He’s a Yale graduate, a professional polo player, and arguably the only person who can save the Earth while wearing a gold-sequined tank top. Whether you first met him in Alex Raymond’s 1934 comic strips or through Sam J. Jones’ iconic 1980 performance, there is something about Flash that refuses to stay in the "shadow zone". 1. The Pure, Unadulterated Cheese
Flash! A-ah! Savior of the Blogosphere! If you’re looking for a post that captures the campy, high-energy spirit of the 1980 cult classic or the lush, pulp roots of the original comic strip, Flash Gordon
Let’s be honest: in the world of space heroes, we have the stoic Jedi, the rugged Starfleet captains, and then… we have . He’s a Yale graduate, a professional polo player,
The 1980 film is a masterclass in "the sublime and the ridiculous". Director Mike Hodges leaned into a comic-strip sensibility that felt giddy and fast-paced, much like a Bond movie on neon-colored steroids. From the "Hawkmen" diving into battle to Ming the Merciless (the legendary Max von Sydow) delivering lines with pantomime perfection, the movie is a triumph of fun over logic. 2. That Queen Score Savior of the Blogosphere