The Melbourne, Australia, Herald Sun chats with My Chemical Romance frontman Gerard Way, with talk turning briefly to comics and his upcoming series The Umbrella Academy:
Will you feel more vulnerable putting a comic book out than you do with the music?
I think so (laughs). Whether I like it or not, I’m gonna really take it to heart if it’s not received well, ‘cos it’s kinda like a secret dream.
Does the secret dream lead from a comic book to cartoons, a movie, merchandising…?
I dunno. That stuff doesn’t appeal to me. But to be honest with you, if there were action figures made of it, that’s exciting for me to have them on my shelf.
The Umbrella Academy, by Way and Gabriel Ba, will be released by Dark Horse next year.
December 29th, 2006 at 10:36 pm
Yay for Gerard-san!
January 2nd, 2007 at 1:01 pm
I may not personally know you Gerard but you have my full support with every thing you do
P.S. I saw the new years MTV thing love the (b-4 & now)
January 13th, 2007 at 12:42 am
Gerard, you and the guys are a true wake-up call for this world, I’m so glad to know there are people like you alive out there… thanks for opening my eyes… Jules
January 15th, 2007 at 9:21 pm
i can’t wait until it comes out *happy dance* . Your my role model, i may not personally know you but i want to say: thanks for everything.
February 2nd, 2007 at 7:05 pm
your the best and i want you to no that most people love you so live your life how you want to
February 10th, 2007 at 5:45 am
i luv gerard way soooooo much & its really awsome that he made a comic book. he is soo talented. i cant wait till it comes out! luv ya all
April 11th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
I`m so happy!!! For me to read something written by Gerard is like being one step closer to him. He is parte of MCR so… if I like the band (which I do) the book is goin´ to be really interesting!
April 16th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
ouyyy!!!!!
kisiera tener unos de sus numeros de comics y sacaria pika alos fans de gerard
April 18th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
gerard dont worry im a comic addict which makes me a nerdet but i kinda dont care i saw the preveiw thingy and it seems awesome!
April 22nd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
gerard!!!! you’re great!!!
April 23rd, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Hello! This site is cool! MCR is my favourite band. Gerard forever!
I’M Dark of the night, from Hungary… Write, please (my site)
April 27th, 2007 at 3:46 pm
i cant wait to buy the comic and i wish u good luck with it
I know it will be a success cuz u r an amazing artist 
April 28th, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Hey, this was Gerard’s passion before My Chemical Romance even came into his mind. I know he’ll do awesome with it and I’m backing him all the way. Go, Gerard!
April 29th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
I’m glad he’s finally oging for his first dream. I’m VERY excited for the release! I love reading comics!
April 30th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Hi. I love comics sooo much and the band mcr, so having gerard way make a comic is like being in heaven!^-^ I am so happy!I do some drawing myself only it is anime. I wish to make a cartoon one day.(like gerard with his cute little breakfast monkey)!
I totally support you guys with everything!
good luck!^-^
your BIG fan kay-kay
P.S. I LOVE YOU SOOO MUCH GERARD!
May 14th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Hola!!! Soy de Chile y creo ke le comic esta demasiado bueno. Aki las fans estamos esperando ke llegue y ke ojala MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE se hacerke a nuestro pais.. ¡¡¡MCR the best!!!!
PD: I LOVE YOU GERARD
May 15th, 2007 at 3:26 am
I HAVE YOU COMIC BOOK YAY!!!!!!
May 15th, 2007 at 3:27 am
I HAVE YOU COMIC BOOK YAY!!!!!! it is so cool and the stry line is great as is whatever comes out of your mind.x
May 20th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
te amo gerard eres mi idolo y My Chemical Romance son lo mejor!!!!!!!!
I LOVE YOU
I´LL LOVE YOU FOR EVER!!!!!!!!!!
MY E-MAIL IS:thblack_me@hotmail.com
May 20th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I love you Gerard, you´re fantastic!.
My Chemical Romance is my favourite band
YOU´RE UNIQUE!!!
May 21st, 2007 at 8:51 am
I LOVE GERARD WAY MORE THAN ANYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 26th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
YAY!!!!!!!! I LOVE MCR!!!!
May 29th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
hey gerard this is so effin awsome i love you and i am backing you all the way this makes me belive that mabey i can publish my art too someday, thanks for the hope. love ya and good luck.
May 29th, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Yo! Keep the hair colored. You Are asome. So why white?
May 29th, 2007 at 4:43 pm
Gerard I am extremely happy for you. I don’t know you personally, but i still love you and MCR. I am saving up for The Umbrella Academy! i hope i get it soon!
Your loving fan,
geewayluver
P.S.-the name kind of gives it away
June 11th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Gerard Way, I think you are an amazing artist! I also LOVE your music! You guys are amazing live!
Your #1 fan,
Vikki
June 11th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Gerard Way, I think you are an amazing artist! I also LOVE your music! You guys are amazing live!
Your #1 fan,
Vikki
June 11th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Gerard Way, I think you are an amazing artist! I also LOVE your music! You guys are amazing live!
Your #1 fan,
Vikki
June 11th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Gerard Way, I think you are an amazing artist! I also LOVE your music! You guys are amazing live!
