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Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny Vol. 1 Series Bundle

A NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL COMING SOON FROM MAD CAVE STUDIOS.

READ IT AS IT DROPS. OWN IT FOREVER.
With this exclusive series bundle, you’ll receive:
All 4 digital issues—delivered on their official release dates. If any have already been released at the time of your order, you’ll receive them i…

A NEW GRAPHIC NOVEL COMING SOON FROM MAD CAVE STUDIOS.

READ IT AS IT DROPS. OWN IT FOREVER.
With this exclusive series bundle, you’ll receive:
All 4 digital issues—delivered on their official release dates. If any have already been released at the time of your order, you’ll receive them instantly! ($20 value)
The collected trade paperback—shipped to your doorstep once available! ($18 value)
That’s $38 in value for just $20—a unique way to read each issue as it releases while still owning the physical edition!
Please allow 1-3 business days to receive the latest digital issue(s).

$19.99

1 Trade Paperback + 4 Digital Issues

Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny – Issue 1

December 10, 2025

THE DEFENDERS ON TRIAL! Mongo is a shattered empire — and it’s at least partly Flash Gordon’s fault. The Defenders of the Earth may have saved their home planet, but Mongo paid a hefty price for Ming the Merciless’s games. Now the toll’s come due — and it’s the Defenders who will pay it. And […]

Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny – Issue 2

January 21, 2026

TRIAL BY FLASH! In the wake of Ming’s defeat, the factions of Mongo are divided. But they can all agree on one thing: It’s the Defenders’ fault! Especially that Flash Gordon! To stave off outright murder, Flash agrees to be tried. And it’s a good thing he speaks best with his fists, because it’s a […]

Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny – Issue 3

March 4, 2026

THE LAST WAR OF MONGO?! Flash Gordon’s trial ended in chaos! The citizens of Mongo want someone held responsible for the devastation of their planet — but the Defenders won’t let their friend take the fall. Will they risk a war of the worlds to save him? And what of Dale Arden, the woman they […]

Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny – Issue 4

April 8, 2026

MERCILESS MARRIAGE! The Defenders’ greatest enemy has somehow won the hand of Flash Gordon’s beloved, Dale Arden! And if Flash intervenes…he dooms the planet Mongo. Meanwhile, Rick Gordon, Jedda, and LJ have unearthed a terrible secret. Now they have a plan to save two worlds–but will they be fast enough? The epic ends here!

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Dan DiDio

Author

Dan DiDio joined DC in January 2002 as Vice President of Editorial and quickly ascended into the role of Senior Vice President/Executive Editor of DC Comics one year later. In that position, he directed the creative development and helped contemporize the superhero line of titles to bring increased relevancy and diversity to the line. He was also responsible for attracting some of comics’ top talent to DC and locking them into exclusive contracts to ensure quality books for years to come. DiDio was also an accomplished writer at DC Comics, having created and redeveloped several comic series at DC, including Sideways, OMAC, Phantom Stranger, and, Metal Men. In 2010, DiDio was named Publisher of DC Entertainment alongside Jim Lee. As Publisher, he directed and oversaw DC Entertainment’s entire publishing business under its key three imprint—DC, Vertigo, and MAD. Currently, Dan is partnered with comic and media legend, Frank Miller, and together they started their own publishing line, Frank Miller Presents, for which he created and writes the new series, Ancient Enemies.

Alex Sanchez

Illustrator

Alex Sanchez is a New York City-based comic book artist and graduate of The Kubert School. Some of the companies he’s worked for in the past include DC, Marvel, IDW, Darkhorse on titles such as Katana, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and The Hulk. He’s also has worked in the toy design industry and storyboarding.

Carlos M. Mangual

Letterer

Carlos M. Mangual is the founder and proprietor of Social Myth Studios and has been lettering comic books for over 15 years. His credits include work for publishers such as DC Comics, AfterShock Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Mad Cave Studios, Zenescope Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, and more. He currently lives in Clearwater, Florida.

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