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You’ll be drawn into this issue of Space Ghost from the very first page. There’s a dastardly enemy showing a lack of compassion for an animal. Then you’re immediately dropped into pure chaos as the villains plot their next step. Everything is on fire, Space Ghost is bleeding, and you don’t know how they’re going to get out of this situation. It’s pure excitement. All of that happens on the first three pages, and it keeps getting better.

Space Ghost No. 12 creative team

Writer: David PepseArtist: Jonathan LauColorist: Andrew Dalhouse

During Space Ghost No. 11, our hero was beaten close to death by Zorak, Moltar, Black Widow, Metallus, Creature King, and Brak. This left Jan and Jace to help their mentor to his feet. To make it more difficult, they had to do it quietly and without their ship or resources. Yet, it didn’t...

When you think of Captain Planet and The Planeteers, what comes to mind? Sadly, instead of the cartoon, the hilarious Don Cheadle sketch is probably the first thing you think of. It’s not your fault; it's been decades since the animated series debuted. Thankfully, David Pepose (Cable: Love and Chrome) will change that. He’s bringing his love of older cartoons like Space Ghost and giving comic book fans Captain Planet. This writer has read the first issue, and it’s fantastic.

You’ll fall in love with Captain Planet right from the beginning. Not because he saves Gaia with his extraordinary powers or that he makes jokes (though that doesn’t hurt). It's because he doesn’t like bullies. And, despite his aforementioned superpowers, he has the same weaknesses as he did in the cartoon. He can be taken down with pollutants. In this case, he's shot with bullets made from depleted uranium.

Dynamite Entertainment’s “Space Ghost” #12, available April 23, 2025, is written by David Prepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Bjorn Barends, Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee and Anthony Marques:

“…’Ghost Planet’ lies in ruins and of the verge of collapse.

“Now, the ‘Council of Doom’ stands triumphant, while ‘Space Ghost’ clings to life on the very edge of oblivion! Is this the end of our heroes?…”

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Dynamite Entertainment started the Space Ghost run back in early 2024 and I was on the fence about picking it up. I enjoyed Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, but not quite as much as the original Hanna-Barbera cartoon (and the two are vastly different). However, my appreciation of writer David Pepose (The Devil That Wears My Face and Moon Knight: City Of The Dead) was enough for me to give it a shot. 11 issues later, I'm more sure than ever that starting the series was a great decision.

Space Ghost creative team:

Writer: David PeposeArtist: Jonathan LauColors: Andrew DalhouseLetterer: Taylor Esposito

Space Ghost has a ton of intergalactic action and violence mixed in with emotional moments between Space Ghost, Jan, Jace, and even their monkey, Blip. And just when you think things can’t hit you in the heart harder, you’re proven wrong. That leads us to the most recent issues,...

George Lowe was a true legend. Going from radio shows to crawling his way into the childhoods of many, his voice in Space Ghost Coast to Coast helped him create a special place in the hearts of everyone who watched him.

George Lowe | Credit: Photographed by Tim Dorr—Cca-Sa: 2.0

With the recent passing of the beloved voice actor, many have been forced to face their mortality and grieve someone who affected so many lives. With this, one cannot help but look back at his life and what shaped him into the icon that he is today.

It would seem that his origin story might have been somewhat similar to those who adored him.

George Lowe was bullied when he was younger

A few years ago, George Lowe gave an interview with Under the Radar, where he touched on various aspects of his personal and professional life. Since the...

Space Ghost’s bizarre and brilliant transformation makes him one of the most cherished animated superheroes in America. He was once a cheesy character from the 1960s and was later resurrected in the 1990s in Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. At the heart of this revival was the late George Lowe, who turned the hero into a cultural icon.

A still from Space Ghost: Coast to Coast | Adult Swim

His deadpan delivery and ability to improvise were brilliant and cannot be recreated. Moreover, his journey to becoming the voice of Space Ghost was just as funny and quirky as the show itself.

The unlikely audition that made George Lowe the voice of Space Ghost George Lowe | Kirk Wilcox / YouTube

In an interview with Cracked, George Lowe shared the story of being cast in Space Ghost: Coast to Coast. The voice actor cum comedian had no idea about what the creators...

George Lowe may have left this mortal world, but the tales of Space Ghost’s adventures are immortal. After all, the superhero himself has been dead since before we were born.

