Geoff Johns’ New Twilight Zone-Inspired Image Series Is a Perfect Read for Halloween Fans

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Ghost Machine released a new comic book series called *Hyde Street* through Image Comics in October 2024. While not their first series, *Hyde Street* is considered their best work for fans of horror, making it an ideal choice for a Halloween read. Just one year after its debut, *Hyde Street* is quickly gaining recognition as one of the greatest horror comics ever made.

The first collection of the comic series *Hyde Street*, covering issues #1-7, is now available! The series isn’t finished yet – it will eventually have 11 issues, all planned to be released by the end of 2025. Now is the perfect time to start reading, as the story is still developing and many frightening secrets are being revealed. Key questions remain: Who is the Scorekeeper? Will Mr. X-Ray achieve his goals and escape Hyde Street? And what is the true nature of this strange and supernatural world? You’ll find clues in the issues already out, and more answers are coming soon.

“It Happened On Hyde Street!”

What went on at Hyde Street remains a mystery. It seems to be a place between life and death, where people are judged after they die. But sadly, anyone expecting a just outcome ended up in the wrong place.

Hyde Street is a terrifying, otherworldly place. The story centers around Mr. X-Ray, who’s known for his special X-Ray glasses. He found himself trapped on Hyde Street after making a deal: if he could condemn 10,000 souls to darkness, he’d be allowed to return home to his daughter, whom he was forced to leave. Sounds simple enough? The catch is, he’s not the only one trying to collect those souls – others are competing to reach the same goal and escape Hyde Street.

Mr. X-Ray faces a difficult situation, dealing with a manipulative scout, a woman fixated on appearance, and a silent, sightless creature. They’re all competing for something, overseen by the Scorekeeper, a mysterious figure who seems to have a hidden plan for the people and place of Hyde Street.

Comic Fans May Be Used To Geoff Johns Writing Stories For The DC Universe

Several years ago, Geoff Johns—along with other leading writers and artists from DC and Marvel—created Ghost Machine comics, which publishes through Image. Among their releases is the comic Hyde Street. Many comic fans will know Johns from his extensive work at DC Comics, where he shaped the DC Universe for years, creating stories like Infinite Crisis and writing the Justice League series that launched with the New 52 initiative.

Geoff Johns is known as a top superhero writer, but he’s equally skilled at creating terrifying horror stories, and his work in the DC Universe demonstrates this perfectly. His story, often considered one of the greatest horror comics ever made, brilliantly combines superhero action with a zombie apocalypse. Johns truly understands how to build compelling worlds, whether they feature superheroes or not.

The story understands that everything it sets up needs to come back around, and that’s certainly true on Hyde Street. Every hint of monsters, demons, or the enigmatic Scorekeeper will eventually lead to something frightening and unsettling – it *is* a horror comic, after all.

From Stephen King To The Twilight Zone, Hyde Street Has Something For Every Horror Fan

Hyde Street draws clear inspiration from classic horror and mystery thrillers. The story evokes a feeling similar to that of a man lost in a frightening and unfamiliar place, surrounded by dangerous and peculiar people. Many horror enthusiasts will also find echoes of Stephen King’s most compelling novels within its pages.

Look, Stephen King at his best wasn’t just about the gore, it was about what it *meant*. The characters he created, the really good ones, weren’t simple. They felt like real people with actual problems, which made them easy to connect with. As you get to know guys like Mr. X-Ray, Oscar Oddman, or even Mr. Goodbody, you realize they’re battling their own inner demons alongside the seriously messed-up stuff happening on Hyde Street. And Pranky? He’s just on another level of twisted.

The atmosphere of Hyde Street will feel familiar to readers of Stephen King’s *It*. Just like Derry, where Pennywise haunted the streets and the *It: Welcome to Derry* series explored endless terrors, Hyde Street is a place where new horrors constantly emerge. The main characters are always finding inventive – and terrible – ways to condemn people in their quest for freedom.

I’m super hyped for *Hyde Street* #10 – it’s coming out in December 2025! And get this, they’re already planning a whole second volume for next year. Honestly, there are so many mysteries still surrounding the Hyde Street world, and I can’t wait to see where Ghost Machine takes the story next. I’m already making theories!

Readers have previously seen a standalone story connected to the main *Hyde Street* series. *It Happened on Hyde Street: Devour* offered a look into the past of the character Ms. Goodbody and her experiences on Hyde Street. If *Hyde Street* proves popular, it’s likely Ghost Machine and Image Comics will release more standalone stories focusing on other characters in this universe, and hopefully, the series will continue to thrive.

Where Hyde Street Could Go From Here… & All The Horror-Inspired Monsters & Villains Who Lay Within

The main storyline follows Mr. X-Ray’s quest to reach 10,000 souls, but the series also delves into the backstories of characters like Pranky, Ms. Goodbody, and Oscar Oddman, exploring their lives before they came to Hyde Street and what drove them. Hyde Street itself is a dark and mysterious place, filled with hidden dangers. It’s a horrifying mystery, and the deaths are shockingly graphic. The artwork, especially by renowned artist Ivan Reis, is truly unsettling – some images, like a demonic depiction of Pranky, are downright terrifying and may give you nightmares.

The sixth installment of *Hyde Street* introduces a host of new, intriguing characters caught in the Scorekeeper’s mysterious game within this strange afterlife. The story centers around Mr. X-Ray, a man battling his own inner struggles, and Goodbody, who has a temper. Pranky’s constant cheerfulness is unsettling, even more so than the creepy character Damian from *The Omen*. Despite appearing like Frankenstein’s brother, Oscar Oddman is surprisingly selfless, dedicating himself to saving souls instead of condemning them – a direct defiance of the Scorekeeper’s rules. Other new faces include Doctor Ego, a cosmetic surgeon from Hyde Street, the psychic Sister Hood, the internal struggle known as the Demon Within, Raquel Vane, and a mysterious prisoner held captive in Oscar’s castle. Fans are eagerly anticipating what happens next with this diverse group of characters.

If you enjoy Stephen King or stories with complex characters, you’ll likely love *Hyde Street*. The novel is full of complications, but even the villain, Pranky, has a twisted sense of justice – he targets people who have hurt children. What makes the story compelling is that every character has their own reasons for acting as they do, leading to engaging conflicts and drama.

Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, and the incredible art team – including Brad Anderson, Danny Miki, and Francis Portela – have created a truly captivating series. It’s a deep and immersive story, similar in scope to the interconnected world Stephen King has built. October and Halloween are the ideal time for new readers to discover Hyde Street, but be careful – once you start reading, you might find it impossible to stop!

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