Fans of Netflix's The Umbrella Academy will be able to dress like their favorite super-powered students with Hot Topic's latest range of clothes and ephemera based on the show. While some items are direct replicas of clothes worn in the show, others simply take inspiration from the logo, allowing for a more subtle celebration of fandom. Unique abilities and familial dysfunction are not included, but required for the full effect.
Hot Topic's The Umbrella Academy line includes a variety of coats, T-shirts, pleated skirts and more. For those looking to channel that private school vibe, a replica Umbrella Academy blazer runs a little over $40 while the more flamboyant fur coat as worn by Klaus Hargreeves is closer to $60. depending on size. More budget-minded fans can share their love of the show with The Umbrella Academy branded socks and t-shirts bearing. If none of that suits, Hot Topic currently has other exclusive The Umbrella Academy merchandise for sale, such as a range of figurines and a 1000-piece puzzle. Everything is available via Hot Topic's website.
Based on My Chemical Romance singer Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá's Dark Horse comic series, The Umbrella Academy premiered on Netflix in Feb 2019. The show's first season was watched by 45 million households during its first month with critics rating of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and a second season was launched on July 31 gaining a 90% rating.
Talking to The Wrap, showrunner Steve Blackman hinted at the students' powers developing further in The Umbrella Academy's third season. “They’re all sort of growing up. I like to think as we go forward that their powers are also evolving. They’re learning new things. They were trained until they were 14 or 15 by a very dysfunctional dad but then the family blew apart before they could finish their training. … They might even discover in the future that their powers are stronger when they’re together" said Blackman.
The Umbrella Academy seasons 1 and 2 are available to stream on Netflix now and there are 3 collections of the original comic published by Dark Horse.
Source: GeekTyrant