Flash Gordon comic books issue 1

"Flash Gordon in Time Out" - This item is an 8-Pager, commonly known as a Tijuana Bible; most were published ca. 1920s-1940s. The artists, writers, and publishers of these booklets are generally unknown. Most 8-Pagers are humorous takes on newspaper comic strip characters, movie stars, and political figures of the time, usually in sexually explicit situations, and invariably produced without permission or respect for copyright. These are timeless pieces of American comic sub-culture and are often considered the precursor to the underground comics created by the likes of Robert Crumb and Gilbert Shelton. Due to the circumstances in which these items were originally created, it is virtually impossible to determine edition and printing, although modern era reprints are usually easily identifiable. We will note these differences to the best of our ability. Not available for international sale. You must be 18 or older to order this item. Stapled pages, 4-in. x 3-in., 8 pages, single ink color.

1st printing. Collects Flash Gordon: Kings Cross (2016) #1-5.

Written by Jeff Parker and Jesse Hamm. Art by Jesse Hamm and Grace Allison. Cover by Roger Langridge.

Ming the Merciless wants to claim Earth as the crown jewel of his empire! His latest scheme? Teleporting a continent from his homeworld of Mongo into the Pacific Ocean, thereby unleashing its monstrous beasts into our seas and causing catastrophic tidal waves to devastate our naval defenses!

It's up to Flash Gordon, the fearless daredevil who has unraveled the tyrant's previous schemes at every turn, to once again rally his friends in defense of the Earth.

Join intrepid reporter Dale Arden, eccentric scientist Dr. Zarkov, Mandrake the Magician, two iterations of The Phantom, Jungle Jim, and the timelost hero Prince Valiant in the wildest adventure on this or any world!

Softcover, 128 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. Beginning the complete hardcover library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time, this brand new collection features all new restorations that will preserve these legendary adventures for generations to come. This is the only Flash Gordon collection to collect all the stories in order, starting with the very first strip and including the dailies and Sundays. Starting with revered writer-artist Alex Raymond, this volume collects a treasure trove of stories that sees the arrival of pulp hero Flash Gordon on the planet Mongo and his first encounter with the deadly and malevolent Ming the Merciless! Features an exclusive sketch and foreword by acclaimed comics artist Alex Ross! Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

2nd or later printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. Beginning the complete hardcover library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time, this brand new collection features all new restorations that will preserve these legendary adventures for generations to come. This is the only Flash Gordon collection to collect all the stories in order, starting with the very first strip and including the dailies and Sundays. Starting with revered writer-artist Alex Raymond, this volume collects a treasure trove of stories that sees the arrival of pulp hero Flash Gordon on the planet Mongo and his first encounter with the deadly and malevolent Ming the Merciless! Features an exclusive sketch and foreword by acclaimed comics artist Alex Ross! Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

1st printing.

Written by Don Moore and Dan Barry. Art and cover by Austin Briggs.

Collecting together, for the first time ever, over two-year's worth of strips from the golden age of newspaper comic strips. Harken back to a bygone era of swashbuckling heroes, science fiction high-adventure, with ray guns, rocket ships, strange monsters, damsels in distress and unbridled heroism!

Hardcover, 11-in. x 8-in., 228 pages, B&W.

Cover price $49.99.

1st printing, 2007. Reprints Flash Gordon daily strips by Dan Barry. Informative introduction by Tom Yeates about Al Williamson's and Roy Krenkel's ghosting of the strip in the first story. Stories include The Space Kids on Zoran (4-20-53 to 10-24-53), The Lost Continent (10-26-53 to 3-20-54), Circea (3-22-54 to 5-29-54). Dan Barry's work on this is on a par with Raymond's, just gorgeous work. Horizontal format, 11-in. x 8 1/2-in., 192 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $2,349.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Cream to off white Label #4448025001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Rare pulp issue. Cover and eight full-page color illustrations by Fred Meagher. "The Master of Mars" novel starring Flash Gordon, plus three other unrelated stories. Only issue of series. 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 96 pages, black and white (text with illustrations). Cover price $0.10.

1st printing. By Dan Barry and Hatvey Kurtzman. Collects the Daily strips from November 1951 to April 1953. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, B&W. Cover price $25.00.

Add to cart Fine $28.00

Signed and numbered by Harvey Kurtzman - 1st printing. By Dan Barry and Hatvey Kurtzman. Collects the Daily strips from November 1951 to April 1953. Softcover, 10 1/2-in. x 13-in., 136 pages, B&W. NOTE Limited to 1,500 copies. Cover price $25.00.

1st printing. Story and art by Alex Raymond. Alex Raymond's classic strip is restored to its original glory in the third volume of this gorgeous collection. Continuing the comprehensive library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time, this brand new edition features all new restorations that will preserve these legendary adventures for generations to come. Continuing the work of revered writer-artist Alex Raymond, this volume follows the adventures of pulp hero Flash Gordon on the planet Mongo and his ongoing battles with the deadly and heartless Ming the Merciless. Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 208 pages, full color. Cover price $39.95.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art by Bev Johnson. Cover by Amanda Conner. In the distant future, voyager Dale Arden discovers a shooting star -- containing a girl named FLASH GORDON, Savior of the Universe! But Flash has no memory of who she is, and together, she and Dale must uncover her past, save Dale's family, and rescue the alien planet of Omnia from the clutches of the cruel Emperor Azimuth! Join the adventure of a lifetime in this gorgeous sci-fi fantasy reimagining of FLASH GORDON, written by NYT-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Bev Johnson! Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Written by Marguerite Bennett. Art by Bev Johnson. Cover by Amanda Conner. In the distant future, voyager Dale Arden discovers a shooting star -- containing a girl named FLASH GORDON, Savior of the Universe! But Flash has no memory of who she is, and together, she and Dale must uncover her past, save Dale's family, and rescue the alien planet of Omnia from the clutches of the cruel Emperor Azimuth! Join the adventure of a lifetime in this gorgeous sci-fi fantasy reimagining of FLASH GORDON, written by NYT-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Bev Johnson! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

Add to cart Fine $48.00

Add to cart Very Good $50.00

1st printing.

Based on the screenplay by Lorenzo Semple, Jr. Adapted by Michael Allin. Art by Al Williamson.

Featuring the adaptation of the movie that starred Sam J. Jones as Flash Gordon, Melody Anderson and Dale Arden, Chaim Topol as Dr. Hans Zarkov, Ornella Muti as Princess Aura, Timothy Dalton as Prince Barin, Brian Blessed as Vultan, and Max Von Sydow as Ming the Merciless.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $1.95.

1st printing. By Alex Raymond. Gordon's alive! Continuing the space-bound adventures of Flash Gordon, the original guardian of the galaxy as he strives to save us all from a slew of super-villainy hell-bent on domination, destruction and devilment; including the ruthless, seductive, Storm Queen of Valkir! Hardcover, 11-in. x 10-in., 224 pages, full color. Cover price $49.99.

"Adrift in Space". British digest featuring Flash Gordon comic strips. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, B&W.

Heritage Poster set of Flash Gordon art. Art by Reed Crandall, Bruce Jones, Jeffrey Jones, and Michael Kaluta. 4 Loose posters (Not released with folder or envelope), 11" x 14", B&W.

Volume 1 - 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. Among the most famous of the movie serials, the Flash Gordon series influenced a whole generation of science fiction fans, writers and filmmakers, and were the direct inspiration for Star Wars. Buster Crabbe starred in Flash Gordon (1936), followed by Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars (1938), and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940). 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.