John Carter Warlord of Mars Annual #2

Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' beloved Martian saga, this 1978 King-Size Annual delivers a striking cover by Ernie Chan: a sword-wielding John Carter stands his ground against a massive, surging horde of red-skinned warriors and towering grey beasts, with a female figure sheltering behind him as the odds stack up dramatically against them. The cover copy says it all — the Warlord of Mars is "hopelessly outnumbered," teasing the all-new tale "The Headmen of Mars" inside. Writer Bill Mantlo and artist Ernie Chan make for a compelling team on this oversized adventure set beneath the alien skies of Barsoom.