John Carter was a Virginian who served as captain in the Confederate Armed Forces. After the war, his money and officer's commission became useless, so he set out to rebuild his life as a prospector in Arizona. After being chased into a cave by a group of Apaches, he was teleported to the dying red planet of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barsoom Barsoom], a fictionalized version of planet [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars Mars]. Barsoom is home to a myriad of different races, including a near human one which Carter's wife Dejah Thoris belongs to, as well as the green skinned, four armed race which Tars Tarkas is a member of.

After aiding Helium in battle against its ancient enemies in the city of Zodanga, Carter returned to Earth against his will. By the time he returned to Barsoom, Deja Thoris had given birth to his son, Carthoris. He then led the armies of Helium and Zodanga against Issus, and the "First Born" of Barsoom in order to save his wife.

Barsoom's lighter gravity made John Carter much stronger than he was on earth and capable of leaping tremendous distances. He is 6'2" and in superlative physical condition; considered the greatest swordsman of both worlds as well as a skilled rider and gunfighter.

He would go on to develop the ability to communicate telepathically, a skill common among Barsoom's natives, however his mind still couldn't be read by them.

All published appearances of John Carter prior to January 1, )-(95)}} are in the public domain in the US.

* A Princess of Mars (1917)
* The Gods of Mars (1918)
* The Warlord of Mars (1919)
* Thuvia, Maid of Mars (1920)
* The Chessmen of Mars (1922)
* Mastermind of Mars (1928)
* A Fighting Man of Mars (February 1929-September 1930)

* The Funnies #30-56
* Four Color Comics #375, #437, #488

* Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. owns several registered trademarks over the words "John Carter" and "John Carter of Mars". See our FAQ for more info.
* Later John Carter Stories serialized in Amazing Stories had their copyright renewed in the US. Their renewal records can be viewed [https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/cinfo/amazingstories here].
* ''A Fighting Man of Mars'' which was serialized in Blue Book Magazine was not renewed and therefore is in the public domain. The renewal records can be viewed [https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/cinfo/bluebook here].

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