A new chapter starts here. Dan Abnett and Manuel Garcia launch a high-stakes new FLASH GORDON saga with a special prelude issue.
Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features, announces FLASH GORDON #0, a special prelude issue marking the start of an all-new era for the iconic sci-fi hero!
Written by New York Times bestselling author Dan Abnett (Superman, Judge Dredd), with art by Manuel Garcia (The Avengers, Star Wars), colors by Ceci de la Cruz, and letters by Taylor Esposito, Flash Gordon #0 sets the stage for Abnett and Garcia’s upcoming run—officially launching the following month with Flash Gordon #16, a new arc positioned as a bold new #1 for readers. Issue #0 features a main cover by Joe Quinones (She Hulk) and a variant cover by Miguel Mercado (X-Men).
This oversized issue reveals what comes next: a grounded Flash Gordon, a world once again reaching for the stars, and a looming cosmic threat that refuses to stay distant.
FLASH GORDON #00 (COVER A)
FLASH GORDON #00 (COVER B)
FLASH GORDON #00
Writer: Dan Abnett– Artist: Manuel Garcia – Colorist: Ceci De La Cruz – Letterer: Taylor Esposito
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Synopsis: A NEW ERA OF FLASH!
Flash Gordon has always been a maverick, on the football field and in the stars. But when he’s offered a job training the next generation of explorers, he’ll end up fighting for top gun! A “quick trip” around Neptune’s moons with Flash’s cadets turns into a deadly alien hunt – and one of the new recruits thinks they can save the day without the dusty instructor.
Introducing a new supporting cast—enemies and allies alike—and setting the stage for a swashbuckling new story, Flash Gordon #0 is a can’t-miss!
Meet The Creators
Writer, Dan Abnett
Dan Abnett is a multiple New York Times bestselling author and an award-winning comic book writer. He has written more than fifty novels, and is especially celebrated for his Warhammer 40,000 fiction, and Doctor Who novels for the BBC. In comics, he has written for many different characters, including Superman, Judge Dredd, Aquaman, Nova, Legion of Super-Heroes, Vampirella, Red Sonja, and Justice League, and his run on The Guardians of the Galaxy for Marvel formed the inspiration for the blockbuster movies. He also writes extensively for the games industry. Dan lives and works in Maidstone, Kent, in the UK.
Artist, Manuel Garcia
A native of Salamanca, Manuel Garcia started his career drawing Robin #92 and The Spectre #7 for DC Comics, before doing his first work for Marvel, The Avengers #44-47. He also worked briefly on Vampirella for Harris Comics and a couple Star Wars related titles for Dark Horse.
After that already brilliant start, Manuel has created are for most of the most important Marvel and DC characters, from The Flash or Countdown to X-Men, Daredevil, Moon Knight, Black Widow and many others.
As a lover of classic comic strips and characters, this opportunity to draw the adventures of Flash Gordon along with Dan Abnett is a dream come true for Manuel.
Flash Gordon #0 arrives in comic shops on April 8, 2026, and serves as the official prelude to the new ongoing arc beginning with Flash Gordon #16, where the final order cutoff is April 9.
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