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Carthoris

Carthoris

10 appearances Β· Golden Age Β· 1941–2017
Who is Carthoris?

Carthoris is the son of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, born on the dying planet Barsoom (Mars). As a prince of Helium, he follows in his father's heroic tradition, adventuring across the red planet alongside its legendary warriors and rulers.

Born into the pages of the Golden Age with a 1941 debut in The Funnies #52, Carthoris is a figure steeped in the grand Martian mythology that captivated comics readers for generations. He moves through some of the most storied company imaginable β€” sharing adventures with John Carter, Dejah Thoris, the mighty Tars Tarkas, and other legendary denizens of Barsoom across titles like John Carter: The Gods of Mars and Tarzan / John Carter: Warlords of Mars. What's remarkable is the sheer span of his comics presence, stretching from the Golden Age all the way through 2017 β€” a testament to the enduring pull of this whole Martian universe. For collectors drawn to the classic planetary romance tradition and Marvel's rich adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Carthoris is a name worth seeking out.

β˜… First appearance
The Funnies #52
Feb 1941

Top series

Covers through the years β€” 1941–2012

The Funnies #52 1941
The Funnies #52
Tarzan / John Carter: Warlords of Mars #3 1996
Tarzan / John Carter: Warlords of Mars #3
John Carter: The Gods of Mars #2 2012
John Carter: The Gods of Mars #2

Appearances

The Funnies (1936)
#52
Tarzan / John Carter: Warlords of Mars (1996)
John Carter: The Gods of Mars (2012)
Warlord of Mars (2011)
#2
Warlord of Mars Omnibus (2017)