King Features Expands the Flash Gordon Universe with Mad Cave Studios

King Features, a unit of Hearst, in partnership with Mad Cave Studios, is expanding the universe of Flash Gordon, through the release of new titles, "Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity," "Flash Gordon: Quarterly #2: The Heart of Arboria" and "Flash Gordon Adventures."  

The recent franchise expansion underscores King Features' focus on investing in new pop culture content and prioritizing creators while maintaining the integrity of the Flash Gordon character that audiences have come to love.  

Since its initial publishing in 1934, Alex Raymond's Flash Gordon has captured the imagination of readers worldwide with its dynamic storytelling, captivating artwork, and memorable characters. To this day, Flash Gordon shows no signs of slowing down, with recent exclusive asset reveals like the captivating interiors from  This is following recent wins for Mad Cave Studios' Flash Gordon titles, including the just announced silver-tier placement for Free Comic Book Day 2025, as well as a new story arc for Flash Gordon, which Tripwire recently nominated for Best New Series.   

"For over 90 years, Flash Gordon has held a special place in heroic storytelling, a genre that has evolved as much as any over the years," says Carla Silva, senior vice president and general manager, head, licensing, King Features. "Whether a polo player or a Jets quarterback, a mid-20s spaceman or a girl from infinity, in any universe, in any format – Flash is always Flash: a hero exploring terrains unknown, who leads with heart, followed by that trademark charm and wit. We are laser-focused on continuing Flash Gordon's legacy with extraordinary partners like Mad Cave Studios and with content that propels Flash's journey forward and connects fans to this beloved character in new ways."  

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"Flash Gordon: The Girl from Infinity" is a reimagining of Flash Gordon, written by New York Times-bestseller Marguerite Bennett and illustrated by Bev Johnson. Fans can follow as voyager Dale Arden discovers a shooting star containing a girl named Flash Gordon, Savior of the Universe. But Flash has no memory of who she is, and together, she and Dale must uncover her past, save Dale's family, and rescue the alien planet of Omnia from the clutches of the cruel Emperor Azimuth. The book will be available in hardcover and paperback on May 20 and for preorder wherever books are sold, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. 

Fans will also want to get their hands on "Flash Gordon Adventures," an all-ages series by the award-winning creative team of Art Baltazar and Franco Aureliani, which is on sale now at Barnes & Noble, Amazon and Bookshop. Presented by Papercutz and Mad Cave Studios, join Flash Gordon, Dale Arden, Dr. Zarkov, and their allies from the planet Lexray as they battle the evil tyrant, Ming the Merciless.  

Landing in comic shops on Dec. 18, the highly anticipated "Flash Gordon Quarterly #2: The Heart Of Arboria" is an exciting second installment of the series, featuring a thrilling one-shot "The Heart of Arboria" by Rich Douek ("A Phone Call Away," "TMNT"), plus two gripping Flash Fiction tales including "Dale Arden: A Flash Gordon Defenders of the Earth" by Dan Didio (Sideways), and the chilling Lovecraftian-inspired horror tale "Flash Gordon and The Madness of M'nngh–Chapter 1" by GLAAD Media Award winner, Marc Andreyko ("Supergirl"). "Flash Gordon Quarterly" presents stories that transcend existing continuity and explore new genres, featuring two unique Flash Fiction feature stories that push the boundaries of the Flash Gordon mythos.