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Flash Gordon is a sci-fi hero from 1930's. An exceptional athlete and courageous man, Flash was dubbed "King Of the Impossible" due to many fantastic adventures and accomplishments including thwarting an invasion from the planet Mongo orchestrated by his arch nemesis Ming the Merciless. Flash Gordon was originally owned and published by King Features Syndicate and has since been licensed by several other companies for movies and comics.
Dale Arden has been Flash Gordon's companion/love interest throughout his many adventures. In her recent appearances, in the 10-issue "Flash Gordon: Zeitgeist" series, she's also become the empress of Mongo.
Ming is the Emperor of the Planet Mongo, and the main antagonist in the series Flash Gordon. He is the archenemy of Flash Gordon, and also is in love with Dale Arden, intending to make her his bride.
Zarkov is a brilliant scientist who creates a rocket and forces Flash and Dale Arden in their adventures on the planet Mongo, and fight against Ming the Merciless. Eventually, he becomes a more sympathetic character who reconciles with the heroes to become a regular companion.
Mandrake the Magician is debated to be the first superhero ever with super powers in the comic world, using his vast magical powers he battled gangs, extraterrestrial and extradimensional threats.
Azura is the Witch Queen and she wants to marry Flash.
Lothar is Mandrake's friend and assistant.
Vultan isthe Prince of the bird-like Hawkmen in the Flash Gordon comic strip and its adaptations. Prince Vultan starts his career as a half-villain with a lecherous side, but soon reforms into one of Flash Gordon's greatest allies. His character fits the stereotype of the barrel-chested chieftain with more than a hint of the Pirate captain or the Viking reaver in it, endowed with a booming voice and a great appetite for life, food and women.
Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider as a teenager, granting him spider-like powers. After the death of his Uncle Ben, Peter learned that "with great power, comes great responsibility." Swearing to always protect the innocent from harm, Peter Parker became Spider-Man.
The first comic strip spy.
Brick Bradford was a Space Adventurer who had many encountered dinosaurs, intergalactic villains, robots and subatomic worlds .
The tough guy in horn-rim glasses.
He is king of a region of Mongo called Arboria. Barin becomes one of Flash's best friends, and is deeply in love with Princess Aura.
Princess Aura is the daughter of Ming and the lover of Prince Barin, the heir to the throne of Mongo. They are exiled in the forest world of Arboria.
Fria is Queen of Frigia, which is Mongo's Ice Kingdom.
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