Flash Gordon Omnibus Vol. 1: The Man From Earth

Dynamite's Defenders of the Universe #1

by Jeff Parker, Evan "Doc" Shaner (Illustrator)

"Flash Gordon never fit in on Earth. But on the bizarre planet Mongo, Flash's thirst for thrills and daring danger makes him the perfect weapon against the iron-fisted tyrant Ming the Merciless and his awful interplanetary swarms of terror! Can the cocksure Man From Earth funnel his overconfidence into saving whole worlds? Will his less-rambunctious allies, Dale Arden and Dr. Zarkov, fashion a lasting peace with such savage races as the Beast-Men of Arboria and Hawkmen of Sky City? Or will the universe fall to Ming?
The full-throttle, complete Flash Gordon saga is collected here, featuring epic space action from the wildly talented creative team of Jeff Parker (Batman '66, Aquaman) and Evan Shaner (Adventures of Superman). This out-of-sight Omnibus edition also includes bonus stories from faraway Mongo, as well as a comprehensive cover gallery! Collects the complete eight-issue FLASH GORDON comic book series, plus the FLASH GORDON 2014 Holiday Special and FLASH GORDON 2014 Annual."

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Adventure, Space Opera, Space

283 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 19, 2015

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Reviews

[Bookwraiths · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally reviewed at Bookwraiths Reviews

Anyone else remember the campy-yet-cool Flash Gordon movie from 1980? You know, the one with the really cool Queen music.



I do, anyway. And it has always had a special place in my childhood memories, because it was the first scifi movie I ever owned and could watch over and over again on my family’s brand new VCR (God, I’m dating myself!) . . . at least until I rewound the damn thing to death.

So, I’m a Flash Gordon fan then?

Probably wouldn’t characterize myself as such, but I enjoy old Flash as much as other action/adventure heroes like Indiana Jones or Han Solo. Sure, they always seem to escape every dangerous situation relatively unscathed, but that is a part of their charm. At least, to me. (I don’t personally watch or read action/adventure tales for their stark realism.)

When I saw this omnibus collection of the complete 8-issue Flash Gordon comic book series, plus the 2014 Holiday Special and the 2014 Annual, I decided I’d give it a try. Sure, I’d been a bit disappointed by Flash’s reintroduction in the King’s Watch series, but I’d found the story itself fun in a B movie kind of way, so I assumed this one would be at least that entertaining.

And, you know what? I was right. This is a 4 out of 5 star book for me.

Penned by Jeff Parker (Batman ‘66), illustrated by Evan “Doc” Shaner (Deadpool), and colored by Jordie Bellaire (Pretty Deadly), this comic collection really captured the classic feel and fun of Flash Gordon. No, it did not stray far from a traditional action/adventure story, as Flash, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov clash with Ming the Merciless, but our heroes escapades are visually compelling enough and the scenes filled with enough fighting, humor, and drama to keep you turning the pages.

What is the plot, you ask?

Well, if you’d read King's Watch, you’d already know the setup, but suffice it to say that Flash and his companions go by spaceship to Mongo, run afoul of the main man Ming, and then escape to other worlds where they fight alien humanoids, encounter diabolical technology, are enchanted by sex-starved wraiths, and struggle to find a way home. Naturally, there are fights, space creatures, robots, and Flash Gordon daring-do – though Dale Arden (female lead) saves Flash’s ass more times than he does her. Something you’d never know by looking at the picture below.



All in all, I really like this one. No, it wasn’t the best comic I’ve ever read. No, it didn’t reinvent the action/adventure genre. But it was a nice visit with this classic scifi hero of yesterday. Obviously, it helped that I already had a soft spot in my heart for Flash Gordon (The 80s movie, remember?), but I still think non-fans might find this one an entertaining diversion from reality.

I received this book from Netgalley and Dynamite Entertainment in exchange for a fair and honest review. I’d like to thank both of them for allowing me to receive this review copy and inform everyone that the review you have read is my opinion alone.

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

NetGalley copy

This is pretty old-school, and, although that might be someone else's cup of tea, it wasn't mine. Although I'm usually up for a campy sci-fi adventure comic, I just didn't find this collection exciting, was waiting for it to be over, and am not motivated to read more, even though it ends in a cliffhanger. It didn't help that the characters were totally cut from cardboard and the world-building wasn't novel (although some people probably enjoy that the worlds and aliens encountered are throwbacks to the 1930s).

