Man O’ Mars v1 #1, 1953 – In the year 2036, green Martians arrive in heavily armed spaceships in order to conquer Earth. Another fleet of ships suddenly appears to defend the planet, led by John Hunter of the Marsmen. It’s revealed that humans were trained long ago by the yellow Martians, a peaceful and scientific race, just for this purpose. But can they be victorious? This first issue (also the only issue of the series) includes artwork by Maurice Gutwirth, Murphy Anderson and Lee Elias. Cover by Whitman.
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