The series is known for its dark, surreal humor and atmosphere. The title character is a dog who lives with an elderly couple in a farmhouse in the middle of Nowhere, a fictional town in Kansas. The trio is thrown into bizarre, frequently disturbing, and often paranormal or supernatural adventures. The plot generally uses conventions common to horror films.
Courage the Cowardly Dog follows Courage (Marty Grabstein), a kind yet easily frightened troublesome troublesome dog. He was abandoned as a puppy after his parents were sent into outer space by a crazed veterinarian. Courage and his owners frequently encounter monsters, aliens, zombies, and other supernatural creatures that are attracted to Nowhere.
