Welcome to Litsy!

This is going to be difficult for me to write: but the show is better than the graphic novel. Maybe the writer felt the story needed to be hastened because it was a limited run series, but the show definitely delves further into everything. My hope is that the story lines in the subsequent volumes of the Umbrella Academy are fleshed out more fully. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

So very different from the Netflix tv show- I love the loose story telling and the fact that plot lines can be so twisted. Comic art work that can truly push outside the fence of reality! Yay art!

I'm so far behind ... #Alphabetgame

#LetterU

Watched the series first, then read the comics in between seasons. Now watching the latest season with my husband, who binge watched the first two after I suggested he'd like it. Only five episodes in, but holy cow. Love Viktor in this season. Hate the Sparrows. Seriously hate Ben, but I guess that's the point?

July was a solid reading month but didn‘t have many stand outs. I did love the first book in the Umbrella Academy series and it was a great introduction. I wished there were more stories of Klaus, Five, and their siblings. 🧐

#2022ReadingBracket

My new obsession!!! We recently watched the latest season. I love love love Klaus! Plus the actors accent is amazing.

I decided to finally check out the source Mary for the Netflix series. There were some noticeable differences but I really enjoyed this first entry in the series. It has a very Watchmen feel to it but with cleaner break between story lines. I like the dark humor and dysfunctional family relationships. #graphicnovel

A dysfunctional family of superheroes with psychological realism in the interactions between adopted siblings; a macabre punk/horror aesthetic; and a darkly satirical story about saving a world which may not merit the effort. This graphic novel is continually surprising and deeply compelling. Gabriel Bá‘s art is ultra cool. The violence is kept surreal to the point of ridiculous, even the exploding brains. Loved it all. #comics

What do you think of the decision to colour the walls/ceiling/floor red in this panel, and the blood splatter black? I find it striking, yet easier to take as fantasy, done this way. Also, the edges of the panel pool outward like broken glass—I like that too.

I just mentioned the humour in this graphic novel… I should have said DARK humour.

Lots of funny parts in this series, including the notes at the end of each chapter.

Sir Reginald Hargreeves, aka The Monocle. World-renowned scientist and wealthy entrepreneur. Inventor of the Televator, the Levitator, the Mobile Umbrella Communicator, and Clever Crisp Cereal. Olympic gold medallist and recipient of the Nobel Prize for his work in the cerebral advancement of the chimpanzee. Space alien.

—And you were awarded the Oppenheimer Prize for Villainy at last week‘s annual Summit for Dastardly Deeds—what are you going to do with all that money?
—Well, I‘m SO glad you asked that—because I spent all the money on this giant Murderbot, and I‘ve been dying to show it off.
—Wow! That‘s impressive! So what does it do?
—Well, Mr Clark… it murders people.

“Isn‘t this worth saving?”

[Just one panel from an entirely tongue-in-cheek graphic novel]

Reading my way into the new year with one of my Christmas gifts.

(Please ignore the messy desk background!)

Happy New Year to all!

There have only been a few instances in my life where I prefer a movie or TV adaptation to the book, but The Umbrella Academy is one of them. Gerard Way created a pretty cool world and my hat is off to him; but the Netflix adaptation sharpens the characters and gives us the space to explore their relationships. I highly recommend the TV series, but in my view, you can feel free to skip the graphic novel if that format isn't typically your jam.

🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Umbrella ☂ Academy, a dysfunctional family of superhero‘s with bizarre super powers. Trying to save the world from the apocalypse. #graphicnovel #comics #fantasy #superheros

Was not charmed. At all. #BBRC fiction graphic novel @LibrarianRyan @Sarahreadstoomuch

Thanks to @Mavey for the tag!
My favourite graphic novel is Umbrella Academy! I love the design, the story, the colors!
I've been attracted to it because it's written by Gerard Way, then I fell in love with all the story and especially I truly love Number 5 ❤
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The intro alone got me hooked, the premise of these 7 kids piqued my interest, but as I kept going, I was along for the entire ride. I need to go read vol.2 as this volume left me with so many questions that I'm wondering if are explained such as their sibling relationship, what exactly has been going on with no.5, the anger of no.2, and what else is 7 capable of...

Great action illustrations and story, on my first try with reading The Umbrella Academy. 🤓 I'll see if my dad is up for watching the Netflix show. He tends to find these superhero stories over-the-top wild ☕️🐵 but he did like Hellboy and Doom Patrol.

Waited months for my #Overdrive hold to come in and the book will not load onto my Kindle Fire! No error messages. It says it's downloaded, but it will not open and still has an x on it. I can't really read it in my browser, because the print is too small and I can't zoom in. I need the Kindle book to load. Damn it!

I probably shouldn't love Seance as much as I do 🤣🤣🤣

Next up: This is a reread, but I only just got my hands on volume 3 and it's been years since I read this and Dallas. Time to refresh.

Belated birthday present from the other half 🥰🥰

I don't often read graphic novels, but when I do, I usually find them very entertaining. There's so much more than just a story, it's truly art. I will admit, I do like some of the changes that were made for the big screen. That said I always have a fond appreciation for the original concept. #bookspinbingo

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I'm not a huge comic or graphic novel reader, but I love Netflix's adaptation of The Umbrella Academy and wanted to check out the source material, It was great! 😃 I will hopefully get to the other volumes sooner than later.

