Today’s feature

Review: John Carter Warlord of Mars #18

Fellow green Barsoomian Barak Sol challenges Tars Tarkas in formal combat for leadership of the Thark. Chris Claremont’s script is tough on new readers, but the visual storytelling of a young Frank Miller (inked by Bob McLeod) is already a treat.

This month’s talking point

What are the key books of the Bronze Age?

By Andrew Wahl, Comics Bronze Age editor

Debuts of new characters. First works by key creators. Starts of significant runs. Which comics make the list? ⋅ 6 comments

On the Schedule: Next week, this week, last week

• OTHER PUBLISHERS WEEK (Jul. 6-10): Monday: The Cougar #1. Tuesday: The Bionic Woman #1. Wednesday: They Were Chosen to Be the Survivors #1. Thursday: Star*Reach #1. Friday: Judge Dredd #1.
• REVIEW POTPOURRI (Jun. 29-Jul. 3): Monday: Logan's Run #1. Tuesday: DC Comics Presents #13. Wednesday: Fantastic Four #103. Thursday: Marvel Two-in-One #99. Friday: John Carter, Warlord of Mars #18.
• BATMAN WEEK (Jun. 22-26): Monday: Detective Comics #457. Tuesday: The Brave & the Bold #150. Wednesday: Justice League of America #170. Thursday: Batman #300. Friday: The Batman Family #1.