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Preview: Space Ghost #6

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Space Ghost #6

After the shattering events of issue #5, Robo-Corp is working hard to keep the forces of the Galactic Federation busy and distracted. To that end, they’re bringing in their heaviest hitter to aid in their evil scheme — MOLTAR!

Award-winning writer DAVID PEPOSE (Punisher) and superstar artist JONATHAN LAU (Vampirella Strikes) ratchet up the tension in Space Ghost #6 — aided and abetted by arresting covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and the debut of ANTHONY MARQUES and J. BONE!

Preview: Space Ghost #5

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Space Ghost #5

In this action-packed issue, Space Ghost, Jan, Jace, and Blip face the horror that is Zorak and the Cult of Lokar! With Zorak seizing the upper hand, the Guardian of the Spaceways is faced with an impossible battle — one whose shocking ending will leave a permanent mark on everyone involved!

Award-winning author DAVID PEPOSE (Punisher) and superstar artist JONATHAN LAU (Vampirella Strikes) double down on the danger and triple down on the excitement with Space Ghost #5 — all enhanced by stunning covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and MICHAEL CHO!

Space Ghost’s Opening Arc is Collected this November

Posted on August 31, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

The next hotly anticipated graphic novel collection of Dynamite‘s hit comic titles created in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products is coming this November in time for the holidays! Space Ghost by writer David Pepose and artist Jonathan Lau compiles its first six issues together for fans with multiple formats and options.

A light shines out in the darkness, and Dynamite’s revival of Space Ghost in comic books has been a best-selling and critical hit, uniting fans with a fresh perspective that perfectly captures the original nostalgic energy through the lens of modern superhero stylings. Rising star writer David Pepose flexes his passion for the character and universe at every chance, connecting with fans and always with new exciting elements for each issue. Virtuoso artist Jonathan Lau has drawn many of Dynamite’s greatest hits for over a decade, but has long been thirsting to tackle a more traditional superhero tale again, and his enthusiasm shows on every page.

With Space Ghost issue #7 also in stores this November, Dynamite is setting out to give fans the ideal opportunity to catch up with a perfect package to binge the previous six. Space Ghost Vol 1: With Only Ghosts to Comfort Us brings together the first half year of the new era, alongside a complete variant cover gallery, and topped off with a new introduction by Pepose.

The book is available as both a paperback and a hardcover, sporting Francesco Mattina‘s instantly iconic cover to the first issue. A limited edition separate hardcover edition features a stunning cover by Michael Cho, with his timeless style, and is signed by Pepose. As a special release for the passionate retailers and communities around dedicated comic book stores, a paperback with the Cho cover will be available exclusively in the direct market.

Space Ghost Vol. 1: With Only Ghosts to Comfort Us comes to shops November 2024.

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Space Ghost blasts off with a new arc this November

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Fans have been exploring the galaxy with the one and only Space Ghost, in his new comic book series published by Dynamite Entertainment in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. As the holidays season approaches, fans can be thankful for a new stretch of stories that kick off this November in Space Ghost #7.

The first six issues of the series are a blast, bringing in fans and introducing (or re-introducing) the world of Space Ghost to readers. Dynamite will also be releasing a collection of that first story arc, also set to release in November alongside the beginning of the new arc. Writer David Pepose and artist Jonathan Lau are cooking up even more exciting developments!

In issue #7, human heroes of Space Ghost have suddenly found themselves trapped on a mysterious planet covered in jungle. Space Ghost and company will be faced with the fearsome Creature King, a being who commands a host of beasts to carry out his nefarious bidding. All eyes will turn to the most unexpected hero to save the day, as Jan and Jace’s pet monkey Blip could be the key to defeating The Creature King and surviving to tell the tale!

This is just the first installment in a new set of boundless adventures from the phenomenally successful series. With the original classic animation’s blueprint and the all-star creative team pouring their passion into the project, there are so many stories to be told in the world of Space Ghost.

In the second half-year of the acclaimed series, fans will also get to witness a tussle with Metallus, the dark alternate universe vision of our hero known as the Space Spectre, and a thrilling three-parter against the Council of Doom!

In addition to Lau’s jaw-dropping interior artwork, Space Ghost continues with its awe-inspiring set of variant covers for fans to choose from or collect. Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee, and Bjorn Barends are now joined by Anthony Marques.

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Mini Reviews: Cruel Universe, Space Ghost, Public Domain, and Uncanny X-Men

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Logan Dalton

Sometimes, the staff at Graphic Policy read more comics than we’re able to get reviewed. When that happens you’ll see a weekly feature compiling reviews of the comics, or graphic novels, we just didn’t get a chance to write a full one for.

These are Graphic Policy’s Mini Reviews and Recommendations.

