power. Spaceboy has eaten himself into a near-catatonic state, while Number Five dives into some shady dealings at the dog track and the Kraken starts looking at his littlest brother as the key to unraveling a mysterious series of massacresall leading to a blood-drenched face-off with maniacal assassins, and a plot to kill JFK! Chosen as BookExpo America's 2009 Hot Graphic Novel for Libraries and Teens! The first volume of The Umbrella Academy has sold over 45,000 copies! "It's the X-Men for cool people."-Grant Morrison (All-Star Superman) 2009 Eisner Award nominations (The Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite): Gerard Way and Gabriel B: Best Graphic Album Gabriel B: Best Cover Artist, Best Penciller/Inker James Jean: Best Cover Artist Dave Stewart: Best Coloring A New York Times bestseller!
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Creadnorthey
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Pickpick

This second installment just a visual and storytelling pleasure!

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Ast_Arslan
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Eggs Great photo 👏🏻📚❤️🤗 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Cool photo!! 3y
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BookishBlonde12
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Pickpick

🌟🌟🌟🌟 The siblings are back together for another catastrophic event! ☂️

#comics #graphicnovel #fantasy #sciencefiction #fiction #superheros #timetravel

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WeAreLegion
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Mehso-so

This is a great series, but the second installment is just not as good as the first. All the characters are scattered in the aftermath of the previous adventure, taking out one of the best elements to this book, the interactions amongst this misfit family. This is still much better than most comics, but be advised, you might be slightly disappointed after the rush of astonishing uniqueness of the first volume.

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mariaku21
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Pickpick

The plot threads from volume one are definitely coming into play in this volume and seem to make more sense so whatever disjointed moments I may have had were becoming more cohesive as I kept reading into this volume so I'm hoping that volume three is just enough to wrap up the threads and really make this solid.

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wideeyedreader
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Pickpick

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I‘ll be the first to say that the tv show is WAY better, but I still love the original comics! I can see what they took from the show and made so much better, and I love that!

Darthdad I think I love both pretty equally but the way the show has incorporated music is nothing short of brilliant 4y
wideeyedreader @Darthdad It‘s amazing! I love it so much 4y
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abookdragonsretreat
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Just as good as volume 1. I think I prefer the Netflix show more though🙈

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Addison_Reads
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#3Books @TheAromaofBooks @OriginalCyn620

Three of my favorite comics were made into great TV shows.

OriginalCyn620 I love The Umbrella Academy series! I never read the comics though. 🖤 4y
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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I'm really enjoying this series!
I'm a sucker for conspiracy theories - not necessarily believing them all; but I love to read and explore other's opinions and see how they made it work.
And the JFK assassination is one of my favourite theories to dig into. SO this edition really piqued some interest!

@TheAromaofBooks this is my #DoubleSpin for September! I'm on a roll! 😁

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! Awesome progress!! 4y
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Ast_Arslan
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I bought the first 2 volumes long time ago, too many years before the first season was announced and I've loved them!
I didn't see the second season yet, that's why I'm rereading these today ❤
I can't wait any longer to continue with the show ❤

#gerardway #numberfive #klaus #apocalypsesuite #dallas #hoteloblivion #umbrellaacademy #funko

Texreader I‘ve just started watching the show this last weekend. Will have to check out the pops! Klaus is a cutie! 4y
Ast_Arslan Klaus is lovely in the show ❤ but I will always love nr 5 ❤ He's my favourite one 4y
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rather_be_reading
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Just finished season 2!

BennettBookworm OMG can‘t wait to watch!! 4y
Lucy_Anywhere I forgot Season 2 was coming out! Thanks for the reminder- guess that‘s Sunday sorted 😆 4y
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fredamans Filmed in my hometown. Can't tell you how many times I walked through the set on Ottawa St. (Where the Avon theatre is.) 4y
EmberIvyRose Season 2 was sooo good!! 4y
rather_be_reading @fredamans that is SO COOL! 4y
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ReadingEnvy
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Mehso-so

The next season of Umbrella Academy comes out soon so I caught up with the family in Hoopla. This one centers around the JFK assassination for a very important reason!

VioletBramble I found all three of the Umbrella Academy books to be so-so. I love the show, the characters are more fleshed out. 4y
ReadingEnvy @VioletBramble I agree, this one in particular is very comic book-y 4y
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booklover3258
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Panpan

My review of this book can be found on my Youtube Vlog at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvAX_fCTNwk

Enjoy!

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vlwelser
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This is the first graphic novel that I ever read on my Kindle. I still prefer the print version.

