Mars #10

Nov 1984 · First · 1.25 USD; 1.60 CAD

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In "No Rust (Just Reality)," Daro and Pomru find themselves stranded on a moon of the gas giant Fergusson, trapped inside a malfunctioning Dynamo-class robosoldier as Earth's forces pull back from an unseen threat. Written by John Ostrander and brought to life with gritty precision by artist Doug Rice—whose pencils and inks define the issue’s stark, mechanical atmosphere—this tense, atmospheric installment unfolds with quiet dread. The cover, a collaborative effort by Mark Wheatley and Marc Hempel, captures the isolation of the scene with haunting detail.

Contains 2 stories

No Rust (Just Reality)

20 pp · Science Fiction

Moot (first appearance, the caretaker of Martian machines)

Retreat from Fergusson

8 pp

INTRODUCTION: Sgt Elanian DaroPvt. Pomru

In the silent aftermath of Earth's retreat from Fergusson’s moon, Daro and Pomru find themselves trapped inside a dormant Dynamo-class robosoldier, cut off from command and facing an unseen enemy that never made its presence known. Left behind with only each other and the machine’s failing systems, their survival hinges on what little they can salvage from the wreckage of their mission.