John Carter, Warlord of Mars #16

A striking cover by Ernie Colón and Rudy Nebres sets a somber, dramatic tone for this September 1978 installment of Edgar Rice Burroughs' beloved Martian saga. A towering green Martian looms at center, arms raised, cradling the limp body of what appears to be John Carter — surrounded by a crowd of warriors and a red-haired woman in Barsoomian attire, all beneath the dire proclamation "John Carter is Dead!" Writer Chris Claremont kicks off a new chapter with a title that pulls no punches, making this a genuinely compelling pick for fans of sword-and-planet adventure.