Gerard way sits down with cbr news to discuss his highlyanticipated run on doom patrol, opening up about the origins of the book, his influences, and how he views the young animal imprint as the sub pop records of comics. He founded the band my chemical romance in 2001, which had its fair share of stardom until its disbandment in 20. Sep 06, 2017 rock star comic book writer in every applicable sense gerward way is just months away from launching young animal, a new imprint at dc comics where he will either write or oversee titles like. My chemical romances gerard way unveils new comic book. Dec 03, 2019 filmed during gerard way s last australian tour in 2015, we took the my chemical romance frontman comic book shopping and the umbrella academy creator did not disappoint. The former singer for the band my chemical romance, way is also a comic book writer, whose umbrella academy has. Gerard ways young animal imprint ending at dc comics in august. Ive put gerard way former my chemical romance frontman, current comic book writer on a. The first sixissue limited series, the umbrella academy. He was the lead vocalist and cofounder of the rock band my chemical romance from its formation in september 2001 until its split in march 20. He is a lead vocalist and a cofounder of my chemical romance group. Gerard way is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer. How a lifelong gerard way fan managed to interview him. Filmed during gerard ways last australian tour in 2015, we took the my chemical romance frontman comic book shopping and the umbrella.
Being a comicbook writer for a monthly book is a whole different animal, and you end up putting a lot of yourself. Gerard way announces new volume the umbrella academy comic. Sep 30, 2008 news \ my chemical romances gerard way unveils new comic book when can you get your hands on the frontmans latest animated series. Gerard arthur way born april 9, 1977 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer who was the lead vocalist and cofounder of the american alternative rock band my chemical romance from its formation in september 2001 until its split in march 20. I consider myself one of the luckiest people alive, gerard way said to me over the phone. Mar 30, 2015 singer and awardwinning comic writer the fabulous killjoys, the umbrella academy gerard way proves you cant take the comic outta the kid. Gerard arthur way born april 9, 1977 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer who served as frontman, lead vocalist, and cofounder of the band my chemical romance from the time of its formation in 2001 until its breakup in 20. He is best known as the lead vocalist and co founder. Filmed during gerard ways last australian tour in 2015, we took the my chemical romance frontman comic book shopping and the umbrella academy creator did not disappoint.
Im thrilled to have one of my favorite writers and a couple of. Image titles writer, penciler characteristics gender male place of birth summit, new jersey, united states of america date of birth april 9, 1977 contentsshow personal history gerard way was born april 9, 1977 in summit, new jersey to donna lee nee rush and donald way. Gerard way talks new dc comics imprint rolling stone. Apr 08, 2016 gerard way talks new dc comics imprint. Gerard way is reissuing his fabulous killjoys comic book. Jul 11, 2017 the streaming service has ordered a liveaction adaptation of writer gerard way and artist gabriel bas acclaimed the umbrella academy comic book, which follows the exploits of a dysfunctional. The umbrella academy is an american comic book series created and written by gerard way and illustrated by gabriel ba.
Gerard way is with emma louise wendelken and 14 others. Singer and awardwinning comic writer the fabulous killjoys, the umbrella academy gerard way proves you cant take the comic outta the kid. My chemical romances gerard way to reissue the true lives of. During each crucial stage of his music career, gerard way chose a uniform. Featuring artwork by acclaimed cartoonist james harvey, this issue finds the doom patrol facing off against the fanatical fitness fiends of planet orbius and the marathon eternal. And it has the flavor of a good old fashioned murder mystery. We also get a new cover by becky cloonan, and her work is always. My chemical romances gerard way unveils new comic book spin. Gerard way made a special announcement that he is working on a fourth comic book volume for the umbrella academy volume three of the. The group comes together in 2001 and they split in 20.
May 14, 2018 less than two years after launching, dc comics imprint organized by former my chemical romance singer gerard way is shutting down. He is best known as the lead vocalist and cofounder of the rock band my chemical romance. The acclaimed comic book followup to the my chemical romance album. Dc comics and gerard way are getting weird with young animal. Ive put gerard way former my chemical romance frontman, current comic book writer on a pedestal for about years. Gerard way and the worlds strangest superheroes return in an allnew series that takes them beyond the borders of time and space. Gerard arthur way born april 9, 1977 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer. Online shopping for books from a great selection of graphic novels. Gerard way announces new volume the umbrella academy. Love and rockets gilbert, jaime and mario hernandez.
