Space Ghost #5

Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jonathan Lau Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment Release Date: September 11, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 9 User Reviews: 8
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"Today marks the new dawn of the Devourer... All hail the Locust of the Apocalypse!"
Space Ghost, Jan, Jace and Blip face the horror that is Zorak and the Cult of Lokar in this action-packed issue! With Zorak seizing the upper hand, Space Ghost is faced with an impossible battle... and one which has a shocking ending that will stay with the good guys for a long, long time to come! Be there!
Written by David (Punisher) Pepose and drawn by Dynamite superstar Jonathan Lau, issue #1 features an array of the most incredible artists in the known Galaxy: Bjorn Barends, Francesco Mattina, Jae Lee and Michael Cho!


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  • 10
    Nerd Initiative - Mickey Smith Sep 11, 2024

    What a fun ride this issue was! The stakes are high, the action is dynamic, and the characters are captivating! David Pepose continues to revive Space Ghost and pull him back into the ranks of the greatest superheroes of all time. Pepose is not alone in this either. Jonathan Lau's and Andrew Dalhouse's artwork is beautiful, exceptional, immersive…there's too many adjectives to list. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Comical Opinions - Gabriel Hernandez Sep 9, 2024

    SPACE GHOST #5 is another winning entry in the series when Space Ghost is forced into an impossible situation. David Pepose's script hits all the right notes with edge-of-your-seat action, gut-wrenching drama, and a titanic challenge for our heroes to overcome. A large amount of the success of this issue is due to Jonathan Lau's artwork, which nails the energetic action and deep emotional beats in equal measure. Read Full Review

  • 9.7
    SciFiPulse - Ian Cullen Sep 17, 2024

    David Pepose continues his Space Ghost story with some wonderful action beats and fun dialogue exchanges between Space Ghost and Zorak who is quite frankly a few cards short of a full deck. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Sep 10, 2024

    Space Ghost #5 keeps the series' excellent track record intact with engaging adventure, exquisite artwork and a very intriguing cliffhanger. Read Full Review

  • 9.2
    The Super Powered Fancast - Deron Generally Sep 11, 2024

    Lau delivers some wonderfully intense, dramatic art throughout the issue. The art is beautifully detailed and perfectly captures the dark tone of the story. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Lotusland Comics - Hank Rea Sep 16, 2024

    'Space Ghost' is the most thoroughly exciting space adventure of the year. Pepose blends nostalgia with daring heroics that are sweeping and compelling in the same way vintage sci-fi serials were in the 50s but supercharged for modern times. This issue sets up more conflict for the future and that's great news because it deserves a long run.  Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    The Comicbook Dispatch - batfan1992 Sep 11, 2024

    Space Ghost #5 does an excellent job of reimagining Space Ghost villains like Zorak and Lokar. It also presents heavy emotional challenges for the likes of Jan and Jace, and expands upon the characterization of Space Ghost and shows that he cares about the safety of the kids. What will become of Jace now after the events of this issue? Will he continue to help his sister and Space Ghost? Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicBook.com - Jenna Anderson Sep 11, 2024

    This Space Ghost series continues to find its footing in a delightful way. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    AIPT - David Canham Sep 11, 2024

    'Space Ghost' #5 continues the reboot's run of fun, action-packed sci-fi adventures. Unfortunately, this chapter tries to do too much with just one issue. Still, David Pepose obviously has a great love for the characters and their relationships, even when those moments feel squeezed into this issue. Jonathan Lau's art is still the highlight, due to the awesome action sequences, even in a slightly weaker showing. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Dave DSG Sep 11, 2024

    Plot
    Zorak, the psychopath and fanatic leader of the Lokar cult, blackmails Space Ghost by kidnapping Jan and Jace. Space Ghost has no choice but to surrender and does what he is asked to do, activate a particle accelerator using his power bands. The goal is to bring Lokar, a world-devouring monster, from another dimension.

    But Zorak doesn't know that Blip helps Jan and Jace escape. They arrive to help Space Ghost stop Lokar's attack, which is a similar analogy to Cthulhu. This comic includes a lot of cosmic horror with science fiction.

    Space Ghost manages to stop this dimensional portal with the help of Jace, who mortally wounds Zorak. This causes him trauma and he wants to give up helping Space Ghost. Killing wa more

  • 9.5
    derbycomics Sep 12, 2024

    In the latest installment of Space Ghost, David Pepose and Jonathan Lau continue to propel this iconic character to new heights. The issue is an action-packed, nostalgia-fueled ride that will leave readers eagerly anticipating what comes next!

    Pepose weaves together a satisfying conclusion to the high-stakes situation he set up in the previous issue. The highlight of the script is Space Ghost's battle against Zorak reaches a boiling point, with the fate of the galaxy hanging precariously in the balance, and Space Ghost is forced to make a major decision. Meanwhile, Jace, Jan, and Blip continue to be absolute stars in their own right. Pepose maintains a great balance of humor, heart, and high-stakes action in every issue. Some may more

  • 9.5
    Toonstrack Sep 11, 2024

    They stuck the landing on thus arc. This series is becoming a modern classic. Theres nothing particularly deep or existential here.

    The comic is just awesome lol. The book manages to make the narrative engaging; the action is exhilarating and the artwork is full for life. The ending is very interesting and takes on a challenge i hope they can deliver.

    The bad guys feel old school, they arent complex with sympathetic backstorties, they are just bad, and must be stopped. But they still don't feel antiquated; or non threatening, they feel relevant and exciting to read.

    This version of Zorak is the best villain they've introduced yet, and I hope this isn't the last we've seen of him. He's dangerous, dedicated more

  • 9.0
    fzanca Sep 22, 2024

    David Pepose is doing such a great job with this book. Taking an over-the-top cartoon and grounding it like this really works. Showing Space Ghost kneel to save the kids and Jace try to attack the big guy and fail were good story beats. The storyline of closing the portal before the big bad comes through has been down a million times, but Jace announcing he is quiting because he can't live with his actions, is great character development. Awesome work.

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