Mars comic books issue 2

Issue #2 - circa 1967-8. Article by Larry Herndon to save the Star Trek TV show. Raymond Miller looks at Blackhawk comics. Ditto printing except for cover. 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 20 pages, black and white.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Gods of Mars!" By Edgar Rice Burroughs. After his death-defying feats in A Princess of Mars, John Carter was forced to return to Earth, but 10 years later, he's finally sent back to the Red Planet. Carter dreams of reuniting with his beautiful wife Dejah Thoris, but first he must join his Martian ally Tars Tarkas to battle a wide array of enemies - including the deadly Pirates of Barsoom on their speeding aerial craft. Amidst all the thrilling swordplay and intrigue, Carter learns more about the ancient theological, racial, and political divisions that have kept Mars in strife for centuries. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 264 pages, Text. Cover price $7.95.

Whitman Variant. "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.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Man Made Monster!" Collects John Carter: Warlord of Mars (2014 Dynamite) #7-14.

Written by Ron Marz and Ian Edginton. Art by Ariel Medel. Cover by Abhishek Malsuni.

John Carter, a hero of the American Civil War now at home on Mars, has survived the Kahori invasion alongside his beloved princess, Dejah Thoris.

As the capital city of Helium rebuilds, the loving couple leave for the outlands to recuperate... but rest and relaxation are not in their future.

All across Barsoom, sinister forces conspire against them. From savage Warhoon raiding parties to the artificial (and lovelorn) beast known as the Hormad, from the god-like sand spirit Jartak to the last of the world-conquering White Martians, the most evil creatures to ever walk the Red Planet stalk forth from the shadows to challenge the Warlord of Mars!

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.99.

Written by Jeffrey Kaufman. Art by Frederico Zumel. Cover by Franchesco. You would think that having to pay five, female, contract killers protection money would be the worst of Jacob Mars's problems. You'd be wrong. Not only does he constantly have to watch his back, but now he has to take Eve, the excommunicated, killer nun with him on a job in the adult film industry. Fun… Fun… Not so fun! Cover price $3.95.

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Add to cart Near Mint $9.99

Volume 2 - 1st Printing.

Written by Bun-O Fujisawa. Art and Cover by Kemuri Karakara. Translated byJessica Latherow. Adapted by Maneesh Magnanti.

When a series of grisly murders occurs in Tokyo's red-light district, it hardly makes the news. The vampire soldiers of Special Forces Unit 16, however, believe that a vamp may be responsible. Suwa is the usually most reserved member of the team, but after he befriends a young girl working in a brothel, the serach for the killer becomes personal. Will he find the monster before it strikes again?

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in. 180 pages, B&W.

Cover price $12.99.

Volume 2 - 1st Printing. Story, art, and cover by Fuyumi Soryo. No one expected Kira and Reis relationship to last. Hes a street-wise biker with a dark past, shes a shy art student whos picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kiras painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they arent made for each other after all. Softcover, 5-in., x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 2nd and later printings. Story, art, and cover by Fuyumi Soryo. No one expected Kira and Reis relationship to last. Hes a street-wise biker with a dark past, shes a shy art student whos picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kiras painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they arent made for each other after all. Softcover, 5-in., x 7-in., 200 pages, B&W, MATURE READERS Cover price $9.99.

Color Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Acts IV-VI and Interlude of the webcomic. Story and art by Jules Rivera. When a young mercenary is hired to recover a mysterious briefcase he soon finds himself caught up in the middle of something far deadlier than he anticipated. Softcover, 5 1/2-in. x 8-in., 114 pages, PC/PB&W.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "Earth School!" Written by Deanna Kent. Art and cover by Neil Hooson. Lunchboxes, recess, and gym-oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic Learning Online Whiz (which is a fancy way of saying "computer"), the Marshmallow Martians don't know where to turn for information. So they have to go to where all the cool kids learn-earthling school. This hilarious companion to Marshmallow Martians: Show and Smell will make kids look at life on Earth through fresh (googly) eyes. This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of lovable martians will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 72 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $10.99.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Written by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker. Art and Cover by J. Bone and Omi Remalante. Based on the hit Nerdist podcast! Chased by masked marauders wielding futuristic guns in turn-to-glass mode, Sparks and Croach The Tracker race through the undercity of Mars, an impossible expanse of wonderment that defies human understanding. 28 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.50.

