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Martian Universe Archive
This archive listing older releases is provided for historical purposes.
Martian Comics #1-25 (2014-2022)
The first 25 issues (and eight years) of the original Martian Universe title, which ran The Girl from Mars alongside various Martian stories.
written by Julian Darius and Kevin Thurman
art by Sergio Tarquini and R. L. Campos
cover by Darick Robertson and Diego Rodriguez
26 pages of story
July 2014
Sex, drugs, and alien possession! The first issue of the independent sci-fi comics series, praised for its literary quality, features the first three chapters of "The Girl from Mars" plus "The Galilean!"
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1 and Forever Man Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and R. L. Campos
cover by Sergio Tarquini and R. L. Campos
28 pages of story
Nov 2014
Meet the Devil! When the Devil calls, Izzy and Rita go to Dallas. Plus, the introduction of Lazarus!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1 and Forever Man Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Mansyur Daman, Jason Muhr, and R. L. Campos
cover by David A. Frizell
52 pages of story
Dec 2015
Adventures in alterity! A 52-page special issue featuring seven stories, including the next two chapters of "The Girl from Mars," a Lazarus story, and four other tales demonstrating the scope and breadth of Martian history!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1, Martian Comics Vol. 1, and Forever Man Vol. 1.
$4.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Andi Supriyono, R. L. Campos, and Donovan Yaciuk
cover by Sergio Tarquini and Diego Rodriguez
39 pages of story
May 2016
The secret history of the 20th century! Did the red planet cause the Red Scare? Plus, the silent "Cargo Cult" takes us to ancient Egypt!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1 and Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$3.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Donovan Yaciuk, Diego Rodriguez, and David A. Frizell
cover by David A. Frizell
23 pages of story
July 2016
Voyage... to the Earth! From prehistoric Mars to its exploration of space, witness how Mars mythologized its sister planet, Earth. Ever wonder what an alien planet's science fiction would look like? This issue offers a new sci-fi masterpiece in comics form.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Sara Nietto, and R. L. Campos, with Andre Siregar and Donovan Yaciuk
cover by Ean Moody
26 pages of story
Sept 2016
Our tour through the secret history of the 20th century continues with the truth behind the JFK assassination! Plus, a Kennedy-related side story... and a preview of the Martian Comics spin-off, Kimot Ren!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1 and Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Sara Nietto, and R. L. Campos
cover by Andre Siregar and Donovan Yaciuk
33 pages of story
Oct 2016
With JFK out of the way, C.E.O. Wallace Irons focuses on escalating the war in Vietnam... and maximizing his profits from it. It's another extra-long issue!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1.
$3.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Sara Nietto, Mansyur Daman, and R.L. Campos
cover by Janaina Medeiros
23 pages of story
Dec 2016
In our first story, C.E.O. Wallace Irons tries to keep the war going through the Summer of Love and the Tet Offensive. Plus, we begin a new story, in glorious black and white! It's the roaring 1920s, and a wealthy couple is about to become a part of an ancient ritual beyond their ability to understand.
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1 and Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman
cover by Ace Continuado, Jeffrey Huet, and Donovan Yaciuk
24 pages of story
July 2017
Our beautiful black-and-white story, begun last issue, takes center stage, as Michael and Alice Rainsford are kidnapped and taken to a mysterious island, where things get even stranger!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman with Sergio Tarquini, Sara Nietto, and R. L. Campos
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
27 pages of story
Aug 2017
"The Second Most Dangerous Game" concludes! The hunt is on, and the Rainsfords do their best to stay alive! Plus, a preview of the Martian Comics spin-off, Lazarus, the Forever Man!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Sara Nietto, and R.L. Campos
cover by Julian Darius
23 pages of story
Feb 2018
"The Girl from Mars" returns! Conspiracy theories abound, as C.E.O. Wallace Irons summons help from Mars to remove the obstacles to war amid the crazy politics of 1968!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, Marlena Mozgawa Lenamo, Steven Legge, Jason Muhr, Sara Nietto, R.L. Campos, Fahriza Kamaputra, and Andrei Tabacaru, with Donovan Yaciuk
cover by Jason Muhr and Andrei Tabacaru
65 pages of story
Sept 2018
Giant anniversary issue! First, "The Girl from Mars" continues, as C.E.O. Wallace Irons upends American politics in 1968! Next, "Dinosaurs of Mars!" explores Martians' fascination with dinosaurs... and what dinosaurs say about Martian evolution! Finally, we explore Martian involvement in medieval Europe in "I Dream of Hell!" Plus, two pin-ups by Marlena Mozgawa Lenamo and a preview of the Martian Comics spin-off, The Synthetics!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 1 and Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$4.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues, Andi Supriyono, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Marlena Mozgawa Lenamo
22 pages of story
Oct 2018
Two stories! First, in a story set during World War II, an allied aircraft encounters a Martian U.F.O. over Europe! Second, we begin a longer story exploring Martian mythology's version of an underworld!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues, Fahriza Kamaputra, and Roni Setiawan
cover by Cloves Rodrigues and Roni Setiawan
24 pages of story
Mar 2019
Journey through the Martian underworld! Witness a Martian myth unfold, as four women venture into the Martian underworld to rescue their city's prince!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Marlena Mozgawa Lenamo
21 pages of story
Apr 2019
The Goddess Serda strikes! "Letters from the Underworld" concludes, as the Martian goddess Serda comes to the city of Khylos... with deadly results!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 1.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, Roni Setiawan, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
27 pages of story
June 2019
