10 Small Details You Only Notice Rewatching The Umbrella Academy

10. Gerard Way Endorses 'Extra-Ordinary'

Throughout the first season of Umbrella Academy, there are tons of references to 'Extra-Ordinary: My Life as Number Seven', the biographical account of Vanya's time as the least remarkable member of the famous super team. It is clear that her tell all tale has caused her brothers and sisters to turn on her, presumably because of the not so nice things she has to say about them all within its pages, and in particular, the horrifying truths about their so-called father, Reginald Hargreeves.

What you may not have noticed however, is that during the episode "We Only See Each Other at Weddings and Funerals", when Vanya removes the copy of her book from Hargreeves' bookcase, there is an endorsement on the back that comes from none other than Gerard Way - the mind behind the original Umbrella Academy comic book series.

The inscription reads: "An incredible read... a revealing portal into the life of Vanya Hargreaves and the life she has lived. I could not put it down". Well, he would say that, wouldn't he?