Up next... thought I'd wrap up the month with some light reading. This should be fun. #bookspinbingo

Best b-day gifts ever! ✨
As a huge fan of the netflix adaptation I can't wait to read them!
#graphicnovel

This was a quick re-read, from last year.
I remember reading it and wanting to get my hands on the rest of the volumes and then life happened...
So getting all 3 volumes at once seemed to be the best solution to my problem.

I must say reading this the second time was way more fun. I remember the first time there was a lot of going back to check and refresh my memory. This time I knew all the characters and just enjoyed the ride.
And what a ride..

September 5th
☂️ spinach quiche and pumpkin spice coffee
☂️ season 2 of umbrella academy (virtual date with hubby)
☂️ some #LitsyLove catch up

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I read this volume before the first season came out on Netflix and didn‘t enjoy it so I skipped the show - until recently. Some online friends and I have been watching shows and chatting about them and they chose Umbrella Academy. Another friend encouraged me to watch it and I have to say that the show is superior to the comic. If you‘ve skipped the show because you found the comic lacking, give it a try. Also, #TeamKlaus.

Been feeling crappy for the past couple of days (tired AF). So been just laying around watching some shows. The Umbrella Academy being one of them. Just finished the first season of this show!!! 💞 💞 💞 I would so recommend this show. One of my favorite characters is Klaus!!!

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This was epic, I can't believe I waited so long to read this!

Art: Amazing
Story: Epic
Characters: Exactly what I wanted them to be!

I'm glad I decided to pick this up and read it, its fast, fun, and full of adventure, now onto the tv show! I can't wait to read the next comic in this series.

I know this is like sacrilege... but I thought the Netflix series was way better. Even though some of the acting left much to be desired (cough cough Numbers 1 & 4), I thought it was richer with better history. And some of the acting was 🔥. If I hadn‘t already seen the series, I also felt I would have been confused by a lot in the GN. 🤷🏽‍♀️ #kindle

I read this On Feb 21 and rated it 3 ⭐️. I really wanted to love this one. I have been looking at buying it for a few years now but I just felt disappointed. I think it‘s over-hyped because of who Gerard Way is. I am not saying that the story isn‘t great but a bit of this felt rushed and fell flat. The art, while nice, wasn‘t amazing. In some cases, I prefer Way‘s concept art. Has anyone read the next volume? Should I continue?

So I absolutely loved the art work in this, however I didn't get a good sense of the characters in this one.

I decided to start watching the series on Netflix and the characters became so much more fleshed out and likable, but I just didn't get that in the book.

It felt more like a layout for something with the potential to be great.

My inner teenager is so excited about reading this.
Brb joining the Black Parade.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love this comic so much! This is a re-read, I first read it four years ago when I was in the middle of an intense MCR fan phase lol. This comic is incredibly weird and a little disjointed, and I do have to say that I like the TV show better for characterization and plot, but this is a lot of fun!

I try not to compare mediums because I think it's really unfair, but the TV series was just so much better.

I somewhat enjoyed this comic. It was compelling, and had a lot of potential. I didn't really get a feel for any of the characters, who felt very flat overall. I also didn't fully understand the motivation if the villains other than "they're crazy, crazy people are dangerous". #comic #superhero #timetravel #music

This was excellent but FAR different from the Netflix show. The characters are all there but with differences, some small and some drastic. I prefer the show so likely won't read any more.

This has been on my #tbr for AGES. I was a MCR fan back in the ole Three Cheers days. But it ended up not being my cup of tea. I bailed halfway through and there goes one of my #hoopla checkouts so early in the month.

My morning outing left me feeling kinda nauseated. (Thanks, jerky traffic conditions.) I‘ve been drinking lots of water and I think I‘m about ready to put some food in my belly.

I finally finished SWEET DISORDER, so it‘s comics time! I think I‘d like this one more if I hadn‘t watched the show, which rejigs and deepens a lot of the character dynamics. Still, it‘s pretty good. I‘m 1.5 issues from the end. #deweyoct #readathon

Seriously?!? How has it taken me this long to get around to reading this fabulousness?!?

#comiccovercrush #7days7covers
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I saw the Netflix miniseries before reading this. I still thoroughly enjoyed it, this interesting group of powered adopted children, kind of a cross between the X-Men and Doom Patrol, with extra quirky accents. Recommended.

Oh God! As if I didn‘t have enough already! I want them all! 😂😆😆😆 #FunkoPop

Definitely a must read! I‘ve heard such good things about the show but I wanted to read the series before watching the show. After finishing this volume, I can‘t wait to read the other volumes and watch the series. The classic superhero feel to it is just so great. And I love the art style and storytelling! On to volume 2! #comic #graphicnovel

Been wanting to give this a go before watching the show. Stoked to dive in! #graphicnovel #comic

Book 3 is done for the July 2019 #24in48 #readathon. This one got me off to a great start for Day 2 of the ‘thon. Loved the artwork. And the story made for an enticing intro to the main characters and their world. I‘ll definitely continue reading the series. But I may start watching the Netflix version before I read more. Looking forward to both! 4/5⭐️