Space Ghost #1 Trailer Reveals Return of Beloved Villain

The first preview pages of Dynamite Entertainment ‘s Space Ghost revival teased the origin of his young sidekicks, Jan and Jace. Now, Dynamite has released a trailer for the first issue of the highly anticipated comic. It reveals that Brak, one of the Phantom of the Spaceways’ greatest foes, will also be a part of the revamp’s opening issue.

Originally created for television in 1966 by Alex Toth , Space Ghost became one of Hanna-Barbera ‘s most famous action heroes. While his original series only lasted a single season and 42 shorts, he continued to flourish in reruns. A further 22 shorts were later produced for the 1981 animated anthology series Space Stars.

Despite that legacy, the origins of Space Ghost have never been revealed beyond a 2005 DC Comics series. However, the trailer for the new comic does not seem to hold that earlier story as canon. Here, the Phantom of the Spaceways is a man of mystery, similar to the Lone Ranger , protecting the lawless frontiers of deep space.

The trailer for Space Ghost #1 can be viewed below.

Space Ghost’s Enemy Brak Explained

The trailer for Space Ghost #1 showcases the space-traveling superhero fighting a familiar masked figure. This character is instantly recognizable as the villain Brak. First appearing in the short “The Lure,” Brak was a space pirate whose main concern was acquiring wealth.

Brak was one of the most frequent adversaries depicted in the original cartoons. He appeared as a solo threat in two episodes. He also joined with several other villains to form the Council of Doom devoted to destroying Space Ghost.

Brak was depicted as a more comic figure in Space Ghost Coast to Coast. He also held major roles in the spin-offs Cartoon Planet and The Brak Show. It is clear from this trailer, however, that Brak is back to his original bad-tempered self.

Space Ghost #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on May 1, 2024.