The first action-packed issue in an eight-part series! Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar are united again in this reimagining of the classic animated series, Defenders of the Earth. Picking up with characters and storylines from the original series, Flash confronts Ming in final battle, only to find that even greater threats await him as his teammates as they each must confront ghosts of their past to protect their families and future.
Calafiore delivers some fantastic art throughout the issue. The story has some great dramatic beats that the art reflects beautifully. Read Full Review
DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH #1 is a solid piece of pulp entertainment that picks up from the events of the 1986 cartoon to foreshadow a growing threat to Earth behind the scenes. Dan DiDio's script accurately captures the voices of the characters and builds a palpable sense of unease concerning a potential conspiracy. That said, the issue relies too heavily on intricate knowledge of the '86 cartoon, which may be a turn-off for new readers, and the art is subpar. Read Full Review
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