Fictional character who appears in the Barsoom novels
This article is about the fictional character. For the 2009 film, see Princess of Mars. For the 2012 film, see John Carter (film). For the story collection, see John Carter of Mars (collection). For other uses, see John Carter (disambiguation).
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Fictional character
John Carter
Barsoom character
John Carter and Dejah Thoris from the cover of the first edition of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, McClurg, 1917
First appearance
A Princess of Mars
Created by
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Portrayed by
Antonio Sabato Jr. (Princess of Mars) Taylor Kitsch (John Carter)
In-universe information
Alias
John Carter of Mars
Gender
Male
Occupation
Adventurer Soldier
Spouse
Dejah Thoris
Nationality
American
John Carter of Mars is a fictional Virginian soldier who acts as the initial protagonist of the Barsoom stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs. A veteran of the American Civil War, he is transported to the planet Mars, called Barsoom by its inhabitants, where he becomes a warrior battling various mythological beasts, alien armies and malevolent foes. Created in 1911, the character has appeared in novels and short stories, comic books, television shows and films, including the 2012 feature film John Carter, which marked the 100th anniversary of the character's first appearance.
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