Item Specifics

Publisher

Dark Horse

Item Description

Condition: VERY FINE or better; see grading key below

THE UMBRELLA ACADEMYAPOCALYPSE SUITE #1(2nd print),2-6 CONDITION:VF or betterFrom Cominbase:Gerard Way, the singer for the modern rock band My Chemical Romance, writes the story of seven exceptional children adopted and raised by a brilliant inventor named Mr. Monocle. The story’s focus isn’t their powers or the amazing battles they partake in even as ten-year-olds, but instead is more concerned with the family dynamics. Mr. Monocle never allows the children to call him ‘Dad,’ is very clear about his favoritism, and insults them often. The children have no names, only numbers, and are constantly striving for any scrap of approval from their cold, calculating guardian. Gabriel Bá’s superb art brings this dysfunctional family to life in a compelling story of finding oneself regardless of parental expectations.— Jennifer McGinnisFrom the publisher: "Once, the Umbrella Academy was unstoppable. Under the tutelage of their guardian and mentor, Dr. Reginald Hargreeves, its members spent their childhoods fighting evil and honing their extraordinary gifts. Until something went terribly wrong. Now, nine years later, the estranged members of the Umbrella Academy are reunited by the death of the only parent they've ever known and the rise of a new and terrible threat. Will they be able to overcome their history for long enough to save the world-one more time? Conceived and written by Gerard Way, lead singer of My Chemical Romance, Umbrella Academy features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá (De:Tales), colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple-Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean (Fables)."On the edge of sanity, in a dark corner of Brooklyn, there is... The Warehouse. It spans endless aisles, bursting with everything you can imagine. In its corridors, you'll find the results of the better part of a half century of comic buying and selling. We are Kochcomics.-------------------------------Read this legend for an understanding for how our grading system works:M = MintA perfect, unread comic. White pages, sharp corners, perfectly aligned cover, tight staples, sharp square corners, no creases, marks, fading of any kind - no flaw whatsoever. We have never actually graded a book as MINT. To quote Phil Seuling: "Mint is a flavor of chewing gum."NM = Near MintThis is what most comics look like when purchased new, presuming no harassment on the racks. Tight staples, glossy cover, sharp corners, no marks, white pages. Any flaws are HINTS of a flaw. Maybe look very closely and you the perfectionist will see a miniscule mis-alignment of the cover with the pages, or the hint of the rounding of a corner. Run your fingers down the spine and you may feel a crease which isn't visible to the eye. Those are the kind of things which mean that nearly all "as new" comics are graded as Near Mint rather than Mint. You will notice that in our 1000s of listings, we don't use this grade either. VF-NM is usually our top grade.VF = Very FineExcellent condition. Sharp, bright and clean. May have minor spine wear or a small corner crease, or slight surface wear. Often, at first glance a Very Fine comic will appear Near Mint, although closer inspection will reveal trace ( but distinct) imperfections. This is typically the best grade seen for Silver Age comics.F = FineA nice book, still attractive to look at. An optimistic first glance might reasonably hope for a VF or even a VF-NM. Staples still firm, there is at least some gloss, good corners, but closer look reveals yet more imperfections.VG = Very GoodA solid book. Immediately visible but not dramatic flaws - conversely no dramatic virtues either. Just clean somewhat worn and solid. Maybe some creases but no significant tears. Staples still solid. Book still solid, but clearly worn.G = GoodAs VG, but with flaws more pronounced. Creases are a little bigger, maybe a larger tear, staples still well attached, but may have stress tears around them. There may be small chips out of the cover. The wear is everywhere but the book is still sound. FR = FAIRA Fair comic is well worn with large flaws, but the book and cover are still, possibly a piece or two missing from the cover, a staple may be loose. OK for a reader, a cheap placeholder for a collector.PR = PoorAny graded book should be complete. A book in POOR has its cover and all its pages. Things may be loose or waiting to get lost, there may be a piece missing here or there, but the book is there. Still readable. We do not give incomplete books a grade.Note that when a grade appears as (VG-F) or something similar, it means the book was somewhere in-between the two selected grades. And when a listing appears as (G+), it means that the book was slightly better than the grade described, or slightly less in the case of (G-). ===================SHIPPING DISCOUNT FOR U.S. CUSTOMERS!AFTER the first $5.00 shipping, add only 25 cents for each additional win/buy. (Excludes collections, inventories, posters, cgc's and lots consisting of70 books/mags/magazines or more - for lots & collections, see listings for applicable shipping terms).Warehouse pick ups by appointment - come on by check us out (no shipping for pick ups, obviously) SHIPPING DISCOUNT FOR INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS! (Canada and Mexico see below)Minimum shipping is $13.00 for one comic, magazine; $18.95 for up to 3 comics, 2 magazines, 1 trade paperback. For larger orders of comics, magazines, and books with no specifications in our listings, $18.95 plus $1.25 per comic, 2.50 per magazine, 5.00 per book. SHIPPING DISCOUNT FOR CANADA AND MEXICO CUSTOMERS!Shipping for one comic is $6, $10 per magazine, $12 per book. Unless otherwise specified in the listing, add $1.00 for each additional comic, $1.75 per magazine, 2.50 per book. Holiday (AND ALWAYS) SHIPPINGSCHEDULE:Almost all auctions ship within 1 business day after receiving payment, usually in 24 hrs or less; Nifty FREEBIE FUN PACK of Comics and Cards accompanies ALL packages EXCEPT (the FINE print) when packaging and shipping cost prohibit freebie fun pack inclusion (some non-domestic orders and some poster orders)Payment may be made via PayPal or credit cards.Pick up by appointment for all auctions and listings. Call [phone removed by Hip] for pickup payment options.AMERICANEXPRESS,VISA,MASTERCARD DISCOVER OKetc).======================================The Avalanche Continues!Check out our Hip store for spectacular sales and SpecialsNEW LISTINGS DAILY!!!! ALERT! We are STILL sorting 750,000 comics - possibly the biggest one-time comic sort EVER undertaken.Watch our auctions, watch our Hip store for sales and specials.FREE giveaways and blaring trumpets in 20 key categoriesThe Kochcom Hip Store!(Every day is a holiday in Brooklyn)

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