Yesterday morning, the Adult Swim community learned the solemn news that Lowe, 67, the founding voice of adult animated comedy on Cartoon Network, had passed away following a long illness. Lowe’s performance as the titular character on the animated, surrealist, scripted talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast changed the course of TV history and has brought joy to bizarro cartoon fans for over three decades, but it was Lowe’s in-real-life commitment to the Space Ghost character and his warm embrace of the Space Ghost community that made him a living yet always-dead legend to his friends, fans and contemporaries.

As the animation world mourns one of its most important and influential voices, those who were lucky enough...

The late great David Lynch's Blue Velvet is available on a new streaming home.

Blue Velvet is officially available for streaming on Amazon's Prime Video. Blue Velvet marks a major addition to the Prime Video streaming library not just for fans of Lynch's work, but for fans of neo-noir and mystery films as well.

RelatedSpace Ghost Coast to Coast Star George Lowe Dies at 67

George Lowe, the voice of Space Ghost and one of Adult Swim's most iconic stars, passes away at the age of 67.

Released in 1986, Blue Velvet was written and directed by Lynch and starred longtime collaborator Kyle MacLachlan as college student Jeffrey Beaumont, whose return home leads to him being swept up in a world of sex, drugs, and violence. Blue Velvet featured an ensemble cast including Isabella Rossellini as nightclub singer Dorothy Vallens, Dennis Hopper as violent drug lord Frank Booth, George Dickerson as Detective John Williams,...

Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez's hit horror-Western From Dusk Till Dawn is heading to a new streaming home.

Per Prime Video, the streaming giant is about to add the fan-favorite period horror to its ever-expanding library of films. Fans won't have to wait long to see From Dusk Till Dawn on Prime Video, as it is slated to make its debut on the platform on March 13.

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Director David Villeneuve's critically acclaimed Dune: Part Two wins multiple Academy Awards back-to-back.

Released in 1996, From Dusk Till Dawn was directed by Robert Rodriguez from a script written by Quentin Tarantino that was itself based on a story by Robert Kurtzman. The film starred George Clooney as infamous bank robber Seth Gecko, the brother of Tarantino's Richie Gecko. When the pair end up on the run from the law, they decide...

George Lowe, the voice behind the famous character Space Ghost, passed away on Mar. 2 at the age of 67, and was confirmed by his representative to Deadline. His career spanned several decades, and he has lent his voice to many movies and TV shows. But he will be remembered most for voicing Sg on Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, a memorable and hilarious talk show featuring real-life actors, musicians, and others.

The voice actor and comedian was born in Dunedin, Florida, got his start at a radio station when he was only 15. Lowe later did a variety of voiceover work for Cartoon Network and Twbs in the 1980s and early 90s. But his big break came when he was cast as Space Ghost in 1994 for Cartoon Network's then-new animated and live-action talk show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, which was created by Mike Lazzo, who went on to co-found Adult Swim.

George Lowe, the voice actor and comedian best known for his work as Space Ghost on the cult favorite series Space Ghost Coast to Coast, has died. He was 67.

A rep for Lowe confirmed his death to Rolling Stone. An exact cause of death wasn’t given, but according to a statement shared by Lowe’s family on Wednesday, March 5, Lowe died after facing “challenges” following elective heart surgery.

“George Lowe’s family has been grief stricken and unable to respond regarding his passing, on March 02, 2025, until now,” the statement read.

Earlier today, the adult animation community learned of the passing of voice acting legend George Lowe at the age of 67. There’s now a Space Ghost-sized hole in the heart of every cartoon fan who understands why we even have an Adult Swim in the first place.

Before Cartoon Network committed to courting the market of adults and teenagers who also enjoyed animated comedy shows about zany, supernatural characters with the now-institutional programming block Adult Swim, the channel tested the waters on mature-ish cartoons by having legendary TV executive Mike Lazzo make a subversive, surrealist talk show hosted by a lesser-known Hanna-Barbera character. Space Ghost Coast to Coast first hit the airwaves in 1994 and introduced a massive, yet-untapped audience of men in their 20s who love cartoons and cannabis to the superhero-turned-late-night-host who would change the course of TV history forever.

The late Lowe played the title character in...

Veteran voice actor and comedian George Lowe, best known as the voice of Space Ghost on Space Ghost Coast to Coast, and many others, died Sunday, March 2, his representive confirmed to Deadline. He was 67.

