Dejah Thoris is set to make her return in 2023 as she takes centre stage in a brand new series from Eisner Award-winning writer Chuck Brown (Bitter Root) and artist Emiliana Pinna (Red Sonja), who present a tale set before the events of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ first classic novel A Princess of Mars.
“As someone who has been enamoured by the world of Barsoom and its inhabitants for a several years, I am truly excited to share this adventure with you,” said writer Chuck Brown. “I’m looking forward to fans joining me on this journey through the captivating world of Dejah Thoris and the Red Planet.”
A young princess Dejah has lived a sheltered existence so far, growing up safe behind vast and thick palace walls and guarded by the greatest warriors in the land. That is, until one fateful day that changes the course of her life forever. The entire royal family is attacked by the horrific Kaldane Martians one day. The princess narrowly escapes, but now finds herself in the harsh wilds of Barsoom. She will have no recourse but to strike out on a quest to find her way back and save her kingdom.
Set a few thousand years before Dejah meets the fabled John Carter, fans will get to see her grow and discover herself beyond being a pampered princess. Alongside allies like her former Helium servant and close friend Roo, and a young Green Martian named Hudd, Dejah will hone her skills and become a warrior and champion of her people as well. She will learn more about the diverse peoples and creatures of her world, shedding her preconceived notions that her sheltered education instilled in her.
Oh, and watch out for the kangaroo men and man-eating Calot trees too!
Dejah Thoris #1 will go on sale in March 2023.
