As a young teen, I read, not only all of the John Carter books, but all of the Burrough's TARZAN stories. He had a very special way of Writing that put you right smak into the middle of his stories.
Favorite is A Princess Of Mars, Then Gods Of Mars and 3rd Warlords Of Mars. I think I view them as one complete story, as act 1, 2 and 3. I remember being so hyped to start Gods of Mars and was excited for John to return. The anticipation of a reunion with Dejah kept me reading each page without wanting to stop and for her to get trapped at the end the way she did. I’ll never forget that feeling. 😆
I read and loved these books and others by ERB back in the 1970’s and have re-read them several times. In regard to the originally trilogy, from best-to-least I’d rank the Gods, Princess then Warlord. That said, his Mars series is remarkable in that ERB maintained a high level of quality and inventiveness throughout.
Haven't read the books, but that's the point I've reached with the comics, him becoming Warlord of Mars & getting Dejah Thoris back, while his son bangs that other Red Martian lady that first wanted John Carter 😅👍🏻
