Flash Gordon #1

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

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Sep 16, 2024

Originally I wasn't sure if I was going to get this, but I enjoyed the FCBD issue #0 special and it left off with quite a cliffhanger. And I'm glad I chose to get it. I'm on the hunt for good Independent stuff because DC and Marvel are both pretty much dead to me now. Flash Gordon has been a legend for almost a century now. It never published in my area so I never saw the strip. I remember him from Defenders of the Earth and I saw some of the old '50s show, but that's pretty much it, except the short lived Sci-Fi channel series, but I never ould get into that. This seems to be one of the better new series out there. I find myself in anticipation for the next issue, which is something few comics leave me feeling anymore. In an era where Political ideology has corrupted and ruined the mainstream publications this is one of those books that show there are still some decent publishers out there who still believe in making comics for more than just Investors and completionists. The story and art are top notch and this is a great starting issue, though I'd highly recommend you see #0 from FCBD first. That way you'll understand the premise better. Otherwise this is probably the best new series launch I've seen since Space Ghost. , I'm really hoping this series sticks around a good long while. In the age of terrible comics we need ones like this, especially of classic heroes that are still true to their roots, which too many have strayed away from of late. Flash Gordon #1 is a definite recommendation for fans of sci-fi action and adventure comics. It's a lot of fun. And there aren't many comics I can use that word to define anymore. more

ResearchReader

Aug 05, 2024

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.

Chris Y

Dec 22, 2024

I read this issue because I loved the last FG series, but this one didn’t look like the same quality. Well, I gave it a chance, but didn’t find anything compelling or interesting in this first issue. The writing and art are solid, but nothing spectacular. I will probably not read the next one.