The Flash Gordon Cinematic Universe w/Jadzia Axelrod

Blockbuster comics writer Jadzia Axelrod (with a slew of books out for DC this June) joins our show to reflect on the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon film adaptation and pitch us her own vision for an expansive modern cinematic universe based on the classic newspaper comics!Find more from us at Patreon.com/DylanAndDalton starting at $5/mo, with a 7-day free trial! CHAPTERS (Spoilers within!)00:00:00 - Opening00:03:55 - Introducing Jadzia Axelrod00:08:06 - Discussing Flash Gordon (1980)00:11:48 - What is Flash Gordon anyway?00:18:37 - Jadzia's Flash Gordon origins00:23:36 - Is Ming the Merciless problematic?00:39:59 - Setting up Jadzia's Flash pitch00:53:32 - Direct spin-offs01:04:23 - Expanding the cast01:08:53 - Defenders of the Earth01:19:41 - Jadzia's new comics!