The DC Comics versions of Space Ghost - particularly in the early 2000s - delivered the strongest, most formidable interpretations of the character while modernizing his mythos.
Here’s the breakdown of the key series that kept (or amplified) his power:
1. Space Ghost (2005) – 6-Issue Miniseries
(DC Comics: Joe Kelly/Ariel Olivetti)
Why It’s Powerful:
- Reimagined Space Ghost (Thaddeus Bach) as a cosmic specter of vengeance, blending his classic heroism with a darker, godlike edge.
- Feats:
- Fought entire alien armadas solo.
- Survived black holes and cosmic disasters.
- His Power Bands could manipulate energy on a planetary scale.
- Ghostly immortality - implied to be a force of nature rather than just a man.
- Villains: Faced Zorak as a terrifying, planet-consuming horror.
Verdict: This is the peak of Space Ghost’s power in comics - near-omnipotent but still fallible.
2. Justice League Unlimited #46 (2007) – "The Ties That Bind"
Why It’s Powerful:
- A canonical crossover where Space Ghost teams up with the Justice League.
- Feats:
- Battles Superman to a standstill (his energy blasts stagger Supes).
- His invisibility and intangibility outmaneuver League members.
- Power Bands disrupt advanced tech (even Batman’s gear).
3. Future Quest (2016) – Hanna-Barbera Cosmic Universe
Why It’s Powerful:
- A crossover event merging Space Ghost with Jonny Quest, Birdman, and others.
- Feats:
- Fights Elder God-level threats (like the Omnikron).
- His origin ties to ancient cosmic energy (making him a "chosen" warrior).
- Power Bands channel fundamental forces of the universe.
Honorable Mention: Space Ghost: Coast to Coast Tie-In Comics
- More comedic, but still acknowledged his raw power (e.g., casually surviving absurd scenarios).
Strongest Version?
1. Space Ghost (2005) – The definitive "overpowered" take, blending Silver Age scale with modern brutality.
2. Justice League Unlimited #46 – Proved he belongs in DC’s big leagues.
3. Future Quest – Made him a cosmic keystone of the Hanna-Barbera multiverse.
(He could easily hang with Thor or Silver Surfer.) 🚀💥