Logan

Cruel Universe #1 (Oni Press) – Cruel Universe #1 starts things off with a bang in “The Champion” from Matt Kindt and Kano, which is about space gladiators, including a T-Rex. I enjoyed the reader-incriminating twist in this one as well as Kano’s pulpy art. Next, a man and a woman investigate a black hole and the possibilities of time travel in “Solo Shift” from Corinna Bechko, Caitlin Yarsky, and Michael Atiyeh. This story explores the inevitability of fate in the depths of space with a side of toxic masculinity and pretty colors from Atiyeh. Following up that utter depression, “Drink Up” is about a rich guy who tries to find the Fountain of Youth from Chris Condon and Jonathan Case. I enjoyed Case’s art, especially the over-top facial expressions and bold colors when the protagonist Edenspoil finds the fountain, but the story is sadly predictable. It’s fun to watch a billionaire get their comeuppance though. Finally, “Priceless” from Ben H. Winters, Artyom Toplin, and Brittany Peer is the most high concept of the Cruel Universe stories and follows the exploit of man with a node in his brain so a bedridden, (of course) wealthy old man can have memories and experiences. Peer’s flat colors, Tomlin’s inventive Euro art style, and Winters’ wide-ranging approach to morality is a solid close to the anthology. Cruel Universe #1 has one stone-cold classic, a couple solid morality tale thrillers, and one stinker so not a bad batting average for this anthology’s first outing. I definitely enjoyed the art and colors in each short story, especially Kano and Artyom Toplin’s work. Overall: 8.1 Verdict: Buy

Space Ghost #4 (Dynamite) -Zorak finally appears in Space Ghost #4, and David Pepose, Jonathan Lau, and Andrew Dalhouse make him one freaky dude. He’s not just your run of the mill supervillain, but a death cultist who wants to summon the locust god Lokar and end the universe. Pepose creates tension by splitting narrative with Space Ghost off trying to find Zorak while Jace, Jan, and Blip chill at the Ghost Planet until they decide to investigate a Galactic Patrol distress signal. Lau uses violent flashback sequences and close-ups of Space Ghost’s eyes to emphasize the seriousness of Zorak’s threat with the encounter showing perhaps why Space Ghost was so closed off in the early issues. Featuring big-time action and raised stakes that are bolstered by the time we’ve spent with Jan, Jace, and Space Ghost, this is the best issue of the relaunch so far. Overall: 8.2 Verdict: Buy

Public Domain #7 (Image) – Chip Zdarsky‘s Public Domain continues to be satirical inside baseball goodness with a heart. Issue seven introduces Dallas Comics’ new editor Cynthia Dann who evokes shades of great editors like Louise Simonson, Ann Nocenti, and Karen Berger while critiquing the staff members and sparring with the money guys. On Jerry Jasper’s side, he has to deal with the combination of a British Invasion piss-take on script and a Extreme-era Image parody on art, and he hates what the Domain has become. Zdarsky writes fun, conversational dialogue, but he also knows when to let the silences linger like Dallas and Jasper coming to terms that their co-creation is no longer their own. Public Domain #7 is a book where you’re feeling tension when two old guys talk in an even older bar, and it makes you love and hate comics all the same. Overall: 9.1 Verdict: Buy

Uncanny X-Men #1 (Marvel) – Gail Simone, David Marquez, and Matthew Wilson kick off the new volume of the flagship X-Book with the Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters being turner into a mutant prison. And then various X-Men just hang out for the rest of the issue. So, yeah, the threat may seem generic, but as a fan of the X-Men playing various sports, this issue was enjoyable to me. Simone gets Wolverine’s nobility, Kurt’s faith, Gambit’s roguishness, and of course, Rogue’s vulnerability as she’s the kind of team leader and POV character. Plus Marquez and Wilson make everyone look good, especially when they’re fighting a giant dragon in Mexico. I love the little manga touches he brings. Uncanny X-Men #1 isn’t groundbreaking, but some nice character interactions and slick art make it enjoyable enough. Nothing wrong with a Rogue/Gambit/Logan road story. Overall: 7.5 Verdict: Read

Preview: Space Ghost #4

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Space Ghost #4

As Space Ghost and his young allies continue to dig into the evils of Robo-Corp, a new threat is emerging — one that may prove to be deadlier than all of the galaxy’s rogue companies and space pirates put together!

Breaking free from their specially designed prison, Zorak and his army of fanatical Zorathian warriors are coming to take revenge on the Guardian of the Spaceways. And as if this wasn’t bad enough, our heroes must also face the might of Titanor!

Danger and excitement expand like a supernova in Space Ghost #4 — all carefully charted by award-winning author DAVID PEPOSE (Punisher) and star artist JONATHAN LAU (Vampirella Strikes), with stellar covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and MICHAEL CHO!

Preview: Space Ghost #3

Posted on July 4, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Space Ghost #3

“You’re not the only ones who lost their family to these monsters.” So says Space Ghost to the Widow, a powerful potential ally for the Ghost crew in their campaign against the evil Robo-Corp.