[Quentin Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've always been a big fan of the Flash Gordon movie from the 80s, and this series captures the flavor of the film even though the storyline is unrelated for the most part. We get to see Flash on Frigia but the two plots mainly focus on Arboria and Sky City, where we see Prince Baran and Vultan.

The art fits the story well and the tone of the story is fun without being campy. I did feel like like the story was cut a little short, but overall this was good.

[Philip · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rollicking fun adventure, and a great updating of the Flash Gordon characters and setting. I had a blast reading this.

[Will Robinson Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dynamite Entertainment has done and excellent job keeping the old pulp heroes like The Shadow, Green Hornet, The Phantom and many others alive. These heroes are often overshadowed by the more popular superheroes of Marvel & DC but I am glad that these heroes are still being written about and even Hollywood has not forgotten them either. I know a bit about Flash Gordon and I must say many a space opera owes quite a to the genius of this space hero. Created in 1934 by Alex Raymond , Flash Gordon was created to compete with another space opera hero of the 30s, Buck Rogers. Both heroes concept comes from the John Carter of Mars story. Today Flash Gordon has inspired the creation of Luke Skywalker & Star Wars, Star Lord and the Guardians of the Galaxy, & many other Space sagas that include Adam Strange & even Hawkman. So I really hope comic readers and lovers of fantasy will give Flash Gordon a shot and see why the character and his concepts are so influential.
I actually pick up this collection of the recent Jeff Parker run of Flash Gordon on a whim from my local library. I had read Jeff Parker's run with Aquaman for DC in Aquaman, Volume 5: Sea of Storms & Aquaman, Volume 6: Maelstrom. I thought they were really good so I was eager to see what Parker could bring to the table. The artwork by Shaner and Bellaire has been handled nicely. I really enjoyed the visions of the planets we visit in the book. Parker handles the dialogue nicely and the pacing was not bad either. His take on Ming was really good and you feel the weight of his threat to our hero & and his allies. The one-shots at the back of the book were not bad either. The cliffhanger has me truly interested in picking up the next volume. I am always a sucker for a good space opera. It is just nice to lose yourself in a great adventure. I also recommend for fans of this book some other space opera series I have read like: Guardians of the Galaxy: The Complete Collection, Volume 1, Star Wars, Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes, Han Solo, Lando, Justice League United, Vol. 1: Justice League Canada, Justice League United, Vol. 2: The Infinitus Saga, and Starlight.

[David]

Mad. Genius. Jeff Parker is at it again. Cooking up the very finest in entertainment available in the USA. He's turned in a perfect little space opera. Light, fun and stylish. Charming. Funny. Smart. Clever. Wise. Love my Jeff Parker! My thanks to Netgalley for the 133 page preview.

Wow. This artist Evan Shaner is amazing! Where's he been hiding? He's in the same league as those award-winners from HAWKEYE and DAREDEVIL.

I'm reading a review copy from Dynamite Entertainment provided through Netgalley. But the ebook I received is only 133 pages so I'm missing more than half the book. Ah, well... I do try to pick up Jeff Parker's books so I suspect I'll end up buying the full book anyways. It's wonderful so far. Loving it.

[Kurt Rocourt · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was actually very surprising. When I saw the names of all the people who helped create this book I was worried. You can hope to get a good story with one creator but when you see at least seven your not sure what to expect. This book was wonderful. It's the kind of story that you would want from a Flash Gordon adventure. It doesn't need for you to know the lore. You just have to sit back and enjoy the adventure.

I read this book through NetGalley. I thank them for this book. #NetGalley

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is my first encounter with Flash Gordon.. So I don't have the nastalgic feeling a lot of people have for the character. My favorite thing about this was it felt like I was reading a comic from the early 80's or 70's. Very old-school. That was nice. The story meh.

I recieved an advanced copy from Netgalley.com and the publisher.

[Clint · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love, love, love a good adventure comic. Good, clean(ish) fun with plenty of nods to the previous content. (I still love the movie and soundtrack).