Add to cart Very Fine $39.99

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Tarzan (1948-1972 Dell/Gold Key) #5-10. Written by Gaylord DuBois. Art by Jesse Marsh. The original Tarzan comics are finally back in print after sixty years! This second volume reproduces six big Golden Age issues for readers new and old to enjoy, and all stories are by the dynamite team of Gaylord DuBois and Jesse Marsh. DuBois and Marsh's nineteen-year collaboration on Tarzan produced a legendary body of work and an enduring vision of one of the world's foremost adventure icons. Marsh's art enthralled an entire generation of comics readers, influencing future creators the Hernandez brothers and earning the acclaim of such fellow professionals as Russ Manning and Alex Toth! Reproducing the now hard-to-find and pricey issues for fans and collectors alike, this archive series will collect the entirety of Jesse Marsh's career-defining work for the first time. Hardcover, 224 pages, full color. NOTE: "If I collected anybody, it was Jesse Marsh's Tarzan books. I collected those for years, and he was one of my stars." -Richard Corben Cover price $49.95.

A Baltimore Comicon exclusive and sequel to Paul Pope's THB Comics from Mars, it contains 6 stories written and drawn by Paul Pope. Published by Adhouse Books, Black and white, 16 pages. Cover price $4.95.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. "The Iblis!"

Written by Written by Sunao Yoshida. Art and cover by Thores Shibamoto. Translated by Sue Shambaugh.

In the far distant future, civilization has all but vanished thanks to the Armageddon. It's a dark time, when vampires and humans are locked in battle against one another. While on a visit to Cartago, Cardinal Caterina, the Duchess of Milan, receives a vampire child envoy. The young boy brings a message from the New Humankind Empress. Could she be asking for reconciliation? Or a declaration of all-out war?

Softcover, 5-in. x 6-in., 240 pages, Text (with B&W Chapter Illustrations). Teen+

Cover price $9.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Jessica Abel.

Seven-year-old (fifteen in Earth years) Mars girl, Trish Trash, is still excited about her big contract to the roller derby team, but changes are afoot. She has added a new member to the household: Qiqi, an alien she found clinging to life in the untouched part of Mars. Together with her working class aunt and uncle, the family rehabilitates her to health. Meanwhile, life on Mars is getting harder and Qiqi's presence brings a new financial burden. Trish's contract with the roller derby team is at risk as she needs to help provide for her family. Will Trish respond with her normal move of speeding away?

Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $14.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris (2011-2014 Dynamite) #20-37.

Written by Robert Place Napton. Art by Carlos Rafael and Debora Carita. Cover by Jay Anacleto.

Includes three full graphic novels: Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Vol. 5: Rise of the Machine Men, Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Vol. 6: Phantoms of Time, Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris Vol. 7: Duel to the Death.

Softcover, 456 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Warlord of Mars (2010 Dynamite) #0, 19-35 and 100.

Written by Arvid Nelson. Art by Daniel Sampere. Cover by Joe Jusko.

Mars. John Carter has freed Mars from Issus, the false goddess whose tyranny once ruled the entire planet... but at a great personal cost. Dejah Thoris, his beloved princess, was taken by Matai Shang, a renegade priest determined to avenge the planet's shattered religion. Activating a doomsday device to destroy the fragile Martian atmosphere, Shang flees into the unknown regions of the north. Carter, aided by his son Carthoris and trusted alien pet Woola, must unite the many races of Mars - despite the ages of distrust and open warfare among them - for the singular purpose of averting Judgment Day!

Softcover, 496 pages, full color.

Cover price $29.99.

Issue 2. December 1995. Written by Kyle Goulet and illustrated by Rob Kalmbach. 6.5" x 10.25". 24 pages. Black and white. Adult. Cover price $2.95.