Flash gordon gets grand treatment in beautiful hardcover. A sidebyside comparison with the flash gordon sunday strip books from idw and titan. I truly enjoy the prewwii alex raymond flash gordon. With his space opera flash gordon 1934 he redefined the science fiction genre, while his postwar detective strip rip kirby 1946 stood out for its contemporary realism. Flash gordon by alex raymond tpb 1990 kitchen sink comic books. Sep 15, 2016 among the achievements for which alex raymond is noted in histories of this oftabused artform is that he drew three nationally syndicated comic strips simultaneously. See more ideas about flash gordon, comic art and classic comics. As for the flash gordon strip itself, there are many sources for that story so i wont repeat all that here. Volume 2 of alex raymonds strips originally published between april 1935 and october 1936 include three storylines, each around the same length. Comic books in flash gordon sundays by alex raymond titan. Flash gordon and jungle jim hc 20112014 idw by alex. The new titan books edition finally arrived a full months since my preorder but it was well worth the wait.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. May, 2014 an overview of flash gordon, on the planet mongo, written by alex raymond and published by titan books. Jungle jim and flash gordon, both of which began january 7, 1934, and secret agent x9, which began two weeks later on january 22. His chief foe is the diabolical ming the merciless, emperor of mongo. Flash, of course, rose to fame in the movies, but his origins are these lavish drawings by adventure illustrator raymond for the newspaper comic strip. These classic flash gordon comics could just save everyone of. Continuing the spacebound adventures of flash gordon, the original guardian of the galaxy as he strives to save us all from a slew of supervillainy hellbent on domination, destruction and devilment. Jun 11, 20 the fall of ming flash gordon alex raymond, alex raymond on. Flash gordon gets grand treatment in beautiful hardcover series. Flash gordon 1936, flash gordon s trip to mars 1938, and flash gordon conquers the universe 1940. Everyone knows flash gordon the most iconic science fiction swashbuckler ever to burst forth from.
He is widely praised for his realism, beautiful and elegant depictions of women and clever use of black and white. On the planet mongo is 205 pages including 10 pages of informative background material by alex ross and doug murray. Begun in january 1934, this is one of the earliest strips in the series. Im guessing if you have any interest in this particular volume, you already know most of that anyway. Sep 14, 2012 alex raymond s flash gordon was exciting not only for its fast paced adventures in elaborate, fantastical worlds, but also because raymond s brilliant artistic style and vivid visual storytelling. Alex raymonds flash gordon was exciting not only for its fast paced adventures in elaborate, fantastical worlds, but also because raymonds. George lucas has indicated that flash gordon was the inspiration for the star wars movies, and raymonds work has inspired decades of writers, artist, and filmmakers. Alex raymonds flash gordon, volume 1 by alex raymond. Flash gordon by alex raymond comic book artists, comic artist, comic books art. Beginning with the renowned stories written and illustrations by alex raymondthe genius behind the herothe complete flash gordon. Compiling every strip and every story, this series of restored fullcolor hardcover volumes will showcase the action and artistry that thrilled audiences for decades. Mar 31, 2017 author of flash gordon, alex raymond s flash gordon, alex raymond, alex raymond s flash gordon, vol.
Its hard to read alex raymond s comic strips without the queen soundtrack running through my head from the early 1980s movie. Original alex raymond art for flash gordon, from the exploring calvin and hobbes exhibit at the billy ireland cartoon library and museum. Flash gordon is the hero of a space opera adventure comic strip created by and originally drawn by alex raymond. He created flash gordon, secret agent x9, rip kirby, and jungle jim. Flash gordon, drawn by cartoonist alex raymond, was king features syndicates response to the popular science fiction strip, buck rogers. George lucas has admitted flash gordon inspired star wars, and raymonds work has inspired decades of writers, artist, and filmmakers. October 2, 1909 september 6, 1956 was an american cartoonist who was best known for creating the flash gordon comic. The first of three fullcolor volumes collecting the entire output of comics great alex raymond on his signature strip, flash gordon.
