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Kings Quest

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Kings Quest
Publication information
PublisherDynamite Entertainment
FormatLimited series
Genre
Publication dateMay – September 2016
No. of issues5
Main character(s)Flash Gordon
Mandrake the Magician
The Phantom
Prince Valiant
Jungle Jim
Creative team
Written byBen Acker and Heath Corson
Artist(s)Dan McDaid
Collected editions
Kings QuestISBN 1524102202

Kings Quest is a comic book limited series written by Ben Acker and Heath Corson and drawn by Dan McDaid. It is the sequel of the comic book series Kings Watch which featured a superhero team composed of characters from King Features Syndicate.[1] Like its predecessor, the series was published by Dynamite Entertainment and its trade paperback collection released on January 10, 2017.[2]

Premise

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Mandrake the Magician, Flash Gordon, and The Phantom once again teams up on a mission after the events of the first comic.[3][4] This time, they are accompanied by new members Prince Valiant and Jungle Jim. The story begins during the aftermath of Ming the Merciless's invasion of Earth, with the heroes traveling the universe to rid it of Ming's influence. Lothar, Mandrake's ally, had become the new Phantom after the death of the recent incarnation, swearing to train the next rightful heir to the mantle.

Reception

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Ian Keogh of Slings and Arrows gave the series two stars, criticizing its lackluster storyline and poor imitation of 1940s sequential art.[3] Joe Douglas from the Phantom Fan had a more positive review, stating, "While it may not do anything hugely original, Kings Quest is worth tracking down if you’re a fan of any of the classic characters involved or just enjoy a fun, lighthearted adventure."[4]

Sequel

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The comic book series was followed by Flash Gordon: Kings Cross, which continues the story of the same team.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Dynamite® Kings Quest #1 (Of 4)". www.dynamite.com. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  2. ^ KINGS QUEST TRADE PAPERBACK
  3. ^ a b c Keogh, Ian (2024). "Kings Quest Reviewn". Slings and Arrows: Graphic Novel Guide.
  4. ^ a b Douglas, Joe (January 13, 2020). "Recent Read – Kings Quest TPB". The Phantom Fan.