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Defenders of the Earth
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Defenders of the Earth

1986-09-08 · 21 min / episode · ★ 7.7

Animation · Action & Adventure

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.

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Creators
Lee Falk
Production companies
Marvel Productions, King Features Syndicate
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

Lou RichardsLou RichardsFlash Gordon (voice)
Peter Mark RichmanPeter Mark RichmanThe Phantom / Kit Walker / 26th Phantom (voice)
Peter RenadayPeter RenadayMandrake the Magician (voice)
Buster JonesBuster JonesLothar (voice)
Ron FeinbergRon FeinbergMing the Merciless/Warlock (voice)
Loren LesterLoren LesterRick Gordon / Young Kurt (voice)
Sarah PartridgeJedda Walker (voice)
Dion WilliamsL.J. (voice)
Adam CarlAdam CarlKshin / Young Kit (voice)
Diane PershingDiane PershingDynak X / Dale Arden (voice)
William CallawayWilliam CallawayOcton / Garax (voice)
Hal RayleHal RaylePrince Kro-Tan (voice)

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