Flash Gordon

In 1972, the German publisher Heyne collected Alex Raymond's iconic Flash Gordon newspaper strips into a single, landmark issue, preserving the lush, cinematic adventure of the space-faring hero battling Emperor Ming on the planet Mongo. This volume showcases Raymond's breathtaking, detailed artwork and his pioneering narrative, which defined the look and feel of sci-fi comics for generations. As a foundational work of the medium, this edition made Raymond's classic saga accessible to a new European audience, cementing its place as a timeless cornerstone of comic history.