Space Ghost #9 concludes two issue chapters with one huge action sequence that rivals any sci-fi blockbuster. The non-stop action nicely reflects the best of both artist Jonathan Lau and writer David Pepose. It may be more of a popcorn movie than an intellectual movie, but it’s entertaining from start to finish.
The issue begins in the midst of a battle as Jean, Jace, and Blip desperately try to save the civilian population of the Galactic Federation’s home planet from the ruthless attacks of the evil tyrant Metals and his robot army. While the previous issue was all about establishing the overwhelming power of Metals and his army, this issue shows how Space Ghost and his sidekicks can turn the tide in their favor.
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Some plot details seem to be missing, others seem a little too convenient, but you don’t need to worry about it, as Pepose and Lau can skip directly to more exciting content. And while the conflict between Space Ghost and his nemesis, the villain who murdered Space Ghost’s wife and daughter, follows a fairly well-known story arc, Pepose has adapted every action scene to his favorite themes. It is based on one of the following. .
Pepose has always been a writer who cherishes his own heart. That’s probably one of the reasons I’m a fan. And I’m never more sentimental than when writing a story about the importance and strength of family. Fortunately, it’s a theme he wrote about really well and has a real authenticity to it. Pepose’s best stories are about family. As such, Space Ghost #9 develops the relationships between the protagonists as Space Ghost fights for the family he has literally lost, even as he battles the surrogate family he found in Jean, Jace, and Blip.
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As with last issue, Lau’s art is still impressive, but some pages feel like they suffer from time constraints. Certain panels look less sophisticated than others. In particular, some of the shading looks like graffiti. But it could also be Lau experimenting with his style as a way to represent objects seen through flashbacks, smoke, etc. To me, some of the panels seemed rushed.
But I’m still a fan of Lau’s use of different panel structures that add even more energy to already dynamic action scenes. And his picture composition is still top-notch.
Grab your popcorn and enjoy explosive action from start to finish in Space Ghost #9. The excitement of the dynamic conflict, coupled with the emotional underpinnings, more than makes up for the small deficiencies in both the story and the art.
Space Ghost #9 feels like the epic climax of a sci-fi blockbuster
Space Ghost #9
Grab your popcorn and enjoy explosive action from start to finish in Space Ghost #9. The excitement of the dynamic conflict, coupled with the emotional underpinnings, more than makes up for the small deficiencies in both the story and the art.
Non-stop blockbuster action.
Someone who writes about family.
Lau’s dynamic panel structure.
It’s a little too predictable.
Some developments are too convenient.
The art sometimes seems rushed.
