Writer: Geoff Johns
Artist: Gary Frank
Publisher: Image Comics
Genre: Action, Adventure
Release Date: May 8, 2024
Price: $3.99
Reviewer: Christopher Patterson
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THE DISPATCH
The story of Geiger #2 is generally well written, but it never goes beyond that. If I had to describe this issue in a few words, it would be: the art takes precedence over all. Not to say the story is bad, but the artwork takes control here. In that way, it feels like the story was not given much thought by comparison. If I had to describe it or put a nice pin on it, it would be focusing on the visuals over the narrative. Even at points, it seems like moments are left in just for the art alone and not for the narrative told here.
ART
Simply put, the artwork here is marvelous. The detail in the littlest parts of character designs is simply awe-inspiring. The backgrounds look like portraits with the level of precision and little things in them that give them a sense of realism. Realism. That is a way to describe the artwork here. It looks so well drawn; it is simply shocking that someone drew it. Even better is the paneling.
Paneling is a hard thing to do. Simply put, it means having a strong grasp of the art. Here, that is truly shown. The panels flow with a level of thought and intricacy that makes them seem like sketches for an animated film, with how they all flow so precisely. Not just in more casual scenes but in more intense moments, the panels flow with a seamlessness that catches the eye looking back since, in the moment, it’s almost unnoticeable since that almost seems its intention, you can say. To notice the paneling while reading might take away from it. Here, the paneling is so seamless that it feels as though you will only catch it upon second reading.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Geiger #2 is an issue full of as many nice positives as negatives. The main reason for this is the art versus narrative issue, which almost ruins this comic. A focus on the artwork seems to have taken control of this issue. The artwork itself is actually quite magical. Though, in turn, the story feels as though it wasn’t given enough. Leaving, ultimately, an issue that succeeds and fails. Overall, simply put, I recommend reading this issue, if not for the story, for the amazing art that will likely grab your attention!