John Carter Warlord of Mars Annual #3

Marvel's 1979 annual for Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter, Warlord of Mars delivers an all-new adventure teased as "Altar of the Amazons!" — and the cover by Alan Weiss sets the stakes immediately. John Carter, bare-chested and battle-ready, squares off against a towering, flame-wreathed female figure while a fallen woman lies at his feet and an army of dark-armored warriors masses in the background. It's a vivid, dynamic composition that makes this oversized annual feel like essential reading for any fan of Barsoomian adventure.