Suspended Animation Classic #275 Originally published April 3, 1994 (#14) (Dates are approximate) Comics Legend Alex Raymond By Michael Vance Mention Mongo, Ming the Merciless, Zarkov, or Dale Arden and science-fiction fans instantly think of … “Star Trek”? Since 1934, however, the correct answer has been “Flash Gordon”, the creation of Alex Raymond. Raymond began his career as assistant on several comic strips, including “Blondie”. In the early 1930s, he drew “Secret Agent X-9”, scripted by novelist Dashiell Hammett. He also eventually created “Jungle Jim”, “Flash Gordon”, and “Rip Kirby” before his untimely death in 1956. Raymond often wrote, drew, and colored his work. He raised comics art to new levels of realism, and was a master of the human figure. In “Flash Gordon” an epic grandeur and odd mix of futuristic space-ships, exotic settings, and old-fashioned costumes continue to make him influential and imitated as an artist. Raymond’s alien races and cultures are also powerful and oft-imitated icons. Hawkmen, Mondeymen, Sharkmen, and Lionmen populated his Mingo. Fantasy was the weird cousin of science-fiction on a planet embroiled in endless warfare. Adventure was the glue that held it all together, and captivated millions of readers, glued to their newspapers every day. “Flash Gordon” was Raymond’s greatest success, featured in “Big Little Books”, pop-up and coloring books, pulp magazines, a radio show, movie serial, and feature film, and as dozens of popular toys. “Flash” was reprinted in “Four Color” issues (Dell Comics), under its own title (Harvey; King/Gold Key/Whitman Comics), and in selected issues of Charlton’s “The Comics Reading Library”. Your best choices are Kitchen Sink Press or Ken Pierce reprints. “Secret Agent X-9”, “Jungle Jim”, and “Rip Kirby” have all been sporadically reprinted. Many of Raymond’s strips were continued with different writers and artists. These new versions have also been reprinted, making finding his work confusing. But, it is well worth the effort. Published over many years, these may be difficult to find. A comics dealer or price guide will help. Comic book shops, mail order companies, trade journals and comics conventions are best sources. Prices vary widely; shop around.

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