His longtime friend “Marvelous Marvin” Boone paid tribute to Lowe on Facebook.

“I’m beyond devastated,” Boone wrote. “My Zobanian brother and best friend for over 40 years, George Lowe, has passed away after a long illness. A part of me had also died. He was a supremely talented Artist and Voice actor. A true warm hearted Genius. Funniest man on Earth too. I’ve stolen jokes from him for decades. He stole some of mine. He was also the voice of Space Ghost and so much more. Pweeloto.”

Born in Dunedin, Fl, Lowe got his first radio job with local station Wwjb at the age of 15. Lowe did occasional voice-over work for Tbws and Cartoon Network...

Acclaimed voice actor and Space Ghost: Coast to Coaststar George Lowe has tragically passed away.

Lowe's passing was confirmed by Av Club writer Will Harris on social media. The Adult Swim legend and iconic voice of Space Ghost during the character's animated late night talk show revival series was 67 years old at the time of his passing.

Harris wrote, "Just learned from one of his friends that George Lowe, voice of the titular character from Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, has died. R.I.P., George.

Just learned from one of his friends that George Lowe, voice of the titular character from Space Ghost: Coast to Coast, has died. R.I.P., George— Will Harris (@willharrisinva.bsky.social)2025-03-04T14:22:53.942Z

Born in 1957, Lowe's voice acting career began taking off in the late 1980s, during which he provided various voices for TBS, which eventually led to...

George Lowe, a veteran voice actor whose credits include the title role in Space Ghost Coast to Coast, died on March 2 at age 67, a spokesperson confirms for TVLine.

Lowe reportedly passed following a long illness, his longtime friend “Marvelous” Marvin Boone shared on Facebook.

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Back in July 2023, Space Ghost Coast to Coast contributing writer Mc Chris shared with fans concerned about Lowe’s conspicuous...

Captain Planet was first introduced in a 1990 animated series, Captain Planet and the Planeteers, but he's now set to return in a new Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products comic book series...and he's received quite the overhaul!

Now looking like he's ready to step into a movie (attempts to bring the hero to the big screen have been attempted for years), Captain Planet will be joined by his Planeteers in a series launching this April.

In that, five ordinary young people from around the world must become humanity's last hope after being chosen to wield elemental rings of Gaia, the High Priestess of Earth. Each Planeteer suddenly finds themselves equipped with abilities aligned with one of the world's elemental forces: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart.

And in the most dire circumstances, the five can combine these powers together to summon the globe's greatest champion - Captain Planet!

Acclaimed Space Ghost writer David Pepose shares his pitch perfect fan cast for a potential feature film based on the franchise.

Responding to a fan question on X, Pepose quite simply stated that Mad Men star Jon Hamm would be his preferred choice for a live-action Space Ghost. Pepose also gave a thumbs up to the suggestion of Reacher star Alan Ritchson playing the part, while he stated that Academy Award nominee Josh Brolin would be a perfect fit for Space Ghost's malevolent, interdimensional variant, the Space Spectre.

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Jon Hamm. https://t.co/cfrVJRLeKW— David Pepose - Comic Book Writer (@Peposed) January 11, 2025

Created by Hanna-Barbera Productions and designed by Alex Toth,...

After the runaway success of their Thundercats revival, Dynamite Entertainment is set to breathe new life into the Silverhawks. Created a year after Thundercats and designed to be a companion show, Silverhawks never quite achieved the same level of success, but still became a cult property. The Silverhawks'cartoon, like many others of its era, was accompanied by a wave of merchandise, including action figures, clothing, as well as a comic book series from Marvel.

Now, nearly 40 years after it premiered, Silverhawks will be returning to comics courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, as part of their larger deal with Warner Brothers/Discovery. Dynamite has paired each book with a top-tier creative team, and Silverhawks will be no different. Ed Brisson, known for his work on Marvel titles such as Predator and Alpha Flight, will be joined by artist Georgoe Kambadais for Silverhawks. Brisson was gracious enough to speak with ScreenRant about his childhood love of Silverhawks,...

Dynamite Entertainment’s “Space Ghost” #8, now available is written by David Pepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee & June Chung, Bjorn Barends and Anthony Marques:

“…the painful events of the past meet the brutal events of the present as ‘Space Ghost’ and ‘Metallus’ clash.

