Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest #1!TheGhostbustershave been busting ghosts of all sorts in the streets of New York City since the ‘80s, and even had a recent resurgence in the form of two legacy films:Ghostbusters: AfterlifeandGhostbusters: Frozen Empire. And now, theGhostbusters are going on another all-new adventure, and this time, they’re not just hunting any old ghost, they’re getting ready to explore the world of pirates.
In a press release fromDark Horse Comics, it was announced that the publisher is launching an all-new four-part limited series:Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chestby David M. Booher, Aviv Or, Cris Peter, and Jimmy Betancourt. The first issue of the series will feature main and variant cover artwork by artists Tyler Crook and Max Sarin, respectively, which can be viewed below, along with the official synopsis forGhostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest.
The Ghostbusters’ increasing notoriety is throwing them for a loop. While Trevor steadies himself by trying to plan a “friendiversary” celebration for him and Lucky, Phoebe meets someone who might be a real friend instead of just a social media follower. But friendships new and old have to take a back seat to more immediate concerns when a ghostly saber summons the ghost of Captain Kidd and threatens to transform NYC into a ghostly pirate town!
In the press release, the writer forGhostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest, David M. Booher, spoke on the inspiration for the series. In their statement, Booher dropped the fun-fact that the main antagonist for this comic, Captain Kidd, was actually a real-life pirate who lived in New York City.
David M. Booher: “When I researched ghostly happenings in New York City, I came across the true story of Captain Kidd. He owned a house near Wall Street with his family. Turns out, historians are divided on whether he was the fearsome pirate we know or actually framed for piracy. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to bring him back to ask him ourselves.”
Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest #1 (of 4)by Dark Horse Comics is available June 06, 2025.
Dark Horse’s New Ghostbusters Comic Will Fill In the Gap Between the Two Latest Films
Even thoughGhostbusters: Dead Man’s Chestis a comic book, and thus opens itself up to the possibility of either usingthe original Ghostbusters castor creating a brand new one unique to a separate continuity, this series will feature the same Ghostbusters from the newer films. The likes of Phoebe, Trevor, Gary, and Callie will be facing-off against the ghost of Captain Kidd, and will be saving Manhattan from becoming a 17th century ghost pirate den.
So, if the currentGhostbusters are starring in this all-new story, where doesGhostbusters: Dead Man’s Chestfall on the timeline? Well, it will actually take place between the events ofGhostbusters: AfterlifeandGhostbusters: Frozen Empire, effectively bridging the gap between the two films.Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chestwill also be a direct sequel to Dark Horse’s previousGhostbusterscomic:Ghostbusters: Back in Town.
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Ghostbustershas been a fan-favorite franchise since the ‘80s, and has remained a series that people continue to love to this day. That meansGhostbusters: Dead Man’s Chestis going to be a treat for new and old fans alike, as it promises to be a fun ride that takes the Ghostbusters on a classic ghost-busting adventure, with the fate of New York City hanging in the balance. Just like when Garraka or the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man threatened New York, so, too, will the ghost of Captain Kidd, making this another classicGhostbustersadventure fans won’t want to miss.
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From the fact that the main antagonist is based on a real-world historical pirate, to the promise that this will be a classicGhostbustersadventure that’s actually set within the series’ main continuity between Afterlife and Frozen Empire, there is certainly a lot for fans to be excited about with Dark Horse Comics’ upcomingGhostbusterscomic.
