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Defenders of The Earth Vol. 1 Series Bundle

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 a final battle, only to find that even greater threats …

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 a 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.

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 – Issue 0

August 7, 2024

Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, and Lothar unite in a reimagining of the classic animated series, Defenders of the Earth. This action-packed (and free!) short story summaries key plot points of the original cartoon and acts as a prologue to an all-new eight-issue series written by Dan DiDio and drawn by Jim Calafiore!

Defenders of the Earth – Issue 1

August 14, 2024

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 a final battle, only to find that even greater threats await him as his teammates as they […]

Defenders of the Earth – Issue 2

September 25, 2024

A new combatant lurks deep within the jungle—familiar but different. The Council of Phantoms has chosen a new heir with a different form of justice. Meanwhile, Kro-Tan’s sphere of influence is growing, and his grip is tightening. It’s clear that times have changed, and new threats challenge these heroes on a deeper and more personal […]

Defenders of the Earth – Issue 3

October 30, 2024

Kit Walker’s brother, Kurt, claims to be the new Phantom and has launched an all-out war with the Singh Brotherhood. Even worse, his brother convinced his daughter, Jedda, to join him. Meanwhile, Rick Gordon battles an enemy from his own past. With the world crumbling around them both, is Mandrake’s magic enough to hold the […]

Defenders of the Earth – Issue 4

December 11, 2024

With Kro-Tan now controlling the world’s power source, the leaders of all countries have lined up against Flash Gordon and his friends, the Defenders of the Earth. Now hunted by the people they swore to protect, they’re forced to make their last stand. All roads end here in the action-packed conclusion of the first arc […]

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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.

Jim Calafiore

Illustrator

Jim Calafiore is an American comic book penciller and inker, known for his work on Marvel Comics' Exiles, and DC Comics' Aquaman.

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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