Sola

Sola is a Martian character from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom setting, appearing in Marvel's adaptations alongside John Carter, Dejah Thoris, and Tars Tarkas. In the original novels, Sola is a Green Martian Thark who shows unusual compassion, helping John Carter during his early days on Mars.

Stepping out of the Golden Age pages of The Funnies #36 in 1939, Sola is a figure rooted in one of science fiction's most beloved planetary romance traditions, sharing her world with iconic characters like John Carter, Dejah Thoris, Tars Tarkas, and the loyal Woola across Marvel's sweeping Barsoomian adventures. Her presence spans an remarkable arc — from that first 1939 appearance through 2022, with her most memorable outings in John Carter, Warlord of Mars, Weird Worlds, and John Carter of Mars: A Princess of Mars. With a key issue among her 33 catalog appearances and over eight decades of comics history behind her, Sola is a quiet testament to how richly populated the world of John Carter truly is. For collectors drawn to Golden Age origins and the grand tradition of Marvel's Mars saga, she's a rewarding figure worth seeking out.