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A review by carlyxdeexx
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: Apocalypse Suite by Gerard Way
4.0
I’m not sure whether or not I like this first volume better than the first episode of the Netflix series—I like the pace it clips along at, how streamlined and to the point it is, and that it kinda reminds me of SAILOR MOON in that it’s on a mission to capture a particular vibe and tell a very narrow, quick, easily digestible story. It definitely keeps you turning pages.
I think the Netflix series’s choices when it comes to representation were better, and I’m curious about the amount of depth it will get into, since it seems like it’s aiming to dive much deeper into these characters than the comic does. I didn’t feel too starved for substance except in Vanya’s case—this first arc barely fleshes her out, whereas the Netflix series seems to want to really center her character and take her development at a slow burn. I dig that.
Spaceboy’s design is much more compelling in the comic. I like the dialogue better in it, I think? And I thought the little touches at the ends of each issue were cool. Just like with the Netflix series, I’m left with the general impression that I just want to know more about these people, and I think that’s a good impression. So, a 3.5 on the 4 end for this one!
I think the Netflix series’s choices when it comes to representation were better, and I’m curious about the amount of depth it will get into, since it seems like it’s aiming to dive much deeper into these characters than the comic does. I didn’t feel too starved for substance except in Vanya’s case—this first arc barely fleshes her out, whereas the Netflix series seems to want to really center her character and take her development at a slow burn. I dig that.
Spaceboy’s design is much more compelling in the comic. I like the dialogue better in it, I think? And I thought the little touches at the ends of each issue were cool. Just like with the Netflix series, I’m left with the general impression that I just want to know more about these people, and I think that’s a good impression. So, a 3.5 on the 4 end for this one!