Flash Gordon Timeline ( Real )

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January 7, 1934

Flash Gordon Comic Strip Debut

Flash Gordon, the science fiction comic strip created by Alex Raymond, is first published.

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1936

Flash Gordon Film Serial (1936) Release

The first film adaptation of Flash Gordon is released as a movie serial starring Buster Crabbe.

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1938

Flash Gordon Film Serial (1938) Release

A sequel to the original film serial, Flash Gordon's Trip to Mars, is released.

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1940

Flash Gordon Film Serial (1940) Release

The third film serial titled Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is released.

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1954

Flash Gordon Television Series (1954) Premiere

The first live-action Flash Gordon television series debuts, starring Steve Holland as Flash.

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1979

Flash Gordon Animated Series (1979) Premiere

An animated series based on Flash Gordon premieres.

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December 5, 1980

Flash Gordon Feature Film (1980) Release

A notable Flash Gordon feature film directed by Mike Hodges and starring Sam J. Jones is released.

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August 10, 2007

Flash Gordon Television Series (2007) Premiere

A new Flash Gordon TV series debuts, starring Eric Johnson.

Flash Gordon Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 1, Space Age 1

Flash Gordon's First Mission to Mongo

Flash Gordon, a skilled athlete and scientist, is launched into space to investigate a mysterious radio transmission, initiating his journey to the planet Mongo, where he confronts the tyrant Ming the Merciless.

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Year 1, Space Age 1, Month 3

Alliance with Princess Aura

Flash Gordon allies with Princess Aura, the daughter of Ming the Merciless, strengthening his position against Ming's oppressive regime on Mongo.

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Year 1, Space Age 1, Month 5

Defeat of the Surface Rebellion

Flash supports a rebellion of Mongo's oppressed surface inhabitants, attempting to overthrow Ming's rule.

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Year 1, Space Age 1, Month 6

Flash Gordon Battles Prince Barin

Flash confronts Prince Barin of Arboria to secure his alliance and unite forces against Ming.

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Year 1, Space Age 1, Month 8

Escape from the Dark Valley

Flash and his companions narrowly escape an ambush in the treacherous Dark Valley, a stronghold of Ming's forces.

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Year 1, Space Age 1, Month 12

Final Confrontation with Ming the Merciless

Flash Gordon leads a decisive battle against Ming's forces, ultimately incapacitating the tyrant and freeing Mongo.

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Year 2, Space Age 1

Restoration of Peace on Mongo

Following Ming's defeat, Flash and his allies work to restore peace and establish a new governance on Mongo.