John Carter: A Princess of Mars #1

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• 10

  iFanboy - Paul Montgomery

  Sep 13, 2011

  This is a big week in an even bigger month of books. I know you have a lot on your plate. But if this looks even remotely like something you might enjoy, I implore you to take the plunge. Let's ring in the 100th birthday of John Carter and Dejah Thoris with much more than a notice from Willard Scott and a Smuckers jar. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  Comic Book Resources - Kelly Thompson

  Sep 14, 2011

  All in all this is a strong and beautiful start to a compelling adventure tale, and I'm excited to read the next chapter. Read Full Review

• 7.0

  IGN - Joshua Yehl

  Sep 14, 2011

  That blunder aside, the story has some cheesy dialogue here and there, but John Carter proves to be a likable character. The settings are creative, the plot moves at an adequate pace, and the core values of the source material by Edgar Rice Burroughs are embraced. Read Full Review

• 6.0

  Weekly Comic Book Review - DS Arsenault

  Sep 16, 2011

  This is a pretty sharp stylistic departure from all that has come before. I think Marvel is taking a risk, and I'm not sure it is going to pay off. Right now, I can't recommend buying it, but if you want a taste of something different, this might be your thing. Read Full Review