Flash Gordon
About Flash Gordon
Few comic strips have captured readers’ imaginations like Flash Gordon. Originated in 1934 by legendary comic-strip artist Alex Raymond, Flash Gordon has set the standard for science-fiction adventure, even inspiring such modern-day classics as Star Wars.
For more than seven decades, loyal fans have explored the stars with the comics’ most famous intergalactic adventurer, his female companion Dale Arden, and scientist, Dr. Hans Zarkov.
In addition to the comic strip, Flash has also starred in a live-action serial, a radio show, novels, comic books, animated cartoons, and he even appeared on his own U.S. postage stamp.
Meet the Creators
Alex Raymond
Alex Raymond was an influential American cartoonist born on October 2, 1909, in New Rochelle, New York. He is best known for creating the iconic comic strips “Flash Gordon,” “Jungle Jim,” and “Rip Kirby.” Raymond’s work in the comic industry began in the early 1930s when he started as an assistant on the “Blondie” and […]
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Dan Schkade
Dan Schkade [SHKAH-dee, rhymes with ‘body’] is a freelance cartoonist from Austin, Texas. His credits include the ongoing daily Flash Gordon syndicated newspaper strip, the Eisner + Ringo Award-Nominated Lavender Jack, Will Eisner’s The Spirit Returns, San Hannibal, and Saint John. He’s a member-at-large of the comic creator collective Helioscope.
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Jim Keefe
Hi! Jim Keefe here, cartoonist of the Sally Forth comic strip. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved to draw. Back then, it was all things Spider-Man, which eventually led me to the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. After graduating, I got a job as the colorist on staff at King […]
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Characters
Dale Arden
Loved by Flash Gordon, desired by Ming the Merciless. The courageous Dale Arden has been by Flash’s side since they were both kidnapped and taken to Mongo. Through the years, Dal...
Dr. Hans Zarkov
One of the most brilliant scientists the world has ever known. Driven mad with the knowledge of Earth’s imminent demise, it was Dr. Zarkov who forced Flash and Dale to accompany ...
Flash Gordon
An All-American athlete who was kidnapped from Earth and thrust into the middle of a raging war on the distant Planet Mongo. Caught between the forces of Prince Barin, the rightful rul...
Ming the Merciless
Tyrant. Dictator. The most evil and hated man in the universe. Ming viciously enslaved the inhabitants of Mongo until his overthrow by Flash Gordon and his powerful alliance. A deed th...
Prince Barin
Prince Thun
Prince Vultan
Princess Aura
Queen Fria
Witch Queen Azura