I'm slightly obsessed with the Netflix series, so I thought I'd give this a try. I loved this. Now I want more of them. 💖🌂

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reading_rainbow
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🤗🤗🤗💕

VioletBramble I‘m trying hard not to buy the UA Funkos. But I want this one, Ben, Number 5, and Vanya. 5y
reading_rainbow @VioletBramble same 😓 i‘m trying to not buy anymore funkos Period but i think i might have to get Number 5 😭 5y
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wanderinglynn
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Umbrella Academy fans, Gerard Way is releasing a new comic mini-series, titled "You Look Like Death" that will feature an 18-year-old Klaus. ?

There will be 6 issues, to be released before Netflix releases season 2.

https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/the-umbrella-academy/klaus-spin-off-prequel-comi...

rather_be_reading whatttt?! 5y
reading_rainbow omg !!!!! 5y
OnlyYoo I‘m surprised he has the time to write more comic books considering he‘s on tour 5y
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BennettBookworm So excited!!!!!! 5y
MaleficentBookDragon Klaus is my favorite. ♥ 5y
LazyOwl YES! 5y
Texreader I‘ve just started watching this and I like Klaus! Will have to check this out! 4y
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AvidReaderandGeekGirl
Panpan

Too bizarre and hard to follow.

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bookishbitch
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I was frustrated that I hadn't been able to watch more of the series so I checked this out of the library yesterday. Then today I unexpectedly had the house to myself and knocked a few episodes out. I'm still planning on reading this as well. Especially since the books are almost always better.

Soubhiville I love this cover! 5y
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The.Intentional.Reader
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Enjoyed these graphic novels. They are definitely weird and “out there”. But also makes the idea of superheroes more human and down to earth as they deal with family, marriage, divorce, loneliness and society.

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xicanti
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The Readathon may be over, but my biiiiiiiig library stack demands attention.

I‘m about halfway through this one, and while I still like the show better I appreciate the comic‘s commitment to utter bloody weirdness. Weird stuff is my jam, y‘all.

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VioletBramble
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Mehso-so

I continue to find this graphic series just so-so. Probably because I watched the television series first. I love the show- it‘s way less confusing than the books and the characters are much more interesting and likable. Also, I don‘t like the illustrations. I think I‘ll skip book 3 when it‘s released and stick to the show.

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x_treys_still_here_x
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I can‘t recommend this series enough! The character development is so good. The art work and overall “classic” style of it is incredible. Way is a phenomenal storyteller. He always was in MCR and that‘s no different now. Excited for volume 3 to get here and then start the show! #graphicnovel #comic

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Bibliogeekery
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Binging this show is getting in the way of my reading! 📺📚 Has anyone read the comics? Are they as good as the show?

GrilledCheeseSamurai I loved the comics and the show pretty much equally. The comics are a tich more crazy than the show as they can get away with a bit more. An example would be in the comics they all have jet packs to zip around on. 🤷‍♂️😅 5y
Bibliogeekery @GrilledCheeseSamurai sounds fun! I'm going to check them out! 5y
Lizpixie I freaking loved this show! Klaus was definitely my favourite, then Number Five.🌂 5y
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MolliesaurusRex
Mehso-so

This was weird. Like, I have no idea what to think of this after reading it. I‘m definitely going to try and watch the show on Netflix and see if I like the story when it‘s told in a different media form.

Ericalambbrown I haven‘t read this but I loved the show! 5y
MolliesaurusRex @Ericalambbrown it‘s interesting. I‘m definitely eager to start the show😊 5y
Ericalambbrown @MolliesaurusRex I didn‘t realize it was a book/comic at the time. I was just like “oooh, Ellen Page!” and clicked on it. But I‘m super glad I did. 😊 5y
MolliesaurusRex @Ericalambbrown I‘m even more eager to start the show now!😁 5y
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MolliesaurusRex
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....& this is the loan that‘s up next! I‘m super excited about this one! Can‘t wait😁

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La_Cori
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Something different..
Hazel and Cha-Cha, with those masks, are always #hilarious (and pretty scary as assassins!)
#QuotsyJuly19 @TK-421

sudi 😂 5y
CaroPi And to think I read this in Barcelona... 5y
BooknerdsLife Love the show! 5y
La_Cori @BooknerdsLife me too! Can't wait to see what they're going to do with season 2.. 5y
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AReedCollett
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Sound Advice...

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writeropolis
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comics_librarian
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Continuing the gonzo antics while providing more depth to the characters, the second volume of Way's superhero riff is even bloodier and even more entertaining than the first.

