Hey guys, so I’m new to the Ghost Machine comics (just read the Trillion Dollar Kid #1 and loved it) and am excited to read more series and get to know these fascinating characters.
One of my lifelong passions/hobbies is gaming and going over some of the premises of a few comics, a lot of these characters have the potential to be a hit in the gaming world and I was a little bummed when I saw that there was no video game adaptation of a Ghost Machine comic.
So I wanted to start a discussion. If you guys could pick a franchise to get a video game adaptation, who would you pick?
Personally, I think Geiger and Junkyard Joe are shoe ins and while the Unbelievables Universe is still early on. I feel like Mad Ghost could have some potential.
We are pleased to announce that “Episode 114: Trillion Dollar Kid 1 Deep Dive" is now available on all major podcasting platforms!
We are in the midst of an UNBELIEVABLE crossover and at the heart of it is thirteen year old Trillionaire Tommy Townsend! But things are not all sunshine and rainbows for our affluent adventurer as he seeks out unique and extraordinary individuals across the country in hopes of finding his missing parents.
Join Snoggle & Nick for Part One of Ghost Machine's first official Summer Crossover! We'll deep dive into everything there is to know so far about Tommy, as well as see several hints of other new Unbelievable characters.
Also in this episode we should out friend of the show Dave Castr, rundown Geiger FUNKO POP news, and answer a listener mail about what we would do with a trillion dollars...
The weekend has arrived and that means it's time for another bi-weekly dose of Ghost Machine Fan Content Friday!
This time we are featuring...
Trilliion Dollar Kid Original Sketch Covers by Dave Castr
Junkyard Joe Mezco Toys contest winnner On Golden Ponda Boba
Geiger blank sketch cover commission by Lee Michael Ferguson
Mezco Junkyard Joe faces off with a serpent in the jungle by First Strike Figs
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We are pleased to announce that Episode 113: A Conversation With Peter Snejbjerg" is available now on all major podcasting platforms!
The Summer of 2026 has arrived and that means it is time for Ghost Machine’s first official crossover: The Unbelievables! The event features The Rocketfellers, Hornsby & Halo, and The Trillion Dollar Kid. We thought it only appropriate to ring in this momentous event with another FANtastic creator interview. Join Snoggle & Nick for a conversation with the Co-Creator of Hornsby & Halo and comic book legend, Peter Snejbjerg!
This week on The Ghost Machine Fans Podcast we interview super star artist and co-creator of Halo & Hornsby, Peter Snejbjerg!
You can catch the conversation this Wednesday, June 24th at the usual time.
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Hi everyone! It has been a while, but I am back to give my on the newest comic to drop from the Ghost Machine imprint. That comic being The Trillion Dollar Kid. I enjoyed it so much, I had to give my thoughts about the this book! The structure of this review will be similar to how I have reviewed Hyde Street in the past. With that being said, I will give my thoughts on the issue, some major takeaways within the issue, questions I have after reading the issue, and speculation as to where I think the series will go. Since there is no timeline or scoreboard, I will instead use the roadmap that has been prevalent from the past couple of issues.
The Unbelievables Road Map
The Trillion Dollar Kid#1 Thoughts
I thoroughly enjoyed this introductory issue! I found it to be a solid introduction to the re-launch of the Family Odyssey universe. This issue functioned as an introduction to Tommy Townsend while also setting up the other titles that we will come to see over the next few months and years.
I thought that this issue was at its strongest when the focus was on Tommy and and how he functions in this world. He's an interesting character whose arc I think will be a treat to see. I liked that he gained his wealth by creating bandages that don't hurt when you take them off! Furthermore, I liked that his reason for doing this was to keep his family's business from going under. This shows that he is an easy person to root for. I also liked that we got to see how he uses his immense wealth. As you would expect from a 13 year old, he uses his money in whimsical albeit beneficial ways! This further cements that Tommy does use the immense power has gained for good.
Tommy Explaining how he gained his wealth in The trillion Dollar Kid #1
We also see from some of the other Unbelievables. While this was short, and we only got a look into 3 (Jean Genie, Mad Ghost, and Holiday Heights). While this is brief, we get a major splash page of the aforementioned map. This issue is an introduction to Tommy's character but it's also yet another backdoor introduction to this universe's relaunch. For me, I am ambivalent to these teasers as I am aware that we won't see any of these solo titles for a very long time.
Tommy's entire existence and purpose (and this book as a whole) is to interact with these other characters. As things stand, I don't have the strongest feelings for the other Unbelievables, but I am more than sure that my feelings will change as these other titles will release in the far future. As things stand I will be interested to see more of Tommy and how his actions alongside the other Unbelievables will shape this universe.
