Alexander Gillespie Raymond was an American comic strip artist, primarily celebrated for creating the iconic Flash Gordon in 1934. His artistic legacy is defined by a realistic style and a masterful use of "feathering," a shading technique that lent depth and contour to his subjects. This distinctive approach significantly influenced generations of cartoonists, establishing his work as a benchmark in the field. Raymond's skillful rendering and innovative techniques continue to inspire.
The newly-restored edition showcases the iconic adventures of Flash Gordon, alongside Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov, as they explore the enigmatic planet Mongo. Their journey is filled with bizarre landscapes, extraordinary creatures, and a cast of otherworldly characters, culminating in confrontations with the nefarious Ming the Merciless, one of science fiction's most infamous villains. This collection highlights the thrilling escapades that have defined the Flash Gordon legacy.
Volumes 5-10: artwork by John Prentice; stories by Fred Dickenson.
Continuing the comprehensive library of the greatest science fiction hero of all time, this edition features all new restorations that preserve these legendary adventures for generations to come.
Volumes 5-10: artwork by John Prentice; stories by Fred Dickenson.
Volumes 5-10: artwork by John Prentice; stories by Fred Dickenson.
The First Modern Detective : Complete Comic Strips 1946-1948. Volume 1
Presenting the first volume of Alex Raymond's modernist classic Rip Kirby from its start in 1946. Created by Alex Raymond when he was deactivated from the Marines after World War II, Rip Kirby was a fresh approach to the genre, a departure from the prevailing hard-boiled style of detective fiction. Rip Kirby was urbane and cerebral, and used scientific methods as often as he used his fists when solving crimes and mysteries. Edited and designed by Eisner Award-winner Dean Mullaney, the strips are reproduced from pristine syndicate proofs that will allow readers to see, for the first time, the full luxurious detail of Raymond's brushwork. Includes a biographical and historic essay by Brian Walker, and an introduction by Raymond biographer and authority Tom Roberts. -The Library of American Comics is the world's #1 publisher of classic newspaper comic strips, with 14 Eisner Award nominations and three wins for best book. LOAC has become "the gold standard for archival comic strip reprints...The research and articles provide insight and context, and most importantly the glorious reproduction of the material has preserved these strips for those who knew them and offers a new gateway to adventure for those discovering them for the first time." - Scoop