
Few comic strips have captured readers' imaginations like Flash Gordon." Originated in 1934 by legendary
comic-strip artist Alex Raymond, Flash has set the standard for science-fiction adventure, even inspiring
such modern-day classics as "Star Wars."
For more than 60 years, loyal fans have explored the stars with the comics' most famous intergalactic
adventurer, his female companion Dale Arden, and scientist, Dr. Hans Zarkov.