Dejah Thoris

Dejah Thoris is the Princess of Helium on the dying planet Barsoom (Mars), first introduced in Edgar Rice Burroughs' stories and adapted into comics. Her path intertwines with earthman John Carter, whose arrival on Mars draws her into sweeping conflict and adventure.

Few characters in comics carry the weight of nearly nine decades of adventure quite like Dejah Thoris, a Golden Age icon who first graced the pages of The Funnies #33 back in 1939 and has never stopped captivating readers since. Her 139 catalogued appearances span an extraordinary 86 years, a testament to her enduring place in the comics pantheon, and she's earned the distinction of appearing in two collector-recognized key issues along the way. Whether headlining her own series or sharing the page with legendary figures like John Carter, Tars Tarkas, and Kantos Kan across titles like John Carter, Warlord of Mars and her own self-titled book, she commands attention in every panel she graces. If you're building a collection that honors the deep roots of comics history and the characters who have genuinely stood the test of time, Dejah Thoris belongs at the top of your list.