The FLASH GORDON MOVE (GRAPHIC NOVEL RETELLING) to drop this SUMMER
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A classic film from the 1980s is returning in a brand new collection from Mad Cave Studios this summer. King Features and Mad Cave Studios are teaming up to bring you the three-part adaptation that was released alongside the movie, FLASH GORDON MOVIE (GRAPHIC NOVEL RETELLING).
Written by Bruce Eliot Jones (The Incredible Hulk), with interiors done by Al Williamson (EC's Weird Science) and featuring colors by Rich Veitch (Swamp Thing), this release will be a must-have for fans and collectors alike! This rare comic book version will be back in print on July 7th, 2026 with a final cut-off order on June 15th.
Writer: Bruce Eliot Jones
Artist: Al Williamson
Colorist: Rich Veitch
A new collection of hard-to-find issues of the 1980 FLASH GORDON comic book adaptation of the beloved film, drawn by Al Williamson, a star of the comics industry and a long-running artist on the Flash Gordon strip.
Flash Gordon – the movie adaptation!
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!
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.”
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.
About Mad Cave Studios
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