Defenders of the Earth #8
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) J. Calafiore (L) Carlos M. Mangual (C) Juancho (CB) Djordje Djokovic
While Flash and Rick launch a daring assault on Ice Station Earth to rescue Dale and stop Kro-Tan, the team rallies an army of living wooden soldiers to defend the Seven Nations from an unstoppable Ice Soldier invasion — all for the fate of humanity.
Defenders of the Earth #7
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) J. Calafiore (C) Juancho (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CB) Djordje Djokovic
With Seven Nations on the brink of surrender to the ruthless Kro-Tan, Lothar and his ex-wife race to unite the fractured leaders, while Flash faces an impossible choice: save the world or the woman he loves.
Defenders of the Earth #6
(W) Dan DiDio (A) Matt Horak, Brent Schoonover, Sal Velluto (C) Juancho (L) Carlos M. Mangual
(CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic
A battle over bits and bytes! Kshin betrays the team to unleash Kro-Tan’s deadly serpent, Mongor. Meanwhile, Dynak-X faces off against Octon, only to discover Kro-Tan’s shocking secret: her body is still alive in stasis!
Defenders of the Earth #5
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Phantom versus Phantom! The Defenders establish a new base in Africa, where Mandrake empowers the ghostly Phantom to roam freely beyond Xanadu. Now, Phantom must team up with L.J. and Rick to track down Jedda and thwart his brother’s sinister plans.
Defenders of the Earth #3
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Kit Walker’s brother, Kurt, claims to be the new Phantom and has launched an all-out war with the Singh Brotherhood. Even worse, his brother convinced his daughter, Jedda, to join him. Meanwhile, Rick Gordon battles an enemy from his own past. With the world crumbling around them both, is Mandrake’s magic enough to hold the pieces together?
Defenders of the Earth #3
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (CB) Djordje Djokovic (L) Carlos M. Mangual
Kit Walker’s brother, Kurt, claims to be the new Phantom and has launched an all-out war with the Singh Brotherhood. Even worse, his brother convinced his daughter, Jedda, to join him. Meanwhile, Rick Gordon battles an enemy from his own past. With the world crumbling around them both, is Mandrake’s magic enough to hold the pieces together?
Defenders of the Earth #1
(W) Dan DiDio (A/CA) Jim Calafiore (L) Carlos M. Mangual (CB) Djordje Djokovic
Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar are united again in this reimagining of the classic animated series, Defenders of the Earth. Picking up with characters and storylines from the original series, Flash confronts Ming in final battle, only to find that even greater threats await him and his teammates as they each must confront ghosts of their past to protect their families and future.
Iconic heroes pass the torch to the next generation! Embark on the return of Defenders of the Earth, an exhilarating reimagining of the beloved adventure series, coming soon from Mad Cave Studios. Inspired by the classic Defenders of the Earth cartoon series, writer Dan DiDio and artist Jim Calafiore join forces in this groundbreaking comic, sure to shake up the universe.
The newly-minted Defenders of the Earth comic is not just about superheroes; it’s about the human struggles and triumphs behind the masks—drawing inspiration from contemporary issues and timeless themes, while tackling relevant topics of gender, familial expectations, and the ethical dilemmas of modern heroism. With society at a crossroads and betrayal lurking in the shadows, the fate of Earth hangs in the balance. Each character grapples with their own demons, forging their own path while honoring the legacy of those who came before them.
Flash Gordon, The Phantom, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar are united again in this reimagining of the classic animated series, Defenders of the Earth. Picking up with characters and storylines from the original series, Flash confronts Ming in a final battle, only to find that even greater threats await him and his teammates as they each must confront ghosts of their past to protect their families and future.
The first action-packed issue in an eight-part series!
Defenders of the Earth is an epic journey of courage, sacrifice, and redemption, reminding us all that the greatest battles are fought not with fists, but with heart. Fans of the original series will find plenty to love while blazing a trail for the next generation of heroes.
Cover A by Jim Calafiore, cover B “action figure variant” by Djordje Djokovic, and cover C by Andy Clarke (2000 AD). Letters by Carlos M. Mangual.
Defenders of the Earth #1 from Mad Cave Studios in partnership with brand owner, King Features, hits shops August 14th.
