John Carter Warlord of Mars (1977 Marvel) comic books
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Issue #1
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Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian novels, John Carter Warlord of Mars ran for 28 issues. "Air Pirates of Mars, Part 1" finds John Carter rescuing Dejah Thoris from an army of Tharks and uncovering a plot to destroy his beloved Barsoom. Includes Welcome Back, Carter text editorial. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dave Cockrum. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #2
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 2: From the Shadows...Stara Kan." John Carter battles the White Apes. Stara Kan flees to the Atmosphere Factory after escaping Helium. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Cockrum. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #3
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 3: Requiem for a Warlord!" John Carter escapes confinement and battles both man and beast for the love of Dejah Thoris. Includes Barsoom portfolio art page by Alex Nino. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #4
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 4: Raiding Party." Stara Kan puts John Carter in a difficult position by telling him that he must join in a raid or watch Dejah Thoris die. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Pablo Marcos. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #5
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 5: And One Shall Die." John Carter battles trash-talking villain Stara Kan to the death. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Pablo Marcos. Cover price $0.30.
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Issue #6
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 6: Hell in Helium." While fighting to save the Incubation Chambers, John Carter is attacked by a mob of Barsoom citizens. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Messina. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #7
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 7: Dejah Thoris Lives!" After escaping from the Council of Five, Dejah Thoris helps Barsoom reestablish the Atmosphere Factory. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton. Cover by Kane and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #8
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 8: Flesh May Wither...and Stone May Crumble." Lyssia, the great love of Kantos Kan, is killed. At the direction of the Council, Stara Kan's mechanical arm attracts stone snakes to Helium. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #9
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 9: Armageddon...at Last." John Carter and Dejah Thoris team with the Helium fleet to destroy the Council of Five's headquarters. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Kane and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #10
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"Air Pirates of Mars, Part 10: Confrontation." The final installment of "Air Pirates," this issue finds John Carter confronting The Great One, who has chosen Carter to survive his purge of Barsoom. The Great One dies in battle. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by The Tribe. Cover by Kane. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #11
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"The Story of Dejah Thoris." In this origin issue, Dejah Thoris meets John Carter and eventually marries him. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Cockrum and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #12
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"City of Skulls." While searching for Sola in the desert, John Carter and Tars Tarkas crash near the City of Skulls. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by George Perez and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #13
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"March of the Dead." John Carter and the denizens of Helium battle Zhuvan D'Ark and his army. Carter also rescues Sola from the City of Skulls. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by George Perez and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #14
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"Tonight is the Night Helium Dies." This is the conclusion to the City of Skulls story arc. In the absence of John Carter, Dejah Thoris belts out a battle cry. Zhuvan D'Ark fails in his attempt to destroy Helium. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by George Perez and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #15
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"The History Holocaust." Thanks to a scheme cooked up by mad scientist Talus of Helium, John Carter must battle throughout history. This is Wolfman's last issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Walt Simonson and Ross Andru, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Gil Kane and Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #16
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"The Master Assassin of Mars, Part 1." The League of Assassins poisons John Carter, leading Helium to believe he is dead. While trying to avenge his supposed death, Dejah Thoris crashes. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Rudy Nebres. Cover by Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #17
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"The Master Assassin of Mars, Part 2: What Price Victory?" John Carter and Dejah Thoris end up in Karanthor in the company of winged soldiers. Thoris is sold into slavery, and Carter must rescue her. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Bob Layton. Cover by Gil Kane and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #18
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Frank Miller art (first published Marvel work). "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 3: Meanwhile, Back in Helium." Tars Tarkas wins a battle with Barak Sol, making Tarkas leader of the Tharks. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by John Byrne and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #19
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 4: The Valiant Die But Once." John Carter and Garathon battle a plethora of Plothians. Dejah Thoris seemingly chooses Chan Tomar over her beloved Carter. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Colon and Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #20
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 5: Battle at the Bottom of the World." John Carter and Garathon continue their battle against the Plothians and then escape Karanthor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Colon. Cover by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #21
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 6: The Lady and the Lion." John Carter battles a Banth to save Dejah Thoris, who kills Chan Tomar. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Ernie Colon, inks by Frank Springer. Cover by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #22
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 7: Climb of Freedom." After escaping execution and climbing a tall cliff, John Carter and Dejah Thoris must face The Master Assassin of Mars. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ric Villamonte. Cover by Rudy Nebres. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #23
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 8: The Man Who Makes Murder!" To save John Carter, Dejah Thoris masquerades as master assassin Daria. Then she must face The One. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ric Villamonte. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.35.
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Issue #24
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"Master of Assassin of Mars, Part 9: Betrayal." Tars Tarkas helps John Carter and Dejah Thoris escape a precarious situation. Thoris goes to Helium and is captured by a traitor. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ric Villamonte. Cover by George Pérez and Terry Austin. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #25
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 10: Hide ?n' Seek." Kantos Kan finds Dejah Thoris, who is being held prisoner in a dungeon in Helium. John Carter and Tars Tarkas battle The Master Assassin. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ric Villamonte. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #26
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"Master Assassin of Mars, Part 11: Night of the Long Knives." Tardos Moor, Dejah Thoris, Tara, a nurse, Kantos Kan, Sola, John Carter, and Tars Tarka save the city of Helium. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Ernie Chan. Cover by Chan. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #27D
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Direct Edition. "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 12: Marathon of Death." This final installment of "Master Assassin" finds John Carter pursing chief assassin Mordin and rescuing Dejah Thoris from the Warhoons. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by M. Hands. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #27N
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Newsstand Edition. "Master Assassin of Mars, Part 12: Marathon of Death." This final installment of "Master Assassin" finds John Carter pursing chief assassin Mordin and rescuing Dejah Thoris from the Warhoons. Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by M. Hands. Cover by Bob Budiansky and Joe Sinnott. Cover price $0.40.
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Issue #28
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"The Weapons Makers of Mars." While exploring the city of Aaanthor, Kantos Kan, Sasoom Thil, and John Carter battle imaginary enemies and discover an ancient weapons maker. The letters page announces the end of the series. Script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Larry Hama, inks by Ricardo Villamonte. Cover by Carmine Infantino. Cover price $0.40.
