Marvel Announces JOHN CARTER: A PRINCESS OF MARS
New Series of Comics Adapts Seminal Edgar Rice Burroughs Novels
New York, NY, June 7- Marvel Entertainment, in collaboration with the
Edgar Rice Burroughs estate, is proud to announce all new graphic
fiction adaptations of the legendary John Carter novels, beginning with
John Carter: A Princess of Mars #1 (of 5) in September 2011. By working
closely with the ERB estate, all John Carter comics produced with Marvel
Entertainment will be considered part of the official canon, adding new
layers to the rich mythos created by Burroughs.
Transported to the dying planet of Mars, Captain John Carter must now
fight for his life against creatures unlike any ever seen by mankind.
But as he finds himself enveloped by an alien civil war, he meets the
proud and beautiful Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, who will change
his life forever!
"With our new partnership with Marvel Entertainment, we believe we have
found the best creative force to revive the thrills and adventures in
the 21st Century of the legendary John Carter of Mars. We are looking
forward to introducing this original interplanetary adventurer to a new
generation of fans and await the first issue with great anticipation,"
said James Sullos, President of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.
Re-envisioned by acclaimed scribe Roger Langridge (Thor: The Mighty
Avenger) and fan-favorite artist Filipe Andrade (Onslaught Unleashed),
with covers by Eisner-winner Skottie Young (Wonderful Wizard of Oz),
John Carter: A Princess of Mars #1 (of 5) brings you the story you love
like you've never seen it before.
"Edgar Rice Burroughs created one of the great action heroes in John
Carter and we're excited to bring his novels to comics for a new
generation," said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor-In-Chief. "Roger and Filipe
are going to blow everyone away with their take on the John Carter
novels, keeping fans new and old on the edge of their seats."
This September, one of the greatest action stories of all time comes to
life in John Carter: A Princess of Mars #1!
JOHN CARTER: A PRINCESS OF MARS #1 (of 5)
Based on the Novel by EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS
Adaptation by ROGER LANGRIDGE
Art and Variant Cover by FILIPE ANDRADE
Cover by SKOTTIE YOUNG
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