The main role is Courage. He was found as a small puppy by Muriel, who lives in the city of Nowhere with her husband Eustace Beg. Strange things are happening in the city. Courage and his owners often encounter monsters, aliens, zombies and other supernatural creatures that are attracted to the city of Nowhere. The plot generally uses conventions that are typical of horror films. Although most of the creatures that the three encounter are hostile, some may turn out to be friendly to them.