DEFENDERS OF THE EARTH TP VOL 01 DARK DESTINY (29 Jul Release)

A brand-new story starring beloved characters from the Defenders of the Earth animated show¸ written by comics industry juggernaut Dan DiDio and drawn by veteran artist Alex Sanchez. THE DEFENDERS ON TRIAL! Mongo is a shattered empire -- and it's at least partly Flash Gordon's fault. The Defenders of the Earth may have saved their home planet¸ but Mongo paid a hefty price for Ming the Merciless's games. Now the toll's come due -- and it's the Defenders who will pay it. And while the Defenders face their former friends and allies¸ their offspring face challenges of their own. Determined to find his missing mother¸ Dale¸ Rick Gordon and his friends K'Shin¸ Zuffy¸ LJ¸ and Jedda investigate a former secret base held by the son of Ming. Kro-Tan may be gone¸ but the danger is not. A fan-favorite villain goes after the Second Gen Defenders! Writer Dan DiDio and artist Alex Sanchez pick up the beloved characters from the classic animated series and spin a whole new adventure!