Three valiant humans flash gordon, dale arden and dr. Original flash gordon comic strip art headed to auction wtop. The comic strip featuring the very first appearance of flash gordon, the 1930s scifi hero that launched movie and radio serials and even influenced the. The buck rogers comic strip had been commercially very.
In 1951, the flash gordon daily strip, which had been canceled in 1944, was revived, and barry was its artist. Flash gordon debuted in newspapers in january 1934, later spawning serials and movies and inspiring scifi sagas like star wars. The auction house profiles in history said wednesday that it will sell. Flash gordon the character has fallen off the mainstream radar in.
Flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond, which was first published by king features on january 7, 1934. First published january 7, 1934, the strip was inspired by, and created to compete with, the already established buck rogers adventure strip. The popular scifi series spawned radio serials, television series both. Postal service honored 20 comic strip classics with commemorative stamps, flash gordon, along with such luminaries as lil abner, gasoline alley and alley oop, was among those chosen. The flash gordon comic strip has been translated into a wide variety of media, including. His realistic style and skillful use of feathering a shading technique in which a soft series of.
On the right, the original art for the very first flash gordon comic strip, also from 1933. The best comic strips, political cartoons and puzzles in all the land. Presented in chapters, it is the first screen adventure for flash gordon, the comic strip character created by alex raymond in 1934. The story begins with earth bombarded by fiery meteors. Flash gordon comic strip auction to test collectors. The firstever flash gordon comic strip drawn by alex raymond in 1933 is heading for auction, having been rediscovered after more than 80 years.
Feb 26, 2020 the original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip is headed for a new realm the auction block. Flash gordon was created by alex raymond in a syndicated comic strip in 1934. Original comic strip 1934 1946 ming the merciless was introduced in the original 1934 run of the flash gordon comic strip written and drawn by the late alex raymond in the newspapers. The year 1934 was a major turning point in his career. It presents the story of gordon s visit to the planet mongo and his encounters with the evil emperor ming the merciless. Long lost flash gordon comic art breaks records in auction. Firstever flash gordon comic strip set to auction at. He is widely praised for his realism, beautiful and elegant depictions of women and clever use of black and white.
Mar 27, 2020 flash gordon comic strip auction to test collectors interest during coronavirus crisis. The original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip is headed for a new realm the auction block. The pencilandink drawing by artist alex raymond will be auctioned. The firstever appearance of flash gordon has just set a world record as the most expensive comic strip in history. Nov 12, 2003 this mammoth volume, the first of three, chronicles the newspaper adventures of flash gordon from the characters inception in 1934. It tells the story of flash gordon, an athlete who travels with reporter dale arden and dr hans zarkov in a rocket zarkov built to the planet mongo, ruled by ming the merciless fu manchu in space. Alex raymond s original serialized comic strip, reprinted in a series of topquality, rectangular. Raymond also worked on the jungle adventure saga jungle jim and spy adventure secret agent x9 concurrently with flash, though his increasing workload. Nov 28, 2015 high quality slideshow of flash gordon artwork from the comic strip, comic books, books, packaging etc. This mammoth volume, the first of three, chronicles the newspaper adventures of flash gordon from the characters inception in 1934. The year is 1934, a time of twofisted swashbuckling, of fearsome threats and wild adventureand of evergrowing threats on the horizon. There have been several series of flash gordon books. Sep 30, 2019 flash gordon is the hero of a space opera adventure comic strip created by and originally drawn by alex raymond.
The flash gordon comic strip ran as a daily from 1934 to 1992, followed by a sunday strip which ran until 2003. Original flash gordon comic, major influence on star. The original art for the january 7, 1934 debut of flash gordon by alex raymond has come to light and will be offered for auction by profiles in history. Flash gordoncomic strip, 1934by alex raymond avec images. The strip, created to compete with the already established buck rogers adventure strip, has since surpassed buck rogers for longevity. In the story, flash gordon and dale arden blast off into space in a rocket invented by the strange dr.
High quality slideshow of flash gordon artwork from the comic strip, comic books, books, packaging etc. This image released by profiles in history shows original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip that was first published in january 1934. First published january 7, 1934, the strip was inspired by and created to compete with the already established buck rogers strip. He got introduced as just the emperor and immediately expressed desire to marry flash s female companion dale arden. Flash gordon conquers the universe comic book plus. Alexander gillespie raymond was an american comic strip artist, best known for creating the comic flash gordon in 1934. The pencilandink drawing by artist alex raymond was first published in january 1934, and the series quickly grew in. The strip, inspired by and created to compete with the already established buck rogers adventure strip, has since surpassed buck rogers for longevity. Although raymond is most closely associated with flash gordon in the minds of comics aficionados, the man who devoted more of his professional life to the strip than any other was dan barry. Feb 26, 2020 profiles in history shows original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip that was first published in january 1934. Contentsshow overview flash gordon is a comic strip created by alex raymond, and premiering as a sunday strip on january 4, 1934. The strip was later adapted into a radio program, films, and both liveaction and animated television shows. Profiles in history says it is the first time the artwork is up for sale.
