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.
Escape from Mongo
The Creation of Monitor
A Demon In His Pocket
A House Divided
Bits and Chips
The Root of Evil
Cold War
The Sleeper Awakes
The Revenge of Astra
The Hall of Wisdom
The Mind Warriors, Part I
The Mind Warriors, Part II
The Lost Jewels of Tibet
The Evil of Doctor Dark
Diamonds are Ming's Best Friends
The Men of Frost
Battleground
The Panther Peril
Fury of the Deep
Family Reunion
The Defense Never Rests
Like Father, Like Daughter
The Would be Defender
Doorways into Darkness
Deal With The Devil
Terror In Time
Ming's Household Helpers
The Starboy
The Gods Awake
The Ghost Walks Again
The Book of Mysteries
The Future Comes But Once
Kshin And The Ghost Ship
The Carnival of Dr. Kalihari
The Mystery of the Book
Flash Times Four
The Frozen Heart
Rick Gordon, One Man Army
The Rites of Zesnan
Audie and Tweak
Return of the Skyband
Dracula's Potion
One of the Guys
100 Proof Highway
The Time Freezer
The Prince Makes His Move (1)
The Prince Triumphant (2)
The Prince Weds (3)
The Prince's Royal Hunt (4)
The Prince Dethroned (5)
Lothar's Homecoming
Suspended Sabotage
Call of the Eternals
The Return of Doctor Dark
The Deadliest Battle
The Necklace of Oros
Torn Space
Ming Winter
The Golden Queen (1)
The Gravity of Ming (2)
Flesh and Blood
Drowning World
The Adoption of Kshin
Street Smarts
Ming's Thunder Lizards
Gate
Doraleous and Associates
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
The Karate Kid
Superman
Spawn
Amagi Brilliant Park
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc.
A Journey Through Another World: Raising Kids While Adventuring
Tu mourras moins bête
Witch Craft Works
Tira
Living with Dad
Dylan Dog
Sharkdog
Zodiac Warriors
The New Adventures of Batman