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Flash Gordon Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Flash Gordon books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: April 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Flash Gordon series? Start with "Massacre in the 22nd Century" (1980) and follow publication order through all 6 books.
The complete Flash Gordon reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
Massacre in the 22nd Century
1980
War of the Citadels
1980
Crisis on Citadel II
1980
Forces from the Federation
1981
Citadels Under Attack
1981
Citadels on Earth
1981
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