A Classic for Longtime Fans and First-Time Readers Available This Summer
The 1980 Flash Gordon film adaptation returns in a new collection, bringing the rare comic book version back into print!
Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features, proudly presents FLASH GORDON MOVIE (GRAPHIC NOVEL RETELLING), the three-part adaptation originally released alongside the iconic movie.
Written by Bruce Eliot Jones (The Incredible Hulk), a veteran writer and screenwriter whose career spans comics, novels, and illustration, and illustrated by Al Williamson (EC’s Weird Science), the celebrated artist whose award-winning run on Flash Gordon defined adventure comics in the mid-1960s, this edition captures the cinematic scope and masterful linework that shaped science fiction storytelling for generations. Featuring colors by Rich Veitch (Swamp Thing), the collection restores a moment where blockbuster spectacle met classic comics craftsmanship.
Editor, Sarah Brunstad, reflected on the significance of the collection: “This book is such a lovely artifact! Al Williamson drew Flash like no other, and it’s a thrill to see his and Bruce Jones’ take on the iconic film. I’m proud to introduce fresh eyes to another Flash Gordon classic.”
First released in 1980 on the heels of the now classic film, this 3-part adaptation by legends Bruce Jones and Al Williamson is getting a brand-new release! Relive the thrill of the beloved movie and revel in the extraordinary art of a comics master and long-time contributor to the Flash Gordon strip!
A must-have for fans, collectors of classic adventure comics, and readers discovering Flash Gordon for the first time, this edition captures the operatic sci-fi energy and fearless heroism that cemented its legacy. Teen+.
Flash Gordon Movie (Graphic Novel Retelling) is available in paperback (ISBN: 9781545826997 | $17.99) and goes on sale July 7, 2026, with Final Orders due June 15. The book is now available for preorder from your favorite bookstore, comic shop, or from Mad Cave directly.
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