Flash Gordon: The End of Ming

In this 1977 one-shot from the Italian publisher Club Anni Trenta, Flash Gordon faces the final confrontation with his arch-nemesis, Ming the Merciless. Written and drawn by a team of Italian creators, this single issue serves as a coda to the classic newspaper strip era, offering a definitive end to the decades-long struggle between Earth's champion and the tyrannical ruler of Mongo. While brief, it stands as a notable Italian contribution to the Flash Gordon mythos, wrapping up a saga that had captivated readers for years.