"Welcome to Mongo, the weird fantastic world ruled by the despot Ming the Merciless. Welcome to a world of strange beasts and stranger people, where Monkey Men and Panther Men engage in the Dance of the Poisoned Daggers. Where Witch Queens use electric whips as gentle persuaders and Hawkmen ride the air currents around their City in the Sky. Welcome to the world of Alex Raymond and Flash Gordon! ... you will see why Alex Raymond is the acknowledged master of fantastic artistry and why Flash Gordon became one of the greatest successes ever in newspaper comics history."--from back cover of volume 1.

Continuing the comprehensive library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time, this gorgeous collection of library editions feature all-new restorations that will preserve these legendary adventures for generations to come. Featuring strips from world-famous writer-artist Alex Raymond, restored in their original format, complete and uncut! This volume continues the seminal adventures of pulp hero Flash Gordon, an ordinary man trapped on an alien world, and his ongoing battles with the deadly and heartless Ming the Merciless. The Tyrant of Mongo offers readers a series of new, swashbuckling Flash Gordon adventures, including: The Fall of Ming Ice Kingdom of Mongo Beast Men of Mongo

The corrupt forces of Earth invade Mongo, with its mysterious leader, The General, on the hunt for Flash Gordon and his friends. Meanwhile, Flash, Dale Arden, and Dr. Zarkov find themselves battling to save Mongo once again, teaming with their allies from 'The Mercy Wars', including Ming the Merciless!

When the Flash Gordon title made its move to King Comics in 1966, it was the start of a brilliant new look and a giant leap forward in storytelling and character. Flash, his beautiful companion Dale, and impulsive scientist Dr. Hans Zarkov face all-new perils and all-new villains in these space-age stories ... Join the brave and just Flash Gordon as he boldly travels the spaceways!

Flash Gordon, Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars and Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe, the most expensive and popular movie serials ever made, have been favorites of movie and comic fans for decades. The original 1936 serial, designated a cultural treasure, was selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry in 1996. Arranged in a chapter-by-chapter format conforming to the structure of the three original serials, the work provides full cast and crew information, plot synopses, and production notes for all 40 episodes. The work also has a wealth of background information and 159 photographs, along with comments from cast members interviewed--Buster Crabbe, Jean Rogers, and Carroll Borland. Appendices provide an overview of the serial Buck Rogers (1939), select filmographies for 50 of the most prominent Flash Gordon cast and crew, and a complete list of the serials' film and television remakes.

"Flash Gordon's classic era in comic books returns in a new archival collection ... Join the handsome and fearless Flash, his clever and capable companion Dale Arden, and eccentric scientist Dr. Zarkov as they face peril and danger in the wild landscapes of the planet Mongo and go head-to-head with the villainous despot Ming the Merciless! ... Ray guns, spaceships, and Silver Age storytelling - it's all here and it's all action!"--Jacket.