It has been brought to public attention by a disgruntled Hart D. Fisher the Renegade Publisher of Boneyard Press, that The Umbrella Academy has been wrongly dubbed Way’s first comic. Fisher published two editions of what in fact was Way’s first comic entitled ‘On Raven’s wings’ in 1994, though the sixteen year old Gerard was penning under the name Garry Way. Fisher eagerly, trying to get some recognition for being the actual first publisher of Way’s first comic spoke out against Dark Horse.
“So did a big company like Dark Horse knowingly commit fraud on the public in their advertisements touting these books by Gerard as his first foray into comics, or were they unknowing dupes. How many kids bought this comic book, The Umbrella Academy, because it was the first.”
Fisher claims to have been trying to get in contact with Way, yet came to the conclusion on the lack of interaction on Way’s part that Gerard was avoiding him while Way responded with this recent statement.
“I sent [Hart] an email years ago, before we finished ‘Revenge,’ thanking him for believing in me, and never got a response. I think I emailed him once again as well…never heard anything back. I’m not ashamed of what I did for him, and wanted to see him in person and thank him. I’ve never had the chance.”
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yeah, It doesn't matter too much.
the umbrella academy is his first BIG comic.
I have all of them, even the free comic book edition....and even though I'm not too big on MCR anymore,
I think I'll have to find this other comic somehow. :]
Zack Merrick., May 1st, 2008 at 01:09:03am
Fisher get over it, no one really gives a crap. It doesnt really matter if its not Gerard's , i read it bc i love it.
EMERGENCY!!!, April 26th, 2008 at 01:16:55am
gr8 story i dont know y it matters thow
but gr8 story
luv u gee
Deaths lil helper, April 19th, 2008 at 10:38:40am
He's amazing. Fact.
violent threat., April 18th, 2008 at 02:03:42pm
Does it reealy matter if it was his first comic or not ...
Gerard loves his art and Fisher shoud just leave him be
Were all so proud of you Gerard
Caitie-x, April 1st, 2008 at 05:04:33pm
Who gives a damn. SO it wasnt his first comic. All Gerard wanted to do is reach out to Fisher. Fisher's just an asshole trying to crush gerard! I love you Gerard!
They.Drew.Blood, March 28th, 2008 at 09:06:19pm
Ahhh... Thts so nice of Gerard... Wht he wanted to do for Hart... How he wanted to thank him in person... but never got the chance, He;s the most FULL hearted guy I've evr seen in my LIFE! The most CARING guy! I love hm,,, He's my Life... I love you Gerard
Angie Is Happy, March 27th, 2008 at 09:00:23pm
Wierd but very much needed info.
Bill_Way, March 26th, 2008 at 02:06:10pm
I need to get the Umbrella academy, I'll have a look next time I'm in a book store.
Negi-The-Vampire, March 24th, 2008 at 11:16:09pm
i have these comics!
i scanned them a long time ago
if you want the scans email me at:
RJudes123@gmail.com
VampireQueen666, March 24th, 2008 at 09:07:17pm
garry way? hahhaaahhahha
myXmiserableXromance, March 20th, 2008 at 03:00:15am
The only thing that matters is that it's a comic by the sexilicious Gerard Way. And besides he's a kick ass artist.
Hots4Gerard!, March 17th, 2008 at 04:34:13am
I honestly dont care if its Gerards first comic or not, i mean hes amzing at drawing and i love The Umbrella Academy! what does that guy want? to get some publicity? money? or to just ruin Gerards success? anyway i bet that comic was amazing aswell, go Gee! im really proud of you!
xx
MCRfangirl4life, March 16th, 2008 at 04:35:24pm
Most people who bought The Umbrella Acadamy were My Chem fans who had likes Gerard Way's artwork**For Example, the cover for Three Cheers...**
Besides, They never Actually SAID 'Gerard Way's First Comic' They pretty much said 'A comic written by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance' or 'Gerard Way's first MAJOR comic'
Car Underwater, March 15th, 2008 at 11:58:47pm
wow love your comic drawings!keep it up gee
mcrnumber1fan, March 15th, 2008 at 09:38:09am