Dustin Gebel
Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios unveiled the newest installment of its expanding line of licensed comics with Flash Gordon Adventures. Launching this November, the series is an all ages adaption of pulp hero Flash Gordon, who is set to return in a comic through Mad Cave. The series comes from creators Art Balthazar and Franco Aureliani and tells the story of Flash Gordon battling Ming the Merciless and other foes with his allies.
In the press release, Balthazar spoke about the inspirations for the series, stating:
“When I was a kid, I watched the Flash Gordon serials every weekend with my dad. Then! I played with the action figures and watched the cartoons! The cartoon had all these cool aliens and colorful characters. Flash is a cool space adventuring swashbuckling hero and he did it first! When Papercutz announced FLASH GORDON, I was like, dang i know that guy. I can make some cool comics with him. So they asked and I said YES!”
Alongside the announcement, Papercutz shared a look at the cover for the book and character designs, which can be seen below.
Co-creator Aureliani also described their connection to the original series, stating:
“I am beyond thrilled to be working with Papercutz! I’ve heard such good things and am excited to get the chance to show them what I can do with Flash Gordon Adventures! I remember the comics, cartoon and movie from when I was a kid, but now I get the chance to put my own creative effort into telling some truly unique and funny stories that I don’t think have ever really been done with Flash, Dale and the rest of the cast of characters! It’s going to be a fun ride and I hope everyone comes along and gets their funny bone tickled!”
Flash Gordon Adventures will be in stores on Wednesday, November 26.