PREVIEW: 'Flash Gordon' Vol. 1 by Jeremy Adams, Will Conrad, and Lee Loughridge

This series kicks off with Flash Gordon hidden away in a prison planet where he must make a daring escape to save the woman he loves - Dale Arden!

'Flash Gordon' Vol. 1

Writer: Jeremy Adams

Artist: Will Conrad

Colorist: Lee Loughridge

Letterer: Taylor Esposito

Cover Artist: Dan Panosian

Flash awakes on a secret prison planet somewhere in the galaxy. Upon learning that Dale Arden is the subject of an assassination plot, he’s forced to break out and make his way across the galaxy to save her. Along the way, he encounters old friends, new threats, and a greater mystery surrounding WHO is pulling the strings of this universe.

Publication Date: January 29, 2025

Flash Gordon Vol. 1 is now up for preorder from comic shops (FOC: January 6, 2025), bookstores, and the Mad Cave site. It arrives at your LCS on January 29, 2025, and at bookstores on February 11, 2025.

“I couldn't be more excited to see Flash Gordon come back to the printed page. Will Conrad has taken the character to a whole new level with his incredible art, and the team at Mad Cave have been a joy to work with as we take this larger than life character on a quest that spans the entire universe. Hold onto your seats and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!” – Writer, Jeremy Adams

"I am beyond excited with the chance to work alongside Jeremy and everyone at Mad Cave on bringing Flash Gordon back to comics. It's like going back in time and bringing all of these beloved characters back to the present, with some new and modern tweaks, but without losing the essence of each one. Can't avoid listening to Queen's classic rock riffle "FLASH! AAAAAHHHHH" every time I sit to draw a panel. I believe everyone will feel the same!" – Artist, Will Conrad

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