Gerard Way is the Eisner Award-winning writer of The Umbrella Academy and the comic miniseries The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys. He is the creative mind behind the new grassroots imprint DC's Young Animal, whose retro-inspired lineup bridges the gap between the DC Universe and Vertigo. Way is also widely known for his former role as the lead vocalist and co-founder of the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance.
"""Teens who love gritty Batman Stories will find plenty to like in this latest Gotham City Vigilante...Violet's bitterness, long-buried secrets, and tightrope walk between bravery and recklessness make this a nice fit for fans of Greg Rucka's Batwoman: Elegy."" --BOOKLIST ""Houser's dialogue and characters are superb. Edwards is in top form; his pacing is wonderful and the action is fantastic.""--NERDIST ""While there is no shortage of women heroes, there is a major shortage of woman antiheroes and MOTHER PANIC looks to fill that gap."" --NEWSARAMA ""Mother Panic is a somewhat more traditional superhero story, but the psychedelic visual style and and surreal, fractured narrative give the book a flavor all its own."" --IGN"