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. The first exciting issue in an all-new ongoing series!
I was eagerly awaiting this debut issue after Mad Cave Studios made the announcement and I was not disappointed. Flash Gordon is such an iconic character and seeing him back in the pages of a comic book is truly exciting.This first issue gave us taste of the action and if the series goes where I expect it to go we are in for a truly amazing ride with Flash Gordon. Read Full Review
FLASH GORDON #1 resurrects the pulp action hero for a new generation when Flash Gordon is forced to escape Planet Death to save Dale Arden. Despite a disorienting start (possibly by design), Jeremy Adams's script gradually picks up steam to reach a super-strong second half and a killer cliffhanger. Plus, Will Conrad's art, amplified by Lee Loughridge's exquisite coloring, looks fantastic. Read Full Review
Overall a great way to start a new Flash Gordon story. Motivations are clear for Flash and his abilities are put on full display. It looks like this one is going to be action packed and a roller coaster of fun. Flash Gordon hasn't looked this good a long time! Read Full Review
Conrad delivers some beautifully detailed art throughout the issue. I love the classic look of the visuals and how it captures the thrilling moments of the story. Read Full Review
Flash Gordon #1 is a great start to the update on the classic series. It feels like something fresh and new while also building on decades of history and love of a franchise. You don't need to know what has come before, but if you do, what's teased will raise a lot of questions and get readers excited to see where this modern pulp adventure goes next. Read Full Review
There is a good blend of smart and fun here, though Gordon is more of an idea than a fleshed out character. The result is a story that relies primarily on emotion. But overall Flash Gordon #1 is off to a compelling start and does enough to warrant checking out the second issue. Read Full Review
It is too soon to say how this series will measure up in time. So far, it's taken 19 pages for Flash Gordon to escape one room. I trust the pace is going to pick up soon and Flash won't be moving from room to room one per issue. Read Full Review
Not a big follower of Flash Gordon myself but aside from that a great first issue. Man wakes up on Death Planet strapped to a rack beside a dead guy. More or less a classic 'started from the bottom' type story including escaping using an eldritch horror then having to escape the escaped eldritch horror. A lot of action and enough plot that you know where the first arc is going. Also enough unanswered questions about what happened before that it will keep you guessing.
Art is good.
The writer is Jeremy Adams and he hasn't written a bad series so far. Great work at DC with Flash, Jay Gerrick Mini Series and Green Lantern current run. He knows the characters well and respects them. We are in good hands.
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