| John Carter Warlord of Mars | ||||
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| Comic Book Release Date | June 1977 | |||
| Publisher | Marvel Comics | |||
| Story Writer(s) | Marv Wolfman | |||
| Penciler(s) | Gil Kane | |||
| Inker(s) | Dave Cockrum | |||
| Colorist(s) | Glynis Wein | |||
| Letterer(s) | Joe Rosen | |||
| Front Cover Artist(s) | Kane & Cockrum | |||
| Previous | none | |||
| Next | Issue 2 | |||
Synopsis[]
The first issue starts off with John Carter running through the ruined city of Zodanga looking for the abductors of Dejah Thoris. As he searches he battles with Warhoon warriors, while reminiscing about his past leading up the this point. Considering the two years he had spent on Mars. Eventually he interrogates one of the downed Warhoon, learning his princess and Tars Tarkas are trapped in the tower of law. There she is being interrogated for the secrets of the Atmosphere factory. After John Carter frees her and Tars Tarkas it is revealed that there is an enemy who wants to destroy all life on Barsoom.
Features[]
Characters[]
- Dejah Thoris
- Gagarr (First Appearance)
- Grunt-Ar (First Appearance)
- John Carter
- Krakas (First Appearence)
- Stara Kan (Mentioned Only)
- Tars Tarkas
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Notes[]
- There is a two-page essay in this comic written by Marv Wolfman that explains some of the history behind the comic, and includes some drawings of Green Martians.