Although the Widow’s motivations remain shrouded in mystery, Space Ghost, Jan, and Jace decide to roll the dice and bring her in on their mission to take down Robo-Corp once and for all. But which side will this shadowy figure ultimately decide to help — and which will she try to destroy?

The electrifying answer awaits in issue #3 of Space Ghost — crafted by award- winning writer DAVID PEPOSE (Punisher) and acclaimed artist JONATHAN LAU (Vampirella Strikes), and featuring iconic covers from FRANCESCO MATTINA, JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG, BJORN BARENDS, and MICHAEL CHO!

Space Ghost #3 excites as it continues to expand the classic universe

Posted on July 3, 2024 by Brett

Enter the Widow! Is she friend or foe? Rolling the dice and trusting the potentially untrustworthy, the Ghost crew takes the fight to Robo-Corp. Will their new ally be the key they’ve been missing in bringing down the evil Robo-Corp once-and-for-all? Space Ghost #3 continues the adventure with some predictable twists and turns and a hell of a lot of fun.

Written by David Pepose, Space Ghost #3 continues to expand upon the classic character and world while also carving out a voice all its own. Space Ghost is on a mission, to take down the evil Robo-Corp and to do that, he’ll need to team up with Widow, a villain who might have similar goals. It’s the classic “the enemy of my enemy is my friend” with results that are a bit predictable but none the less fun.

Pepose has clearly been having fun mining the classic property while charting a new direction. The writing feels like it’s all its own but at the same time also has a bit of a classic feel to it all. I grew up watching the classic cartoons and Pepose has nailed down the beats those shorts would hit with each episode. But, while those comics tended to be rather quaint and innocent in some ways, Pepose and the team feel like they’ve added a bit of dirt and grit, leaning a bit more into the “Batman” aspects of the character and concept. It’s a superhero with adopted kids, one who is a bit emotionally cut off but at the same time is creating a family.

Where the series truly stands out is each of the first three issues feel like they can stand on their own while at the same time creating a grander story of a corrupt system that Space Ghost is attempting to dismantle while Jan and Jace are attempting to figure out who killed their father and why with Space Ghost’s help.

The art by Jonathan Lau is great. It has inspiration from the classic cartoon but Lau’s own style and take. You can see inspiration at times, like the writing, but it’s not a comic that attempts to recreate what has come before visually. Lau is helped by Andrew Dalhouse‘s color and the lettering by Taylor Esposito. The team together creates a comic that’s a bit “darker” and grittier than the original but underneath still has the hear of the original. It’s an interesting mix visually and it works well.

Space Ghost #3 is another solid issue for a series that has injected new life into the classic character and property. Here’s hoping it goes on for years and continues to not just reintroduce this world and characters but also give us new adventures and aspects we’ve never seen. Currently, it’s blend of old and new has been fantastic and makes this a series you don’t want to miss.

Writer: David Pepose Art: Jonathan Lau
Color: Andrew Dalhouse Letterer: Taylor Esposito
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Dynamite Entertainment provided Graphic Policy with a FREE copy for review

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Wednesdays are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

Absolute Power #1 (DC Comics) – The summer event officially kicks off as Amanda Waller goes all out against the world’s superheroes turning public opinion against them and sending her force to retrieve them.

Cartoonists Against Racism: The Secret Jewish War on Bigotry (Dark Horse) – Learn some comic history! We’re excited to dive in and discover something we didn’t know.

Conan the Barbarian #12 (Titan Comics) – The series has been fantastic sword and sorcery with lots of adventure and some fantastic art. It’s been a great blend of old and new.

Free Agents #1 (Image Comics) – The team of Kurt Busiek, Fabian Nicieza, Triona Farrell, and Stephen Mooney is enough to get us interested in this new series about survivors of a intergalactic war who are stranded on Earth and trying to live better lives.

Scarlett #2 (Skybound) – The first issue was a solid launch of the series which has Scarlett infiltrating Clan Arashikage find her friend Jinx.

Space Ghost #3 (Dynamite Entertainment) – The series has been a great mix of nostalgia while carving its own path. The series has done an amazing job of building off of what has come before delivering lots of action, some heart, and a dose of classic Space Ghost.

ThunderCats: Cheetara #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) – Cheetara gets the first spotlight of the newly launched series!

unOrdinary Vol. 2 (Harper Alley) – The first volume caught us surprise about a school where a seemingly normal kid unrolls but everyone has powers and abilities. This is a world where superheroes are a foreign concept and power is used for one’s gain.

Preview: Space Ghost #3

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Graphic Policy Team

Space Ghost #3

“You’re not the only ones who lost their family to these monsters.” So says Space Ghost to the Widow, a powerful potential ally for the Ghost crew in their campaign against the evil Robo-Corp.

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