“And while these titans do battle, Space Ghost’s young allies learn the shocking secrets behind their mentor’s tragic history…”

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Normally, we choose to spotlight the five best comic books of each week. But every so often, a week comes along that is so full of glorious titles and releases that it’s impossible to only choose five issues. This is one of those times.

Each of the comics on this list either teases a new future for someone, shows the growth of a character, features something amazing happening, or a moment simply occurs that changes everything throughout its respective universe. It’s a heck of a way to continue the final month of new comic books and there are still two weeks of new comics left.

So, let’s get right into it with the pick of the week and it’s not from Marvel or DC.

Fml (pick of the week)Writer: Kelly Sue DeConnickArtist: David López

It’s difficult to say what’s so good about this...

2024 has been an intense year for the world of comic books. The X-Men saved the universe, Amanda Waller took over the world for a little while, and the Energon Universe continued to be a must-read storyline. Then there are the plethora of comic books like Space Ghost by David Pepose, Thundercats by Declan Shalvey, and The Displaced by Ed Brisson that are vastly underrated.

The high standard of comics this year made it difficult to rank the best comic books of the year. Instead, these are the Top 15 comic books of 2024 in no particular order.

Ultimate Spider-ManWriter: Tom KingArtists: Marco Checchetto, David Messina

There’s a lot to praise about Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Spider-Man, but the relationship that Peter Parker has with his family sticks out more than anything because it helps shape him as a hero.

Peter Parker isn’t just Spider-Man. He’s a husband and a father.

That's right, the mighty Thundercats are going to be getting a helping hand from the Powerpuff Girls in a crossover special next year. Dynamite Comics has reinvigorated both franchises with their new comic series and on Free Comic Book Day, the two worlds are set to collide in an unbelievable one-shot story.

Per Aipt Comics, Dynamite Comics has revealed the crossover that will bring its Thundercats and Powerpuff Girls series together. Thundercats/Powerpuff Girls #0 will be written by Paulina Ganucheau and drawn and colored by Coleman Engle, with letters by Jeff Eckleberry. Engle's cover shows Blossom and Lion-o leading their allies while a perplexed Mumm-Ra watches in the background.

According to the solicited information, the Powerpuff Girls are transported to Third Earth, where they lose their powers. The young heroes are forced to team up with the Thundercats and stop whatever evil plan Mumm-Ra is fomenting and somehow get back home.

Dynamite Entertainment’s “Space Ghost” #7, now available, is written by David Prepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee, June Chung, Bjorn Barends and Anthony Marques:

“…our human heroes find themselves trapped on a mysterious jungle planet where they face ‘The Creature King’, who commands a host of beasts to do his nefarious bidding.

“In their most desperate hour of need, the team turns to the one member who can save them-‘Blip’ !”

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Funko is serving up some nostalgia for Adult Swim fans with its latest line of figures. The late 1990s into the 2000s were a great time for the Cartoon Network block with the introduction of classic shows like Robot Chicken and Space Ghost Coast to Coast that would define the brand while Toonami introduced some of Japan's best anime series like Dragon Ball and Voltron. All four are now set to receive new collectibles as part of a new set alongside a Cartoon Network favorite that would eventually become part of the Adult Swim family - Samurai Jack. Chicken, Space Ghost, Goku, Voltron, and Mad Jack are now available to pre-order from Entertainment Earth or Amazon and are estimated to arrive in January.

Dynamite Entertainment’s “Space Ghost” #6, is written by David Pepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee & June Chung, Bjorn Barends and Anthony Marques & J. Bone:

“…’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’…”

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Warning: contains spoilers for recent issues of Thundercats!

The Thundercats franchise is finally exploring its lore-defining Thunderan War from the perspective of the Mutants. As it heads towards the conclusion of its first year, Dynamite Entertainments Thundercats revival continues to upend fan expectations in issue ten by shifting the focus to Slithe and the rest of his Mutant horde. Slithe and his associates had lives of their own before coming to Third Earth, and now their story can be told.

Dynamite's Thundercats title is part of a larger deal with Warner Brothers/Discovery, and also includes Jonny Quest and Space Ghost.

