Geiger #1

Geiger #1 is a phenomenal first issue and deserves a solid 5 out of 5 from me. This issue delivers all I could ever want and need from a first issue. Tragedy, terror, plot, setting, suspense, and momentum are all present in this issue and it feels like the creative team was harnessing some of that nuclear power to create this story. If this issue is any sign of what is to come from this short run, then sign me up! Read Full Review

The story and art are both fantastic and I can't wait to see where this goes. Read Full Review

From character to plot to setting, everything in "Geiger" clicks into place, making for a superb story that just radiates excellence. Read Full Review

As origin stories go, this one about a nuclear-powered superhero is clever. It manages to feel fresh and packs enough action supplemented by sentiment to make this a worthy read. Read Full Review

Describing the book in five words or less Frank and Johns stated "Walking x-ray kicks ass!" and "Radioactive family man"; after reading the first issue, I can confirm that both descriptions are more than correct. Read Full Review

This was a strong debut for Geiger and Johns, Frank and Anderson set up an engaging world with plenty of potential. Read Full Review

This isn't a perfect first issue. Johns is clearly not used to worldbuilding outside the confines of DC yet. But it is an incredibly promising start that serves both talents very well, and a long-awaited creator-owned debut from the biggest comic talent who has never visited that pool yet. Read Full Review

They say there only so many stories in the world, and I think Geoff Johns is a master at recycling ideas enough to make what's old is new again. Derivative at times? Perhaps. Inspired by? Definitely. This book has definitely got legs. Read Full Review

Not sure which way they are going to go with the main character as he is a survivor above anything else and the real bad guy in this only seems that way as he is trying to live up to an ideal. Read Full Review

Give me the war between a glowing knight, and a spoiled king, I'm all in. Read Full Review

After-the-bomb sci-fi has been around forever. Johns has a hell of a lot of guts to try heading back into a world after a nuclear war, after all it's been through over the years. From Dr. Bloodmoney, Mad Max, to many others, the world after the bomb has been explored in a great deal of detail. Johns and Frank make a few steps in the right direction in a new series's first issue.  Read Full Review

This was a bit of a slow first issue. Most of the world is yet to be revealed and we know very little about anything. Regardless it is obvious that these creators who have had big hits in the past are aiming for a new one. And in this one, they have a lot more creative freedom. So, despite it being fast and not that exciting of a read, I look forward to the rest of Tariq's story in the USA nuclear apocalypse. Read Full Review

All in all, this first issue of Geiger is an efficient introduction to a post-apocalyptic landscape that doesn't get lost in the wasteland of other comics that run in a similar vein. The world-building sets us up for many intriguing conflicts that could turn into an explosively fun ride. Read Full Review

Final Thoughts:Geiger #1 serves as an introduction to a new post-apocalyptic world. The comic has excellent art by Gary Frank and great colors by Brad Anderson. The story leans heavily into the nuclear Earth direction, hinting at mutants, monsters, and a glimpse of the titular nuclear hero, but there's very little shown. There's more setup and world-building here than there is story, but Geoff Johns keeps it well-written so it's not bad to read through. Thankfully, it looks like things will pick up in the next issue. Read Full Review

A clever twist on post-apocalyptic nuclear wasteland warring tribes. A few things fell together just a little too neatly for my taste, but this thing has a hell of a lot of potential moving forward. Read Full Review

Geiger is a unique comic as this is an unusual first for Johns. His historical knowledge of superheros is rendered useless and allows him and Frank to create whatever world and narrative they want. Hopefully as the series continues, they are willing to take more risks and explore different elements they might not be able to utilize if this was a superhero comic. Read Full Review

This is one of those books that the writing is done well enough to keep me interested but the art is what is going to keep me buying it for right now. Image has announced the series monthly through June so far. The only thing that worries me about this series at the moment is John’s recent history of getting books out. If you remember his Doomsday Clock over at DC...that was pretty much a mess. It took two years to do 12 issues. It was so long between books, that I just gave up and got the trade. He also wrote a Shazam book and I really couldn’t tell you when those books came out. I do know that Johns recently did a one shot in the Black Hammer Universe but this is the first series I can remember him on for a little bit. If this book can come out monthly, I’ll continue to pick it up. But if there starts to be a gap, I’ll just wait on the trade. Read Full Review

In the end Geiger feels like a big premise that acts new but is derivative of a lot that has come before it, fun to look at but very little to surprise a reader. Read Full Review

Geiger #1 has a lot of good ideas. It just doesn't present them well. There's a choppiness to the story and a disconnect that has me not caring about the characters or what happens. It's concepts without logic or heart. Maybe it comes together a bit more down the line but as is, this is a debut that doesn't live up to the excitement and hype. Read Full Review

Geiger is a comic by a formerly unstoppable writer scraping the bottom of his personal creative barrel. It has nothing original to say, weak characterization, and an uninspired setting. Hampered on all artistic fronts and guilty of whitewashing a POC, this is a comic to miss. Read Full Review

jarheadtree

Apr 07, 2021

Very great start to a very interesting story. You can tell Johns is pulling from several different types of stories for inspiration but still feels fresh. I really enjoyed it

Ken b

Apr 07, 2021

These two are like Batman and Robin, this book reads smoothly. Art work is excellent, story flows nicely. This was my favorite read of the week. Although some of the stuff (no spoilers) had me asking myself questions, hopefully those questions will be addressed next issue. Art 10/10 Story 9/10

GL Fan 2814

Apr 08, 2021

Wasn't sure if I was going to like this, but it's a really solid debut and my favorite book this week. Johns and Frank are a great creative team and I thought this first issue got the series off to a great start. Geiger's story is compelling and Johns tells us just enough that we understand what's going on, with more to be revealed as we see other parts of this crazy post-apocalyptic world are shown to us in issues to come. I wasn't sure going into this series, but after the first issue, I'm all in!

