Geiger #25 — Geoff Johns Brings the Glowing Man Face to Face with President Griffin
Geiger hits a major milestone with issue #25, launching the 'Radioactive Revolution' arc. Geoff Johns and Gary Frank team up for a high-stakes confrontation between Tariq Geiger and the bandaged President Griffin, setting the stage for a massive crossover event.
There are milestones, and then there are moments that shift the entire axis of a series. With Geiger #25, Geoff Johns and Gary Frank aren't just celebrating the Glowing Man's twenty-fifth outing; they are pushing the narrative into a zone that feels both inevitable and wildly unpredictable. This isn't a reflective pause or a quiet character study. It is a detonation. The 'Radioactive Revolution' arc begins here, and it promises to shake the foundations of the world Johns has built so meticulously since the series launched.
At the heart of this latest drop is a confrontation that fans have been waiting for: Tariq Geiger versus President Griffin. We know Griffin has always operated from the shadows, his identity and motives obscured by mystery and, quite literally, by bandages. Seeing him face the man who can channel pure radiation directly is the kind of high-wire act that defines Geiger. Johns excels at taking established archetypes and twisting them into something new, and pitting the ultimate weapon against the ultimate political power creates a tension that crackles off the page.
Gary Frank’s art remains the visual backbone of this series, and on a milestone issue, you expect him to bring his A-game. His ability to balance the mundane with the spectacular is unmatched. When Geiger is on panel, the world reacts; when Griffin is on panel, the air grows heavy. Frank and colorist Brad Anderson work in perfect sync here, ensuring that the visual stakes match the narrative ones. Every splash page feels like a statement, every interaction charged with the weight of their history.
This issue also serves as the prologue to the upcoming Geiger/Redcoat crossover, 'Radioactive Revolution.' If you’ve been enjoying Geiger’s unique blend of superheroics and political thriller elements, this is the perfect moment to ensure you’re caught up. The way Johns layers in the larger universe events without losing focus on Tariq’s personal journey is masterful. It’s a reminder of why this series has remained such a standout in Image’s lineup.
As for the variants, the Gary Frank and Brad Anderson cover is the one to watch. It’s bold, iconic, and perfectly captures the central conflict of the arc. These milestone covers tend to move quickly, so if you’re a collector or just love a strong piece of artwork, keep an eye on the shelf. And if you haven’t started the series yet, this issue’s context makes it a surprisingly accessible jumping-on point, assuming you can grab the earlier issues to understand the dynamics.