Space Ghost Volume One: With Only Ghosts to Comfort Us [Trade Paperback] #[nn]

In "Massacre at Space Colony Omicron," the quiet chaos of a distant colony erupts into terror when space pirates overrun the outpost, leaving Doctor Jarrod Keplar dead and his children, Jan and Jace, scrambling to survive with his experimental project, Blip the chimp. As they flee, an invisible force stalks them through the wreckage, and help arrives in the form of two Galactic Patrol officers—though their true intentions remain as elusive as the shadowy pursuer. The story unfolds with tense, relentless pacing, probing the line between salvation and deception, all while the enigmatic presence of Robo Corp looms in the background.

In "Welcome to The Ghost Planet," Space Ghost leads Jan, Jace, and Blip to a mysterious world on the edge of known space, where a looming asteroid threat and a colossal energy-draining creature test their resolve. As the group navigates peril and uneasy alliances, Space Ghost makes clear his role as leader—firm, focused, and driven by a past shaped by loss. The story unfolds with quiet intensity, blending cosmic wonder with the weight of responsibility.

In "The Enemy of My Enemy...", Space Ghost teams up with Jan, Jace, and Blip in a desperate hunt for answers about Robo Corp, only to be approached by the enigmatic Widow—armed with a Chloro-Charm that bends plants to her will. She offers a dangerous alliance: decryption keys in exchange for Space Ghost’s stealth and tech to infiltrate Robo Corp Tower and steal the truth. With trust as thin as the air in the city’s ruins, the mission begins—but can he believe her, or is she the next trap?

In "Zorak and the Cult of Lokar the Devourer!", Space Ghost races to stop a breakout that plunges the galaxy into chaos, as Zorak escapes Omegan Prison and begins rallying followers around the ancient, terrifying cult of Lokar the Devourer. While Space Ghost confronts the deadly automaton Titanor at Zorak’s old base, Jan, Jace, and Blip are thrust into a desperate fight at the Hadron Collider—only to be captured and used as leverage. The story unfolds with relentless tension, pitting lone heroes against a growing threat that’s already taken root.

When Zorak takes Jan and Jace hostage, he forces Space Ghost to channel his power bands through the Hadron Collider to unleash Lokar the Devourer and his locust hordes. The plan nearly succeeds—until a sudden twist seals Lokar away once more, shattering Zorak’s control and shifting the balance in ways no one saw coming.

In "Fixing What's Broken!", Jace grapples with his inner turmoil after a violent clash leaves him questioning his place as a hero, retreating into quiet technical work while the chaos around him escalates. As Moltar attacks Contra Industries on orders from the ruthless Doctor Xander Ibal, Jace’s journal becomes a quiet witness to his struggle—his doubts, memories, and the weight of past choices. Though he’s pulled back from the front lines, his skills and resolve ultimately prove vital when the team needs him most.