The debut issue of Image/Ghost Machine’s Hyde Street by bestselling writer Geoff Johns (Geiger, Rook: Exodus) and artist Ivan Reis (Avengers Icons: The Vision)—whose long-running collaboration prior to Ghost Machine produced iconic titles Blackest Night: Green Lantern and Aquaman—with colors by Brad Anderson, inks by Danny Miki, and letters by Rob Leigh has sold out immediately at the distributor level. This hot new entry in the horror genre is being fast-tracked for reprint in order to keep up with customer demand.
“The response to Hyde Street has been incredible,” said Johns. “Everyone at Ghost Machine is excited to see it heading back to press and back on the shelves, giving even more readers the chance to discover the mysterious and dangerous Residents of Hyde Street before issue #2 hits stores.”
Hyde Street has garnered early buzz industrywide, including a shoutout in The New York Times’ “8 Comics for Halloween” roundup coverage of notable new horror comics and graphic novels.
In every city and town, off every country road and metropolis avenue, if you make a wrong turn in your soul… you might find yourself on Hyde Street. But be careful who you talk to and what you do because the consequences make death itself seem like the easy way out. Introducing Mr. X-Ray, Pranky the World’s Most Dangerous Scout, Miss Goodbody, and many more… Out to delight, fright and say good night. What is their secret and that of Hyde Street? Only they know. For now.
Hyde Street #1, second printing (Lunar Code 0924IM849) will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 6.
It Happened on Hyde Street… Devour one-shot will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 30:
- Cover A by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – Lunar Code 0824IM313
- Cover B by Leila Leiz & Alex Sinclair Var – Lunar Code 0824IM314
- Cover C 1:10 copy incentive by Gary Frank & Brad Anderson Var – Lunar Code 0824IM315
- Cover D 1:25 copy incentive by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki Demonic Var – Lunar Code 0824IM316
Hyde Street #2 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, November 27:
- Cover A by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – Lunar Code 0924IM363
- Cover B by Peter Snejbjerg & Brad Anderson Var – Lunar Code 0924IM364
- Cover C by German Peralta Var – Lunar Code 0924IM365
Hyde Street #3 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, December 26:
- Cover A by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – Lunar Code 1024IM370
- Cover B by Steve Lieber & Wes Dzioba – Lunar Code 1024IM371
- Cover C by German Peralta – Lunar Code 1024IM372
All Ghost Machine titles, including Geiger, Redcoat, Rook: Exodus, and more, are also available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
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. Ghost Machine recently boosted its already unrivaled creator roster with renowned inkers Andrew Currie and Danny Miki who joined on an exclusive basis alongside designer Steve Blackwell, in charge of the company’s publishing design. Earlier this year Brian Cunningham was named Ghost Machine’s first editor-in-chief.
With an eye towards fostering superstar creators of tomorrow, the company also set up the Ghost Machine Scholarship in June of this year with the famous Joe Kubert School.
Select praise for Hyde Street:
“A bit of a departure from what readers might expect from both Johns and Reis, but the story and its art simply works.” —ComicBook.com
“A chilling introduction to the darkest corner of Geoff John’s Ghost Machine universe. While some aspects of the premise remain shrouded in mystery, the haunting visuals and intriguing storytelling make for a promising start to this new horror comic.” —GonkBonk
“It’s nice to see Johns and company twisting his work in a direction that explores the darker end of humanity. Very cool stuff.” —You Don’t Read Comics
“The same amazing storytelling I’ve come to expect from this team, but with some dark and creepy twists and turns. It’s Mad Men means Supernatural.” —Nerd Initiative