Flash Gordon still soars, some 90 years since his inception
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WebFind: “Elza Poppin”, the “Hellzapoppin” musical-inspired newspaper strip, by Ving Fuller and George Swanson
Anyone remember the stage play and film, “Hellzapoppin”? There was a newspaper, strip too, some episodes just as barmy!
New Phantom collection from Hermes Press goes to pre-order, 100th newspaper story collected
A new The Phantom collections includes the strip’s landmark 100th story…
Archie Comics, Kate Spade New York partnership announced
Classic comic BFF’s – Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge – are integral to a new licensing deal
Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon sells for record $480,000
The original art for Alex Raymond’s first Flash Gordon newspaper strip was sold for $480,000 this week
Flash Gordon 40th Anniversary movie figures in the works from BIG Chief Studios
BIG Chief Studios Ltd – the company also behind some smashing Doctor Who and Thunderbirds figures – has announced a licensing deal with Hearst Holdings, King Features Syndicate Division, via Allsorts Licensing, to produce a range of high-end collectables based… Read More ›
King Features Syndicate plans ahead for Betty Boop at 90, seeks new IP
King Features Syndicate – distributors of newspaper strips such as The Amazing Spider-Man, Beetle Bailey, Betty Boop, Blondie, The Phantom and many more – is positioning itself for a year of growth in licensing, and is seeking new IP to… Read More ›
British cartoonist Alex Hallatt tackles climate change in internationally-syndicated “Arctic Circle” strip
Created by British cartoonist and environmental advocate Alex Hallatt and distributed by King Features Syndicate, popular comic strip Arctic Circle made a small impression on the Climate Change debate recently – by reducing its size through the week! Hallatt used her… Read More ›
In Review: The Phantom – The Crying Idol (Frew Comics – Australia)
For those who came in late, FREW is the longest running comics magazine in Australia, started in 1948 by four gentlemen whose first letters formed the brand imprint. FREW is now owned by the fantastic pair of Rene White and Glenn… Read More ›
Dublin Comic Con’s 80th Anniversary Phantom Comic Gets Special Limited Edition Release
Earlier this year, the Dublin Comic Con was granted a special license by King Features Syndicate via AllSorts Media to produce a special comic celebrating The Phantom‘s 80th Anniversary. All proceeds from sales of the comic produced are being donated… Read More ›
Titan Comics announces new Betty Boop collection
Titan Comics has announced a brand-new newspaper comic strip collection of Betty Boop – the classic 1930s icon created by animation legend, Max Fleischer. The Definitive Betty Boop: The Classic Comic Strip Collection is due to hit stores September 2015…. Read More ›
Flash! (Waa Aah!)
The US SciFi Channel has announced that Eric Johnson will play the lead role of Flash Gordon in SciFi’s 22-episode “modern day retelling of the classic comic strip franchise.” This unofficial fan site for the actor, whose past genre credits… Read More ›