Defenders of the Earth: Dark Destiny Vol. 1 (Paperback or Softback)

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!

Dan DiDio (born October 13, 1959) is an American writer, editor, and publisher who has worked in the television and comic book industries. From February 2010 until February 2020, he was the co-publisher of DC Comics, along with Jim Lee. Wizard magazine recognized him as its first ever "Man of the Year" in 2003 for his work in the DC Universe line of comics.

Alex Sanchez is a New York City-based comic book artist and graduate of The Kubert School. Some of the companies he's worked for in the past include DC, Marvel, IDW, Darkhorse on titles such as Katana, Star Wars, Battlestar Galactica, and The Hulk. He's also has worked in the toy design industry and storyboarding.

Carlos M. Mangual is the founder and proprietor of Social Myth Studios and has been lettering comic books for over 15 years. His credits include work for publishers such as DC Comics, AfterShock Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Mad Cave Studios, Zenescope Entertainment, Dark Horse Comics, and more. He currently lives in Clearwater, Florida.