John Carter of Mars: A Princess of Mars
Marvel · 2011–2012 · 5 issues
About the series
Marvel’s 2011–2012 adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’s foundational sci-fi novel, scripted by Roger Langridge and brought to vivid life by artist Filipe Andrade. This five-issue series follows Civil War veteran John Carter’s sudden transport to the dying world of Barsoom, where he becomes entangled in the fierce politics of its warrior races and the fate of the beautiful Martian princess Dejah Thoris. Andrade’s expressive, almost painterly artwork gives a fresh, energetic feel to Burroughs’s classic pulp vision, making it a visually distinctive entry in Marvel’s line of literary adaptations. For fans of the original novel or newcomers alike, it’s a concise and spirited retelling of a cornerstone of American fantasy.