Junkyard Joe

A tense, six-issue miniseries from Cross Cult, Junkyard Joe (2024–present) is a standalone story from writer Geoff Johns and artist Gary Frank, the celebrated team behind Doomsday Clock. Set in the world of the Geiger universe, it follows a mysterious, seemingly indestructible military robot—a relic of the Vietnam War—whose past and purpose are unearthed when a modern-day conflict draws him out of hiding. With Frank’s precise, emotional artwork grounding Johns’ exploration of trauma and legacy, the series deepens the mythos of this shared universe while standing alone as a poignant, action-driven character study. It matters as a key piece of the growing Johns/Frank canon, blending war-story grit with superhero-tinged pathos.