Dynamite Entertainment has shared their solicitations for titles shipping in November, including Thundercats #10. The book will be written by regular Thundercats scribe Declan Shalvey, who will be joined by guest artist Joe Mulvey.

Dynamites solicitation for the issue reads as follows:

In this special standalone issue, the perspective...

Warning: contains spoilers for Space Ghost #5!Space Ghost has suffered a major loss, as one of his biggest allies has left him, seemingly for good in Dynamite Entertainments new Space Ghost. It has been a hit with fans and critics. Space Ghost makes the pop culture icon relevant once again by updating his lore, pushing it forward. Space Ghost #5 sees the book take its biggest swing yet, as a key ally takes their leave.

Space Ghost was created by acclaimed comic artist Alex Toth.

Space Ghost #5 is written by David Pepose and drawn by Jonathan Lau. Zorak, one of Space Ghosts worst enemies, has taken Jan and Jace hostage. He threatens to kill them unless Space Ghost breaks off his attack. Space Ghost agrees, but Zorak goes back on his word almost immediately. Blip saves the children, and the two find Space Ghost. Zorak has summoned Lokar from its dimension.

This week, a new X-Men: From the Ashes title begins as Wolverine’s newest arc starts while Skybound’s Transformers first arc ends. And Absolute Power continues with a couple of must-read tie-ins. Let's not waste any more time and get into the pick of the week.

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Space Ghost No. 5Writer: David PeposeArtist: Jonathan Lau

As Carlito Brigante said, “Here comes the pain!” It’s Space Ghost vs Zorak! This will be an intense battle as Space Ghost tries to save his newest teammates. But, how will Jan and Jace survive the Cult of Lokar?

Artist Rafael Albuquerque says,

"Being a child from the ‘80s, the Tmnt cartoon has a special place in my heart, so having the chance to draw them for the first time kind of completes a full circle, full of nostalgia and excitement. I...

This was one of the most balanced five comic book picks of the week. Image, Marvel, DC, and Dynamite Comics were all represented this week. Each of this week’s issues had a great story, furthered their storylines, and helped enhance their respective characters, too.

But which ones truly stood out? Let’s get right to it with the best comic book of the week.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles No. 2Writer: Jason AaronArtist: Rafael Albuquerque

The first issue of Jason Aaron's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had Raphael in prison. Towards the end, he’s attacked by the Foot. No. 2 showed Megastar Michelangelo in Tokyo having the same problem.

After defeating the Foot Clan, Raphael comes to help Mikey. Instead of greeting his brother with open arms, Mikey attacks him. He was upset that his brothers left him...

Funko is collaborating with Cartoon Network for a Digital Pop! collection of classic characters, and Screen Rant has a first look. Cartoon Network was founded in 1992, and within just a few years had a slate of programming that would define the taste of generations. Funko has brought the networks best-loved characters to collectors shelves with Funko Pop! figurines, but they will be Funko-fied as digital collectibles for first time with this upcoming series.

Screen Rant is happy to present a first look at the Cartoon Network x Funko Series 1 Digital Pop! collectibles. The series celebrates some of Cartoon Networks best shows of the 1990s and 2000s including Ed, Edd n Eddy, Dexters Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Space Ghost, and Courage the Cowardly Dog. Collectors can enjoy animated trading cards based on iconic characters from those series, with multiple purchase options offering different numbers of Digital Pop! cards. Scroll on to learn...

Jonny Quest has been an icon for 60 years, with the new Dynamite series set to introduce him to a new generation. The latest issue, written by Joe Casey and drawn by Sebastian Piriz, delves into a mysterious and horrifying discovery. The creators of the new series embrace the original character design, catering to both old and new fans of Jonny Quest.

Warning: contains spoilers for Jonny Quest #1!

Fans have been thrilled by the exploits of Jonny Quest for 60 years, and Dynamites new ongoing series is poised to introduce the teen adventurer to a new generation. Dynamite signed a deal with Warner Brothers/Discovery to bring some of the biggest pop culture icons of all time to comics, and Jonny Quest #1 is another strong offering, accessible to fans both old and new.

Jonny Quest #1 was written by Joe Casey and drawn by Sebastian Piriz. Picking up where the Free Comic Book Day Special ended,...

