Zorak (character)


 * This article is about the Space Ghost character. For other uses, see Zorak.

Zorak is an insectoid mantis and an antagonist of the Space Ghost animated franchise. His voice was originated by Don Messick. He is the leader of a species from the planet Dokar, and is the sworn arch-nemesis of Space Ghost. Although Zorak only appeared in six episodes of the original cartoon, his diabolical plans were enough for Space Ghost to swoop into action.

Character description
Zorak's physical appearance resembles a green anthropomorphic praying mantis with wings, a hunched body and a beak. His wardrobe usually consists of a blue vest, yellow gloves and matching boots with pointed fins.

TV series

 * Space Ghost
 * Space Ghost Coast to Coast
 * Cartoon Planet
 * The Brak Show
 * Jellystone!
 * 1.32 "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Rat Race" (poster)
 * 1.36 "Jailcation" (no lines)

Movies

 * Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (talking mask)

Comics

 * Scooby-Doo! Team-Up
 * #19 Space Cases"

Yeah, Whatever
In Space Ghost Coast to Coast, he is the bandleader of The Original Way Outs on Space Ghost's show. Despite being reformed, Zorak is still maniacal and would frequently mock Space Ghost and the guests he interviews.

In The Brak Show, he was cast as a friend of Brak, and manipulates him into aiding in or committing illegal acts.

Zorak in the Funny Books
In Scooby-Doo! Team-Up #19, it was revealed that Zorak had hypnotized Space Ghost into believing that he had been a talk show host.

Development
Zorak was added to Space Ghost Coast to Coast because the producers saw him as the Joker to Space Ghost's Batman.

Behind the scenes

 * Zorak's vest changing its color to red occasionally in Space Ghost Coast to Coast is the result of reused animation for one of his minions.