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The Rocketfellers #1
The Rocketfellers #1
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A new cosmic time-travel adventure from the minds of PETER J. TOMASI (Batman and Robin, Super Sons) and FRANCIS MANAPUL (Flash, Clear)! In the picture-perfect 25th century, the Rocketfeller family, living a disconnected and emotionally distant existence, discover a terrible secret: in their hands is the fate of humanity. Hunted down, the Rocketfellers enlist in the Time Zone Protection Program and escape to present-day Earth. If they can’t find a way to trust each other in this strange “ancient” world of today, they and our future will perish!
A new cosmic time-travel adventure from the minds of PETER J. TOMASI (Batman and Robin, Super Sons) and FRANCIS MANAPUL (Flash, Clear)! In the picture-perfect 25th century, the Rocketfeller family, living a disconnected and emotionally distant existence, discover a terrible secret: in their hands is the fate of humanity. Hunted down, the Rocketfellers enlist in the Time Zone Protection Program and escape to present-day Earth. If they can’t find a way to trust each other in this strange “ancient” world of today, they and our future will perish!
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37 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2024
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About the author
Peter J. Tomasi
1,394 books468 followersPeter J. Tomasi is an American comic book writer, best known for his work for DC Comics, such as Batman And Robin; Superman; Super Sons; Batman: Detective Comics; Green Lantern Corps; and Superman/Wonder Woman; as well as Batman: Arkham Knight; Brightest Day; Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors; Nightwing; Black Adam, and many more.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
In the course of his staff career at DC Comics, Tomasi served as a group editor and ushered in new eras for Batman, Green Lantern, and the JSA, along with a host of special projects like Kingdom Come.
He is also the author of the creator-owned titles House Of Penance with artist Ian Bertram; Light Brigade with artist Peter Snejbjerg; The Mighty with Keith Champagne and Chris Samnee; and the critically acclaimed epic graphic novel The Bridge: How The Roeblings Connected Brooklyn To New York, illustrated by Sara DuVall and published by Abrams ComicArts.
In 2018 New York Times best-selling author Tomasi received the Inkpot Award for achievement in comics.
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November 5, 2025
(B+) 76% | Good
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-6 can be found here: The Rocketfellers, Vol. 1.
Notes: Read in trade paperback. Collective review for issues #1-6 can be found here: The Rocketfellers, Vol. 1.
November 23, 2024
November 2024
Ghost Machine Title.
Rachel, Roland, Rodney, Rosie, Richie, Rae and Rex the dog are thrown back to present day Earth to protect....a weird looking thing!
Lots of rip roaring fun...I kind of liked how the family wasn't put out too much by being in present day compared to where they came from.
Ghost Machine Title.
Rachel, Roland, Rodney, Rosie, Richie, Rae and Rex the dog are thrown back to present day Earth to protect....a weird looking thing!
Lots of rip roaring fun...I kind of liked how the family wasn't put out too much by being in present day compared to where they came from.
March 25, 2025
I already really enjoy Geiger and Junkyard Joe, and just started Redcoat, and will read Rook: Exodus, soon, as well. The Ghost Machine titles I've read have all been very solid. I actually didn't know about this one until I finally got around to reading the #1 issue where there were a bunch of short introductions to the storylines the label will carry. Of the ones I wasn't familiar with, this is the one I went after.
I like the family dynamic, sort of a modern "Lost In Space" type of tale. This issue adds a lot more intrigue to the basic story that was set up in Ghost Machine #1. There's more emotional weight from the grandmother, Rosemary, for sure, and the threat to the family is fleshed out as opposed to just being mentioned. I have high hopes for this title, as it seems it will be a lighter tone than the others from this line, and I like what I see so far.
I like the family dynamic, sort of a modern "Lost In Space" type of tale. This issue adds a lot more intrigue to the basic story that was set up in Ghost Machine #1. There's more emotional weight from the grandmother, Rosemary, for sure, and the threat to the family is fleshed out as opposed to just being mentioned. I have high hopes for this title, as it seems it will be a lighter tone than the others from this line, and I like what I see so far.
September 11, 2025
This was an excellent start to a new series. Tomasi delivers a strong introduction to this new family, and Manapul’s artwork is nothing short of breathtaking, especially in the time-travel sequences and futuristic technology designs. I also appreciate the addition of Roland, whose strong stache (big fan) gives him an instantly memorable presence.
The issue does a great job setting up both the stakes and the scope of this new universe. Without giving too much away, I will mention that there’s a significant character death very early on. While it certainly raises the tension, I think the moment could have been even more impactful had we been given more time to connect with the characters beforehand.
That said, I had a lot of fun with this first installment, and I’m eager to see where the story goes from here. A strong recommendation so far.
Grade: A
The issue does a great job setting up both the stakes and the scope of this new universe. Without giving too much away, I will mention that there’s a significant character death very early on. While it certainly raises the tension, I think the moment could have been even more impactful had we been given more time to connect with the characters beforehand.
That said, I had a lot of fun with this first installment, and I’m eager to see where the story goes from here. A strong recommendation so far.
Grade: A
November 25, 2024
Decent Lost in Space like family adventure comic with above-average art and a seemingly wholesome if not too wholesome family oriented story that is told from two different time perspectives 400 years apart.
July 23, 2025
It’s the first Ghost Machine Family Odysseys book I’ve read and I enjoyed it. The table has been set. On with the show…
August 12, 2025
Lots of unknowns here. It’s interesting. Builds up mystery.
February 12, 2025
So note-perfect that it's almost too good, and so perpetually propelled that I'm not sure I quite enjoyed it.
What a strange assessment.
What a strange assessment.
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