Image Comics and Ghost Machine announced new details at NYCC 2023 The RockefellersWritten by Peter J. Tomasi with art by Francis Manpul, the ongoing series is Ghost Machine’s Family Odyssey universe and is set to hit shelves in November from Image Comics. The series launches on November 20.
“We’re excited to introduce you to this cast of characters from the future! The Rocketfellers’ time-traveling adventure reflects the timeless struggle and triumph that every family experiences,” said Manapul. “Telling this kind of story is a poignant intersection of my career and personal experience, and I couldn’t have found a more perfect collaborator in Pete.”
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“The team at Ghost Machine is committed to providing readers with a fun and exciting experience, and most importantly, creating characters they’ll be excited to grow with. Come join the Rocketfellers family this November!”
So what is The Rockefeller’s about?
In the storybook of the 25th century, the Rocketfeller family, living an isolated and emotionally distant life, discovers a terrible secret: the fate of humanity is in their hands. Once tracked down, the Rocketfellers enroll in the Time Zone Protection Program and flee to present-day Earth. If they don’t find a way to trust each other in this strange “old” world of today, they and our future will perish!
Tomasi added, “I love exploring and diving deep into family dynamics with this series because it’s something that every reader can relate to and empathize with. Bringing The Rocketfellers to life with Francis Manapul was entertaining, heartbreaking, action-packed, dramatic, and a blast as we let these wonderful characters stumble and run headlong into adventures and discoveries of epic and mundane proportions. But to put it simply, The Rocketfellers is a rollercoaster of emotions and restless dreams as a family runs away from their present to save their future. All of us here at Ghost Machine have one goal, and that is to make great comics with engaging characters and gripping stories.”
Check out the covers of the first issue below!
PORTLAND, Oregon, August 21, 2024 – Fan-favorite author Peter J. Tomasi (Batman and Robin, Super Sons) and Shuster Award and Inkwell Award winning artist Francis Manapul (The flash, of course) join forces for Ghost Machine’s brand new cosmic time travel adventure in the upcoming release. The Rocketfellers. This highly anticipated ongoing series set in Ghost Machine’s Family Odyssey universe hits shelves in November from Image Comics.
In the storybook of the 25th century, the Rocketfeller family, living an isolated and emotionally distant life, discovers a terrible secret: the fate of humanity is in their hands. Once tracked down, the Rocketfellers enroll in the Time Zone Protection Program and flee to present-day Earth. If they don’t find a way to trust each other in this strange “old” world of today, they and our future will perish!
“We’re excited to introduce you to this ensemble of characters from the future! The Rocketfellers’ time-traveling adventure reflects the timeless struggle and triumph that every family experiences,” said Manapul. “Telling this kind of story is a poignant intersection of my career and personal experience, and I couldn’t have found a more perfect collaborator in Pete. The team at Ghost Machine is committed to providing readers with a fun and engaging experience, and most importantly, characters you’ll be excited to grow with. Come join the Rocketfellers family this November!”
Tomasi added: “I love diving deep into and exploring family dynamics with this series because it is something that every reader can identify with and empathize with, and that brings The Rocketfellers “to life” with Francis Manapul was entertaining, heartbreaking, action-packed, dramatic and a real blast as we let these wonderful characters stumble and run headlong into adventures and discoveries of epic and everyday proportions. But to put it simply: The Rocketfellers is a rollercoaster of emotions and restless dreams as a family runs away from their present to save their future. All of us here at Ghost Machine have one goal: to make great comics with engaging characters and gripping stories.”
The Rocket Fellers #1 will be available in comic book stores from Wednesday, November 20th:
- Cover A by Manapul – Lunar Code 0924IM278
- Cover B by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – Lunar Code 0924IM279
- Cover C 1:25 Copy Incentive by Mark Chiarello – Lunar Code 0924IM280
- Cover D 1:50 Copy Incentive by Mike Del Mundo – Lunar Code 0924IM281
- Cover E 1:1,000 copies as an incentive, Francis Manapul Original Art Convention Sketch Cover Var (Limited to one per store) – Lunar Code 0924IM282
- Cover F blank sketch – Lunar Code 0924IM283
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