Thereafter, the iconic art went to influence many artists (including Marvel Comics co-creator Jack Kirby and filmmaker George Lucas who used Flash Gordon as a model for Star Wars) and was published in 130 newspapers around the world. It mirrored Raymond’s original art in pencil and ink on a 28.25″ x 23″ illustration board and was quick to surpass several comic characters in popularity.
The comic strip was first published on January 7, 1934, in newspapers nationwide through King Features Syndicate. Yes, you heard it! The illustrative art created by Alex Raymond has also set a record after garnering over $480,000 on sale. And in celebrating the 1930s sci-fi hero, a comic strip featuring his very first appearance was sold for almost half a million dollars at an auction on Tuesday. Science Fiction would be incomplete without Flash Gordon.
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