Flash Gordon comic books issue 1

1st printing. Collects Flash Gordon (2008 Ardden Entertainment) #0-6.

Written by Brendan Deneen. Art by Paul Green.

Find out what all the buzz is about! Flash, CIA Agent Dale Arden, and eccentric scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov rocket off to the planet Mongo, only to find themselves in the middle of a deadly civil war with none other than Ming the "Merciful" at the center of the conflict!

Collecting issues #1-6 of the critically acclaimed new Flash Gordon monthly series, plus the almost-impossible-to-find issue #0.

Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing.

Based on the screenplay by Lorenzo Semple, Jr. Adapted by Michael Allin. Art by Al Williamson.

Featuring the adaptation of the movie that starred Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon, Melody Anderson and Dale Arden, Chaim Topol as Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ornella Muti as Princess Aura, Timothy Dalton as Prince Barin, Brian Blessed as Vultan, and Max Von Sydow as Ming the Merciless.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. After the events of The Mercy Wars, Flash explores this strange new world and comes across an ancient device that allows him to see into Mongo's recent past - revealing untold tales of Ming the Merciless, Prince Barin, Princess Aura, Prince Vultan and more! Creators include Joe Casey, Denny O'Neil, Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMatteis, Shawn McManus, and Joe Staton. Softcover, 72 pages, full color. Cover price $7.95.

1st printing. By Alex Raymond. Gordon's alive! Continuing the space-bound adventures of Flash Gordon, the original guardian of the galaxy as he strives to save us all from a slew of super-villainy hell-bent on domination, destruction and devilment; including the ruthless, seductive, Storm Queen of Valkir! Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. This volume continues the adventures of pulp hero Flash Gordon on the planet Mongo and his ongoing battles with the deadly and heartless Ming the Merciless. Also features new background material that explores the origins and development of the Flash Gordon strip! Newly restored, this volume includes "The Beast Men of Mongo," "The Outlaws of Mongo," "The Tyrant of Mongo," "The Ice Kingdom of Mongo," and "The Power Men of Mongo." Carefully restored by noted comics historian Peter Maresca, with an introduction by comics writer and expert Doug Murray. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 176 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing. Written by Brendan Deneen. Art and cover by Eduardo Garcia. Here it is, Ardden Entertainment's third story arc in its critically-acclaimed Flash Gordon all in one pulse-pounding original graphic novel! After the jaw-dropping conclusion of the Invasion of the Red Sword mini-series, Ming has vowed vengeance on those who attacked Mongo, and is willing to travel to Earth to get his revenge! Can our planet survive an attack from both enemies and former allies alike? Find out here! The Vengeance of Ming leads up to Ardden's final Flash Gordon story arc, King of the Impossible, coming soon! Softcover, 88 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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By Alex Raymond. Softcover, 240 pages, B&W, text with illustrations, 4" x 5". Cover price $0.10.

"Adrift in Space". British digest featuring Flash Gordon comic strips. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. By James Van Hise. Pioneer presents a series of books on the great superhero serials by James Van Hise, a writer who focuses on pulp, comics and sci-fi history. Among the most famous of the movie serials, the Flash Gordon series influenced a whole generation of science fiction fans, writers and filmmakers, and were the direct inspiration for Star Wars. Buster Crabbe starred in Flash Gordon (1936), followed by Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940). Screen credits are included for the completist. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, Text (with B&W Photos). Cover price $16.95.