Alex Raymond

Cartoonist, creator of Flash Gordon

Alex Raymond - Cartoonist, creator of Flash Gordon
Born

October 2nd, 1909
116 years ago

Died

1956
69 years ago — 47 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A prominent cartoonist, significant contributions included the creation of the comic strip Flash Gordon in 1934. The strip quickly gained popularity for its space opera themes and dramatic storytelling. Raymond's artwork showcased detailed illustrations and dynamic action scenes, influencing the science fiction genre in comics. He also worked on other projects, including the comic strip Jungle Jim and contributions to various comic book series. Raymond's work has had a lasting impact on the comic book industry and inspired numerous adaptations in film and television.

Created the comic strip Flash Gordon

Produced Jungle Jim comic strip

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