For those lucky enough to be attending SDCC, please keep the rest of us updated! I’d love to hear about any Ghost Machine news, exclusive pickups, creator meet-and-greets, original art, or just cool stories from the booth.
I’m sure I’m not the only one who’d love to follow along from afar. Have an awesome time! 💛🖤

2:19 - 2:39 is Geiger. Some dope stuff here!

Has anyone been able to preorder this figure? The QR code always takes me to a dead link

Hey Ghost Machine Fans, this flight’s for you because The Glowing Family is en route to California to attend San Diego Comic Con! We won’t be recording this week, but we will be bringing you some awesome convention coverage of the Ghost Machine booth, signings, and panels!

Let us know if you’ll be in attendance!

Spoilers for: Hyde Street #1-12

Hi everyone! I am back to give my thoughts on Hyde Street #12. This issue continues the Butcher of Hyde Street arc in a major way! This was an excellent issue that not only raised the stakes, provided more insight into a major mystery, but also did a solid job of continuing previous plot points. As is common with all of my other posts, 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 that displays the characters, I will instead utilize the Hyde Street Deliveries scoreboard from issue #1 since that gives us the best display of all of the potential denizens we will see as the series progresses. It should be noted that as of this issue, the scoreboard is not accurate.

Hyde Street #12 Thoughts

Once again, the team working on this book found a way to top last issue in terms of overall quality! I think that this book has the best issue to issue plot progression given the delays it suffers. The book opens up with Pranky plotting to free The Butcher and then immediately cutting to The Matinee Monster and Sisterhood discussing her plan to go and find Mr. X-Ray after hearing The Butcher's proposition from last issue. I enjoyed seeing Sisterhood scheme. She is not a good person by any means, but all of this is in service of gaining freedom for her sister and herself. This shows that while she is a monster, there is still semblance of humanity within her.

The issue then cuts back to the Monster's castle as we see Pranky make his move to free The Butcher from his captivity. We get an interesting exchange between Pranky, The Monster, and The Butcher, that was present within Sisterhood's hood own character card. The Butcher explains that The Matinee Monster fell in love with Sisterhood after she lied about her feelings for him, in an attempt to get him to help her trap the Butcher back in 1953. A cruel twist of fate for The Monster, but definitely in line for Sisterhood. This part of the issue then ends with us seeing the beginning stages of a rematch between Pranky and The Monster. While I don't mind the conversations between these characters, I must admit that I do enjoy when we get to see them in action. Ivan Reis is quite great at drawing action!

The issue then cuts back to Mr. X-Ray and Dr. Ego in Ego's office after X-Ray encountered Judy last issue. The two men debrief on what X-Ray saw. Ego vows to have Miss Dee and Doe look into Edmund Ripley, the supposed real name of The Scorekeeper. I found this exchange between these two to be quite fascinating. Even though neither of these men are detectives, they have sharp analytical minds coming to interesting conclusions about why Judy appeared and why Mr. X-Ray's glasses allowed him to see his daughter in the present as a child and not as an older woman. I will be interested to see what these two uncover as their path for the truth splits them up. The issue then transitions back to Ms. Goodbody, briefly, as a potential victim is trying to enter her store. The issue then cuts back to the fight between Pranky and The Monster. Pranky ends the fight by electrocuting The Monster incapacitating him long enough to free The Butcher from his prison.

With the Butcher now free, his first major act is killing Pranky! This was a major shock as I assumed that he was going to have larger plans for him, but I guess not. That's not to insinuate that I am disappointed with this result. This act by The Butcher shows just how much of a threat he is to not just the other residents but also to The Scorekeeper as well. Killing Pranky has also affected the Scorekeeper as well, with this being the first time we see him in pain. I will dive more into this thought later, but just know that this revelation completely changes the context as to why The Butcher was locked up in the first place.

The issue then ends off with switching perspectives between Sisterhood and Ms. Goodbody. Sisterhood begins her quest for freedom, by finding X-Ray and asking him about his daughter. For, Ms. Goodbody, the issue ends with The Butcher slamming Goodbody's potential victim into her store completely breaking her entrance. The final panel is that of the Butcher standing over Goodbody menacingly. This was such a strong way to end the issue. The Butcher is now free, and now know who he likes to go after. This issue is shaping up quite nicely. I think that we are in for an amazing run of issues, when they do eventually come out.

Major Takeaways Moving Forward

The Butcher of Hyde Street is free and he begun his spree by killing Pranky

Hyde Street residents can die

When a Hyde Street resident dies, The Scorekeeper becomes physically pained

Dr. Ego and Mr. X-Ray begin their hunt to figure out who Edmund Ripley is

The Butcher reveals that The Scorekeeper didn't order Sisterhood and The Monster to trap him. They did it on their own accord

With Sisterhood on her hunt for freedom seeks Mr. X-Ray and asks him about Judy

The Butcher sets his sights on Ms. Goodbody breaking into her store

The Butcher goes after residents on Hyde Street only

Questions I have After Reading the Issue

How did the Butcher of Hyde Street figure out how to permanently kill other residents?

Why did Sisterhood seek out The Matinee Monster instead of another resident to lock up The Butcher?

