Showing posts with label Bruce Jones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bruce Jones. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Reading Room: FLASH GORDON THE MOVIE Part 2: "Gordon's ALIVE!"

 When Last We Left Our Hero...
Flash Gordon, Dale Arden and Dr Zarkov rocketed to the planet Mongo, which is rapidly approaching Earth.
They discover an advanced alien civilization made up of numerous species of humanoids, all dominated by Ming the Merciless.
Living up to his name, the alien dictator orders Flash put to death, Zarkov brainwashed, and Dale prepared to become his next bride.
Flash is executed with poison gas and his body put on display...
Part 2 "Gordon's ALIVE!"
Why is it always "...to the death"?
On that nervous note, we strongly suggest you join us tomorrow for the continuation of this thrilling tale!

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Reading Room: FLASH GORDON THE MOVIE Part 1: At the Mercy of the Merciless!

Based on an early draft of the screenplay by Lorenzo Semple, Jr, this adaptation by Bruce Jones (writer) and Al Williamson (artist) has a whole different "feel" than the movie.
Part 1: At the Mercy of the Merciless!
And on that somber note, we pause, until tomorrow...