| “Working with Geoff and Gary on this project has been great. Their passion for this character is extremely contagious. From issue number one, Joe was primed to be immortalized in plastic, I am thrilled the opportunity came my way. Junkyard Joe is a real action hero with heart and was a ton of fun to work on,” said Michael “Mez” Markowitz, founder and owner of Mezco Toyz. “If I could go back in time and tell 10-year-old me that something I helped bring to life would become this amazing action figure, I would have been blown away,” said writer and co-creator Geoff Johns Johns. “I can’t wait for everyone to see the incredible work Mez and his team at Mezco did with this figure.” Added Frank: “Having spent so much time with Joe and gotten to know him while working on his book, it was amazing to see him gradually being brought to life by Mez and his magicians. It’s really him! It’s Junkyard Joe!” After an explosive debut in the Johns and Frank’s inaugural GEIGER miniseries, JUNKYARD JOE starred in its own sellout miniseries by Johns and Frank and published by Image Comics. The silent soldier has emerged as a key figure in the world of The Unnamed, a group of seemingly desperate heroes who—both together and separately throughout time—must fight a Great Evil. JUNKYARD JOE #1: Special Black & White Veterans Edition helped raise awareness and funds in support of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans and the Veterans Aid (in the U.K). Continuing its support, Ghost Machine produced a special Junkyard Joe t-shirt with full proceeds going to the NCHV and VA, available via the GHOST MACHINE Threadless store. The original JUNKYARD JOE #1-#6 is currently available as a softcover collection and debuts in an oversized, deluxe hardcover on November 6 with exclusive commentary from the entire creative team including Johns, Frank, colorist Brad Anderson and letterer Rob Leigh. In addition to presenting a first look at the Joe collectible, Johns will be signing at the Ghost Machine booth (#1629) on Thursday, July 26 and Friday, July 27 from 3pm-4pm PDT. Johns will also appear at the Image Comics booth (#1915) for a signing on Friday, July 27 from 10am-11am PDT and be one of the featured speakers at the Image Comics Panel: Storytelling, Genre, and Crafting Unforgettable Comics, also on Friday, July 27 from 1pm-2pm PDT (room 25ABC).
New issues of Ghost Machine’s current trio of best-selling titles in stores this month include GEIGER #4, REDCOAT #4 and ROOK: EXODUS #4 all on sale now along with the new TALES OF THE UNNAMED: THE BLIZZARD trade paperback from Johns and Andrea Mutti, originally published in Image Comic’s 30th Anniversary Anthology. Ghost Machine’s horror universe HYDE STREET, which includes the one-shot IT HAPPENED ON HYDE STREET: DEVOUR, launches this October; and THE ROCKETFELLERS and HORNSBY & HALO will kick start Ghost Machine’s Family Odysseys in late 2024. All of Ghost Machine’s titles are published through Image Comics.
# # # Access Ghost Machine Press Kit for artwork, bios, headshots, etc. Visit Ghost Machine Homepage Buy Ghost Machine Merchandise Drink Ghost Machine Coffee Follow @ghostmachinepro on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook For media inquiries please contact: press@ghostmachinepro.com About Ghost Machine Ghost Machine’s groundbreaking creator collective was launched at New York Comic Con in October 2023 and features a global best-of-class lineup of artists and writers whose award-winning and iconic works include a who’s who of comic book legends such as Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Aquaman, Stargirl, JSA, The Flash, The Ultimates, Black Lightning, Green Arrow and countless more: Brad Anderson, Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Rob Leigh, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snejbjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut. In an industry first, all of Ghost Machine’s creators jointly own and run the company, sharing in all of Ghost Machine’s publishing, media, merchandising and licensing. Each creator is exclusive to the company for their comic book work after completing projects already committed to. ghostmachinepro.com About Mezco Toyz Mezco Toyz is a unique leader in the collectible toy and action-figure industry; for over 20 years it has been delivering fan-favorite, award-winning licensed product. Mezco Toyz is always passionate about what they do, creating content, collectibles, comic books, and animation. From its top-notch product design and execution, to its unique marketing campaigns— founder and owner Michael “Mez” Markowitz is the creative driver behind all that Mezco Toyz does. mezcotoyz.com |