I would've given this book 5 stars if it didn't include the "Annual" and "Holiday Special." Those short asides never work for me -- I find their disregard for continuity makes an already paltry story even less appealing.

[Jim Kettner · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a damn good collection. Parker and Shaner’s take on Flash, Dale, and Zarkov is nite perfect. As a fan of the characters since I first saw Flash “flying blind on a rocket cycle” in 1980 and being familiar with all the Buster Crabbe serials, as well as some of the classic Alex Raymond comics, this series was just such a swashbuckley treat of excellent action, humor and characterization that blends disparate elements of Flash’s mythos into a compelling tight intro to Mongo story.
The collection suffers a bit after Parker and Shaner’s departure from the series, but this collection is still highly recommended. I wish that team was still telling stories in this world. It was a perfect match of creators and source material. Read some Flash! He saved every one of us!

[Forrest · Rating 4 out of 5]

This 2014 update of Flash Gordon beat my expectations on all counts.

It’s not a straight retelling of either the serials from the 1930s or the (in)famous 1980 movie, although close in spirit to the latter. This Flash comes from our current era, and the set-up of the story is skipped entirely. Take it as given that Earth was invaded by the planet Mongo, that Flash, Dale Arden, and Professor Zarkov took a spaceship to Mongo and confronted cosmic tyrant Ming the Merciless, that Ming's portal to Earth was closed, and let’s get on to the good stuff.

We begin issue 1 (of 8) with our heroes being chased across Ming’s empire by enemy forces, and the pace never lets up. That had me disoriented at first, but it also sucked me into an action-packed story as the Earthlings try to stay alive long enough to find a way home. Even if it does seem to be in a bit of a rush at times, Jeff Parker's writing is delightfully crisp and witty. I especially enjoyed the depiction of Zarkov as a debauched super-genius and the occasional winking references to the movie. The art is fun, too, with a retro feel and gorgeous color work.

I haven’t checked out any of the other Flash Gordon work that Dynamite has put out in recent years. Maybe the set-up to this book is lurking in one of those other stories. But even without that context, this was a highly enjoyable read.

[Subham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series follows the adventure of Flash, his companions Dale and Hans Zarkov to battle against the Ming the merciless, intergalactic dictator. Their adventures take them to Arboria and team up with Prince Barin vs the Beast Men and then to Sky world/Kallum and team up with Prince Vultan and by the end do they defeat Ming? Its sucha fun story, great art, great panels, fight scenes and action, fun moments for all these 3 and like just has a sense of adventure and its so refreshing to read this!
(also skip the annual and winter special, they are useless tbh). A pretty good one time read!

[Robert Gilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun new version of Flash Gordon. I like how they make the kingdoms of Mongo into separate planets and that you travel to them through star gates. I think it makes for a richer world experience. They cover Arboria and Air World in this book. So we meet Prince Barin and Vultan. There is some influence from the 1980 movie with some of the characters Vultan is very Brian Blessed like. This was a fun take on Flash Gordon I hope they will continue it.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy the old pulp heroes and this modern reincarnation is enjoyable and fun, filled with plenty of references to the 80's movie to which i loved when i was younger. This run is part of a bigger storyline with a mishmash of old pilp characters of which i am going to have to read now. He saved everyone of us.

[Isa Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I went into this knowing that it was primarily Flash, Dale, and Dr. Zarkov from a friend, and I've never had any exposure to Flash Gordon or the world building originally implemented aside from what I've learned from this friend. With that said, I enjoyed this comic and wish I could have seen more of Shaner's art for this word, because his work really made the comic for me.

[Jason Tanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jeff Parker is the go-to guy for all-ages, old-school adventure comics. I honestly don't know the first thing about Flash Gordon, but I picked this up on Parker's name, based on his work with similar retro properties like Agents of Atlas and Future Quest, and I was not disappointed.

[Jeb Boyt · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun update to the classic story.

[Scotty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book. Touched on elements of Flash Gordon that I remember from various media (including the movie). Was fun.

[curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good deal of fun: loads of action at a frenetic pace, plenty of humor, brilliant art by Doc Shaner, and a light-hearted spirit that wonderfully evoked the material's pulp origins.

