Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon Vol. 1 "In the Planet Mongo." NY: Nostalgia Press, (1974). First hardcover edition
“THE ULTIMATE FANTASY ADVENTURE STRIP
“The planet Mongo is a strange world, inhabited by fantastic races and weird creatures. Though its technology is far advanced, most of the planet lives in primitive savagery under the oppression of Emperor Ming the Merciless. The cruel dictator has sworn to capture and kill the three Earthling castaways who threaten his power on Mongo. Flash Gordon, an American sportsman, lovely Dale Arden, and near-mad genius, Dr. Hans Zarkov, find themselves in a never-ending series of heart-stopping adventures as they are pursued across the wilds of Mongo.
“Artist Alex Raymond has created what many consider the apex of fantasy strips. It is an original classic from the Golden Age of Comics. Nostalgia Press and King Features are proud to present this color album of Flash Gordon comic strips from the 1930’s and 40’s.” [Quoted from the blurb on the dust jacket]
Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon Vol. 1 "In the Planet Mongo." NY: Nostalgia Press, (1974). First hardcover edition
“THE ULTIMATE FANTASY ADVENTURE STRIP
“The planet Mongo is a strange world, inhabited by fantastic races and weird creatures. Though its technology is far advanced, most of the planet lives in primitive savagery under the oppression of Emperor Ming the Merciless. The cruel dictator has sworn to capture and kill the three Earthling castaways who threaten his power on Mongo. Flash Gordon, an American sportsman, lovely Dale Arden, and near-mad genius, Dr. Hans Zarkov, find themselves in a never-ending series of heart-stopping adventures as they are pursued across the wilds of Mongo.
“Artist Alex Raymond has created what many consider the apex of fantasy strips. It is an original classic from the Golden Age of Comics. Nostalgia Press and King Features are proud to present this color album of Flash Gordon comic strips from the 1930’s and 40’s.” [Quoted from the blurb on the dust jacket]