I just finished reading the Ghost Machine one-shot, I'm extremely new to reading comics (Historically, I have only read Injustice, Red Son and some Constantine) I Came across Image through a video on YT and learned about Ghost Machine and decided to give it a try given it is the start of a new run. Below are my initial impressions of what it's worth to the creators or community.

What did the rest of the community think, did the #1 make anyone change how they felt about any of the initial 3 ? No spoilers though, please.
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Geiger: [7]

Story: It did not grip me but the premise is interesting open to learning more 7/10.

Art: Did not immediately grip me, hit and miss for me, I will call out that I thought the bottom left panel on page 9 looked cool 7/10.

Overall: 7 The Premise of the story is interesting enough and willing to give it a few more releases to hook me. Issue 1 is being dispatched and #2 onwards is on my pull list for now.

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Redcoat: [8.5]

Story: I enjoyed Simon's character introduction more than Geiger's, the premise is interesting and looking forward to seeing how the character develops, hoping the character's roguish attitude will create some entertaining reading without becoming overbearing 8/10.

Art: Enjoyed the art and could feel Simon's personality being portrayed through it, after having read the pages I found myself looking back specifically to look at the art in detail. Particularly enjoyed Page 13, always awkward when you wake up on a cultist alter 9/10.

Overall: 8.5 American history is not normally my jam but interested enough to see where it goes in the future, issue 1 in the post and ongoing issues in the pull list for now.
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Rook: [9]

Story: Compelling premise, love the SF and post-apocalyptic setting. Interested in seeing what is in Store for Rook and Swine, a small part of me thinks the helmets that control animals is a little bit cringe, but it is comics so as long as it leads to some interesting story can make myself ignore that initial feeling 9/10.

Art: The Art in Rook was my favourite of all of them, found myself dragging my eyes back and forth across the page several times 9/10.

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Overall: 9 Interesting Premise and stunning art, favourite panel by far bottom of page 24. Issue 1 in the post and on my pull list ongoing, expecting this one to remain on my pull list for the full run currently.

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Hyde Street: [9]

Story: Enjoyed the scene this comic was setting, I skipped past the first page as did not feel like reading all the information in the ads at the start but after reading it I felt compelled to go back and read each one. Very quirky and fun comic 9/10

Art: Similar to Rook I found myself dragging my eyes back and forth across the pages loved the art style and colour palettes used 9/10.

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Overall: 9 have no idea where this series is going but I'm interested to find out, will be in my future pull list for sure and was a very close second after Rook.

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Rocketeers and Hornsby & Halo are just not for me because of this I feel that it would be an unfair rate then.

Challenge:

Summarize spawn 1-50 in 4 (not superhuman length) sentences.

Anybody have any word on when the Invincible Library Vol. 3 will be getting it’s reprint release?

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• What are your currently reading and would recommend?
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When I bought the comic, I wasn’t expecting too much because crossovers have become so mainstream (especially with the introduction of multiverses) that the childlike wonder of seeing different shows sharing an episode has waned away, but while I was reading it, I was so engrossed in the story and I felt like a little kid again. 10/10

Is there a single collection of Nailbiter Returns available? What do I need to get the whole sequel story?

Thanks

This comic is too wonderful and special to disappear without a proper conclusion. Even just one more issue so we can have another TPB would be something. Issue #11 was published over 7 years ago! Come on Image! At least tell us what's up!

Anyone else agree? What can we do to get Image's attention?

Lots coming this year

Any suggestions? I know this would take up more time than a regular signing but was hoping he'd do a quick glance through and give feedback.

... and I was wondering if they are worth a read ? I have limited Transformers knowledge, I'm definitely gonna get the trades of DWJ's Transformers, but this upcoming compendium has me curious. How is that original run ?

*someone explain

I see on ebay what someone says is a complete run of the Image comics of GI JOE. Are there more issues or just 25?? I'm trying to find info online about it but all I've seen so far is that there's 42 issues...

GONKBONK REVIEWS: DUKE #5

While early on it felt like the Transformers and G.I. Joe stories would stay mostly separate, the ties between the two franchises have only gotten stronger with each new release. Duke was the first series to bridge that gap and now that the miniseries has reached its explosive finale, where does the G.I. Joe go from here in its engrossing tale connected to the Autobots and Decepticons?

Read the full version of this review here.

Review:

From start to finish, Duke #5 delivered an action-packed miniseries finale that was an unabashed romp. As much as this comic is meant to be a modern reimagining of G.I. Joe, the run always embraced the over-the-top nature that makes the franchise so beloved. This issue was a popcorn action movie condensed into 28 pages of pure fun and excitement. Not only does it deliver an explosive finish to Duke’s first story in the Energon Universe, but it also sets up the pieces for the G.I. Joe to embark on an even bigger mission from here.

The art team of Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, and Rus Wooton pulled out all the stops for this finale. The fight between Duke and the B.A.T. is kinetic and impactful, with blood, sparks, and fire flying everywhere. The artists delivered the perfect cathartic finish to this story about a man who gave up his life to avenge his friend and search for answers.

With guns blazing and muscles bulging, Duke did everything it needed to get readers up to speed on how fun G.I. Joe can be. It’s wild to think that even though the Energon Universe has been going on for almost a year now, with dozens of comics out already, we’re only just scratching the surface of the interconnected story. With more titles and miniseries on the horizon from many of comics’ top creators, the stories within the Energon Universe will only get crazier from here.

Image: Skybound

Why You Should Read Duke:

• The series is a fun, action-packed ride from start to finish.
• The ties between the Transformers and G.I. Joe become much clearer in this series.
• Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire, and Rus Wooton mesh beautifully as an art team.

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