Overview
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.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Lou Richards
Flash Gordon (voice)
Peter Mark Richman
The Phantom / Kit Walker / 26th Phantom (voice)
Peter Renaday
Mandrake the Magician (voice)
Buster Jones
Lothar (voice)
Ron Feinberg
Ming the Merciless/Warlock (voice)
Loren Lester
Rick Gordon / Young Kurt (voice)
Sarah Partridge
Jedda Walker (voice)
Dion Williams
L.J. (voice)
Adam Carl
Kshin / Young Kit (voice)
Diane Pershing
Dynak X / Dale Arden (voice)
William Callaway
Octon / Garax (voice)
Hal Rayle
Prince Kro-Tan (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Defenders of the Earth has 1 season with 65 episodes.
Defenders of the Earth premiered on September 8, 1986.
No, Defenders of the Earth has ended. The final episode aired on December 5, 1986.
Defenders of the Earth originally aired on Syndication. Check your local streaming services for availability.
Defenders of the Earth was created by Lee Falk.
Defenders of the Earth has a rating of 7.6/10 based on user reviews.
Defenders of the Earth is classified as Animation, Action & Adventure.