Atlas Entertainment and Ghost Machine are developing a feature film adaptation of Redcoat, the series written by Geoff Johns, illustrated by Bryan Hitch, colored by Brad Anderson, and lettered by Rob Leigh.
The feature film adaptation will be written by Johns based on a story by Johns and Hitch and is being produced by Charles Roven and Alex Gartner for Atlas Entertainment.
Redcoat launched in April 2024 to an instant sellout, and the ongoing series has since established itself as a mainstay on the top seller charts for Image Comics/Ghost Machine.
The story follows a British deserter after he mistakenly gains immortality during the American Revolution and is forced to face his cowardly past and fight against a sinister plot to destroy America. Reminiscent of the bombastic historical action in Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones, Redcoat pulls back the curtain of American History to tell the legend of the unknown hero who saved us all.
It’s 1909, and Simon Pure has traded gunpowder and glory for quiet days and a clock-punching job. But something — or someone — will drag the immortal redcoat back into adventure. What threats loom? And which old friend has come knocking to reignite the fire? The past is never dead. And Simon Pure is about to be reminded why.
A special prelude to the upcoming series FIRST GHOST! The year is 1814. Washington D.C. is under siege by the British army, and the White House is engulfed in flames. Amid the chaos of war, immortal British soldier Simon Pure witnesses history burning before his eyes — and comes face to face with the man responsible for lighting the match. But when Simon realizes he knows the arsonist, his mission takes a shocking turn…
(W) Geoff Johns (A) Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson, Bryan Hitch In Shops: Jul 16, 2025 SRP: $3.99
A mysterious force threatens to turn the tide of the Civil War by handing the Confederacy an unthinkable victory! The only ones standing in its way? The immortal, amoral Simon Pure and the enigmatic new American Myth known as the Northerner. But can these two unlikely soldiers put aside their differences long enough to stop a catastrophe? And how does this battle in the past connect to Geiger’s wasteland of the future? History is about to be rewritten-but by whom?
The upcoming Redcoat #14by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson, and Rob Leigh will serve as a prelude to the forthcomingFirst Ghost by Johns, Brad Meltzer, and Gene Ha. Set during the infamous burning of the White House, the powder keg issue will ignite the Ghost Machine fandom with excitement this August 20 and be published by Image Comics.
In the year 1814, where Washington D.C. is under siege by the British army, and the White House is engulfed in flames, Immortal British soldier Simon Pure witnesses history burning before his eyes—and comes face to face with the man responsible for lighting the match. But when Simon is blamed for the attack, his mission takes a shocking turn…
The upcoming First Ghost series will follow a newly elected United States President who moves into the White House with a young son. The two quickly discover the residence is more terrifying than cutthroat politicians and red tape.
The Ghost Machine line is on fire this week with multiple issues selling-out at the distributor level. Image Comics will rush Geiger (2024) #2 andGeiger (2024) #3 by Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, and Brad Anderson, Rook Exodus #2and Rook Exodus #3 by Johns, Jason Fabok, and Anderson, andRedcoat #1 by Johns, Bryan Hitch, and Anderson all back to print in order to keep up with the line-wide escalating demand.
In Geiger, Tariq Geiger, his two-headed wolf Barney, and their surprising newfound companion begin their quest along the radioactive roads of the former United States to find a cure for the Glowing Man’s nuclear-powered condition. But in order to obtain the information they need, Geiger’s crew must first help a local sheriff catch and kill a masked raider that’s pillaging the town. But what Geiger ultimately discovers chills him to his glowing green bones. And the ElecTrician isn’t far behind…
Meanwhile, in Rook Exodus, the man known only as Rook wants out. He reckons anywhere is better than the crumbling planet Exodus, where all of nature—especially its imported animal population—has grown out of control as the world’s engine has utterly failed. Scavenging for an escape vessel, he’s interrupted by the power-hungry bear master named Ursaw, who won’t stop until he rules all of what remains of Exodus. Also: Who is the mysterious Dire Wolf? And is she Rook’s ally…or enemy?
In Redcoat, readers meet Simon Pure, the newest Unnamed hero. British redcoat and all-around rogue, Simon mysteriously became immortal in 1776 after a run-in with the clandestine cabal known as the Founding Fathers, which included George Washington, John Hancock, and many other prominent American Revolutionary War leaders. Since that fateful day, Simon has led a life of adventure and avarice, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with many of history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, Annie Oakley, and many more. One thing they all agree on: they never want to see him again! But what are the true origins and extent of Simon’s power and the mysterious organization behind them? And how has it secretly shaped America and the world? Simon’s on a quest to find out!