Alex raymond is one of the most famous artists in the history of comic strips. For the first time, alex raymonds classic flash gordon and jungle jim are collected together, in the oversized 12. Pete maresca restores alex raymonds flash gordon cbr. He created flash gordon, secret agent x9, rip kirby and jungle jim. A true must have for devotees of alex raymond and flash gordon. Flash gordon is the hero of a space opera adventure comic strip created by and originally. This mammoth volume, the first of three, chronicles the newspaper adventures of flash gordon from the characters inception in 1934. There have been several series of flash gordon books. King features then turned to alex raymond, one of their staff artists, to create the story. If that isnt the comic strip deal of the century, i dont know what is. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
The stories and text were mediocre, but raymond s fine art work made him stand out among cartoonists. In the postraymond period, jungle jim has also received comic book series with original stories published. Flash gordon and dale arden by alex raymond, spaceship, spacesuit. See all books authored by alex raymond, including the witch queen of mongo, and flash gordon. Flash gordon blb free download of big little books. The original novels by alex raymond were published by star books in the uk during the late 70s. Flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond, which was first published on january 7, 1934. Zarkov is a brilliant scientist who creates a rocket and forces flash and dale arden to come with him to the planet mongo, and fight against ming the merciless. The first flash gordon strip ran in january of 1934. Starting in 1935, the strip was adapted into the amazing interplanetary adventures of flash gordon, a 26episode weekly.
Alex raymond books list of books by author alex raymond. The fall of ming flash gordon alex raymond, alex raymond on. The flash gordon comic strip has been translated into a wide variety of media, including. Flash gordon and jungle jim product categories library of. Flash gordon the witch queen of mongo 9780352301536 by alex raymond and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This hardcover collects the adventures of flash, dale arden, and doctor zharkov on planet mongo from the strips 182 that first. Starting with revered writerartist 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. First published january 7, 1934, the strip was inspired by, and created to compete with, the already established buck rogers adventure strip. Flash gordon novels series by alex raymond goodreads.
The best comic strips, political cartoons and puzzles in all the land. Feb 21, 20 a sidebyside comparison with the flash gordon sunday strip books from idw and titan. If youre a fan of alex raymond and flash gordon, this is the book to buy and remember, youre getting jungle jim as well for the same price. George lucas has cited flash gordon as an inspiration for the star wars movies, and raymond s work has inspired decades of writers, artists and filmmakers. An overview of flash gordon, on the planet mongo, written by alex raymond and published by titan books. Maresca, peter con, isbn 0857681540, isbn 9780857681546, brand new, free shipping in the us presents the early work of alex raymond, introducing flash gordon, dale arden, dr.
Aug 12, 2011 titan books has announced the publication of the complete flash gordon library. Volume 2 alex raymond, author, alex raymond, illustrator. Alex raymond was one of the most influential american newspaper comic artists of all time. In 1973, avon books launched a sixbook series of adultoriented flash gordon novels. Created by raymond in 1934, flash gordon is arguably the most famous science fiction comic strip of all time.
Flash gordon was featured in three serial films starring buster crabbe. Flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond, which was first published by king features on january 7, 1934. Thanks to raymond s unrivaled gift for gorgeous, sprawling artwork and rapidfire plotting set on a world of unrivaled wonder the mysterious planet mongo flash. Alex raymond is one of the most famous artists in the history of comics. Alex raymond has stated, i decided honestly that comic art is an art form in itself. The others from earth are flashs lover, dale arden, and the genius scientist, hans zarkov. In 1973, avon books launched a sixbook series of adult oriented flash gordon novels. Flash gordon 1974, 1975, vintage paperback books, choice of no. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Flash gordon, wrote stephen becker, was wittier and moved faster, so bucks position as americas favorite scifi hero, wrote historian bill crouch, jr. On the planet mongo the complete flash gordon library. Starting with revered writerartist alex raymond, this volume continues the adventures of pulp hero flash gordon on the planet mongo and his ongoing battles. Hans zarkov is a fictional character appearing in the flash gordon comic strip and the following serials, films, television shows and comic books.
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