The Umbrella Academy Library Edition Volume 1: Apocalypse Suite (Umbrella Academy: Apocalypse Suite)

*WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR BOTH COMIC AND SEASON ONE OF THE TV SHOW*So, I have to admit, I was strangely surprised when I bought this.Having watched at least seven episodes of Umbrella Academy season one, I was expecting it to be almost exactly like the show. That was only my fault, as I didn’t realize until I re-read the packaging that the Netflix series is only BASED on the comic. My bad.However, even with the TV show still in my mind, it was an AMAZING read, and now I have to buy Volume Two. After watching the show, it was a bit of a shock to see the difference in how the characters looked, for instance: Diego is blonde in this, Allison has purple hair in this, and Klaus is so pale it looks as though he’s seen a ghost (pun intended). The personalities haven’t changed much, though, and the general plot line is the same, an apocalypse with Vanya as the instigator. Five is still an adorable little psycho, Klaus still a witty junkie, and Luther still has a hero-complex. The art is superb, it’s crisp and clear, and I just WISH I could draw that well. It would probably be a even better read with My Chemical Romance playing in the background, or even some somber violin solos.All in all, it’s amazing whether you’re new to the Umbrella Academy or if you’ve watched the TV show, but if you’re looking for something that’s exactly like the TV show, you won’t find it. Remember that the TV show is only BASED off the comic, so of course it’s going to be different. I don’t understand the people who say “Oh, the TV show is better, this isn’t as good”, because they are both incredibly beautiful in their own way. So if you’ve watched the show before you’ve read the comic, keep that in mind, and if you haven’t seen either and are reading the comic first, remember that their will be a few significant changes in the show.I love it, and am now holding metaphorical guns to all of my friends and trying to get them to read this. Will have to buy Volume Two now!

This series is supreme. The characters are fleshed-out, the action is very well-done, and the art is wonderful. The drawings were very polished, the color palette was extremely unique, and the story is immersive. The violence is a bit graphic, with blood spattering occasionally, but nothing a 13-year old can’t handle. There are two cuss words, but not repeated. There are about three pages with “suggestive” content in the background, but they serve a purpose in the story. This graphic novel/comic book is for everyone who loves action, adventure, and some violence. I recommend this to everyone 13-14 years old and up.

First off, the quality of this version is excellent! It's a large, beautifully printed book with a built-in ribbon bookmark, and a velvety matte cover.Many people are comparing this to the Netflix series and finding themselves either disappointed or confused, and that's because the tv series took a very different approach with the material. The core plot beats are there, but the world-building, characters, and overall design got chopped up and tossed around like a fruit salad because the Apocalypse Suite arc is short and probably did not have enough content to fill a 10-episode season.The comic for Apocalypse Suite is wild, as the world-building and tropes lean way heavier on the sci-fi / superhero aspects of those kooky concepts that harken back to the 50's and 60's of comic ideas, with a touch of noir. The tv series pulls way back on a lot of this, either for budgeting reasons or style approach. It's not until S3 of the tv show where you're really starting to feel more of the same tone alignment with the comics, but the tv series is basically its own story now.The characters are also different to some degree, both personality-wise and in their design. In Apocalypse Suite, Luther is direct and has a stronger leadership presence. I find him to be WAY more palatable in the comics.Allison & Klaus are also different to their tv counterparts. Allison has an overt passive-aggressive ruthlessness to her in this arc. Klaus is super chill, not afraid of his powers, nor does his 'recreational activities' seem to hamper his connection to them either. Mileage may vary with people on whether they find that to be a good or bad thing.Vanya (comic) has a way more dynamic design near the end, and the use of the violin as the material component for their powers should have stayed in S2 & S3 of the show because that would have made Viktor (tv show) way more balanced and interesting on the power scale.Number Five is probably the only character in the group that maintained a relatively consistent transport from comic to tv show, both in character design and personality. In Apocalypse Suite, he's more of a harbinger of the apocalypse plot as opposed to the entire driving force like in the tv show. The Umbrellas are all pulling their weight in some capacity, which balances out Five's involvement in teaming up with Pogo as more of the strategist duo for the team.I would have to say that, personally, the comic definitely beats the show's S1 only because the characters are way better balanced. The arc is short, and there's not a lot of time for everyone to muddle around wallowing in their trauma. Their family issues crop up fast to keep up with the pace of the panels. The dysfunctional family aspect is still there, but all of the characters are actively working toward the same goal, just in a hodgepodge cliquish sort of way: Luther teams up with Allison, and Klaus. Diego goes it alone. Five is working with Pogo on the science and strategy issues, etc.As far as Apocalypse Suite the COMIC is concerned, I enjoyed it. Because I went in knowing it was not going to be the same experience; and it wasn't. I appreciate both the comic and the show for different reasons because they are different experiences.

Very cool I like it

Tudo nesta edição é de tirar o fôlego! Ótima qualidade em cada pequeno detalhe, muito material inédito como os rascunhos dos desenhos e tudo mais. Super vale o preço !

Meiner Tochter hat es sehr gut gefallen.

Fue un regalo que pedí para una amiga, llegó en tiempo y en buen estado.Pedí la versión de pasta blanda, no tuvo ningún defecto, aunque si me preocupo por algunas reseñas que había leído.La historia es super interesante, y bueno, tiene detalles que la serie no menciona tan a fondo,asi que es un super regalo para fans de Gerard Way o de Umbrella Academy.

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