Rook: Exodus #9

Rook #9

by Geoff Johns (Writer), Jason Fabok (Illustrator), Brad Anderson (Colorist)

The hit sci-fi epic plunges deeper into the heart of Exodus! Trapped in the lair of the monstrous Arachnid, Rook, Dire Wolf, and Matterhorn face thousands of ravenous mutated spiders—and time is running out. If the wardens fail, the fate of Exodus itself may be sealed in the web. Plus, who is Stag…and why does he want Dire Wolf’s father dead?

Genres: Comics

29 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 3, 2025

About the author

Geoff Johns originally hails from Detroit, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, where he earned a degree in Media Arts and Film. He moved to Los Angeles in the late 1990s in search of work within the film industry. Through perseverance, Geoff ended up as the assistant to Richard Donner, working on Conspiracy Theory and Lethal Weapon 4. During that time, he also began his comics career writing Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E. and JSA (co-written with David S. Goyer) for DC Comics. He worked with Richard Donner for four years, leaving the company to pursue writing full-time.

His first comics assignments led to a critically acclaimed five-year run on the The Flash. Since then, he has quickly become one of the most popular and prolific comics writers today, working on such titles including a highly successful re-imagining of Green Lantern, Action Comics (co-written with Richard Donner), Teen Titans, Justice Society of America, Infinite Crisis and the experimental breakout hit series 52 for DC with Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka and Mark Waid. Geoff received the Wizard Fan Award for Breakout Talent of 2002 and Writer of the Year for 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 as well as the CBG Writer of the Year 2003 thru 2005, 2007 and CBG Best Comic Book Series for JSA 2001 thru 2005. Geoff also developed BLADE: THE SERIES with David S. Goyer, as well as penned the acclaimed “Legion” episode of SMALLVILLE. He also served as staff writer for the fourth season of ROBOT CHICKEN.

Geoff recently became a New York Times Bestselling author with the graphic novel Superman: Brainiac with art by Gary Frank.

Reviews

[Jayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

(A-) 81% | Very Good
Notes: A bit contrived, on prior lives (re: flashback scenes supplied), though big reveals: personas peeled—humanity inside.

*Progress update

[Howard Sexton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arachnophobia!!!

Another great issue from probably the best series out now.Ghost Machine has given us a new place to go for plain Ole good comic writing and artwork. No woke BS. Keep it coming, Image Comics.

[Ziyad Baksh · Rating 3 out of 5]

caught in a web

a decent issue that dips into horror near the end. progress is made as the event behind the current disaster becomes clearer.

[Ryan Gässer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another spectacular read from Johns, Fabok, Anderson & Leigh! The new villain is a wonderful addition to this sci-fi masterclass.

[Ali · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shit can never be easy for these guys, but there made an interesting development with instinct influence, great issue, wish more were out

[Emmanuel Ben Muula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great issue,,,but the only downside I have towards this book is the narration like ,,,just zip it n let me see the actions you don't have to narrate a fighting scene 😂

[David Dalton · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great series getting even better! What an odd concept for a series and yet it works!

[Alex Fyffe · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

[Trevor ComicFan · Rating 5 out of 5]

92

Such badass character design.

Bring on issue 10!