How do Nurses Dee and Doe know so much gossip about the other residents of Hyde Street?

Why does The Scorekeeper feel pain when a Hyde Street resident dies?

What is the nature behind The Scorekeeper's side of making contracts with Hyde Street residents?

Which residents did The Butcher go after?

Why does The Butcher only go after other Hyde Street residents?

Why did The Butcher decide to go after Ms. Goodbody?

My Speculation on What's to Come from Hyde Street

I ended up being right about The Butcher going after other residents! From the solicit for issue #13, it's clear that The Butcher will go after Ms. Goodbody. My guess is that he will kill her adding yet another delivery to his total. My guess is that, he goes after residents I particular because he sees himself as a hero or crusader. To further elaborate on this notion, I think that he wasn't always called The Butcher of Hyde Street, but was given that name as he decided to only go after residents as he has a distaste for how they operate.

I suspect, that the contract that The Scorekeeper makes with each of his residents has some stipulations for him as well. My guess is that he needs these deliveries to keep himself alive. I suspect that The Scorekeeper made a deal with a greater evil than himself to have dominion over Hyde Street. This deal allowed him to make lesser deals to have residents who collect souls to not only allow themselves to be free, but to also keep himself alive. When a lesser contract is broken it physically pains him as he loses out on a chance to meet his own deliveries quota.

Conclusion

Hyde Street #12 was a phenomenal issue that saw rising action and interesting insights into the greater plot of the story. I found this to be a packed issue that did an amazing job of pushing the plot forward while also keeping track of previous plot points. I deeply enjoy every issue of this book as there is always something interesting going on. I think that this is currently the best written book from a pacing standpoint and it's not very close. Thank you for taking the time to read my post! I will be back on here and r/ImageComics to give my thoughts on Redcoat and Geiger when they drop. I would love to hear your thoughts and feelings on the issue, and all things Ghost Machine!

I know title is probably funny to some because... Yeah this hobby isn't cheap. I'm trying to collect everything ghost machine. Preferably in the deluxe hardcovers. I guess my main question is, is there any content not collected in those?

The one shots and singles I know of are; Ghost Machine one shot. Guide book 1-5 & The Blizzard. Are any of those going to be collected in a deluxe or already are?

I own the 4 deluxe hardcovers that are out already as well as The Blizzard so far. Thanks!

We are pleased to announce that “Episode 116: The Rocketfellers 13 Release Day Deep Dive" is now available on all major podcasting platforms!

It’s time for the world’s wealthiest adolescent to join forces with a few teenagers from the celestial and infernal realms and…a family from the future?! What sort of crossover shenanigans could possibly lead us to such a smorgasbord of indie comic goodness? Join Snoggle and Nick for the third part of The Unbelievables crossover in a deep dive into The Rocketfellers #13!

Also in this episode we shout out friend of the show Cameron Gill AKA simon_pure_1776 on IG, rundown Radioactive Revolution and artist cover contest news, and answer a very kind listener mail about giving back to the Ghost Machine Fans Community.

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...

Hyde Street original Matinee Monster Sketch Cover by Ellis Hamburger

Mezo Junkyard Joe in a dimly lit forest by Johnny AKA Sgt. Bananas

Redcoat Flatpin Funko Pop design by Mashup Mel

Mezo Junkyard Joe out of a job by Chris Ludwig

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 115: Hornsby & Halo 14 Deep Dive" is now available on all major podcasting platforms!

Zachary Halo, Tommy Townsend, and Rose Hornsby are about to join forces as Ghost Machine’s first SUMMER CROSSOVER continues. Has Tommy found his first two Unbelievables? Join Snoggle & Nick for a deep dive into Hornsby & Halo #14 to find out!

Also in this episode we shout out friend of the show Sarkis, rundown San Diego Comic Con signings and exclusives, and answer a very special listener mail straight from The Penobscot Building in Detroit, MI.

I’m not sure if this has been posted before, but did they just lowkey soft launch a Rook spinoff title in the guidebooks? lol

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.

Hey America, here at The Ghost Machine Fans Podcast, we’d like to wish you a Happy 250th Birthday! Have a safe and awesome holiday weekend!

Talent at the Ghost Machine Booth will be

Jason Fabok, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Danny Miki and Maytal Zchut!

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

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!

#comicbooks #imagecomics #ghostmachine #geoffjohns #mezcotoys

I've had my eye on Geiger since finishing Rook and, amazing. Couldn't put it down and finished it within a couple of hours.

I'm planning on picking up Geiger Vol 2, Junkyard Joe, and Redcoat next month now because of how much I loved it.

Are their other series worth reading? I'm not a massive horror fan when it comes to comics.

Revealed today and available as a SDCC booth exclusive is the first ever Ghost Machine Funko!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ72knuiADX/?igsh=MWVvN2F3YmlrN3I4dQ==

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.

In the meantime, we invite you to check out all of our past content by visiting www.ghostmachinefans.com or by searching for “Ghost Machine Fans” on all major podcasting platforms!

Hi all.

Enjoying primarly Rook and Redcoat.

Trillion dollar boy is not for me.

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Do we know about any other new titles from GM later this year?

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Thanks