The Rocketfellers #0 – The Past Never Stays Put

A family from the 25th century, hiding in the 21st century. The Rocketfellers have been through it, and just when they thought all was lost, Dad took a major hit. With dad still missing, and his sister, the murderer, turned pool cleaner, still has no memory. The Rocketfellers #0 gives us a glimpse back to when they first landed in the 21st century, while also giving us a glimpse into a new Ghost Machine Pro comic, coming soon.

Creative Team

Story & Words: Peter J. Tomasi;

Story & Art: Francis Manapul;

Letterer: Rob Leigh;

Cover A: Francis Manapul;

Cover B: Gary Frank & Brad Anderson;

Cover C: Leila Leiz & John Kalisz;

Designer: Steve Blackwell; and

Editor: Brian Cunningham.

From the world of Ghost Machine, check out the review for the last issue of The Rocketfellers.

The Story for The Rocketfellers #0

We kick off this issue with a glimpse into something unfamiliar, and a nod to another comic in the Ghost Machine family. While the world-building kicks us off, we’re then right back to where we last saw The Rocketfellers: still trying to figure out where the hell dad is, and when the hell dad is. All to then be thrown back into the day that The Rocketfellers became “The Smiths.”

The Art

Loss, time travel, and hot dogs, oh my. Whether our futuristic family was working with their futuristic technology or simply mourning the loss of their matriarch, the art was beautiful. As we go back and forth from wondering where and when Dad is, to reliving the loss of Grandma, the emotions were high, and we see that so deeply on the faces of the adults. Expressions that can truly give a scene incredible depth.

Meanwhile, an unexpected attack gave us some fun art and kickass lettering. As did a disgustingly gross moment of a kid from the future falling in love with an American classic: hot dogs. Being able to take a moment like that, and still make it somehow look like art, is truly impressive.

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

The Rocketfellers #0 did a fantastic job of showing us where our family is today, and diving more into what happened that day that their lives changed forever. All while teasing a new upcoming story. A story that is clearly going to be woven through other stories we’ve already fallen in love with.

I continue to stand by how perfectly balanced The Rocketfellers is with sci-fi and family. This time-traveling story continues to be relatable, mysterious, and fantastic. Can’t I wait to read more in the next The Rocketfellers as well as learn more about THE UNBELIEVABLES?

Check out a review for a recent issue of Geiger also from Ghost Machine at Image Comics.

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