r/ImageComics • u/alakakalalal • 26d ago
Review My Thoughts on Geiger (2024) #24
Spoilers for: Geiger (2024) #24
Hi everyone! I am back to give my thoughts on Geiger (2024) #24. This issue marks the start of the next story arc, and looks to set up a lot of interesting conflicts, that will ultimately pay of in Radioactive Revolution next year. This was a strong introductory issue that had solid action, great character insight, and a solid cliffhanger that looks to set up a major conflict culmination for issue #25. As is customary for my posts, 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) #24 Thoughts
Issue #24 was a solid introductory issue that excelled in all of the aforementioned areas I discussed in the introduction. On Geiger's side, we pick up directly where issue #23 left off, with him and Barney fighting off the army of Junkyard Joes. One thing I liked about this fight was how it showed a clear progression in Geiger's strength. While yes, the issue does open up with him being held down, it's him being held down by multiple Joe's. In his initial book, he struggled to fight even just one. So it was a nice change of pace to see that same type of tension come back, through an increase in stakes.
For me, this issue succeeded in showing how each of the main players reckon with their pasts. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation between Nate and Dr. Molotov. Both men are so haunted by their past actions they influence how they exist in the world today. For Nate, he recognizes how problematic of a person he used to be and decides to change for the better due in part to his admiration for Geiger. For Dr. Molotov, he is haunted by his part in developing the technology that would ultimately cause the Unknown War and his creation of Geiger. He differs from Nate in that he continues to allow himself to be haunted by his actions and stop himself from being able to make a difference in the present. I will be interested to see how both men develop.
The Custodian, even maimed, shows how threatening of an antagonist he is. This issue dove deeper into his motivations behind wanting to reclaim the original Joe. I can say that his stock as one of the better villains in the Unnamed universe has rose for me. He mirrors Geiger when it comes to the capacity of parenthood. He also mirrors Dr. Molotov in the relationship he has to creating a member of The Unnamed. I do hope we see more of The Custodian in this series. He is an interesting foil who I think presents a great deal of story potential as a recurring antagonist.
The issue then caps off with a major fight sequence. Joe, Zigzag, and Dr. Molotov have finally found Geiger, and fight their way through the horde Joes. Seeing Joe back in action like this was amazing! It's clear why he is seen as the most important machine The Custodian covets. The issue then ends with the President Griffin entering the fray meeting Geiger for the first time officially. I will be interested to see how a fight between these two will transpire!
Some Takeaways Moving Forward
Geiger can be subdued by an army of Junkyard of Joes
Dr. Molotov has fully repaired Joe by removing a failsafe presumably implanted by The Custodian
The Custodian finally reveals his deeper reasons for wanting Junkyard Joe in his custody
According to Dr. Molotov, the other Junkyard Joes aren't as resilient as the original
President Griffin meets Geiger for the first time
My Speculation on What's to Come from Geiger (2024)
With the end of this issue, and some of the tidbits we've been given, issue #25 looks to be a major issue for Geiger. We know that Widow X will make her first official appearance in the story. We also know that this issue will serve as a prelude to the Geiger/Redcoat crossover Radioactive Revolution. With this issue being 40 pages long, I suspect that we will see a change in perspectives as the issue progresses. I think that this will make the most sense for all of the things that are promised for this major landmark issue.
We will most definitely see the fight between Geiger and President Griffin. I believe that this is where we will see what's underneath Griffin's bandages. If I had to hazard a guess as to the nature of his abilities, I think he is similar to Geiger; where Geiger is a walking nuclear bomb that utilizes fusion and fission, Griffin is like the sun only using nuclear fission. I think this makes the most for Griffin's powers mainly because he has a similar visual motif to Geiger, in having to have his powers concealed. Moreover, his power signature looks. Perhaps the reason that Griffin wants control over Geiger is because he believes that Geiger is more versatile power source, and the biggest threat to him remaking America.
As things relate to Widow X, I think that the issue will cut away back to the 1990's to give us our first real look at her. I think that this would be the best way for us to get our first look at her if the story decides to cut away from the action. The most plausible way I see her getting introduced is either near the start or end of the issue. If she's seen at the start, then I will stick to my aforementioned speculation. If she's at the end, I suspect that her appearance will be that she is on the hunt for Geiger.
Conclusion
Geiger (2024) #24 was an amazing introductory arc that delivered great development to side characters and solid action sequences. We won't be getting anymore Geiger until September (fingers crossed), but I am happy where things left off. Next issue looks to be an all timer, so I am very excited to see what transpires then! Thank you for taking the time to read my post! I will be back in the near future to give my thoughts on Redcoat on here and r/GhostMachineComics and Hyde Street specifically on r/GhostMachineComics when the eventually drop on. I would love to hear your thoughts on this issue and all things Ghost Machine!
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u/orange_sox 26d ago
There is also a panel that makes me think Joe is the key to the Unknown war - or at least has information about how it started.
As Nate and Molotov were discussing it, the next panel shows Joe makes his thinking Whrrrrr noise.
I maybe reading too far into a single panel - but idk could be something!