The Unbelievables (originally named Family Odysseys) is a line of American comic books published by Ghost Machine Productions through Image Comics. The comic line centers on characters with extraordinary origins who attempt to live ordinary lives, including a time-traveling family living in the present, two teenagers connected to Heaven and Hell, and a thirteen-year-old trillionaire who searches for those people.
In 2026, the line was rebranded after debuting a crossover event titled "Who Are the Unbelievables?" between June and August 2026.
Premise The Unbelievables is a shared universe published by Ghost Machine through Image Comics, co-created primarily by Peter J. Tomasi, Geoff Johns, Francis Manapul, and Peter Snejbjerg. In contrast to dark post-apocalyptic or horror imprints within the publisher's lineup (such as The Unnamed and Hyde Street), The Unbelievables focuses on lighthearted, high-concept urban fantasy, science fiction, and coming-of-age stories centered on extraordinary teenagers and families hiding in plain sight in everyday contemporary society.
Titles
Ongoing series TitleWriterArtistColoristDebut dateThe RocketfellersPeter TomasiFrancis ManapulJohn KaliszHornsby & HaloPeter SnejbjergJean GenieMaytal ZchutLeila LeiszTBATBA 2026
Limited series TitleIssuesWriterArtistColoristDebut dateConclusion dateThe Trillion Dollar Kid2Geoff Johns and Peter TomasiStefano SimeoneJune 17, 2026August 12, 2026
One-shots TitleWriterArtistColoristDebut dateGhost MachineGeoff Johns, Lamont Magee,Peter Tomasi and Maytal ZchutGary Frank, Bryan Hitch,Jason Fabok, Francis Manapul,Peter Snejbjerg and Ivan ReisBrad Anderson, Francis Manapuland Bjarne HansenJanuary 24, 2024The Rocketfellers #0Peter Tomasi and Francis ManapulFrancis ManapulMay 20, 2026Hornsby & Halo #0Peter TomasiPeter SnejbjergJohn KaliszMay 27, 2026
Tie-in material
Ghost Machine: The Official Guidebook #3
Crossover event Part Issue Release date 1 The Rocketfellers #0 2 Hornsby & Halo #0 3 The Trillion Dollar Kid #1 4 Hornsby & Halo #14 5 The Rocketfellers #13 6 The Trillion Dollar Kid #2
Reception The comic line received generally positive reviews, with The Rocketfellers being praised for its world-building, high-concept premise, and the collaborative artwork between writer Peter J. Tomasi and artist Francis Manapul. Critical reception for Hornsby & Halo emphasized its character-driven narrative, tone, and urban fantasy elements. The Trillion Dollar Kid received favorable reviews from comic critics, who highlighted its central protagonist, emotional themes, and visual design.
Collected editions
Title Material collected Pages Release date ISBNHornsby & Halo Nature vs Nurture Hornsby & Halo #1–6 176 September 3, 2025 Volume 2 Hornsby & Halo #7–12184May 6, 2026The Rocketfellers First Family of the Future The Rocketfellers #1–6 176 September 10, 2025 Volume 2 The Rocketfellers #7–12152August 5, 2026The Trillion Dollar KidWho Are the Unbelievables?Hornsby & Halo #0, #14 The Rocketfellers #0, #13 The Trillion Dollar Kid #1–2160September 30, 2026
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