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Alexander Gillespie Raymond Jr. (October 2, 1909 – September 6, 1956) [ 2] was an American cartoonist and illustrator who was best known for creating the Flash Gordon comic strip for King Features Syndicate in 1934.
Nov 10, 2021 · On the afternoon of September 6, 1956, famed cartoonist Alex Raymond, creator of Flash Gordon, took fellow artist Stan Drake’s new Corvette out for a spin through rural Connecticut. Raymond lost...
Learn about Alex Raymond, one of the most influential American newspaper comic artists of all time. Discover his creations, such as 'Flash Gordon', 'Rip Kirby' and 'Secret Agent X-9', and his style and legacy.
Aug 17, 2021 · Dave Sim and Carson Grubaugh explore the lives and techniques of comics' greatest creators, such as Alex Raymond, Stan Drake, and Hal Foster, through recreations of their artwork. This book is a masterpiece of ink drawing, spiritual intrigue, and metatextual resonances.
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Learn about Alex Raymond, a U.S. cartoonist who created popular adventure strips such as Flash Gordon, Jungle Jim, and Rip Kirby. Find out his life story, artistic style, and influences from Britannica's editors.
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3 days ago · Alex Raymond, creator of Flash Gordon and Jungle Jim, was a New York native who spent a lot of time in Westport. In 1956, a 46 year old Raymond died in a tragic automobile accident while in town visiting fellow cartoonist Stan Drake. Raymond was laid to rest in Darien. Drake was in the passenger seat, and survived the crash, although he was ...