The Umbrella Academy
by Gerard Way, Gabriel Bácomic book series
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The Umbrella Academy is an absurdist superhero comic book series created by writer Gerard Way and artist 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 by Dark Horse Comics, the comic is released in limited series, typically lasting six issues. Since 2007, three volumes have been completed, as have two spin-offs. The fourth volume of the main series began publication in June 2025. The comic has garnered a close following and has been praised by critics, with the first limited series, Apocalypse Suite, winning the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Finite Series/Limited Series. A popular television adaptation ran on Netflix from 2019 to 2024.
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The Umbrella Academy was adapted into a 2019 television series.