Picking the best five comic books of the week wasn't easy. David Pepose's Space Ghost No. 4 was the best issue of the series; it was the first time Space Ghost, Jan, and Jace met real opposition and the issue ended with a cliffhanger which felt like a major turning point in the series. Scarlett (written by Kelly Thompson with art by Marco Ferrari) was so good it felt cinematic - and it was proof that they were the perfect people to create this series. It was also tough not putting Batman No. 151 on here. This was a crucial point in DC Comics' crossover Absolute Power.

Unfortunately, only five can make the list. Here are the best of the week with minimum spoilers.

Uncanny X-Men No. 1 (pick of the week)Writer: Gail SimoneArtist: David Marquez

I picked this comic book as my prediction for the best of the week and it exceeded my expectations.

Zorak returns in a horrifying new form, striking fear into the galaxy and even Space Ghost himself. Space Ghost is reimagined by Dynamite Entertainment for a new era, respecting the original lore while adding new twists. Zorak now leads a genocidal cult seeking to bring a destructive god into reality, posing a genuine threat.

Warning: contains spoilers for Space Ghost #4!

Zorak, the once-wacky sidekick of Space Ghost, has returned to his villainous roots in a horrifying new redesign in Dynamites new series. Dynamite Entertainments Space Ghost book is reinventing the Saturday morning cult icon for a new era. In issue four, Zorak returns in a gruesome new form, one that strikes fear and terror not only into the galaxy at lage, but even Space Ghost himself.

Space Ghost was created by noted comic artist Alex Toth.

Space Ghost #4 is written by David Pepose and drawn by Jonathan Lau. On the Ghost Planet,...

Dynamite Entertainment’s Space Ghost” #4, now available, is written by David Pepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee, June Chung, Bjorn Batends and Michael Cho:

“…as ‘Space Ghost’ and his 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…”

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It’s the first week of the month and DC, Marvel, and Image Comics don't disappoint with their new releases. X-Men: From the Ashes drops another No. 1, DC's Absolute Power continues to affect heroes and villains across the universe, and another tie-in to the Energon Universe is being published.

Since these are only some of the great comic book issues being released, let's dive into all of what we can expect this week (and let's get right into it with the pick of the week!).

Uncanny X-Men No. 1 (pick of the week)Writer: Gail SimoneArtist: David Marquez

I’ve been waiting for this issue since it was announced. Writer Gail Simone is responsible for classic stories for characters like Deadpool and Batgirl. Uncanny X-Men will be another feather in her ever-growing classics hat.

She's taking well-known X-Men such as Rogue, Gambit, Jubilee, Nightcrawler, and Wolverine, leading them into new adventures.

The Flintstones fans will not be seeing Fred shout "Yabba-Dabba-Do!" anytime soon. Fox has opted not to move forward with the animated sequel series, Bedrock.

TVLine was the first to report the news, stating that Bedrock is no longer in development at Fox, although the network is open to redeveloping the project at a later date. Bedrock was first announced in 2019 by Elizabeth Banks and her production company Brownstone Productions, with Fox Entertainment and Warner Bros. Animation coming on board as producers in 2021. "Long before the Simpsons and Springfield, ... there were the Flintstones and Bedrock," Fox Entertainment president Michael Thorn said in a statement at the time. "Their imprint on the animation universe is undeniable and the idea of adapting it for today's audience is a challenge we here at Fox are very much looking forward to taking on with Warner Bros., Elizabeth and Lindsay."

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Dynamite Entertainment’s “Space Ghost” #3, now available, is written by David Pepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Michael Cho, Bjorn Barends, Francesco Mattina and Jae Lee:

“…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?…”

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TV shows have inspired some iconic comics, offering fans more of their favorite stories or even new beginnings. The best comics adapted from TV shows attract passionate writers, creating engaging one-shot or story arc formats. Crossovers and miniseries enhance TV franchises in comics, bringing out what made them great onscreen.

The comic book industry has long turned to TV and film for inspiration, with iconic properties like Star Trek, Power Rangers and Space Ghost making their way into print. When it comes to shows, the industry has historically offered a way for audiences' favorite stories to continue on, sometimes giving them a conclusion they were robbed of by network cancelation. These titles can often become bestsellers when adapted to comics, thanks to a built-in audience.

Comics based on TV shows are among the best tales in print, since they have a habit of attracting some of the most passionate writers in the business.

