Gerard arthur way born april 9, 1977 is an american singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer. See more ideas about gerard way, my chemical romance and gerard way art. When i first got my hands on this book, i was expecting a collection of the comics based on tweets created by mike vector belly from the popular web series twitterthecomic tumblr site, and i did get that just not exactly in the way i expected. Gerard way american musician born on april 09, 1977, gerard arthur way is an american 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. Feb 17, 2019 the my chemical romance frontman is now a successful comic book author. Most widely considered the best comic book written by a musician is my chemical romance frontman gerard ways the umbrella academy. The dc all access panel at emerald city comicon was crashed by none other than gerard way, eisner awardwinning writer of the umbrella academy and former vocalist and cofounder of the alternative rock band my chemical romance. Gerard ways young animal returns in july with doom patrol. He is also known as the singer of the band my chemical romance. Like most children, way was fond of comic books as a child. The book opens with a few pages describing the central conceit of the book that the creation. His comics work includes the umbrella academy published by dark horse, and the new s imprint, dcs young animal, which includes the titles doom patrol written by way, cave carson has a cybernetic eye cowritten by way, shade, the changing girl, and mother panic.
Gerard way, exmy chemical romance frontman, inks solo. Gerard ways danger days artwork will blow your mind into a. Creator gerard way dramatizes twitter in new comic strip starring. 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. Gerard ways own brand of imaginative comic book storytelling is soon headed toward your display shelf. Ive put gerard way former my chemical romance frontman, current comic book writer on a pedestal for about years.
Gerard way talks spiderman the former my chemical romance singer and longtime comicbook fanatic gives us the scoop on his edge of spiderverse. Cover art to an approved dc comics proposal for a vertigo batman. How a lifelong gerard way fan managed to interview him. On the night before the mcr reunion show, the band gave blankets to fans.
I woul pay a months salary to have him draw a pic of me as a comic book character. Comic book artist fabio moon and brother to the umbrella. His comics work includes the umbrella academy published by dark horse, and the new s imprint, dcs young animal, which includes the titles doom patrol written by way, cave carson has a cybernetic eye cowritten by way, shade, the changing girl, and mother panic appearing friday and saturday only. The umbrella academy is an american comic book series created and written by gerard way and illustrated by gabriel ba. We will bring you pics, edits, gifs, updates and more.
The first sixissue limited series, the umbrella academy. James harvey followed by doc shaner, nick pitarra, becky cloonan and more. He wrote the comic miniseries the true lives of the fabulous. Apr 08, 2016 gerard way talks new dc comics imprint. He was raised in belleville, new jersey alongside his younger brother mikey. Singer and awardwinning comic writer the fabulous killjoys, the umbrella academy gerard way proves you cant take the comic outta the kid. Gerard way is with emma louise wendelken and 14 others.
Blog dedicated to the immensely talented musician and comic book writer gerard way. Gerard way has gone from my chemical romance to the umbrella academy picture. Apr 10, 2019 way returns with cowriter jeremy lambert for a new doom patrol series, weight of the worlds, with art by james harvey, doc shaner, nick pitarra, becky cloonan, and more. Sharing art inspired by everyones favorite retro spaceman, gerard way. Comics are a balancing act between writers, artists, editors, letterers, colorists, and. Feb 15, 2018 gerard way s own brand of imaginative comic book storytelling is soon headed toward your display shelf. Gerard way on why making comics is harder and more. This is a blog dedicated to appreciating gerard ways completely awesome art skills.
Long before his band my chemical romance found international success, gerard way was hard at work on another passion. He wrote the comic miniseries the true lives of the fabulous killjoys and the. Gerard way s art appreciation blog, ladies and germs. Gerard ways danger days artwork will blow your mind.
Gerard way may be known as the frontman of my chemical romance, but his creativity doesnt stop at songwriting. During each crucial stage of his music career, gerard way chose a uniform. Inspirational artworkgerard way artpictures of insectsemo boyscomic book artistspretty artmy chemical romancegreat artistsamazing art. Apr 10, 2019 young animal, the dc comics popup imprint curated by umbrella academy writer gerard way, is returning this summer with three new titles, including way s return to doom patrol and a pair of new. Mar 23, 2020 explore creativedecays board concept artist. Our rock stars are those creators that are so big that they transcend the medium and have entered the consciousness of noncomic fans. Young animal returns in july with new doom patrol, a green.
Gerard arthur way is an american musician and comic book writer who was the lead vocalist and cofounder of the band my chemical romance from its formation in november 2001 until its split in march 20. This mailbox was in a mcr video and on a single cover. The first year of young animal, musician gerard ways popup imprint from dc entertainment, is going to end in a genuinely unexpected way. That was under the byline garry way, but difficulties with the art team meant it lasted just two issues. Im thrilled to have one of my favorite writers and a couple of. He is best known as the lead vocalist and cofounder of the rock band my chemical romance. In addition, he discussed his new comic series all ages which first appeared as a series of images on his twitter feed. Anyway, like music, the comic book medium has its fair share of rock stars. Ive put gerard way former my chemical romance frontman, current comic book writer on a pedestal for. Hitting shelves in november, the series is written by gerard way and jody houser with art by tommy lee edwards. May 23, 2017 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. I am thrilled to help bring dcs young animal to life, having been raised on experimental 80s and 90s takes on superheroes. Gerard ways 2017 record store day vinyl comes with a comic book. Comic book shopping with my chemical romances gerard way.