[Daniel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This review was originally published in Looking For a Good Book. Rated 3.25 of 5

There has long been a special place on my bookshelves for Flash Gordon. I can still recall my introduction to Flash ... when I ordered one of the first books by Alex Raymond through one of the book clubs in school. I was already interested in science fiction by then, but I hadn't read anything as action-oriented as Flash Gordon. Shortly after reading my first Flash Gordon, a movie house opened in my town that only showed old, black and white movies, and they started each film with an episode of a serial and the first serials I watched were ... yes, you guessed it ... the Flash Gordon serials.

All of this preamble as a means to say that I was more than just a little excited to revisit this one-time hero of mine, and he hasn't changed much over the course of forty years (forty for me).

This graphic novel re-boots the hero somewhat, trying to give him a more modern edge, but frankly, if it weren't for the very first page, in which reporter Dale Arden is covering a story about the decommissioning of the space shuttle, I really wouldn't have any idea what time frame this was set in. Perhaps this shows that the Flash Gordon stories really are pretty timeless. Or perhaps it shows that the author didn't do enough to 'modernize' the character.

The story is classic Flash Gordon. After a brief introduction to the trio we jump into the story with Flash, Dale, and Professor Zarkov in their rocketship, low on fuel, and attempting to escape the planet Mongo and its emperor, Ming the Merciless. Their flight leads them to other planets under Ming/Mongo's control where Flash and crew have to look for allies while avoiding capture. This is classic Flash Gordon serial story-telling.

The art is solid and also has a throw-back quality to the earlier days of comic book art (though much more colorful). More importantly, perhaps, given some of the recent graphic novels I've reviewed, the females are not overly proportioned so as to be nothing more than sexual objects. Flash is athletic and fit, but he's not appearing like an over-ripped gladiator or superhero. This is art that supports the story-telling, as I think graphic novels should have.

This was a fun nostalgic trip and I enjoyed it for what it was. I would share it with my teenage boys (with the caveat that this was the sort of stories I read when I was their age), but it's not earth-shattering (pun intended) or overtly memorable. It is Flash Gordon and it is solid escapist sci-fi adventure.

Looking for a good book? The Flash Gordon Omnibus graphic novel might not reach too many new readers, but it has strong appeal to those of us who grew up with the Flash Gordon stories, comic strips, and serial films.

I received a digital edition of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

[Loki · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fast-paced, fun updating of the classic pulp hero to the modern day, Parker's Gordon sheds some of the more antiquated trappings without losing the essence of the character. I can only hope that he continues the story. And the occasional Queen references.

[Michael Emond · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite graphic novel of the year in 2018. Let me tell you why.
Jeff Parker is an amazing writer who caught my eye with his perfect handling of Future Quest. In that series he managed the impossible by rebooting the super hero cartoon characters from Hanna Barbara (Space Ghost, Jonny Quest, Birdman etc) in a way that both took the original characters serious but put an entertaining modern spin on them. He has done it again with this reboot of Flash Gordon. What makes this reboot such a treat for me is that again Parker managed to keep the main history of the character there while updating him in an interesting way. He didn't make it super dark - or change the fundamental story or characters - he just put a new spin on them that made them even more interesting. Dale and Dr. Zarkov are still there. We still get the city (now Planet) of Arboria and Prince Barin we get the flying city (now Planet) with Prince Vultan and of course we get Ming the Merciless. It takes real talent and creativity to both update a story while not losing the spirit of the original stories. To write stories of drama with comedic moments - to find clever stories that allow the heroes to succeed in being heroic (and not just lucky). Parker does all of this.
And his partner in creativity is Evan "Doc" Shaner who is an artist who never fails to deliver amazing art and great story telling (not always the same thing). I shouldn't compare an artist with another but his complex simplicity reminds me of Alex Toth or even David Mazzucchelli from Batman Year One. It is a style I love dearly, but don't see a lot of. Even Darwyn Cooke had it a bit (but his is more cartoony than Shaner's style). Regardless - it is the perfect fit for Parker's stories. In a perfect world Shaner would illustrate all of Parker's stories because I think their styles mesh so well together.
In summary - this collection was a joy for me to read - there are some extras at the end NOT done by Parker or Shaner and they are fine but it is their work in this collection that earns it the 5 stars. And my FAV of the YEAR nod (even though it came out in 2015 :).
My only sadness is they ended it after 8 issues. In another perfect world this series would have gone on for 100 issues. There is so much more of the Flash Gordon mythos Parker didn't get the time to explore.