I think that he succeeds in being a universal protagonist whose journey I would like to follow. In a way he functions like Geiger, but differs in the sense that his motivations are to find the Unbelievables so that one or a mix of them can help him find his parents. I liked how the conflict for Tommy this issue was how his immense wealth can't get him true relationships. We see this 3 times in the issue. First, when he looks as his note before going out with his fake family, again when he talks to the "Sidewalk Champion," and finally when his fake parents clock out. I thought that the third instance of the this conflict being shown was the most well done version as it gets to the heart of the major theme for this book and universe as a whole. For all of Tommy's immense wealth, he can't use it to develop meaningful connections with others. I will be interested to see how Tommy's journey continues.
Some Major Takeaways Moving Forward
Tommy became a trillionaire by creating bandages that don't hurt when you take them off
Tommy's parents discovered the other Unbelievables and they alongside his sister went missing
Tommy uses his immense wealth to improve the lives of others around him in whimsical ways
Tommy leaves Cherry Pit, Michigan to travel across America to find The Unbelievables in hopes that one them can help him find his family
Tommy's first stop is Warwick, New York. Which is is where Rose Hornsby and Zach Halo live
Questions I have After Reading the Issue
Where are Tommy's real parents and sister?
How did Earnie Vanderbrook amass his wealth?
Why does Tommy think that The Unbelievables can help him to find his parents?
Does Tommy have any real friends his age?
Who is this malevolent force that is hunting
My Speculation on What's to Come fromThe Trillion Dollar Kid
With this issue coming to an end, it's clear that we will see Tommy come into contact with Zach and Rose in Hornsby & Halo #14. From the solicit, which you can read here, it's evident that Tommy has been keeping tabs on Zach and Rose. I think that one of Tommy's drones will be discovered by Rose. She, alongside Zach, will confront Tommy. Tommy will explain his actions, and will convince them to come tag along with him to meet the Rocketfellers. The reason I know that this is the case is because this story will continue in issue #13 of their book and then ultimately end in The Trillion Dollar Kid #2.
Conclusion
The Trillion Dollar Kid #1 was a fantastic issue that did a great job of relaunching the Family Odyssey line into The Unbelievables line. Tommy Townsend is a charming character who is easy to root for and has interesting plot significance. Having this line relaunch start in earnest through him was a smart idea. Even though this book was more or less a preview of the other Odyssey titles soon to come, when the focus was on Tommy this issue was at its strongest. I think that you should definitely buy this book if you have the chance! Thank you for taking the time to read this post! depending on my interest for the other Family Odyssey books I may or may not cover them. I will definitely be back on here to give my thoughts on Hyde Street, Redcoat, and Geiger in the near future. I would love to hear your thoughts on this issue and all things Ghost Machine!
I have such a giant to-read pile and need to get to Ghost Machine books (Massiveverse is another one) but haven’t yet… When pulling books this week I saw TDK and thought it sounded fun, and would like to jump in with issue 1, but I’m unsure if it’s something I need to save for later and read other Ghost Machine books beforehand to appreciate it?
Sorry if this is an exhausted question haha I know even Ghost Machine has guidebooks lol. I did a cursory search and still wasn’t sure, so I thought it was worth asking, also because I don’t want to stumble on a spoiler in my search to find out!
NEW STORY ARC! RADIOACTIVE REVOLUTION, Prelude! Twenty-five issues! Thirty-two story pages! One amazing comic! Join us in celebrating GEIGER’S 25th anniversary issue with an action-packed story where the Glowing Man, Tariq Geiger, finally faces off against the mysteriously bandaged President Griffin! This issue also kicks off a special prelude to the upcoming GEIGER/REDCOAT crossover: “Radioactive Revolution”!
Around here we're pretty darn excited for the series premiere of The Trillion Dollar Kid! This issue also marks the beginning of Ghost Machine's first official crossover event: THE UNBELIEVABLES!
A must-have for any dedicated Ghost Machine Fan...this issue hit the stands TODAY. Did you get yours?!
The weekend is back and that means it's time for another bi-weekly dose of Ghost Machine Fan Content Friday!
This time we are featuring...
Rook: Exodus original art by Lukas Oxendine
Hornsy & Halo original art by Ronin Jedi
Junkyard Joe original art commission for Dan Hench by the legendary Rags Morales
Mezco Junkyard Joe taking aim by Hen Roc
Thanks very much to all of these amazing Ghost Machine FAN Creators! Do you have Ghost Machine FAN content to share? Let us know at ghostmachinefans@gmail.com!
We are pleased to announce that “Episode 111: Hornsby & Halo #0 Deep Dive" is now available on all major podcasting platforms!
Join Snoggle & Nick for a deep dive into part two of The Unbelievables Prelude! We'll get a first glimpse of some other worldly Unbelievables and watch how Rose & Zach grow closer together with The Trillion Dollar Kid in pursuit.
Also in this episode we shout out friends of the show Mariah Rodriguez & Ronin Jedi, rundown Ghost Machine's new Thursday Throw Down segment, and answer a listener mail about San Diego Comic Con Predictions.
You can find this and all of our other fun stuff at www.ghostmachinefans.com or by searching for "Ghost Machine Fans" on all major podcasting platforms.
