They include the most recent Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris series, by Arvid Nelson, that covers the adventures of the sultry Martian princess - 400 years before she met John Carter. Since then, the Virginian gentleman who became the savior of the Red Planet has appeared in 11 original Mars books, and been spun off and referenced in many other books and television shows, appearing in one really bad attempt at a movie (Traci Lords’ Princess of Mars), and countless comic strips and comic books. That’s right John Carter, Edgar Rice Burroughs’ science-fiction action hero, has been feeding the fantasies of fanboys since 1912, when his first stories were published as Under the Moons of Mars, a serial in All-Story magazine. I was reveling at the sight of the white apes, and giggling at the hinted interplay between the hero and his trusted Martian calot (dog), Woola, when a snowbirdly lady sitting behind me was overheard to say, “They sure are coming up with some crazy stories these days!” These days? THESE DAYS? My dear geriatric gentlewoman, I realize you don’t get out much in Minnesota, but John Carter of Mars has been around for a hundred years – and that is probably older than you! This response being politely conversed in my head, mind you… On a recent trip to the movie theater I had the extreme pleasure of seeing the new John Carter trailer on the big screen. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Email
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