This one was recorded at the tail end of the hesitant alien demo sessions, just doug and i. Dec 03, 2017 they say to never meet your heroes, but i did it anyway. The former singer for the band my chemical romance, way is also a comic book writer, whose umbrella academy has been adapted for a netflix series. Gerard way and jeremy lambert tease how doom patrol changed for weight of the worlds tv shows umbrella academy showrunner shares behindthescenes photo to kick off shooting on season 2. He is executive producer for i m a ufo in this city of lostalone. On wednesday march 18, publisher dark horse announced its releasing a hardcover library edition of the series. Gerard way rereleasing killjoys graphic novel with new cover. Umbrella academy creator gerard ways guide to the best comic. Gerard way is an eisner awardwinning writer, and an occasional artist, as well as the head of dcs young animal imprint. Like most children, way was fond of comic books as a child. Whats new by gerard way dark horse number ones read now.
Rumblings were about that way was working with dc on a doom patrol book with artist becky cloonan, but it never panned out. Gerard way is an eisner awardwinning writer, and an occasional artist, as well as. News \ my chemical romances gerard way unveils new comic book when can you get your hands on the frontmans latest animated series. Gerard way full name gerard arthur way was born in 1977 in america. From my chemical romance to umbrella academy the long. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman. Mikey way comic to be released on gerard ways dc imprint. Less than two years after launching, dc comics imprint organized by former my chemical romance singer gerard way is shutting down. It won the 2008 eisner award for best finite serieslimited series. My chemical romances gerard way presents the umbrella academy featuring the murder magician fcbd edition dark horse comics by gerard way and gabriel ba jan 1, 2007 5. He is an american musician as well as a writer for comic book. Gerard ways comic book series, the true lives of the fabulous. Gerard ways guide to the worlds best comic books doom patrol grant morrison. Gerard way rereleasing killjoys graphic novel with new.
Gerard way is an american rockpunk singersongwriter, band member, musician, and comic book writerdirector. Gerard way and dark horse comics are rereleasing the classic graphic novel the true lives of the fabulous killjoys with new art and more. He is also known as the singer of the band my chemical romance. The singer is also known for writing comics, and his series the true lives of the fabulous killjoys is getting reissued. Jul 17, 2019 gerard way biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is gerard way. Netflix to adapt gerard ways umbrella academy comic book. Based on the comic book series of the same name, and created by former my chemical romance vocalist gerard way, the umbrella academy chronicles the adventures of a dysfunctional family of adopted superheroes, brought together when their fathers unexplained death presents them with a mystery to solve. My chemical romances gerard way is set to reissue his comic book. Sep 19, 2019 gerard way made a special announcement that he is working on a fourth comic book volume for the umbrella academy volume three of the comic book series was released 10 years after the second. Apr, 2016 not long ago, it looked like the next vertigo hit would come from gerard way, the frontman of my chemical romance and a wellrespected comic writer, himself. Gerard way real name gerard arthur way pseudonyms gerard way employers marvel, dark horse comics, dc comics.
Oct 05, 2018 the surreal superhero series from gerard way and gabriel ba coming to a netflix screen near you very soon, and on top of that this week also saw the release of the first issue of a new comic arc. Gerard ways comic book the true lives of the fabulous killjoys. Gerard way biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity. Launched in 2016, young animal was responsible for publishing. Way does this by offering easy entry points to comic book fans or wannabe fans who are intimidated. Gerard ways new comic the true lives of the fabulous killjoys shares a storyline with my chemical romances final album, 2010s danger days. He released his debut solo album, hesitant alien, in 2014. Mar 18, 2020 my chemical romance may have reunited a few months ago, but thats not the only project gerard way is currently working on. They say to never meet your heroes, but i did it anyway. Gerard way s new comic the true lives of the fabulous killjoys shares a storyline with my chemical romances final album, 2010s danger days. Rock star comic book writer in every applicable sense gerward way is just months away from launching young animal, a new imprint at dc comics where he will either write or oversee titles like. The true lives of the fabulous killjoys is a 20 comic book limited series written by gerard way and shaun simon, illustrated by becky cloonan and published by dark horse comics.
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