Flash Gordon: Classic Collection Vol. 3

Flash Gordon: Classic Collection, Volume 3 reprints all of Alex Raymond’s Sunday strips from January 19, 1941 to August 13, 1944, and includes an extensive essay examining his final years on the series by writer Doug Murray.

Science fiction’s most enduring icon Flash Gordon returns in newly restored editions, collecting his ongoing adventures on the mysterious planet Mongo. In this volume, the battle between Flash and the devious Ming the Merciless reaches its thrilling climax--but can Earth’s fearless hero bring everlasting peace to a chaotic planet?

Alex Raymond is one of the most famous artists in the history of comic strips. He created Flash Gordon, Secret Agent X-9, Rip Kirby, and Jungle Jim. George Lucas has indicated that Flash Gordon was the inspiration for the Star Wars movies, and Raymond’s work has inspired decades of writers, artist, and filmmakers.