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(W) Geoff Johns, Brad Meltzer, Peter J. Tomasi, Francis Manapul
(A) Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson
(CA) Gary Frank, Brad Anderson
How hot does Geiger burn? What is the Committee on Spectral Affairs? Did George Washington really die? This new limited series collects all-new entries teasing tantalizing stories to come, as well as updated goods on Ghost Machine’s characters from across its hit titles beginning with The Unnamed Universe from GEIGER, JUNKYARD JOE, and REDCOAT! With interior character art from Ghost Machine’s all-star artists, don’t miss the outstanding classic homage covers that let you decide what ’80s inspired guidebook look you want to collect! This initial volume covers the first half of the world of The Unnamed from Albert Einstein to the High Plains Zoo!
Date Available: 04/01/2026
Reviews
Bonus review!
Long-time, medium-time, and short-time readers of these reviews will know how much I adore Ghost Machine. I will sing their praises to high heaven because they really are that good. However, in the interest of my own integrity as a reviewer, I have some things to say about this.
I do think this is a really nifty concept. A revival of the old Who's Who/Official Guide titles of yore. Fitting for Ghost Machine, who've made their mark bringing vintage ideas into modern day. If you're already reading Ghost Machine titles, by all means, pick it up. It’s a strong recommend for established readers with lots of little details to appreciate.
BUT.
For the new reader, while it’s an intriguing snapshot of the publisher as whole, I don’t know that it’s a good jumping on point. It’s a good book, don’t get me wrong; the art's lovely, the profiles are solid and well-written, but much like Who's Who and Official Guide, it's for readers who’ve dipped their toes into the pool and decided the water’s fine. Which to me is a bit of a missed opportunity.
Sean H. 7 out of 10 GRAHAMS
