Lords of Mars

In Lords of Mars (2013–2014, Dynamite Entertainment), writer Arvid Nelson and artist Roberto Castro revive the savage, exotic world of Barsoom for a six-issue limited series, pitting John Carter’s heroic legacy against a new generation of Martian threats. This miniseries stands out for its lush, kinetic artwork and a plot that deepens the political intrigue of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic setting, offering a fresh yet faithful take on the sword-and-planet genre. A concise but potent adventure, it matters as a modern homage that bridges the original pulp era with contemporary comic storytelling.