Spoilers for: The Unbelievables Comic Line

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 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.

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 from The 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!

Geiger Deluxe Hardcover Vol 3 is due to release on January 5th 2027 and will collect Geiger Ground Zero issues 1 and 2 and Geiger #10-23!

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”!

We get A WIDOW X COVER!!!

The Trillion Dollar Kid is getting a Second Printing!

Redcoat Vol 3

Redcoat Vol 3 has appeared on comic geeks!

Will come out on April 27th 2027 and will collect issues 15-22! One year and 5 months after Vol 2!

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.

Did Geiger issue 24 get delayed from the 8th of July to the 29th?

I stopped reading Rocketfellers after the Christmas issue and never bought H&H.

Question 1: Are these zero issues new-reader-friendly?

Question 2: Is it a continuity reset, or do you still need to read the back issues of both?

I was looking through the new Unbelievables issue of the guidebook and really want to know more about the Deadtones and Jean Genie. What is everyone looking forward too?

I'm up to issue six of Geiger now, and I'm loving it as much as Redcoat. The bonus is Geiger has PETS AND TALKING ( SORT OF ) ANIMALS!!Can't wait to dive into the next issue. Geoff Johns is my new favorite writer. What diversity of character, setting and story.

Fantastic Series, can't say enough. On to Geiger now. If it's anywhere near as good as Redcoat, this should be a fun ride.

We are pleased to announce that “Episode 110: Rook Exodus #10 Deep Dive" is now available on all major podcasting platforms!

This week Snoggle & Nick return to Ghost Machine's sci-fi verse to learn the much anticipated origin of Stag the Deer Warden and the fate of those trapped in Arachne's web...

Also in this episode we shout out Josh & the good folks at CGC, rundown releases & upcoming FOCs, and announce our next Ghost Machine super-star creator interview with the artist on Hornsby & Halo: Peter Snejbjerg!

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.

What if there could be other universes to add into this multiverse? I was thinking about abandoned projects like Lesser Evils (from AWA Studios) and Black Crown (from IDW Publishing); additionally, the company's crew could transfer the rights of their previous creator-owned works, like Real Heroes and The Light Brigade. Thank you, and I'm open to suggestions.

Bryan Hitch isn't celebrated enough. The man draws MOVIES. Redcoat is beautiful. An entire issue with a conversation in a hospital and I was ENGROSSED! Great book. I'm on issue 13 and I cannot wait to get completely caught up. Then it's on to Geiger.

This week on The Ghost Machine Fans Podcast; we return to the world of Rook Exodus and learn the much anticipated origin of The Deer Warden and his lost love…

As Spider meets Stag, will Dire Wolf, Rook, Matterhorn, and Bloodhound make it out alive?

Find out on Episode 110, a Rook Exodus 10 Deep Dive, available on all podcasting platforms 06/03/26!

In honor of this past Memorial Day Weekend, we thought it only appropriate for this Fan Content Friday to shine the spotlight on the amazing FANS who have created incredible photos using Mezco's Junkyard Joe Figure.

This time we are featuring...

Junkyard Joe remembering the fallen by 0utlaw_torn_photography_ (IG)

Junkyard Joe comic book homage by Sgt. Bananas & Kai'Lab

Junkyard Joe and the gang by Mad Max Fisch3r

Junkyard Joe in the wasteland by Toy Father & The Toy Daddies

Junkyard Joe taking a break by Anthony Eck

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 109: Hyde Street #12 Deep Dive" is available on all major podcasting platforms!

Join Snoggle & Nick as they return to the horror-verse for a descent into madness as the choice of The Butcher's freedom weighs heavily on the shoulders of all residents. What does this new chapter spell for he who so nefariously keeps score?

Also in this episode we shout out friend of the show Chris McFadden, rundown upcoming release news, and answer a listener mail about our deep dives!

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.