John Carter
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John Carter

John Carter is a legendary science-fiction hero created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. A former Confederate soldier mysteriously transported to Mars, known as Barsoom, he becomes a powerful warrior thanks to the planet’s lower gravity. Known for his extraordinary strength, agility and swordsmanship, Carter fights alongside the Martian peoples and eventually becomes Warlord of Mars.

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The story of John Carter

John Carter, a former Confederate cavalry officer, mysteriously finds himself transported from Earth to Mars, a dying world known to its inhabitants as Barsoom.Mars’s lower gravity grants him incredible strength and agility, allowing him to become a formidable warrior. Befriending the Tharks and falling in love with the Martian princess Dejah Thoris, Carter becomes embroiled in conflicts between the planet’s rival civilisations.Through courage, loyalty and exceptional combat skills, he rises to become Warlord of Mars, defending Barsoom and its people against countless threats.

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COLLECTOR ESSENTIALS

Key John Carter comics

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KEY ISSUE

The Funnies #30 (1939)

First comic-book appearance of John Carter of Mars

KEY ISSUE

John Carter, Warlord of Mars #1 (1977)

First issue of Marvel's John Carter series

KEY ISSUE

John Carter, Warlord of Mars Annual #1 (1977)

First annual of Marvel's John Carter series