The Warlord of
Mars comic series approaches a milestone -- nearly one hundred issues have been
released to date by Dynamite Entertainment.
To celebrate that incredible feat, Dynamite will be releasing a special
celebratory Warlord of Mars #100! This special squarebound issue is written by
three key Warlord of Mars writers, with multiple stories by Arvid Nelson,
Robert Place Napton, and Mark Rahner. Featuring a who's who of today's best
comic artists, Warlord of Mars #100 features covers by Joseph Michael Linsner,
Jay Anacleto, Fabiano Neves, Emanuela Lupacchino, and Stephanie Buscema. Also featuring special bonus material, this
is a must-read for Warlord of Mars fans! This comic can be found in comic book
stores and also can be read digitally this upcoming April.
In Warlord of Mars #100, we begin with a story by Robert
Napton (Warlord of Mars: Dejah Thoris), taking place 400 years before John
Carter's arrival on Barsoom, where a young Woola discovers an ancient First
Born artifact that isn't quite what it seems. The story continues by Arvid
Nelson (Warlord of Mars), as the artifact is recovered by the Warlord himself
many years later. What happens to the
good people of Helium as the evil power begins to be unleashed? And what could
it mean for the rest of Barsoom? Then,
in the final chapter by Mark Rahner (Dejah Thoris and the Green Men of Mars),
Woola must do the hardest thing of his life: not protect John Carter. The fiercely loyal calot must resist his
strongest instincts to save Carter from horrifying brutality - or pay an
infinitely worse price.
"Having been with Warlord of Mars from the very
beginning, this issue has deep personal meaning for me," says writer Arvid
Nelson. "Our goal from the start was to capture the spirit of the original
stories, but also make them accessible for a modern audience. I'm proud of what we accomplished."
"It's an amazing milestone for Dynamite and the
Warlord of Mars comics that we've reached our 100th issue," states writer
Robert Place Napton. "It's a
testament to the rich world Edgar Rice Burroughs created that we've come this
far. I can't think of a better way to
celebrate than throwing all the storytellers into the arena together and seeing
what kind of mayhem ensues. It should be
fun!"
"I've loved John Carter's adventures since I was a
kid, and being a part of the 100th issue makes me feel like my life's come full
circle," adds writer Mark Rahner. "So I need to go on a pilgrimage to
the River Iss and be devoured."
Warlord of Mars #100 will be solicited in Diamond Comic
Distributors' February Previews catalog, the premiere source of merchandise for
the comic book specialty market, and slated for release on April 30, 2014. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve
copies of Warlord of Mars #100 with their local comic book retailers. Warlord of Mars #100 will also be available
for individual customer purchase through digital platforms courtesy of
Comixology, iVerse, and Dark Horse Digital.