The Umbrella Academy Vol. 3

Title: The Umbrella Academy Vol. 3: Hotel Oblivion

Author: Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba

Publisher: Dark Horse Books 2019

Genre: Graphic Novel

Pages: 200

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Graphic Novel

Faced with an increasing number of lunatics with superpowers eager to fight his own wunderkind brood, Sir Reginald Hargreeves developed the ultimate solution ...

Now, just a few years after Hargreeves's death, his Umbrella Academy is scattered. Number Five is a hired gun, Kraken is stalking big game, Rumor is dealing with the wreckage of her marriage, an out-of-shape Spaceboy runs around the streets of Tokyo, Vanya continues her physical therapy after being shot in the head--and no one wants to even talk about what Séance is up to ...

This volume was so much better than the first two. I loved the multiple storylines following each of the seven children. But my favorite was Allison’s storyline. So good! The scenes set in space were drawn so well. I loved those pages the most. My goodness that was a cliffhanger ending.

Next up on the TBR pile:

The Umbrella Academy Vol. 2

Title: The Umbrella Academy Vol. 2: Dallas

Author: Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba

Publisher: Dark Horse Books 2009

Genre: Graphic Novel

Pages: 192

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Graphic Novel

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 massacres... all leading to a blood-drenched face-off with maniacal assassins, and a plot to kill JFK!

Another interesting volume featuring those kooky kids from The Umbrella Academy. I love how this takes place very shortly after volume 1, but we get a whole new story and adventure. In between reading volume 1 and 2, we watched season one of the television show. I found it interesting which elements from this volume they pulled into the series. Love how they expanded Hazel and Cha Cha into full fledged characters. Very entertaining!

Next up on the TBR pile:

Umbrella Academy Vol. 1

Title: Umbrella Academy Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Suite

Author: Gerard Way, Gabriel Ba

Publisher: Dark Horse Books 2008

Genre: Graphic Novel

Pages: 184

Rating: 4/5 stars

Reading Challenges: Graphic Novel

In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born to 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. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again.

I’ve been meaning to read this for awhile and thankfully the library had it. I thoroughly enjoyed this volume although the time jumps took some getting used to. I loved the interplay between the children and the larger mystery of the world. I can’t wait to see more from the kids/adults. Should be interesting…

Next up on the TBR pile:

Music Monday - Gerard Way feat. Ray Toro "Hazy Shade of Winter"

I’ve always loved this song and the cover is great! Can’t wait to watch Umbrella Academy.