Hellblazer

Apr 12, 2021

A good start even if nothing much happens, the "Glowing Man" alone is able to keep you invested in the story and make you wanting for issue #2.

RedEntropy

May 06, 2021

Great art and captivating story, really excited to see how it goes

Chris Y

Dec 26, 2024

I finally decided to read Geiger and I didn't regret it. A comic needs great art and writing to captivate me, and this one has both. I didn't expect the story to be so emotional though. It's not ever day I come across a comic that makes me immediately care about what happens to the protagonist.

WorthyYeti

May 23, 2021

Wow, fantastic art. Its a fun story too. It reminds me of the fallout games

Rauld

Apr 07, 2021

Very fun read

Boudi

Apr 12, 2021

Recently we have seen that Geoff Johns might not be that great of a person. But this Man knows how to make a comic. And then, we have Gary Frank killing it on the art. Visual storytelling at it's finest. Johns is crafting a new world that feels familiar and he is doing great. The main character seems interesting. Looking forward to the next issue.

SenpaifenixJäger

Apr 14, 2021

A good start, It is agile interesting, I think it promises

J. Rabbit

Apr 22, 2021

Pencil/Ink: Good Writing: Great Story: Outstanding Layout: Good Color: Good Lettering: Great Smooth read and an excellent beginning. Good balance of dark and light-hearted. Loved the "Junkyard Joe" strip on the back. What's the dog's name?!

Grootslang

Mar 17, 2022

Loved the atmosphere and super eager to read more.

Swift Planet

Apr 14, 2021

It didn't blow me away quite the same as some of Geoff Johns' other work, but it was still very strong.

OldManComics

May 18, 2021

Strong opening issue #1, straight away to the origin story, which was pretty cool btw. Well written by the worldbuilding treasure that is Geoff Johns and stunning art by one of my favorite artists, the great Gary Frank. The man that glows AKA Geiger is the true definition of a strong first issue, presents the character, the world, the glory of its art, sets a clear path, for hero and villain, and leaves us craving more.

Deadlybeavis

Apr 09, 2021

It was good, nothing great. Worth checking out the first arc.

JHugh

Apr 15, 2021

The story pulled me in and I'm eager to read the rest of it. Artwork and colors are done well. The end is good too because it leaves you wanting more.

Gizmo

Apr 18, 2021

It's interesting, the art is well done. There's nothing wrong with this but I think the post-apocalyptic well is running dry and even throwing in oddly themed settlements isn't going to be enough anymore.

egonnn244

Aug 27, 2021

"No trespassing" Why do I suddenly want to play Fallout New Vegas?

the_comic_book_club

Apr 10, 2021

Geiger Issue: 1 Publisher: Image @imagecomics & Mad Ghost @mad_ghost_productions Writer: Geoff John @__geoffjohns Artist: Gary Frank @1moregaryfrank Colors: Brad Anderson @comicbrad Letters: Rob Leigh Cover: Jason Fabok @jfabok Ravaged by war, the world has become a nuclear wasteland. Radiation levels far too high for anyone to survive without a protective suit. As scavengers search through the decimated landscapes, rumors spread of a glowing man, capable of surviving in the harsh deadly environment of which Earth has become. Tariq Geiger, finding himself somehow altered to survive this deadly landscape, will stop at nothing to safeguard the sanctity of the nuclear shelter in which he last saw his family enter until the world is finally safe again. However, Tariq’s defiance towards the scavengers has caught the attention of their enraged king. It’s like Waterworld but instead of water is radiation. The King is basically Joffrey from GoT so I can’t wait to see him get the crap slapped out of him. Not a bad start. I’ll definitely stick around for the first arc at least as I’m curious over the answers surrounding Tariq’s survival and abilities. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5) Reviewed by: @meanadam of The Comic Book Club of Instagram Follow: @the_comic_book_club on Instagram for more reviews! more

Valiant Son

Apr 14, 2021

Gary Frank's art is great (as always), and Johns' script is competent. This issue fails, however, in making me care; there is nothing here to make me want to read any more. I'll give it another issue, because Johns and Frank have a pedigree that shouldn't be dismissed lightly. Nit-picks: 1. How are the dogs able to survive in the open? Have they undergone a mutation too? Seems unlikely. 2. How is Las Vegas left standing following a nuclear holocaust? There is no evidence of any damage.

Adam

Apr 11, 2021

Picked this up because of the hype. Put it down because it was all hype.

WhistleBlower

Apr 21, 2021

Bland and cliched drivel. Every time a Johns fan harasses me for not blindly drinking the kool-aid, I'm gonna knock it down another point.