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!
David Pepose continues to kill it on this resurgence of Space Ghost. This Issue delivers on story, action, and tugging at your heart strings. The trauma that Jace is going through is highlighted and adds an extra layer to the story. Read Full Review
Space Ghost is the one title that's breaking up the Top 10 dominance of Skybound's Energon Universe, Ghost Machine and Dark Horse's Millarworld titles. This is a comic made with love to fans of the characters and actively showing new fans this is a title they can stay invested in for many years to come. Read Full Review
If you haven't given Space Ghost a try, this is the perfect issue to correct that mistake. If you've already been reading it, you can look forward to another fine issue. This is one of the best books on the market, for Space Ghost fans old and new. Read Full Review
Overall a brilliant book that continues to respect the source material while modernizing it so that it doesn't change the things that make it what it is. Read Full Review
Space Ghost #6 is a compelling story because not only is there some good action sequences with the fight against Moltar, but there are also some deep moments of self-reflection from Jace and it deepens his characterization and the characterization of Space Ghost as well, going from low points to high points in their emotions and the connection they have with each other. This issue sure to be enjoyed by Space Ghost fans, but people who have been through difficult life circumstances may connect with Jace as well, and may even be moved by the ending. Stories that speak to deep life issues like this are really powerful and readers can definitely connect more with them. Read Full Review
Lau crafts some beautifully detailed and visually thrilling art throughout the issue. The action is awesome and the visual style perfectly captures the threat of Moltar and the heroism of Space Ghost. Read Full Review
SPACE GHOST #6 eases back on the big action and spectacle in favor of a surprisingly mature character piece that builds the bond between Space Ghost and Jace. David Pepos'e setup and character-building is on point, and Jonathan Lau's artwork is stunning. Read Full Review
'Space Ghost' launches another arc with a seemingly standalone issue that satisfyingly ties up some lingering issues amid another stellar confrontation with a formidable villain. 'Space Ghost' chugs along as a sure-fire thrill month after month. Read Full Review
The idea of taking something which was essentially very light and simple on the TV screen ages ago, and turning it into something far more complex. Its a very noble gesture. However, this sort of thing has been done often enough that it might need a little bit more before it can really develop into something truly unique. The space fantasy of the action is really well captured, and theres a high Fidelity to the overall nature of that sort of thing. However, this particular iteration of the character really needs a little bit more depth in order for it to be able to do what it really needs to do and live up to its potential. Read Full Review
'Space Ghost' #6 provides plenty of good things to keep me interested in the series. The art by Jonathan Lau continues to be excellent. Andrew Dalhouse's colors especially for the villainous Moltar and his molten men are awesome. And Pepose's handling of Jace's and Space Ghost's emotional trauma is authentic and well done. But the heavy theme means 'Space Ghost' #6 doesn't share the same feeling that made the previous issues so much fun to read. Read Full Review
Plot
Jace is still affected by having killed Zorak, so two weeks have passed where Space Ghost, Jan and Blip have been working together.
This installment introduces Moltar, the enemy who is able to melt any element using waves and his weapon. Moltar teams up with Doctor Xander Ibal of Robo Corp to destroy Contra Industries.
Moltar launches his attack on Contra Industries and Space Ghost, Jan, Blip and Jace arrive at the site, Jace does not get off the ship, however Moltar attacks with his new technology and falls unconscious, but Jace manages to activate a weapon on the ship called Elemental Cannon that copies the powers of Space Ghost's bracelets and saves the day.
Space Ghost apologizes to Jace for no more
This was another great issue giving us a stand alone adventure while also continuing with where last issue left off. Like Zorak, Brak and the Widow, Pepose gave us a great intro to this new take on Moltar. Jace's self conflict was also a great plot for the issue. I'm glad to see he was able to deal with it in a single issue rather than a multiple chapter subplot arc like most of today's comics would do. That's really one of my favorite things about this series. It really takes me back to those Sci-fi superhero comics of the '70s and '80s. It also ended showing us more of Space Ghost's humane side at the end. Throughout this series he's been a determined sometimes hard crime fighter, but he also shows a side of compassion. Something writers more
Though I'm not sure what Moltar's motivations are here, the action is great, and the character development is phenomenal. The setup of the elemental gun was an obvious payoff for the end of the issue, but the interaction between Jace and Space Ghost at the end was worth the cover price. Good job Pepose. What a difference between this book and the Punisher.
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