The Umbrella Academy

Original property, but the adaptation race-swapped some characters relative to the comic's depictions.

• Allison Hargreeves portrayed as Black, differing from the comic's depiction

Female characters like Allison and Vanya/Viktor are powerful, but male siblings are equally central and flawed.

• Allison's reality-altering Rumor power
• Vanya/Viktor as the most powerful sibling

Multiple central LGBTQ+ storylines, including Klaus's bisexuality, Vanya's lesbian relationship, and a major trans storyline in later seasons.

• Klaus's relationship with Dave
• Vanya's relationship with Sissy in season 2
• Vanya transitions to Viktor in season 3, a trans arc mirroring the actor

Diverse ensemble cast in a fantastical setting where it doesn't violate lore.

• Diverse Hargreeves siblings
• Diverse supporting cast

Themes of identity and acceptance present but mostly woven into character arcs rather than lectures.

• Viktor's coming-out handled with supportive dialogue
• Themes of belonging and family acceptance

Some male characters are flawed or comedic, but no sustained anti-masculinity or anti-West framing.

• Luther's insecurity played for both pathos and comedy
• Diego's macho bravado mocked

Captures the comic's tone but makes notable changes to characters and storylines, including Viktor's transition.

• Viktor's gender transition not in the comics
• Reworked plot arcs and character backstories