The eighth and final edition of Defenders of the Earth, published by the US-based Mad Cave Studios has commenced pre-order availability online.

The Defenders of the Earth cartoon series main characters are Flash Gordon, the Phantom, Mandrake the Magician, and Lothar, who are all licensed by King Features Syndicate. Each character brings a unique set of skills and attributes to the team, allowing them to fight evil forces and protect the world from various threats. Flash Gordon is known for his bravery and quick thinking, while the Phantom embodies a legacy of justice and fearlessness. Meanwhile, Mandrake the Magician harnesses his mystical powers to outsmart adversaries, and Lothar, with his incredible strength, often serves as the muscle of the group. Together, they create a formidable alliance that captivates audiences.

Furthermore, Mad Cave Studios currently hold publishing permission to release new Flash Gordon and Defenders of the Earth comic books, plus the newly released news of the Phantom added to this list, which continue to expand the adventures of these beloved characters, introducing new storylines and allowing fans to engage with their heroes in fresh and exciting ways.

This eighth edition is set for release on the 25th of June 2025 and is part of a series that is intended to comprise 8 editions, with this edition being the last comic book in the series. Pre-order advertisements present this edition as:

While Flash and Rick launch a daring assault on Ice Station Earth to rescue Dale and stop Kro-Tan¸ the team rallies an army of living wooden soldiers to defend the Seven Nations from an unstoppable Ice Soldier invasion — all for the fate of humanity.

Two varying cover designs are currently seen, which feature the full Defenders of the Earth team (the Phantom, Flash Gordon, Mandrake the Magician and Lothar) and Prince Kro-Tan (Ming the Merciless’ son). Cover 8A (seen below left) is illustrated by Jim Calafiore and cover 8B (seen below right) is illustrated by Djordje Djokovic. The story is written by Dan DiDio, illustrated by Jim Calafiore, colored by Juancho Velez and lettered by Carlos M. Mangual.

The inclusion of Prince Kro-Tan on the front cover of 8B is a nice touch, with artist Djordje Djokovic bringing his usual creativity and vibrancy to a cover in the series.

Keep your eyes peeled for this 8th and final installment of Defenders of the Earth by Mad Cave Studios online to place your order.

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