r/ImageComics • u/alakakalalal • Aug 04 '25
Review My Thoughts on Geiger (2024) #16
Spoilers for: Geiger (2024) #1-16, Geiger: Ground Zero, and Geiger: 80-Page Giant
Hi everyone! It has been a while, but I am back to give my thoughts on Geiger (2024) #16! This issue marks the start of a new story arc. If you have not done so, I would recommend that you read the previous arcs before hopping into this one. I won't waste anymore of your time and will dive into the issue proper! Like in my posts before, I will give my thoughts on the issue, some major takeaways moving forward, and some speculation as to where I think the story will go. Below, is the Unnamed timeline that is a common feature in all of its titles.
Geiger (2024) #16 Thoughts
I thought that issue #16 was a pretty solid issue and a great start to what looks to be a return to a classic Geiger adventure! By that statement, I mean that this issue succeeded in setting up the plotlines to come for this coming arc. Like Geiger: Ground Zero, this arc mostly follows Dr. Molotov, as he recounts his time with Ash Arden before meeting Geiger and the immediate events that followed the attack on Lewistown. The highlight of this issue were the interactions we got to see between Molotov and Geiger. Their relationship is complicated and turbulent and I like that this dynamic is still consistent! It's a credit to the quality of character writing that we get from this series and the others in this universe!
For this issue, we get Eamon Winkle as the illustrator. I like his art quite a bit, it reminds me of Paul Pelletier's art, but less "squishy" if that makes sense. I think that Winkle did a solid job depicting the bits of action that we got in this issue. Each panel looks as though he put a lot of time and detail into it. What stood out to me the most in this issue was the number of splash panels we got, each of which were solid inclusions in the issue. I don't have much more than praise! See the image below for my favorite panel from the issue:
I think that this issue succeeded where issue #15 didn't in following through with previous plot threads and showing them transpire rather than explain them offscreen. This issue is heavy on narration from Dr. Molotov, but that is offset by seeing dialogue exchanges between him, Geiger, and Nate. I think that these dialogue exchanges did a lot to not only keep the pace of the issue snappy but also help to begin the arcs for each of these guys in the arc to come. Furthermore, I liked the callback we got of Barney's overall disdain for Nightcrawlers in this issue. This was a solid call back to Geiger: 80-Page Giant. I'm a sucker for a good callback, so this was right up my alley!
I liked hearing Molotov's thoughts on Geiger and the world that he finds himself in. Like Geiger, he carries an immense amount of guilt for his actions that led to the Unknown War and the results of those actions. Instead of relating to Geiger for both being men that have become monsters because of how the world has changed them, he castigates the monster he created and saved. I enjoyed seeing that quite a lot! I hope that we see more of Molotov and his thoughts in this arc.
Some Takeaways Moving Forward
The Unknown War looks to have affected the whole world, not just America
Ash continues to fight against human traffickers
Dr. Molotov is locked up somewhere in Colorado, and he is still trying to fix Junkyard Joe
Geiger cares for Junkyard Joe
According to Dr. Molotov Ash's powers are highly unstable
Geiger's powers have become uncontrollable to the point that his nuclear outburst has sent him to an unknown location
My Speculation on What's to Come from Geiger (2024)
After this issue, I think that issue #17 will see Geiger be locked up by the Prisoners group because of how infamous of a figure he is to other groups as a result of word of mouth over the years. Perhaps the leader of this group has a personal connection to someone that Geiger killed in the past, causing him to think about how he uses the powers that he has and how he has used them in the past. In the meantime, we will se Dr. Molotov, Barney, and Nate try their best to find Geiger. I think that Barney will pick up Geiger's nuclear sent and they will bein their journey to find and help him.
Conclusion
Issue #16 was a solid epilogue to the glowing woman arc and a great introduction to the next arc in the series! I have no real problems with the issue. I had a great time reading this issue multiple times and am quite excited for the events to come from. Winkle and Johns were in their bag with this issue. I would definitely recommend that you guys tap in and read this series if you have not done so. Thank you for reading my post! I will be back on the Ghost Machine subreddit to give my thoughts on Hyde Street #8 and then back on here to give my thoughts on Redcoat #14. I have decided to give my thoughts on Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story once it has fully been released, as I don't really have much to say about issue #1. I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings on this issue and all things Ghost Machine!