Defenders of the Earth

A 2024 miniseries from Zauberstern, Defenders of the Earth revives the classic team of Flash Gordon, the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, and Lothar in a four-issue adventure. This modern take brings the iconic heroes together to face a new threat from the cosmic villain Ming the Merciless, honoring the pulp legacy while updating the action for contemporary readers. It's a focused, respectful revival that matters for reintroducing these foundational characters to a new generation.