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Mikey Way, Shaun Simon & other Z2 Comics artists to appear at Comic Con
This year’s New York Comic Con will feature Z2 Comics and some of the biggest names in its publishing lineup. My Chemical Romance’s Mikey Way and writer/musician Shaun Simon are among the featured artists. Well known for their music-based graphic novels, Z2 Comics will also facilitate meet and greets with artists such as Anthrax, Chuck D, CZARFACE […]
Gerard Way’s ‘Umbrella Academy’ spinoff is getting a deluxe edition
From the beginning, Alternative Press has closely followed all things Umbrella Academy. We’ve seen the growth of the series, which has gone from an indie comic sensation to a Netflix hit. We’ve also seen the growth of the Hargreeves family, remaining captivated by their struggles and triumphs. Hell, we’ve even turned every single page of […]
The original cover art for Pencey Prep’s album looked a lot different
It’s been almost 20 years since Pencey Prep released their debut album Heartbreak In Stereo. However, nearly two decades later, Pencey Prep’s music is still prevalent with fans of Frank Iero, John McGuire, Shaun Simon, Tim Hagevik and Neil Sabatino. Now, Sabatino is opening up about his time in Pencey Prep. In a new interview, […]
10 times My Chemical Romance members collaborated outside of the band
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a creative collective as tight-knit as My Chemical Romance. Even when they’re not all in the studio together, they seem to find a way to be, well, in the studio together… Last week, Mikey Way debuted a new single from Electric Century, his side project with David Debiak, ahead of their forthcoming album. […]
"Till We're Gone" has everything Electric Century really wanted to say
Electric Century‘s highly anticipated sophomore album is just weeks away. In the meantime, however, Mikey Way and David Debiak are offering us a taste of the upcoming era with lead single “Till We’re Gone.” The track drops on streaming platforms tomorrow, but you can hear it now exclusively via Alternative Press. Navigating the tumultuousness of romantic reconciliation, […]
Electric Century share a snippet of a new Ray Toro-produced song– listen
It seems like 2021 is off to a great start as Electric Century‘s Mikey Way and David Debiak shared a snippet of their brand-new song “Till We’re Gone” straight from their forthcoming sophomore album. The duo posted the piece of the song on Instagram over the weekend and described it as “A track about seeking […]
See where Klaus ends up in issue two of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ spinoff
Things are getting even weirder for Klaus Hargreeves in issue two of You Look Like Death: Tales From The Umbrella Academy. Gerard Way and Shaun Simon are back at it again—sending Number Four on an odyssey through Hollywood. Klaus channels the spirits of the tap-dancing dead with a vampire-chimp drug lord hot on his trail. […]
An iconic ‘Danger Days’ item returns in Gerard Way’s new ‘Killjoys’ cover
The highly anticipated first issue of The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem will be released Oct. 14. Fans of Gerard Way and Shaun Simon’s hyperstylized tales of neon-covered vigilantism are in for an explosive laser-beam-blasting treat. But ahead of issue 1’s release, Dark Horse Comics has announced a new must-have item for […]
Here’s what happens in Gerard Way and Shaun Simon’s new Killjoys comic
In July 2020, Gerard Way made a promise to everyone who had ever ink-stained their hands with Killjoys comics. With The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem, Way and co-creator Shaun Simon guaranteed a Killjoys story unlike anything we’d seen before. And holy moly, motor babies—they certainly delivered in issue one. Ten of […]
See the first page from Mikey Way’s new Electric Century graphic novel
Back in April, Electric Century confirmed they have a new graphic novel and album on the way. The graphic novel is titled Electric Century and is due out this fall through Z2 Comics. As well, the record will be the first for Electric Century since 2017’s For The Night To Control. Now, the first page from the […]
Frank Iero reacts to this MCR album being named one of the greatest ever
This past month, Rolling Stone Magazine unveiled its new and improved 500 Best Albums Of All Time list. The list includes releases from various artists including My Chemical Romance. Now, Frank Iero is reacting to this classic MCR album being named of the best albums of all time. Read more: Conjure up the Sanderson Sisters […]
See the first pages of Gerard Way and Shaun Simon’s next Killjoys comic
Back in July, we learned that the Killjoys are back for a new six-part comic series The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem. Created by Gerard Way and Shaun Simon, the miniseries arrives Oct. 14 through Dark Horse Comics. Now, fans are getting an exclusive new look into the first issue. Read more: Billie Eilish, Post […]
Gerard Way has plenty of ‘Umbrella Academy’ spinoff ideas after Vol. 4
On Wednesday, Gerard Way released the first installment of You Look Like Death, a spinoff series based on Umbrella Academy misfit Klaus Hargreeves. Now, Way has confirmed that he has plenty of ideas for future Umbrella Academy spinoffs. However, the Umbrella Academy Vol. 4 is next on his to-do list. Read more: YUNGBLUD announces new […]
Here’s what to expect in Gerard Way's Klaus-centric ‘You Look Like Death’
Ever since The Umbrella Academy became a massive Netflix hit, its characters have gone from indie comics darlings to household names. Anyone with a Netflix password now has the strange and unusual world of the Hargreeves primed for their viewing pleasure. Yes, we may be two seasons deep. Sure, we have three trade paperbacks of […]
Gerard Way unveils another look at new Killjoys comic ‘National Anthem’
Last month, we learned that the Killjoys are back for a new six-part comic series The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem. Now, one of the comic’s co-writers, Gerard Way, has unveiled another look at the forthcoming Dark Horse release. Read more: See the wild Slipknot-themed bathroom this fan created My Chemical Romance first […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Electric Century are returning with a new album and graphic novel
Electric Century is set to have a new graphic novel as well as a corresponding album to go along with it. The new graphic novel is titled Electric Century and is due out this fall through Z2 Comics. The record will be the first for Electric Century since 2017’s For The Night To Control. Electric Century formed […]
'The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys' comic teaser video released
A new teaser video for issue one of The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys, out today via Dark Horse Comics, featuring My Chemical Romance's “S/C/A/R/E/C/R/O/W” has been revealed by MTV Geek. Watch the teaser, below, and head to MTV Geek for the full interview with Gerard Way: Get More: MTV Shows The True Lives […]
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