Summary
- Space Ghost #1 by Dynamite Comics revives an iconic superhero, bringing fans exciting new adventures in outer space.
- The comic introduces Space Ghost as a cosmic vigilante, ready to bring justice to those who prey upon the defenseless.
- With successful revival of Thundercats, Dynamite Comics is giving classic heroes like Space Ghost a fresh chance at life.
Thanks to Dynamite Comics, a beloved and unexpected superhero is going to live again in Space Ghost #1. Despite his legacy on the small screen, the character has been out of the spotlight for years. Thankfully, fans will get the chance to see Space Ghost in action sooner than they think.
successful revival of the Thundercats, the publisher would be bringing back the 1960s space-faring hero Space Ghost. This May, Dynamite Comics will release Space Ghost #1 by David Prepose and Jonathan Lau for an exciting new series.
Space Ghost #1 (2024) |
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| Release Date: |
May 2024 |
| Writer: |
David Prepose |
| Artist: |
Jonathan Lau |
| Cover Artist: |
sco Mattina |
| Variant Covers: |
Jae Lee, Bjorn Barends, and Michael Cho |
Greed and corruption flourish in the darkness between stars. The Galactic Federation’s territories are spread across the cosmos, far and wide in the vastness of space. At the scale of the cosmic landscape, pirates, hijackers and other nefarious actors are able to slip stealthily through the pitch black, ransacking distant colonies with cruel disregard for the innocent scientists that inhabit them. They’ve often been able to get away with impunity. Yet a powerful force is set to put a stop to this, a cosmic vigilante who metes out justice throughout the known galaxy, bringing vengeance to those who prey upon the defenseless. Evil cannot hide from the gaze of Space Ghost! |
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Details on Prepose and Lau's new series were kept to a minimum, but it hinted at the epic adventures in store for Space Ghost. Dynamite Comics also revealed several unlettered pages, showcasing returning characters such as the space pirate Tansut, Space Ghost's sidekicks Jan and Jace, as well as Space Ghost himself.
Space Ghost Returns in an Epic Sci-Fi Series
Space Ghost was originally a cartoon that was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions and premiered in 1966. Space Ghost, created by cartooning icon Alex Toth, followed the titular hero's adventures in outer space. He was ed by his sidekicks Jan, Jace, and their pet monkey, Blip. The animated series lasted for about a year before ending. However, the hero received a second life in the re-imagined sequel series Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. Instead of being a straightforward superhero, Space Ghost was reinterpreted as a talk show host who worked with several of his former villains.
This isn't the first time that Space Ghost came back in comic book form in recent years. In 2005, DC Comics published a miniseries that retold Space Ghost's origins. Over a decade later, DC Comics launched its Hanna-Barbera Beyond initiative and published Future Quest, a team-up book featuring several iconic cartoon characters, including Space Ghost. But last year, Dynamite struck a deal with Warner Brother Discovery to publish comics based on cartoons such as The Powerpuff Girls, The Flintstones, and the aforementioned Thundercats. With the groundbreaking success of Thundercats, it's safe to say Space Ghost is in very good hands.
Space Ghost Offers a New Chance at Life for a Classic Hero
Space Ghost might not be the most notable hero, but he's got an impressive and unique history. Dynamite Comics is revitalizing cartoon properties that have stagnated a bit and it's already been a successful venture. Thundercats has already become one of 2024's hottest-selling comics and if the same love and care is put into Space Ghost, there's no reason to think why this comic won't see comparable success. Space Ghost's days as an irreverent talk show host may be behind him, but Dynamite Comics' new series is giving him another chance to live the life of a superhero.
Space Ghost #1 is available in May 2024 from Dynamite Comics.
