Will Mad Cave Studios Be Releasing A Second Series Of Defenders of the Earth?

Potential spoiler alert ahead; please refrain from reading further if you have not yet read the final edition of the Defenders of the Earth comic book series published by Mad Cave Studios!!!

The eighth and final installment of Mad Cave Studios’ comic book series of Defenders of the Earth was released on the 25th of June 2025, with readers of the series starting to receive their copies in the mail.

For Those Who Came In Late… The Defenders of the Earth are made up of 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.

The final edition was released with 2 varying covers, 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 concluding panel of the story presented in this eighth edition suggests the possibility that a subsequent series of Defenders of the Earth may be forthcoming by Mad Cave Studios.

The subsequent page alludes to this potentiality through an advertisement promoting the volume editions of the eight comic book series, stating: “The Defenders of the Earth Will Return! Until Then, Pick Up The Collections.”

With no other publisher currently issuing Defenders of the Earth stories, it’ll be great to see Mad Cave Studios continue to showcase the team-up in a new comic book series, particularly given the positive reception of their first series by fans.