Dynamite Entertainment’s ‘Space Ghost” #2, now available, is written by David Pepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau with covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee & June Chung, Bjorn Barends and Michael Cho:

“…escaping from the wreckage of ‘Space Colony Omicron’, ‘Jan’, ‘Jace’, ‘Blip’ and their rescuer travel to the ‘Ghost Planet’ — the mysterious headquarters of the even more mysterious ‘Space Ghost’.

“Leaving on an urgent mission, Space Ghost gives explicit orders to the three survivors: Stay. Put. Two children and a monkey left alone in a secret space hero’s lair — what could possibly go wrong? …”

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Looney Tunes comics capture the whimsy of the original series, featuring iconic characters and endless adventures. DC's crossovers with Hanna-Barbera and Looney Tunes characters provide fun and fresh team-ups for readers to enjoy. Future Quest transforms Hanna-Barbera characters into a shared universe, offering a masterclass in comic book adaptation.

For close to a century, cartoons and animation have stood alongside comic books as popular pastimes for kids, giving them endlessly imaginative escapism. At the same time, comics have delivered consistently great entertainment, often crossing paths with these popular cartoon universes. With the likes of Dynamite Entertainment's Space Ghost showing readers how great cartoon-based comics can be, it's worth looking over the industry's proud history of adapting 'toons to comics.

Cartoon-based comic books represent some of the most enjoyable and nostalgic titles in print, reigniting the love of shows that date as far back as the 1940s. While some of...

Adult Swim Unveils New Toonami Rewind Block Featuring Dragon Ball Z Kai, Naruto, and Sailor Moon - Main Image

In what is no doubt unexpected but exciting news for classic anime fans, Adult Swim has announced that it is bringing back beloved anime with its newly launched Toonami Rewind block, which will premiere very soon.

Adult Swim Goes Back in Time with New Toonami Rewind Block

Adult Swim’s Toonami block was known as the go-to place to watch classic American and Japanese animated series such as ThunderCats, Voltron, and Space Ghost.

It has also aired several notable anime through the years, including Flcl: Grunge and Shoegaze and the recent 2024 breakout hit Ninja Kamui.

Now, Toonami is returning to its roots with the launch of a new block called Toonami Rewind, where fans can watch classic anime such as Dragon Ball Z Kai, Naruto, and Sailor Moon.

The announcement was...

Space Ghost: Coast to Coast is a legendary series. It was the first fully original program for Cartoon Network, with Space Ghost himself acting as the networks first mascot. It was spearheaded by eventual Adult Swim executive Mike Lazzo, and its writers would range from future Adult Swim employees to future writers for David Letterman. In addition to this, Coast to Coast served as a launchpad for series like Aqua Teen Hunger Force, The Brak Show and Harvey Birdman. Coast to Coast ran for nearly a decade before ending regular production, going through several notable eras and creating dozens of unforgettable episodes. But throughout its history, some have stood the test of time as true stars among the series massive multimedia space.

In April 2024, Space Ghost: Coast to Coast celebrated its 30th anniversary, with Adult Swim even hosting a live YouTube stream to remind everyone where it all started. While...

To quote Space Ghost himself, "I'll be dead long before you were born, and I'll be dead long before you'll be dead."

In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick). 

Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...

Dynamite's new Space Ghost series focuses on action and realism, ditching the darker tones from past reboots. Space Ghost's origin story is skipped in #1, with the focus on epic fight scenes and an intriguing plot. Pepose and Lau's version reinvents key characters like Jan, Jace, and Blip, setting up an action-packed series.

Warning: contains spoilers for Space Ghost #1!

Dynamites new Space Ghost series foregoes the darker tones of previous reboots, including DCs mid-aughts reinvention, instead placing the focus on non-stop action and surprising realism. For over half a century, Space Ghost has fought bad guys across the universe. With his trusty sidekicks Jan, Jace and Blip, Space Ghost fought his way into cult hero status, and his new title at Dynamite is one of the years best.

Space Ghost #1, written by David Pepose and drawn by Jonathan Lau, skips the characters origin story, at least for now. The book...

The new Dynamite Entertainment title “Space Ghost” #1, not available until May 1, 1024, but already receiving over 40,000 advance orders through comic book retailers, is written by David Pepose and illustrated by Jonathan Lau, with covers by Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee, June Chung, Bjorn Barends and Michael Cho:

“…with the territories of the ‘Galactic Federation’ spread far and wide across the vastness of space, pirates and hijackers ransack the distant colonies with cruel disregard for the innocent scientists living among them.

