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Defenders of the Earth( 1986)

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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.

  1. Lee Falk

    Creator

Series Cast

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    Lou Richards

    Flash Gordon (voice)

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    Peter Mark Richman

    The Phantom / Kit Walker / 26th Phantom (voice)

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    Peter Renaday

    Mandrake the Magician (voice)

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    Buster Jones

    Lothar (voice)

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    Ron Feinberg

    Ming the Merciless/Warlock (voice)

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    Loren Lester

    Rick Gordon / Young Kurt (voice)

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    Sarah Partridge

    Jedda Walker (voice)

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    Dion Williams

    L.J. (voice)

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    Adam Carl

    Kshin / Young Kit (voice)

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    Diane Pershing

    Dynak X / Dale Arden (voice)

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    William Callaway

    Octon / Garax (voice)

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    Hal Rayle

    Prince Kro-Tan (voice)

Current Season

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Season 1

1986 | 65 Episodes

Season 1 of Defenders of the Earth premiered on Sep 08 1986

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Facts

Status

Ended

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Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

  • magic
  • based on comic
  • superhero team
  • teen superhero
  • superhero teamup
  • animation
  • alien invaders
  • son of superhero
  • sci-fi & fantasy