For over 19 years, Gary Frank has worked to bring some of the biggest heroes in the Marvel and DC universes to life. However, now it’s time for something different.
To create something innovative and unique, Frank turned to the talented Geoff Johns, and together, “Geiger,” a series of comics that includes six issues was born.
What is “Geiger?”
This comic focuses on a man (Geiger) who, with his family, survived a nuclear war and is now tasked with protecting his family in the aftermath. It is set in Las Vegas and looks more dangerous and intimidating than what was seen in “Fallout: New Vegas.”
The story centers around a man who was nicknamed the “Atomic Cowboy” and is the first in the series of what the creators hope will be an all-new world of adventure. However, the first installation is “Geiger.”
The Birth of “Geiger”
According to the creators, “Geiger” isn’t a new idea. In fact, it is something the pair have had in the works for a while and that they were working on while Doomsday Clock was being created.
The Main Character
The story is focused on the life and adventures of Tariq Geiger (hence where the name for the comic was created). In the story, Geiger is extremely sick. Because he is unsure of his future, he is focused on ensuring his family’s safety and well-being. When the bomb falls, Geiger and his family take cover in the fallout shelter, and it moves on from there.
It may be that his survival relates to his illness or what will treat it. However, during the story, the illness takes a backseat as he works to care for and protect his family.
Supporting Characters
Along with the main character, you encounter two orphans during the story. The path of the orphans crosses Geiger’s, and in many ways, these three share a similar story.
DC Stories vs. “Geiger”
People who are fans of the DC universe may want to know what similarities there will be in this story. Regardless of the setting, all stories are focused on finding the heart of and humanity of the characters. This is what the entire story is focused around.
Just like DC superheroes and villains, you learn to care about the protagonists. If this doesn’t happen, there’s nothing at stake, and it would be easy to put the comic down and never look at it again. Because of this, most agree that this is going to be a real “page-turner.”
