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Here's why Klaus drops pop culture references in ‘The Umbrella Academy’
Who set their alarms early to binge-watch the second season of The Umbrella Academy? Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s graphic novel has generated a whole new level of passionate fandom thanks to the Netflix series. Alternative Press editor in chief Paige Owens interviewed cast members Robert Sheehan (Klaus Hargreeves aka Number Four) and Justin H. […]
Frank Iero just shared this major MCR ‘Danger Days’ throwback
Frank Iero shared a massive throwback to My Chemical Romance‘s Danger Days on Friday. Iero took to social media to post some original sketches of Fun Ghoul‘s iconic symbol. Read more: This new ‘Hocus Pocus’ mug comes with its own broomstick spoon Back in 2010, MCR released their fourth studio album Danger Days: The True […]
19 songs influenced by horror movies not written by the Misfits
Beginning with their 1979 single “Night Of The Living Dead,” the Misfits have made a career of mining classic, cult and B-grade movies for fodder for their hard-driving, melodic brand of patented horror punk. With results ranging from the sublime fury of the classic Glenn Danzig-fronted lineup’s “Astro Zombies” to the unabashedly ridiculous “The Devil’s […]
The first look into Gerard Way’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ spinoff is finally here
Back in February, we learned that The Umbrella Academy misfit Klaus is getting his own prequel comic book series. Called You Look Like Death: Tales From The Umbrella Academy, the comic’s official trailer has been unveiled along with the first issue’s new release date. Read more: This Paramore song is the latest inspiration for a new […]
Here's how Number Two became a self-made 'Umbrella Academy' antihero
We’re this close to the premiere of the second season of The Umbrella Academy. Netflix‘s live-action adaptation of Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s graphic novel promises to ratchet up the tension, the wry humor and (what else?) the apocalypse. Editor In Chief Paige Owens interviewed show stars David Castañeda (Diego Hargreeves, Number Two) and Aidan […]
13 comic books that would make incredible TV series
You know the old saying: “With great television comes great source material.” Or something like that. Fact is, comic books and graphic novels have proven to be incredible source material for TV, especially in recent years. From producer Greg Berlanti’s reign of heroism on The CW (everything from The Flash to Riverdale) to the runaway […]
See ‘The Umbrella Academy’ face new threats in season 2’s opening scene
We are just two days away from the highly-anticipated premiere of The Umbrella Academy season 2. In celebration of the forthcoming release, a sneak peek into the new season has been unveiled. On Wednesday, Netflix dropped the opening scene of season 2 which sets the stage for what the entire season will hold. Read more: […]
Here’s the comic character who had to be in 'Umbrella Academy' season 2
When Steve Blackman signed on to be the showrunner for The Umbrella Academy, he knew he wasn’t going to do the obvious. Because really, there’s absolutely nothing obvious about Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s acclaimed graphic novel coming to life. Altpress editor in chief Paige Owens chat up Blackman for our new issue, which is […]
Which characters would the cast of 'The Umbrella Academy' like to try on?
Who isn’t completely stoked for the second season of The Umbrella Academy on Netflix? The live-action series based on Gerard Way and Gabriel Ba‘s acclaimed graphic novel is the must-see show of the summer. That’s why we dedicated our next issue to the program and the people on both sides of the cameras that make […]
Gerard Way reveals that MCR’s success made him miss comic books
Over the weekend, Gerard Way took part in Comic-Con‘s virtual panel Dark Horse All-Stars. During the discussion, Way opens up about his history with comic books, his time in My Chemical Romance and The Umbrella Academy. Way also reveals that My Chemical Romance’s most successful years are what led him to miss comic books more […]
Head back to '63 with an exclusive look at ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2
From the day the first issue arrived in bookstores, The Umbrella Academy stirred the hearts of millions of comic fans. Gerard Way and artist Gabriel Bá’s chronicle of the dysfunctional Hargreeves family was a story that simply could not be remanded to the printed page. When Netflix signed on to produce the title as a […]
Gerard Way’s ‘Doom Patrol’ villains are joining the DC show’s next episode
It looks like some of Gerard Way‘s villains are appearing in the next episode of Doom Patrol. The first-look images reveal that the Scants will appear in a new episode of the DC show called “Dumb Patrol.” Read more: You can now decide who should win Best New Artist at the 2020 VMAs The villains […]
QUIZ: Do you remember “Vampires Will Never Hurt You” by My Chemical Romance?
It’s hard to believe that My Chemical Romance are celebrating the 18th anniversary of their debut album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love. July 23, 2002 changed our world and formally introduced us to a band who would influence us more than we could ever know at the time. Of all […]
The Killjoys return in Gerard Way and Shaun Simon’s ‘National Anthem’ comic
My Chemical Romance killed off the Killjoys in spectacular fashion on their Danger Days album. But death didn’t stop co-writers Gerard Way and Shaun Simon from returning to Battery City in 2013. The comic book sequel miniseries, The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys, picked up where the MCR record left off. Now, Way and […]
These 10 My Chemical Romance songs never got the love they deserve
What’s your favorite era of My Chemical Romance? Is it the scrappy semi-hardcore flailing on I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love? That modern emo signpost, Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge? The classic-rock throwback of The Black Parade? Or maybe the rockin’ dystopia of Danger Days? The correct answer is none of […]
17 scene albums from 2006 you probably still listen to daily
By 2006, scene culture had grown roots in every mainstream area possible. Myspace took over as the primary mode of social media communication, and bands spread like wildfire once they uploaded music. It was a whirlwind year, as music became more accessible to a larger group of people, Hot Topic brightened its lights and studded […]
Here’s how you can watch Gerard Way’s virtual Comic-Con panel
Due to coronavirus, most large-scale 2020 events have either been postponed or canceled. This year’s Comic-Con is now no longer happening at the San Diego Convention Center later this month. Instead, the convention is hosting various virtual events for Comic-Con@Home including a new panel featuring Gerard Way. This week, Comic-Con announced the lineup for its […]
Hear a new Gerard Way song in the ‘Umbrella Academy’ season 2 trailer
We’re totally down with the demos on his SoundCloud account. But we’re more stoked to tell you about Gerard Way‘s new single. “Here Comes The End” appears in the second season of The Umbrella Academy, which starts on Netflix July 31. “I was originally inspired to write this track when series one of Umbrella Academy […]
‘The Umbrella Academy’ season 2 trailer is arriving sooner than you think
Since fans learned that The Umbrella Academy is returning to Netflix for its second season on July 31, they have been awaiting the new season’s trailer. Now, Gerard Way, one of the comic’s creators, has revealed when fans are getting the new trailer. Read more: Hershey’s is scaring up some new vampire-themed candy for Halloween […]
10 most underrated My Chemical Romance songs
In a back catalog overflowing with radio-friendly hits and roof-raising singalongs, it’s easy for some monumental tracks to slip under the radar. Emo juggernauts My Chemical Romance are no exception, despite only having four albums’ worth of songs to define their career. Delving into their discography with a magnifying glass, a laser gun and an […]
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