[Konna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read full review at: http://thereadingarmchair.blogspot.gr...

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

When I was younger, I watched Flash Gordon. It was probably one of the first sci-fi movies I've ever watched. Later, I found out that it was a comic, but I never got to read it. So, when I found this Omnibus, I thought that the time has come to finally read the story of Flash Gordon.

The story of the comic is rather ordinary. Earth is threatened by the Mongori. Flash, Dale and Dr. Zarkov, who have what Ming wants, run through some portals, closing the one that leads to Earth, to different planets in order to save the planet. But they find all the other planets enslaved by the tyrant Ming the Merciless, who has cut off all of their technology and takes advantage of them. Flash, who cannot stand all of this, tries to help them, while Dr. Zarkov tries to find a way for them to return to Earth. I would say that this story is rather old-school, but it works nicely. The comic is fast-paced and it's pumped with action. It's what you would expect when you pick up an edition like this one!

Flash Gordon doesn't have a superpower. He is spontaneous and most of the times he acts without really thinking beforehand. But he is athletic, an excellent pilot and an equally excellent fighter. With his passionate views he can inspire the enslaved races to try to revolt against Ming. Dale Arden is the most rational one out of the three companions. She always tries to hold Flash back, before he puts them to danger. She is also more diplomatic, which helps them survive numerous times. Dr. Zarkov is the genius. He is the scientist that always finds the solution or has a card in his sleeve, which helps them survive.

The illustration and the general visual design is rather old-fashioned as well. But since it's the original comic book series, this is to be expected. I would actually be disappointed if it looked any different. The action scenes are vey well illustrated and all the different planets feel unique. I found the design of Skyworld really impressive.

[Wayne McCoy · Rating 3 out of 5]

'Flash Gordon Omnibus, Vol. 1' by Jeff Parker updates the pulp hero in a better way than the graphic novel 'Kingswatch' did for me last year. That graphic novel ties into this one, but this is a starring 8-issue Flash Gordon series.

Flash, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov have helped save Earth from Ming the Merciless and now they are on the run. Dale has the crystal that Ming wants to reopen the portal and complete his conquest of Earth. Flash and crew find themselves in some strange territory in the worlds around them. They meet winged people and tree-dwelling people. They discover the origins of the fearsome Beastmen and Flash finds himself in an arena fighting some of them. Flash throws himself into any situation with an infectious gusto. Zarkov and Dale are left behind to shake their heads as he improvises, but Zarkov does have things to contribute to the story. Dale felt a littl shortchanged this time around.

My review copy was about two thirds of the complete volume, but I think it was enough of a flavor for me. I didn't mind this reboot this time around, maybe because Flash was not on Earth but in the environs of the planet Mongo. He's a likeable enough hero and doesn't feel dated. In the pages I got Dale seems superfluous, but maybe there is more for her to do later. All in all, a pretty good space romp with much to remind readers of the original serials and the cheesy 1980 film.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors, Dynamite Comics, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

[Theediscerning · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm surprised my netgalley managed to fit in an annual, a holiday special and eight regular episodes, all under 140pp (he said, sarcastically – we only got given half the real thing). But I was also surprised to enjoy this old-fashioned hokum so much – and to find Dale both well-drawn to show her as a hotty, and written as a mature, intelligent type. Flash is of course a childish ape, and you can't take to him as a saviour of the world, however great a fighter/pilot/swordsman/archer/lover he thinks he is. But back in the day the naïve charms of the lunk were probably more appealing, and like I say this is certainly on the retro side. One more surprise – the readability, considering the great number of different people that worked on this book – consistently bringing in mediocre, old-fashioned artwork, been-there-done-that epithets regarding the insurrection that the hero has to reluctantly leave behind, and so on. It's not earth-shattering, it's not really coherent about crystals this and quantum that, but it's fun, it revisits what little of Mr Gordon I knew of – even to the extent it brings BRIAN BLESSED's hawk-man back into things – and it is actually quite childishly, charmingly appealing.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ja, und es geht ihm gut!

