Flash Gordon comic books issue 2

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 98 pages, Full Color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story and art by Alex Raymond. The second of Checker's re-issues of the color Flash Gordon strips from the pen and brush of its unsurpassed originator, Alex Raymond. The work of a master at his best, these color strips were originally published in 1935 and 1936. Includes three Flash adventures. Hardcover, 12-in. x 9-in., 98 pages, Full Color. Cover price $19.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art by Bev Johnson. Cover by Amanda Conner. Sci fi and fantasy merge in this girl-power reimagining of Flash Gordon! Focusing on teamwork, adventures, cute critters, heroes, monsters, and the journey of leadership! The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Savior of the Universe! She fell from a shooting star with no memory and only the faintest clues about where she came from, or why she'd been sent to this part of the world. But that didn't stop Flash Gordon from leaping into action when her friend Dale Arden needed help. Now they're both embroiled in a planetary war! The evil Emperor Azimuth wants to rule the alien world of Omnia -- and a strange shadow power seems to be helping him. Flash fought alongside a rebel army to depose him -- but they failed. Now Flash and Dale are on the run, the Emperor's sister is under lock and key, and Omnia is in chaos. And the Emperor knows something about Flash's origins...something even Flash doesn't know... The next exhilarating installment in this gorgeous sci-fi fantasy reimagining of FLASH GORDON by NYT-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrator Bev Johnson. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art by Bev Johnson. Cover by Amanda Conner. Sci fi and fantasy merge in this girl-power reimagining of Flash Gordon! Focusing on teamwork, adventures, cute critters, heroes, monsters, and the journey of leadership! The continuing adventures of Flash Gordon, Savior of the Universe! She fell from a shooting star with no memory and only the faintest clues about where she came from, or why she'd been sent to this part of the world. But that didn't stop Flash Gordon from leaping into action when her friend Dale Arden needed help. Now they're both embroiled in a planetary war! The evil Emperor Azimuth wants to rule the alien world of Omnia -- and a strange shadow power seems to be helping him. Flash fought alongside a rebel army to depose him -- but they failed. Now Flash and Dale are on the run, the Emperor's sister is under lock and key, and Omnia is in chaos. And the Emperor knows something about Flash's origins...something even Flash doesn't know... The next exhilarating installment in this gorgeous sci-fi fantasy reimagining of FLASH GORDON by NYT-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrator Bev Johnson. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 120 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 2 - 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. More about the famous and influential Flash Gordon serials, starring former Olympic athlete Buster Crabbe as Flash. The series was so popular, the phrase "Flash Gordon" became a general term to describe science fiction - or anything outlandish - until well into the 1970s. The three serials,  Flash Gordon (1936), Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) were re-edited into feature films for re-release and television. 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.