Available at comic book shops on Wednesday, September 18:
Geiger (2024) #2 second printing – Lunar Code 0324IM953
Geiger (2024) #3 second printing – Lunar Code 0424IM991
Rook Exodus #2 third printing – Lunar Code 0324IM954
Rook Exodus #3 third printing – Lunar Code 0424IM992
The hype train for the Ghost Machine powerhouse line of comics keeps chugging with yet another pair of instant sell-outs and reprint orders for the wildly popular Rook: Exodus #1 by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok and Redcoat #1by Johns and Bryan Hitch. The debut issues for each of these much-talked-about new series will be fast-tracked by Image Comics for reprint this week in order to keep up with increasing demand.
In Rook: Exodus, hundreds of years from now, the man known as Rook was once a simple farmer who fled the crumbling Earth for a new life on the planet Exodus; a terraformed planet where all of nature, including its imported animal population, was completely controlled by humans called Wardens. But when Exodus’s world engine failed, the Wardens’ power fell into the wrong hands, creating chaos and mass evacuation…for those who could afford it. The rest, like Rook, must scavenge for an escape vessel as the war for control of what’s left of Exodus begins.
In Redcoat, British redcoat and all-around rogue, Simon mysteriously became immortal in 1776 after a run-in with the clandestine cabal known as the Founding Fathers, which included George Washington, John Hancock, and many other prominent American Revolutionary War leaders. Since that fateful day, Simon has led a life of adventure and avarice, rubbing elbows (and sometimes fists) with many of history’s most renowned figures, including his nemesis Benedict Arnold, Albert Einstein, Annie Oakley, and many more. One thing they all agree on: they never want to see him again! But what are the true origins and extent of Simon’s power and the mysterious organization behind them? And how has it secretly shaped America and the world? Simon’s on a quest to find out!
Rook: Exodus #1, third printing (Lunar Code 0524IM812) and Redcoat #1, third printing (Lunar Code 0524IM811) will both be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, July 3.
The Ghost Machine universe is heating up and Image Comics presents a first look at Ghost Machine’s next issue of the critically acclaimed, Redcoat, by Geoff Johns, Bryan Hitch, Andrew Currie, Brad Anderson, and Rob Leigh.
Following the red-hot, sold out success of Redcoat #1, issue #2 picks up with Simon Pure hunted by a bloodthirsty cult. The immortal mercenary discovers his powers may have its limits and the former British soldier must accept help from a 12-year-old genius named Albert Einstein.
Redcoat #2 Final Order Cutoff deadline for retailers is Monday, April 22:
Cover A by Bryan Hitch & Brad Anderson – Lunar Code 0324IM267
Cover B by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki – Lunar Code 0324IM268
Cover C 1:50 copy incentive by Ivan Reis & Danny Miki foil variant – Lunar Code 0324IM269
Ghost Machine officially launched at New York Comic Con 2023. It dubs itself as a first-of-its-kind creator-owned and operated media company. Creators co-own all the characters and universes developed for Ghost Machine, sharing in all publishing, media, merchandise, and beyond. The pioneering creator collective consists of Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut. The company plans to announce additional talent in the months ahead, including one major superstar creator. All creators will be exclusive to Ghost Machine for their comics work after completing their already committed to projects.
From the announcement:
As the recent Hollywood strikes have shown, creatives are disenfranchised with the traditional industry model—creators seek increased empowerment as a natural progression to an ever-changing entertainment landscape. Ghost Machine’s enterprising business model is at the forefront of this evolution with the characters and full company ownership shared by its creators in every way.
Ghost Machine’s titles will be published through the original champion of creator-owned comics – Image Comics – which launched in 1992 when seven of the top comic book creators left Marvel Comics to own their own work and ideas.
A two-issue prequel series, Geiger: Ground Zero by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank, ships in November and December before Ghost Machine’s first official release in January 2024 withGhost Machine #1, a 64-page special which will introduce its FOUR SHARED UNIVERSES of characters: 1) The Unnamed; revealing a mysterious group of genre heroes from across history, featuring characters and titles like Geiger, Junkyard Joe, Redcoat, and First Ghost. A Geiger series, based on Geoff Johns and Gary Frank’s hit comic of the same name, is already in development at Paramount TV with director Justin Simien. 2) Rook: Exodus; a sprawling sci-fi epic which takes place in the far future, on a world where every aspect of nature is controlled by humanity. 3) The universe of Family Odysseys centering around the time displaced family, The Rocketfellers, and their friends. And 4) An epic Horror Universe co-created and illustrated by one of our secret superstar artists to be announced, currently under contract. Following Ghost Machine #1, Ghost Machine’s titles will begin shipping in April 2024 with an all-new ongoing Geiger series, Redcoat and Rook: Exodus.