Flash gordon is the hero of a space opera adventure comic strip created by and originally drawn by alex raymond. Profiles in history shows original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip that was first published in january 1934. Flash gordon started life as a hero of a science fiction comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond. Raymonds first flash gordon strip debuted on january 7, 1934, introducing the handsome flash gordon, yale graduate and worldrenowned. Original flash gordon comic strip art headed to auction original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip that was first published in january 1934. History shows original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip that was. Flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond. Dan barry retired in 1990, triggering a succession of different artists with different styles. Original flash gordon comic, major influence on star wars. Original artwork of the first ever flash gordon comic has. Flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond, which was first published by king. First published january 7, 1934, the strip was inspired by, and created to compete.
The comic was an influence on early superhero comic characters, from the costume and inverted narrative of a heroic alien on earth in superman to batmans first appearance in the detective comics, with its dna still evident in. The original novels by alex raymond were published by star books in the uk during the late 70s. The serial hit the silver screen three years later with buster crabbe and jean rogers as the leading players. Flash gordon sets world record for most expensive comic. Original artwork from first ever flash gordon comic. The pencilandink drawing by artist alex raymond was first published in january 1934. A topper was the name given to a smaller comic strip that ran above a higher profile sunday strip.
Flash gordon 12 mp3 downloads available flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond, which was first published on january 7, 1934. The strip continued to run in newspapers until 2003. Firstever flash gordon comic strip sells for almost. Zarkovas they leave earth to discover the source of meteors that are threatening the planet, and gets waylaid on the planet mongo, where they battle. Towards the end of 1933, raymond created the epic flash gordon science fiction comic strip to compete with the popular buck rogers comic strip. Flash gordon is a classic science fiction comic first written and drawn by alex raymond in 1934 and published by king features syndicate. Raymonds other strips include secret agent x9, rip kirby, jungle jim, tim tylers luck, and tillie the toiler. Original flash gordon comic strip art headed to auction. Flash gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by alex raymond, which was first published on january 7, 1934. The auction house profiles in history said wednesday that it will sell the drawing on march 31. Created by raymond in 1934, flash gordon is arguably the most famous science fiction comic strip of all time. Alexander raymonds first flash gordon comic strip debuted on january 7, 1934, introducing the handsome flash gordon, yale graduate and worldrenowned polo player and his lovely companion. It presents the story of gordons visit to the planet mongo and his encounters with the evil emperor ming the merciless. The auction house profiles in history said wednesday that it will sell the drawing on.
Flash, of course, rose to fame in the movies, but his origins are these lavish drawings by adventure illustrator raymond for the newspaper comic strip. Original flash gordon comicstrip art headed to auction. Feb 26, 2020 this image released by profiles in history shows original artwork for the flash gordon comic strip that was first published in january 1934. In flashs origin, he was as a polo player who got whisked away to the planet mongo alongside dale arden and hans. The comic strip followed the adventures of flash gordon and his companions, dale arden and dr.
First published january 7, 1934, it as inspired by and created to compete with the already established buck rogers strip. He got introduced as just the emperor and immediately expressed desire to marry flashs female companion dale arden. With his space opera flash gordon 1934 he redefined the science fiction genre, while his postwar detective strip rip kirby 1946 stood out for its contemporary realism. Original art for 1st flash gordon strip to auction the daily. It presents the story of gordon s visit to the planet mongo and his encounters with the evil emperor ming the merci. Alex raymond was one of the most influential american newspaper comic artists of all time. Mar 31, 2020 the first flash gordon strip was published on january 7, 1934 and by the end of the decade had been added to the comic strip pages of newspapers around the world. Flash gordon comic strip art sells for world record amount. Flash gordon is an american comic strip that ran from january 7, 1934 until it went into reruns following the last new sunday strip on march 16, 2003.
Flash gordon is a comic strip created by alex raymond, and premiering as a sunday strip on january 4, 1934. Feb 26, 2020 the pencilandink drawing by artist alex raymond was first published in january 1934. Flash gordon special 40th anniversary 4k restoration is. Flash gordon sets world record for most expensive comic strip art.
It follows adventures of the title character and his companionsdale arden and dr. Flash gordon is a science fiction adventure story that began as a comic strip in 1934. Flash gordon, spaceman hero of the sciencefiction comic strip flash gordon, created in 1934 by illustrator alex raymond and writer don moore. Heritage auctions the pencil and ink art by alex raymond is expected to sell in. Hans zarkov are plucked from the earth, traveling to the distant planet mongo. Flash gordon by alex raymond 0530 1st appearance january 7, 1934 in the midst of the great depression, as a response to the popularity of buck rogers for another syndicate, alex raymond was tasked to create flash gordon. He left x9 after a couple of years and continued drawing flash and jim, with a writing assist from don moore, until 1944, when he enlisted in the marines. Since then, the flash gordon story has been made into movies, tv shows and a radio show. Alex raymond 19091956 created the flash gordon comic strip, and drew the sunday strip from 1934 to 1943 at which time he left to join up and fight for the usa in world war 2.
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