13 IMAGES: An ALEX RAYMOND Birthday Celebration

Alex Raymond was born Oct. 2, 1909. Though he only lived to age 46, his work influenced everyone from Jack Kirby to George Lucas. The creator of Flash Gordon was one of the greatest artists comics has ever seen.

In his short life, he created Flash Gordon, Rip Kirby and collaborated with the author of The Maltese Falcon, Dashiell Hammett on Agent X-9, and Jungle Jim with Don Moore.

 

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Rip Kirby comic strip

Rip Kirby comic strip

Two greats on one project

Two greats on one project

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flashPosters for the popular movies matinee serial that ran from 1936 to 1940.

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Swedish Flash Gordon poster

Swedish Flash Gordon poster

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Author: 13th Dimension

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