By Allison Watkinson
TLL Reporter
King Features Syndicate has appointed Mad Cave Studios as master publishing partner for its Flash Gordon character IP.
Flash Gordon was originally created for King Features in 1934 as a sci-fi, action-adventure comic strip by Alex Raymond.
Since the character’s initial debut, Flash Gordon has starred in a live-action TV show, a radio show, several novels, comic books, animated cartoons, licensed products, and more.
“As one of the first action heroes Flash Gordon has always been powerhouse in the comics universe,’ said King Features’ director, Christina Nix Lynch. “We’re delighted to have a partner like Mad Cave Studios on board who are true Flash fans as well as publishing experts. This program will bring a long-awaited, regular stream of new and legacy content to generations of readers.”
Mad Cave Studios is an independent publishing company that specializes in comic books across an array of genres such as fantasy, action, sci-fi and horror.
“We are thrilled to announce the official partnership between Mad Cave Studios and King Features in publishing Flash Gordon comics and graphic novels,” said Mad Cave Studios CMO, Allison Pond. “We are honored to collaborate with King Features to continue the legacy of this iconic series and deliver exciting adventures to readers of all ages.”
As Flash Gordon’s master publishing partner, Mad Cave will develop a full line of original Flash Gordon-themed narratives, comic reprints, graphic novels, and a young readers program through the company’s middle-grade imprint Papercutz.
“From the incredible art of Alex Raymond to the adventures of the Defenders of the Earth, and on to the cult classic Sam Jones-led film, Flash Gordon is an integral part of both the history of comics and the actual DNA of storytelling,” said Mad Cave SVP, Mark Irwin. “Mad Cave and King Features are not only happy to be working together to bring Flash to our readers but also to grow the Flash Gordon legacy.”
A division of Heart Newspapers, King Features Syndicate is a global production and distribution company that focuses on character licensing, franchise development, and content syndication.
The first collection of Flash Gordon stories and content by Mad Cave Studios is slated for release in 2024.
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