Your #1 fan,
Vikki
June 12th, 2007 at 8:35 am
Hi Gerard u’re sooooooooooocute and obviously a incredible singer!!!!u make me fell so much emotions with ur angelic voice and i think u?re a great person!never change because u’re the only one in this bloody dark world!!!!!!!!!!!love u xxxxx
June 15th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Hey gerard
i dont see why you feel worried lol
i know this is your biggest dream yet
but look around huni!
your one of the hottest bands around!
your comic will sell out man!
any way i support u as well as every other fan
so GOOD LUCK HUNI (not that u need it)
=p
lucy xxxx
June 19th, 2007 at 7:28 am
Hiya me and my bezzie nazli jus luv u !!!!wooo u rule
June 21st, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Heya Gerard. Me and my freinds all just adore you!!! You might rember nazli. she went to a concert in birmingham. and you said her name was uniqe. i think thats how you spell it. i would die to mmet you and me n nazli always try and look our best incase your round the corner and we always dream about you and the band! i so badley want a copy of your comic umbrella acadamy but i cnt get it!! i always get out bidded on ebay grr!! tell frank i said hi and mikey is soo mean filling your sandwith with cum glad you got him back
i no it sound stupid but is it true you like cookies????? sorry i no its weird but yeah. well i really hope you would reply u probally wont but heres my msn hollyhops95@hotmail.com so hope to see you one day lots and lots and lots and lots of luv holly xxxxx
June 24th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Hey Gerard,
one quick question…do you actually read these…if you do that is pretty awesome…and me like all these other people, i am fully behind you and i really think that it is cool that you can make your dream become real to you and for others to read and see that dream come true…i know that all of your fans will be behind you in anything you do…i kinda sound like an inspiration thing or well i don’t know what you call it but yeah sorry for that!
–Meg or also known as YAMs
June 25th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Wow, it’s so cool to see you make your own comic. ^-^
I plan to do the same.
I’m sure you’ll have MANY fans.
Also, I love how you added your own drawings to the cover design of Three Cheers
Amazing *thumbs up*
GOOD LUCK!
June 26th, 2007 at 5:34 am
OMG this is brill lol x I LOVE MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE! Gerard you rox my sox xxxxxxxxxx F2f!¬!!!!! xxxxxxxxxxxx
June 27th, 2007 at 7:11 am
I think it is really cool to have ppl like him around
June 27th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Hey Gerard, i just wanna tell ya thank you so much for helping me out in my life, i dont know what i would have done without you. hope the comic goes all well for ya, im sure it will cause it lks SO FUCKIN AMAZING DUDE haha
Cant wait
Love ya loads and thanks again xoxoxoxo
Gaby
June 30th, 2007 at 8:03 pm
Hey Gerard,
Your art is truely amazing! You have a special talent, well besides singing. Keep up the good work!
July 2nd, 2007 at 8:55 am
I AM A BIG FAN! I LOVE MCR! Paramore and never forget sum41! lol HI GEENA !
July 6th, 2007 at 3:52 pm
HeLlo:
Gerard only i say that the umbella academi is the best i love you and when go to the mexico. oki i love frank iero and my e-mail is: adriana_barajas93@hotmail.com
My Chemical Romance 4ever the best
July 9th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Solo quiero felicitar a gerard puer por fin se esta cumpliendo todo lo q ha desea do pues ya q posee muchos ta lentos imaginacion y mas
es muy afortunado solo le deso lo mejor pues es la mejor persona q he conocido apesar de todo lo amo
THANKS!!!!!
July 10th, 2007 at 10:31 am
hi gerard you are my hero. sorry i know you hear that alot but hay.i can’t wait till umbrella acadamy comes out please will you tell the people who publish it to make some copie in large print because im a huge fan of u and the band but im half blind so please make some in large print:-)sorry i have not been to eney show (consets)but i can’t c the stage.
g2g love you 4eva bubi
July 10th, 2007 at 10:36 am
im from the uk when does it come out
August 25th, 2007 at 11:23 am
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE IS THE BEST BAND EVER! THEY ROCK!
October 2nd, 2007 at 1:40 pm
You Go Gerard me & my cousin will suport you and the band in what ever you do. Keep up the good work and keep making that music that helps us all!!
THREE CHEERS FOR MCR…
HIP, HIP, HOOOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!!
HIP, HIP, HOOOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!!
HIP, HIP, HOOOOOOOORAY!!!!!!!!!!
October 14th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
OMG i can not wait for “The Umbrella Academy” to come out!! I don’t really read comics but I am so excited!!
Rach
October 14th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
FYI, the first issue of Umbrella Company is already out.
November 24th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
hello I LOVE ROCK N ROLL
January 22nd, 2008 at 6:55 pm
hey Gerard i absolutly love you so much well ur music the most i really like teenagers and helena and i dnt love you but u look way hotter wit black hair den u do blonde but u still look hot well i jst wanna say im a big fan i so want to get ur autograph
emily
January 26th, 2008 at 7:03 am
hope you read this, im from philippines. well i heard some of your song and i love it very much, mostly the “under pressure” hopely u send me a reply bout this. thanks muahh.
April 12th, 2008 at 12:50 am
Gerard your a big inspiration to everyone, including me. Your lifes been tough but youve come out on top and most people look up to you. Honestly iv never really read comic books to see if i like them but you put a ton of passion into everthing you do so i kno it will be great and i will buy it as soon as i can. If their was one thing i could ask of u it would be to stop smoking cuz i dont want anything to happen to ur voice and i dont hav grandparents or a special grandma lik u had thanx to lung cancer. Just consider what im saying. NO matter what you do i will always look up to you.
Best of luck + love
Lauren
April 18th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Gerard I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I CAN WAT TO READ YOUR COMIC BOOK IT IS GOING TO BE SWEET.aN YOU AND FRANKY ARE SEXY TOGETHER.LOVE YOU
April 18th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Gerard I LOVE YOU SO MUCH I CAN WAT TO READ YOUR COMIC BOOK IT IS GOING TO BE SWEET.aN YOU AND FRANKY ARE SEXY TOGETHER.LOVE YOU