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'''''Space Ghost''''' was one-half of the [[animation|animated]] [[television]] series ''Space Ghost and [[Dino Boy]]'' created by [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]; it first aired on [[September 10]] [[1966]] on [[CBS]]. In the series, the hero, Space Ghost, battled villains in outer space. Space Ghost was assisted by two teenagers named ''Jan'' (voiced by [[Ginny Tyler]]) and ''Jace'' (voiced by [[Tim Matheson]]), and a monkey named ''Blip'' (voiced by [[Don Messick]]). The show ended on [[September 7]] [[1968]]. |
'''''Space Ghost''''' was one-half of the [[animation|animated]] [[television]] series ''Space Ghost and [[Dino Boy]]'' created by [[Hanna-Barbera Productions]]; it first aired on [[September 10]] [[1966]] on [[CBS]]. In the series, the hero, Space Ghost, battled villains in outer space. Space Ghost was assisted by two teenagers named ''Jan'' (voiced by [[Ginny Tyler]]) and ''Jace'' (voiced by [[Tim Matheson]]), and a monkey named ''Blip'' (voiced by [[Don Messick]]). The show ended on [[September 7]] [[1968]]. |
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Designs for the series were by noted comic book artist [[Alex Toth]]. |
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Designs for the series were by noted comic book artist [[Alex Toth]]. Although no origin for the character was ever explained in the original series, [[DC Comics]] published an origin mini-series by [[Joe Kelly]] and [[Ariel Olivetti]] in 2005. In the DC mini-series, Space Ghost's real name is revealed to be Thaddeus Bach. Bach, an interplanetary peacekeeper, is betrayed by corrupt officers, who kill his pregnant wife and abandon him on a desolate planet. Bach is rescued by an alien who gives him both a reason to live and the technology contained in his suit. |
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Space Ghost appeared again in [[1981]] in new episodes that appeared as a segment in the series ''[[Space-Stars]]''. The series lasted one year. |
Space Ghost appeared again in [[1981]] in new episodes that appeared as a segment in the series ''[[Space-Stars]]''. The series lasted one year. |
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In [[2004]] [[DC Comics]] published a ''Space Ghost'' [[miniseries]], which featured the original, serious, [[sci-fi]]/[[space opera]] version of the character and showed his origins for the first time. |
In [[2004]] [[DC Comics]] published a ''Space Ghost'' [[miniseries]], which featured the original, serious, [[sci-fi]]/[[space opera]] version of the character and showed his origins for the first time. |
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The series was written by [[Joe Kelly (comics)|Joe Kelly]] and illustrated by [[Ariel Olivetti]]. A sequel by the same creators is planned. |
The series was written by [[Joe Kelly (comics)|Joe Kelly]] and illustrated by [[Ariel Olivetti]]. Space Ghost's real name is revealed to be Thaddeus Bach. Bach, an interplanetary peacekeeper, is betrayed by corrupt officers, who kill his pregnant wife and abandon him on a desolate planet. Bach is rescued by an alien who gives him both a reason to live and the technology contained in his suit. A sequel by the same creators is planned. |
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Opinion on this depiction is divided however, with some fans believing that it is a good reinterpetation of the character and others expressing the opinion that the series was redundant as they see Space Ghost as an inherently ridiculous concept best played for its comedic potential. |
Opinion on this depiction is divided however, with some fans believing that it is a good reinterpetation of the character and others expressing the opinion that the series was redundant as they see Space Ghost as an inherently ridiculous concept best played for its comedic potential. |
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Revision as of 13:35, 26 July 2005
Space Ghost was one-half of the animated television series Space Ghost and Dino Boy created by Hanna-Barbera Productions; it first aired on September 10 1966 on CBS. In the series, the hero, Space Ghost, battled villains in outer space. Space Ghost was assisted by two teenagers named Jan (voiced by Ginny Tyler) and Jace (voiced by Tim Matheson), and a monkey named Blip (voiced by Don Messick). The show ended on September 7 1968.
Designs for the series were by noted comic book artist Alex Toth.
Space Ghost appeared again in 1981 in new episodes that appeared as a segment in the series Space-Stars. The series lasted one year.
The character of Space Ghost was revived for a series in 1994 on Cartoon Network. Villains Zorak (a giant praying mantis) and Moltar were Space Ghost's sidekicks (with guest appearances from many other old SG villains, most notably Brak) as he led a talk show in the style of late-night shows such as David Letterman called Space Ghost Coast to Coast, as well as the short-lived Cartoon Planet. Celebrities interviewed by Space Ghost included Beck, Bobcat Goldthwait, and The Ramones. It was a very odd show, and often slipped into the absurd. The strange humor, the renovated characters, and many unknown elements combined to make viewing a surreal experience. SGC2C continues to this day as the elder program on Cartoon Network's late-night comedy/action programming block, Adult Swim.
On the first two series, Space Ghost was voiced by Gary Owens. On the later series, Space Ghost is voiced by George Lowe, who is also Dad on The Brak Show.
Space Ghost in other languages
- Portuguese: similar to English
- Spanish: El Fantasma del Espacio
- German: similar to English
Comic Books
In 2004 DC Comics published a Space Ghost miniseries, which featured the original, serious, sci-fi/space opera version of the character and showed his origins for the first time.
The series was written by Joe Kelly and illustrated by Ariel Olivetti. Space Ghost's real name is revealed to be Thaddeus Bach. Bach, an interplanetary peacekeeper, is betrayed by corrupt officers, who kill his pregnant wife and abandon him on a desolate planet. Bach is rescued by an alien who gives him both a reason to live and the technology contained in his suit. A sequel by the same creators is planned.
Opinion on this depiction is divided however, with some fans believing that it is a good reinterpetation of the character and others expressing the opinion that the series was redundant as they see Space Ghost as an inherently ridiculous concept best played for its comedic potential.