The Unbelievables (comics)
| The Unbelievables | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Geoff Johns Peter J. Tomasi Francis Manapul |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Ghost Machine Productions / Image Comics |
| Genre | Comedy, fantasy, science fiction |
| Publication date | May 2026 |
The Unbelievables (originally named Family Odysseys) is a line of American comic books published by Ghost Machine Productions through Image Comics. The comic line centers on characters with extraordinary origins who attempt to live ordinary lives, including a time-traveling family living in the present, two teenagers connected to Heaven and Hell, and a thirteen-year-old trillionaire who searches for those people.[1]
In 2026, the line was rebranded after debuting a crossover event titled "Who Are the Unbelievables?" between June and August 2026.[2]
Premise
The Unbelievables is an interconnected shared universe published by Ghost Machine through Image Comics, co-created primarily by Peter J. Tomasi, Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul, and Peter Snejbjerg. In contrast to dark post-apocalyptic or horror imprints within the publisher's lineup (such as The Unnamed and Hyde Street), The Unbelievables focuses on lighthearted, high-concept urban fantasy, science fiction, and coming-of-age stories centered on extraordinary teenagers and families hiding in plain sight in everyday contemporary society.[1][2]
Titles
Ongoing series
| Title | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rocketfellers | Peter Tomasi | Francis Manapul | John Kalisz | November 20, 2024[3] |
| Hornsby & Halo | Peter Snejbjerg | November 27, 2024[4] | ||
| Jean Genie | Maytal Zchut | Leila Leisz | TBA | TBA 2026 |
Limited series
| Title | Issues | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date | Conclusion date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Trillion Dollar Kid | 2 | Geoff Johns and Peter Tomasi | Stefano Simeone | June 17, 2026[5] | August 12, 2026 | |
One-shots
| Title | Writer | Artist | Colorist | Debut date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost Machine | Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Peter Tomasi and Maytal Zchut |
Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Jason Fabok, Francis Manapul, Peter Snejbjerg and Ivan Reis |
Brad Anderson, Francis Manapul and Bjarne Hansen |
January 24, 2024 |
| The Rocketfellers #0 | Peter Tomasi and Francis Manapul | Francis Manapul | May 20, 2026 | |
| Hornsby & Halo #0 | Peter Tomasi | Peter Snejbjerg | John Kalisz | May 27, 2026 |
Tie-in material
- Ghost Machine: The Official Guidebook #3
Crossover event
| Part | Issue | Release date | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who Are the Unbelievables? | ||||||||||||
| 1 | The Rocketfellers #0 | May 20, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 2 | Hornsby & Halo #0 | May 27, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 3 | The Trillion Dollar Kid #1 | May 17, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 4 | Hornsby & Halo #14 | June 24, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 5 | The Rocketfellers #13 | July 15, 2026 | ||||||||||
| 6 | The Trillion Dollar Kid #2 | August 12, 2025 | ||||||||||
Reception
The comic line received generally positive reviews, with The Rocketfellers being praised for its world-building, high-concept premise, and the collaborative artwork between writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Francis Manapul.[6] Critical reception for Hornsby & Halo emphasized its character-driven narrative, tone, and urban fantasy elements.[7] The Trillion Dollar Kid received favorable reviews from comic critics, who highlighted its central protagonist, emotional themes, and visual design.[8]
Collected editions
| Title | Material collected | Pages | Release date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby & Halo | ||||
| Nature vs Nurture |
|
176 | September 3, 2025 | ISBN 9781534330351 |
| Volume 2 |
|
184 | May 6, 2026 | ISBN 9781534335455 |
| The Rocketfellers | ||||
| First Family of the Future |
|
176 | September 10, 2025 | ISBN 9781534333529 |
| Volume 2 |
|
152 | August 5, 2026 | ISBN 9781534334205 |
| The Trillion Dollar Kid | ||||
| Who Are the Unbelievables? |
|
160 | September 30, 2026 | ISBN 9781534332706 |
References
- 1 2 Parkin, JK (February 17, 2026). "Ghost Machine will launch its first crossover event this summer". Smash Pages. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- 1 2 Chiu-Tabet, Christopher (February 18, 2026). "Ghost Machine rebrands Family Odysseys books as The Unbelievables for new crossover". The Beat. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Brooke, David (November 20, 2024). "'The Rocketfellers' #1 review: A thrilling sci-fi debut with promise". AIPT. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ Brooke, David (August 21, 2024). "Ghost Machine's 'Hornsby & Halo' set for November 2024". AIPT. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ Brooke, David (May 21, 2026). "First look at Ghost Machine's first-ever crossover event in 'The Trillion Dollar Kid' #1". AIPT. Retrieved July 19, 2026.
- ↑ Muir, Nathaniel (November 20, 2024). "'The Rocketfellers' #1 review: A thrilling sci-fi debut with promise". AIPT Comics. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Hornsby & Halo #1 Review: Devilishly Fun". Comic Book Club. November 29, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "COMIC REVIEW: The Trillion Dollar Kid #1". Boss Rush Network. July 2026. Retrieved July 20, 2026.