Defenders of the Earth
Defenders of the Earth

Information

First Air DateSeptember 8, 1986
Last Air DateDecember 5, 1986
Seasons1
Episodes65
Runtime21m
StatusEnded
NetworkSyndication
7.5
86 votes
Popularity19

Defenders of the Earth

Synopsis

Defenders of the Earth is an American animated television series produced in 1986, featuring characters from three comic strips distributed by King Features Syndicate—Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and Mandrake the Magician—opposing Ming the Merciless in the year 2015. Supporting characters include their children Rick Gordon, Jedda Walker, Kshin, Mandrake's assistant Lothar, and Lothar's son L.J. The show lasted for 65 episodes; there was also a short-lived comic book series published by Star Comics, created by Gerry Conway, Ross Andru and John Romita, Sr.. The closing credits credit Rob Walsh and Tony Pastor for the main title music, and Stan Lee for the lyrics. The series was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel as part of Sci Fi Cartoon Quest.

Cast & Crew

Creator

Lee Falk

Featured Cast

Lou Richards

Lou Richards

Flash Gordon (voice)

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

The Phantom / Kit Walker / 26th Phantom (voice)

Peter Renaday

Peter Renaday

Mandrake the Magician (voice)

Buster Jones

Buster Jones

Lothar (voice)

Ron Feinberg

Ron Feinberg

Ming the Merciless/Warlock (voice)

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