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GypsyKat
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I‘m so stoked for this! 😆🦸🏻‍♀️🦸🏼‍♂️🦹🏻‍♀️🦹🏽‍♂️☂️

https://bookstr.com/article/the-umbrella-academy-starts-production-on-season-2/

VioletBramble Me too! 6y
BooknerdsLife OMGOSH! Me too 😄🙌🏼 6y
Jediash1 Love this series! 😍 6y
InkedBookworm13 Yes!!!! 6y
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Connster
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For no particular reason, I can‘t sleep tonight. Making the situation worse by reading Umbrella Academy fanfiction, which is absolutely brilliant.

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MoniqueReads305
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Thanks to #PanelAThon and #24b4Monday I have finally finished the first two volumes of The Umbrella Academy so I can watch the Netflix show. I'm interested to see what they do with it since I can't picture it being a series.

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Connster
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This bit of the story is so Gerard. It just totally seems like something he‘d say. I love Gerard 🖤🖤🖤

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Connster
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I‘m so ready for this after the day I‘ve had.

jenniferw88 ❤ the mug! 6y
Connster @jenniferw88 😁 It‘s from Amazon 😁 6y
jenniferw88 @Connster oh no! You shouldn't have told me that - I got an Amazon gift card for my birthday which I haven't spent yet! 🤣🤣🤣 6y
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Connster @jenniferw88 Haha, it‘s meant to be!!!! 6y
Clwojick That mug ♥️😍 6y
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Connster
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I was very excited to receive this yesterday as I‘ve been waiting for it to arrive for several weeks. I feel a bit like I don‘t want to read it too quickly though!

wanderinglynn Ooh, I bought it on Comic Book day. I too have held off because I want to take time to savor it. 👍🏻 6y
Connster @wanderinglynn Yasss! I‘m doing the same! But I also kinda want to go finish it! 6y
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KirstieE
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Just finished watching the Netflix series and omg it was so 👏🏻 good 👏🏻

Still considering whether or not I‘ll read the comics but I‘m itching for season 2 !! #TheUA #Netflix

SarahHarts_books So loved this!! Can't wait for season two! 6y
JackOBotts I loved this!!! Was jamming to the soundtrack on Spotify yesterday, too! 6y
BooknerdsLife Love this so much & cant wait for season 2 💙🙈 6y
BooknerdsLife @JackOBotts haha Same! 😆 been listening to the soundtrack non stop! So good!! 💙 6y
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brilremy
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These comics have me hooked from beginning to end and dying to read more. I love them so much.

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Lizpixie
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#MarchIntoThe70s #Day9 #Barracuda I‘m gonna have to go with The Umbrella Academy for this prompt. I was binging the series on Netflix(which is fantastic by the way)and thinking of which book to use, when the song Barracuda started playing in that episode. Who am I to ignore hints from the universe! This GN series is written by Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance, about 7 children born in strange circumstances & adopted by an eccentric millionaire.

Cinfhen I love when I receive signs from the universe ☂️☔️💙👍🏻☔️☂️ 6y
TrishB My daughter is obsessed with it. She got to meet him at comic con and get the novels signed by him. He was a nice guy even when she grabbed his hand and told him she really loved him 😁 6y
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Jen_Reads
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These feel scattered just like the show, but I enjoyed them. I just wish volume 3 was out.

☂️☂️☂️☂️/5

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GypsyKat
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The hubs and I just finished binge watching this on Netflix and now I have to read the comics! 😆

readordierachel So good! 6y
GypsyKat @readordierachel Yes! I loved it!! 6y
BillBlume Same here. I can‘t get this show out of my head. 6y
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GypsyKat @BillBlume I loved everything about it! Give me ALL the music montage fight scenes! 🙌 6y
Kelican17 I just watched a couple episodes. I had force myself to turn it off before i stayed up all night binging! 6y
Tianarose loved it. Started the comics too and I honestly have to say I prefer the show! (edited) 6y
j.rye Such a good show! 😍 6y
TK421 I had to do a re-read of the comics after watching the show as well. This is one of the few times that I liked a show better than the books. 6y
GypsyKat @Kelican17 I‘m impressed by your restraint! It‘s so hard to stop! 6y
GypsyKat @Tianarose @TK421 This seems to be the popular opinion! 6y
GypsyKat @j.rye I loved it so much! 😆 6y
Kelican17 @GypsyKat don‘t be impressed- i woke up this morning and turned it back on 😂😂😂 6y
Djspens Just started this today! I'm kinda loving it! 6y
GypsyKat @Djspens The hubs and I binged it all last weekend, and we‘re watching it for a second time right now! 6y
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CatLass007
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Better than Stephen King‘s look at saving or not saving JFK. The Umbrella Academy is never boring! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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archaeolibrarianologist
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AlizaApp
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Mehso-so

I enjoyed the idea here, and loved the assassins, but I kept feeling like a lot of crucial backstory was missing.