Mar 12, 2019 during each crucial stage of his music career, gerard way chose a uniform. Gerard way reveals batman vertigo pitch gerard way art. Gerard way talks spiderman the former my chemical romance singer and longtime comic. Way previously entered the comic book field as a writer, most notably on dcs imprint young animals and with titles like doom patrol and cave carson has a cybernetic eye. Gerard way, the exmy chemical romance frontman, comic book writer and belleville native has signed a solo record deal with warner bros. The first trailer for gerard ways umbrella academy is. Its perhaps an exaggeration to say that comic books saved gerard ways life, but they certainly played their part. 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. Gerard way dramatizes twitter in new cat comic comicsalliance. Getty images the umbrella academy is shaping up to be one of the netflix hits of 2019, after the first series. Black and white line, based on artwork by the curator of young animal the statues of batman and joker. Gerard way shares concept art for approved, unwritten.
Who is gerard way, who wrote the umbrella academy comic. Nov 14, 2015 epic signing and panel today i am so lucky to have you all. In 2004, as his band my chemical romance broke into the. It won the 2008 eisner award for best finite serieslimited series. See how gerards art compares to the finished product. From my chemical romance to umbrella academy the long. Way attended belleville high school until he graduated in 1995, and after deciding to pursue a career in the comicbook industry he attended the school of visual arts in new york. Gerard way, exmy chemical romance frontman, inks solo deal. Ahead of this weekends new york toy fair, dc collectibles has unveiled a sneak peek of its 2018 lineup, which includes two new entries in its batman. Gerard way is an american rockpunk singersongwriter, band member, musician, and comic book writerdirector. Joker was also the youngest character in the book, about 19. Black and white line, based on artwork by the curator of young animal.
See more ideas about gerard way art, gerard way and my chemical romance. And as this turns out, it was all thanks to gerard way, as seen in these amazing concept art pieces he drew for the album. Via gerardway on twitter gerards concept art for a batman comic he pitched to dc. I dont update as often as id like to, so please feel free to submit stuff. And i dont just mean gerard way but, man, that guy writes some seriously awesome comics. Gerard deep dives with kevin and marc about comics, music, and his d. In interviews, way has stated that music and his art work were effective outlets for his longtime. Gerard way makes his marvel debut with edge of spider. Gerard way real name gerard arthur way pseudonyms gerard way employers marvel, dark horse comics, dc comics. In 2007, way began writing the comicbook miniseries the umbrella academy. Mikey way aka kobra kid had the best helmet of all time. I wanted to tell strange stories, stories that had heart.
Gerard ways young animal staging crossover with mainstream dc universe. Inspirational artworkgerard way artpictures of insectsemo boys comic book artistspretty artmy chemical romancegreat artistsamazing art. He founded the band my chemical romance in 2001, which had its fair share of stardom until its disbandment in 20. Gerard way and the worlds strangest superheroes return in an allnew series that takes them beyond the borders of time and space. 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. Dec 03, 2017 how a lifelong gerard way fan managed to interview him without vomiting. 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. Way is the cofounder of dc comics young animal imprint. He first began publishing comics when he was 16 years old.
Over the weekend, my chemical romance frontman and comic book writer gerard way took to twitter to announce the return of his eisnerwinning comic book series umbrella academyand to share a few. Gerard way talks new dc comics imprint rolling stone. Cover art to an approved dc comics proposal for a vertigo batman limited series. Gerard way is an eisner awardwinning writer, and an occasional artist, as well as the head of dcs young animal imprint. Gerard has posted some danger days related things to his twitter. Gerard way s drawings comic drawings gerard way shares art from his unused batman pitch gerard way art comic art comic books fandoms unite emo bands cbr my chemical romance dc universe pitch. Netflix to adapt gerard ways umbrella academy comic book. 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 has been an aspiring comic book writerillustrator since he was a. And it has the flavor of a good old fashioned murder mystery. First released as a sixissue miniseries in 2007, it was such a. Way explained to rolling stone what readers can expect from young animal. Gerard way and the worlds strangest super heroes return in an allnew series that.
Gerard way makes his marvel debut with edge of spiderverse. Sep 06, 2017 over the weekend, my chemical romance frontman and comic book writer gerard way took to twitter to announce the return of his eisnerwinning comic book series umbrella academyand to share a few. Kevin and marc welcome former my chemical romance singer and eisner award winner gerard way to the fatcave. Apocalypse suite, was released by dark horse comics between september 14, 2007 and february 20, 2008. Way announced that he will be curating dcs young animal, a new mature reader popup imprint of dc comics that will consist of four series and. Young animal returns in july with new doom patrol, a. Who is gerard way, who wrote the umbrella academy comic books. For way, music comes a lot easier than the rhythm of writing and creating a comic book. Apr 20, 2017 gerard way, frontman for my chemical romance will be releasing comic book content along with his vinyl this year. 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.
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