Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris #18

In Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris #18, written by Robert Napton and illustrated by Debora Carita, Dejah Thoris confronts the grim reality of Vona—where the vampiric Vathek sustain themselves by enslaving the populace in blood farms. With the underground resistance offering a fragile hope, Dejah agrees to aid their cause, especially after learning the Vathek intend to invade Barsoom. As she and Svero infiltrate Verkur Castle to disable a weapon capable of destroying Barsoom’s atmosphere, the true nature of Svero’s loyalty is put to the test. The cover, by Paul Renaud, captures the tension of this pivotal moment.