Der tyrannische Ming weitet seine Schreckensherrschaft interplanetarisch aus, doch zum Glück gibt es Flash Gordon, der mit Hilfe des genialen Dr. Zarkov und der so intelligenten wie schönen Dale Arden der Tyrannei entschlossen entgegen tritt.
JEFF PARKERs Flash Gordon hat mir viel Spaß gemacht. Actionreiche Abenteuer mit einem Augenzwinkern erzählt, ohne die Düsternis und Gewalt, die in vielen aktuellen Comics vorherrscht.
In punkto Setting und Figuren hat Parker sich nah an den klassischen Flash Gordon-Comics orientiert; dass Dale Arden nicht mehr die Damsel in Distress ist, die ständig von Flash gerettet werden muss, sondern eine selbstbewußte Frau, die mehr als einmal für Flash das Denken und Reden übernimmt, erhöht ihren "Liebreiz" nur; man kann spüren, wieviel Spaß das Kreativteam an der Gestaltung der Figuren und der Handlungen hatte.

Dieser Omnibus-Band enthält die Hefte 1-8, außerdem das Annual 2014 und das Holiday Special 2014. Die beiden letztgenannten Hefte sind aus meiner Sicht absolut verzichtbar und haben mir überhaupt nicht gefallen. Ich habe sie aus der Wertung ausgeklammert als "überflüssiges Bonusmaterial".

[Anchorpete · Rating 5 out of 5]

You know what... I am going to give this five stars. In the past year, I have been trying to be a bit more discerning when it came to my comic book trade reviews. I was going to save the five stars for a truly exceptional book, a Sandman or something by Warren Ellis, or Grant Morrison. The Five Stars should be given to a book that I could say "it was amazing" about, right?
For me, this book was amazing. I love Jeff Parker's work. The artwork in this was absolutely beautiful as well. This book did a perfect job of combining modern day sensibilities, with the mythology of the Flash Gordon Radio Shows, and the Cheesy, Flash Gordon movie. To me, that is like a getting a full course meal at Outback, paid by a gift card that someone got you for your birthday. (I am certainly writing a lot of food metaphors with my current reviews). I love that this book comes on the heels of a crossover with the various Defenders of the Earth characters, like the Phantom and the Wizard guy whose name I should so clearly know, and that they were all brought together, because of an invasion from Ming's forces. I want more of all of it!

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

**Disclosure: I was provided an ARC by the publisher via Net Galley.

My only previous exposure to Flash Gordon was the uber cheesy move from the '80s that I watched as a child. The camp factor was high in this one.

Flash forward to present day (see what I did, there?), and the Flash Gordon Omnibus, Vol. 1. Still kind of campy, but that is what made it fun. I love Flash's swagger, but he also has balls to back it up. It would have been nice to have a little more context, but this failing was mine and not that of the graphic novel.

The artwork was good, but not outstanding. There was nothing wrong visually, the artwork fit the story well, it just didn't blow me away.

I can definitely see myself enjoying some more Flash Gordon in the future. I wouldn't mind seeing a television series based on the storyline introduced in this book.

[Mike Jozic · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was one of the fun neat, and finest, comic books I have read in a while. Parker and Shaner's take on Flash Gordon and his compatriots is so good I'm sorry to see their run lasting only eight issues. I've seen a few attempts to modernize the character which have achieved mixed results, but these guys have it pegged. Great stories, high adventure, beautiful artwork, characters you want to invest in, call backs to Gordon lore of old, and a whole lot of heart. You would half to be a humourless cloth-eared nincompoop to not enjoy this.

To be fair, the holiday special stories were a bit weak, but I'm not going to take any points away from the main book because of that.

Highly recommended.

[Gonzalo Oyanedel · Rating 3 out of 5]

El acierto de Jeff Parker para actualizar a Flash Gordon pasa por una aparente obviedad: No recontar la versión de Alex Raymond - sólida, con todas sus imperfecciones -, comprendiendo a la vez que trastocar la naturaleza de sus protagonistas es ir a un fracaso directo. Así ocurrió con varias versiones modernas, muy inferiores a este volumen que se enfatiza la aventura de vieja escuela. Respetuosa, pero no nostálgica.