• Comic book cover for Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim, featuring a stylized illustration of a colorful rocket ship, a futuristic cityscape, and a portrait of Flash Gordon in the lower right corner.
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Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim Vol. 1 Hardcover (IDW Publishing)

Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim Vol. 1 Hardcover (IDW Publishing)

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Experience the historic dawn of adventure! IDW's Library of American Comics presents The Definitive Flash Gordon & Jungle Jim as part of the Ultimate Alex Raymond Collection. Edited by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney, this magnificent collection displays every historic Sunday comic strip by legendary artist Alex Raymond from both classic lines together for the first time.
Spanning a monumental 176 pages of meticulously restored, high-contrast visual layouts, this comprehensive oversized chronicle presents a masterclass in classic science fiction comic art. Follow Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov as they blast away from Earth to discover the source of planet-threatening meteors. Trapped on the planet Mongo, they must navigate hazardous civil wars and battle the evil Ming the Merciless. Encounter strange native cultures from the water-breathing Shark-Men of the Undersea Kingdom to the winged Hawkmen and ferocious Tusk-Men. Every script page delivers vintage pulp fiction action!
Individual chapters compile spectacular visual layouts and complete chronological comic strip runs from his earliest foundational years:
  • Flash Gordon Sunday Strips: Follow the complete initial regular publishing runs from 1934 through 1936, displaying the evolution of the most famous science fiction strip of all time.
  • Jungle Jim Topper Strips: Features the coveted companion strip tracking the life of Jim Bradley as he fights pirates, slave traders, and exotic villains in Southeast Asia.
  • Archival Historical Essays: Includes a beautiful, fan-favorite introductory background exploration by author Bruce Canwell unearthing the creative development of the series.
Masterfully showcasing the distinct line art of Alex Raymond, this essential reference manual is an absolute crown jewel addition for sci-fi comic book fans, storyboard artists, and dedicated collectors of the Library of American Comics deluxe archives.
Product Details & Technical Specifications:
  • Title: Definitive Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim Volume 1 (1934–1936 Collection)
  • Writers & Script Authors: Don Moore and Alex Raymond
  • Lead Illustrator & Artist: Alex Raymond
  • Editor & Designer: Dean Mullaney
  • Publisher: IDW Publishing (The Library of American Comics Archive)
  • Format: Oversized Deluxe Hardcover (HC) Comic Strip Anthology / Champagne Edition
  • Print Length: 176 Pages (Premium Meticulously Remastered Color Stock)
  • Dimensions: Approx. 31.24 cm x 2.29 cm x 41.15 cm / 12" x 16" Large Scale
  • Item Weight: Approx. 2.22 kg (4.9 lbs) (Heavy-Duty Archival Grade Masterpiece)
  • Language: English Text Release
  • Reading Age: Rated 16 Years and Up
  • ISBN-10: 1613770154
  • ISBN-13: 978-1613770153
  • Condition: New/Old Stock, Warehouse find Very Good Condition (May Have Minor Imperfections/Shelf Wear)
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