Ghost Machine

What Is a Ghost Machine?

Think of them as a creative media studio that produces comics, much like James Tynion IV’s Tiny Onion. Ghost Machine was founded by some of the biggest names in the industry, particularly artists primarily known for their DC work.

You have Geoff Johns as the spearhead. Joining him are Brad Meltzer, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Jason Fabok, Francis Manapul, Peter J. Tomasi, and TV veterans Lamont Magee and Maytal Zchut.

I like to call them the GJSA - Geoff Johns’s (Friends) Society of America.

They have multiple universes of continuity, each with its own feel and vibe. Inside those universes, you’ll find several titles that showcase each creator’s style. So if you want the connected-universe feel DC and Marvel give you, but you’re tired of the same old IPs, here’s your menu of fresh options. Good news - it’s all still in its early phases, so you can jump right in. The titles are also, for the most part, very readable on their own - set up so you gain more the further you read, but you won’t lose anything by picking only what speaks to you.

It all starts with the one-shot Ghost Machine #1. It basically establishes two former Geoff Johns properties as part of this universe and gives you glimpses of all the others.

Our detailed Ghost Machine reading recommendations can be found on our Beyond The Panels Blog: 

Essential Ghost Machine Reads:

• Geiger
  
  • A post-apocalyptic survivor gains superpowers and guards his family in a chaotic, genre-blending world.
• Junkyard Joe
  • A real-life robot seeks his “father,” pulling a family into action-packed, heartfelt adventures.
• Redcoat
  • An immortal British soldier drifts through history, fighting evil with wit and heart.
• Rook: Exodus
  • A farmer navigates survival and purpose on a chaotic, corporate-controlled alien planet.
• The Rocketfellers
  • A displaced future family faces time-travel adventures while saving the planet.
• Hornsby and Halo
  • Angel-raised demon and demon-raised angel navigate powers, identity, and adolescence.
• Hyde Street
  • Residents confront supernatural horrors on a mysterious, morally twisted street.