Cover: Alex Raymond

Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon #2

Dec 2004 · Checker · 19.95 USD; 26.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This volume collects the second half of Alex Raymond's seminal Flash Gordon newspaper strips, continuing the epic space adventures of Flash, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov as they battle Emperor Ming and explore the exotic world of Mongo. Featuring Raymond's lush, detailed artwork and pioneering storytelling, this edition preserves the classic Sunday pages from the late 1930s. It is part of Checker's series reprinting the complete run of Raymond's original strips in full color.

In "Witch Queen of Mongo," Flash Gordon, Dr. Zarkov, and Dale are forced to survive beneath the waves of the Sea of Mystery after their ship is struck by a magneto-ray. Trapped in an underwater world ruled by the enigmatic Undina, Flash must navigate a perilous alliance with the Witch Queen and her war against Ming, all while fighting to reclaim his ability to breathe air. Written and illustrated entirely by Alex Raymond, this 2004 Checker Comics installment delivers a bold, visually striking chapter in the Flash Gordon saga, with cover art by Raymond himself.

Contains 3 stories

Witch Queen of Mongo

33 pp · Science Fiction

Flash GordonDale ArdenZugKhanQueen AzuraTahlDr. ZarkovGrummKing Hokko

In "Witch Queen of Mongo," Flash Gordon is captured and enslaved by the powerful Azura, but with help from Zarkov and Dale, he regains his mind and uses a newly built invisibility device to strike back. As Flash infiltrates Azura’s palace and takes her hostage, his invisibility begins to fail—forcing him and his captor into the deadly Pit of Peril, where the Death Dwarfs dwell. With time running out, Zarkov and Dale mount a daring rescue, and in the aftermath, Azura, grateful for her survival, names Flash King of Kira.

At War With Ming

25 pp · Science Fiction

Flash GordonKhanDr. ZarkovDale ArdenEmperor MingChungKing OraxNaqukKing VultanAuraKing BarinTahutCaptain Luong

In "At War With Ming," Flash Gordon wages a desperate campaign against the tyrannical Ming after being denied the throne of Kira. When Ming's daughter Aura betrays King Barin and exposes Flash’s plans, the hero is captured, only to escape through cunning disguises and relentless determination. With Zarkov and Dale arriving in secret, the trio must outwit Ming’s forces in a high-stakes bid for freedom.

Undersea Kingdom of Mongo

28 pp · Science Fiction

Flash GordonDale ArdenDr. ZarkovQueen UndinaKing TritonLord PlutonAdniral Chiung

In "Undersea Kingdom of Mongo," Flash, Zarkov, and Dale are stranded in the Sea of Mystery after their ship is struck by a magneto-ray, leading to their capture and transformation into water breathers. Forced to navigate the submerged realm of Lord Triton, they must use cunning and courage to escape, eventually forming an uneasy alliance with Undina as she prepares to challenge Ming’s rule. With the fate of the undersea kingdom hanging in the balance, Flash finds himself drawn into a war far beyond his own.