‘Yet there is a cosmic vigilante who metes out justice throughout the galaxy, bringing vengeance to those prey upon the defenseless. Some say he is a policeman who has abandoned the strictures of the law. Others say he is a phantom, the sole survivor of a war-torn planet. And those who have survived his wrath claim he is more a force of nature, able to bend the very elements of ‘Creation’ to decimate his enemies.

Space Ghost is back in comics, but this time he's a dark avenger in a new series by Dynamite Entertainment. The original superhero is reimagined with a grim persona, leaving behind his talk show days for justice and revenge. Jan and Jace's origin story sets the tone for a darker Space Ghost, reminiscent of Batman, fighting space pirates.

Space Ghost is returning to comics, but his time he’s leaving his talk show desk behind in favor of cruising the spaceways for justice. Releasing this May from Dynamite Entertainment, Hanna-Barbara’s original superhero is taking no prisoners in this all-new series, as a preview for the first issue shows him living up to his name.

Released via Aipt, the preview for Space Ghost #1 comes from the creative team of David Pepose, Jonathan Lau and Taylor Esposito. Dynamite’s series starts off with the origin of Jan and Jace, whose...

The Western is a genre that's mostly gone by the wayside in recent decades, as portraits of straight-shooting American heroes and uncomplicated "bad guys" have become less digestible to the public. While popular neo-Westerns (like "Justified" or the works of Taylor Sheridan) and perspective-changing genre breakdowns have made a splash in recent yers, the genre has mostly died out. Of the relics that remain, few are as prolific and familiar as "Bonanza," a Western series that ran for an impressive 14 seasons on NBC in the '60s and '70s.

As a long-running TV series, "Bonanza" was able to chart the change — or stubborn lack thereof — within the genre and the country, frankly addressing topics like racism and bigotry while also delivering regular laughs and a dash of melodrama to loyal viewers. The series starred Lorne Green as widower Ben Cartwright and Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts, and Michael Landon as Ben's three sons.

Created by Sean Akins and Jason DeMarco, Toonami is a late-night programming block that helped introduce Japanese animated series to audiences in the West. First launched in 1997 on Cartoon Network, the block continues to this day on Adult Swim and is responsible for expanding the animated palate of multiple generations, myself included. Originally, Toonami was hosted by Moltar, a former supervillain from the 1966 animated series "Space Ghost" (not to be confused with "Space Ghost Coast to Coast"), but was replaced three years later by Tom (short for Toonami Operations Module). Tom wasn't just a host; he also came with his own lore and storyline from episode to episode, similar to the way the robots on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" also have backstories and character arcs.

Tom was a way to usher in a new era of Toonami, kicking off his transmission with an episode of "Sailor Moon R." Fans loved Tom,...

Anime fans today have it incredibly easy compared to those who were cultivating this interest outside of Japan in the '90s and '00s. Back in the day, there was very little anime that made it to America in a way that even presented itself as anime at the time. Pokémon, Speed Racer (originally Mach GoGoGo in Japanese), and others were localized so intensely for American audiences in the earlier eras that it was a little bit silly. Much of that began to change when Cartoon Network began experimenting with the Toonami block of programming on their network in the late '90s.

Many millennials have a lot of good memories of Toonami specifically and how it introduced them to Dragon Ball Z, Sailor Moon, Yu Yu Hakusho and so many other amazing anime that they had never seen before. The programming block was a smash hit and is...

(Welcome to Animation Celebration, a recurring feature where we explore the limitless possibilities of animation as a medium. In this edition: season 3 of "Clone High" and "Jellystone!")

Animation fans (and fans of good movies regardless of style) have been thrust into an emotional tornado spinning as wildly as the Tasmanian Devil regarding the release of director Dave Green ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows") and writer Samy Burch's ("May December") live-action/animated hybrid Looney Tunes courtroom flick, "Coyote vs. Acme." What should be an absolute no-brainer hit at the box office is at risk of being scrapped for a tax write-off despite positive test screenings, the result of yet another frustrating corporate decision prioritizing capitalism over creativity, and an all-out attack on the art of filmmaking.

Of course, you realize, this means war.

Listen, I don't think I need to tell anyone that despite the animation industry...