The Tears of Khera 1: Mai the Child! In the authoritarian Martian city of Khera, a young girl miraculously cries colored tears. Why is she seen as a threat to the state? This ambitious, experimental story uses selective color and juxtaposes in-universe historical artifacts (such as paintings, TV images, and pages from children's books) into the narrative!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, Roni Setiawan, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
24 pages of story
Aug 2019
The Tears of Khera 2: Mai the Undesirable! Our experimental story of the Martian girl who miraculously cried colored tears continues! In the stratified city of Khera, young Mai is designated an undesirable!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, and Roni Setiawan
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
25 pages of story
Dec 2019
The Tears of Khera 3: Council Member Mai! Now a young adult, Mai serves in Khera's ruling council amid social strife.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, Roni Setiawan, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
21 pages of story
Apr 2020
The Tears of Khera 4: Mai the Revolutionary! Mai joins the revolution in Khera! But no matter the outcome, years of painful reconstruction for the Martian city will surely follow.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, and Roni Setiawan
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
30 pages of story
Feb 2021
The Tears of Khera 5: First Citizen Mai! Mai steers the city of Khera through its political and physical reconstruction.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Fahriza Kamaputra, Cloves Rodrigues, and Roni Setiawan
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
23 pages of story
Mar 2021
The Tears of Khera 6: Mai in Retirement! Our epic, experimental story, about a girl who cried colored tears and changed the course of a Martian city, concludes. Here, we examine the remainder of Mai's days.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and R. L. Campos
cover by Andre Siregar and Roni Setiawan
23 pages of story
Apr 2021
"The Girl from Mars" returns! C.E.O. Wallace Irons reaps the profits as Vietnam continues to unravel under Nixon's presidency. This issue's installment covers all of 1969.
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Cloves Rodrigues, and R. L. Campos
cover by Julian Darius, and Roni Setiawan
36 pages of story
May 2021
In our issue-length main story, C.E.O. Wallace Irons continues to profit from the Vietnam War, as America erupts into violence and political scandals. Then, we witness the Martian evacuation of New Zealand!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 2 and Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$3.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Mansyur Daman, R. L. Campos, Roni Setiawan, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
21 pages of story
July 2021
In our main story, the Vietnam War comes to an end, at least for the United States. Then, "The Miracles of Khera" (a short sequel to "The Tears of Khera") examines the city's miracles in a later historical context.
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 2 and Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Cloves Rodrigues, Mansyur Daman, Jack Kirby, Steven Legge, Javi Laparra, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Julian Darius, and Roni Setiawan
79 pages of story
July 2022
Giant anniversary issue! Three stories focus on Winthrop Northmore and his young assistant, Wallace Irons, as they head to Washington, trying to spur arms sales by promoting a new Red Scare. These stories flesh out "The Girl from Mars," taking us behind the scenes of events depicted in issue #4. Next, "Another Me" explores cosmetic neurosurgery and the paradox of how our present sense of identity can prevent us from getting treatment. Finally, as a unique anniversary treat, we offer a glimpse of the Martian Universe's future in two special stories! The second of these is a greatly reworked and restored version of a short story in the public domain by Jack Kirby, intended to honor the comics legend. All this plus anniversary extras, including a couple pin-ups, an updated primer on the cities of Mars, a short primer on the gods of Mars, and a Martian Universe timeline!
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$7.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
Martian Comics #26-32 (2022-2023)
The next 7 issues before our 10th anniversary (and Martian Comics Vols. 1-3).
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and R.L. Campos
cover by Sergio Tarquini and Roni Setiawan
23 pages of story
Aug 2022
The first half of the climactic conclusion to Wallace Irons's tenure as C.E.O. (begun in issue #6)! Witness the end of the Nixon administration, of the Vietnamese civil war, and of Wallace Irons!
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues
cover by Marlena Mozgawa Lenamo
26 pages of story
Sept 2022
Satsu, in love with Oshiko, confides a secret: he comes from a community that worships Fali, the Martian goddess of love. To explain what this means, he offers a myth set in the ancient city of Vey. It's the beginning of a new Martian mythology story, in the tradition of "Letters from the Underworld."
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues
cover by Cloves Rodrigues
21 pages of story
Oct 2022
Satsu continues his story about the mythological Satsu, after whom he's named. Then, Satsu and Oshiko grow closer.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues
cover by Cloves Rodrigues
35 pages of story
Dec 2022
As "Beloved" continues, Satsu offers a more comprehensive look at the goddess Fali, including her genealogy... and when she, the goddess of love, herself fell in love.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$3.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and R.L. Campos with Julian Darius
cover by Sergio Tarquini and Roni Setiawan
23 pages of story
Jan 2023
The second half of the climactic conclusion to Wallace Irons's tenure as C.E.O. (begun in issue #6)! We meet his successor, look back on Vietnam, and begin a whole new era. Plus, the debut of our new running feature, "Postcards from Mars!"
Collected in The Girl from Mars Vol. 2.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues with Julian Darius
cover by Julian Darius, and Roni Setiawan
24 pages of story
Mar 2023
As "Beloved" nears its conclusion, Satsu has to make his decision. Plus, three postcards from the Martian city of Khylos.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
written by Julian Darius
art by Cloves Rodrigues with Julian Darius
cover by Julian Darius
26 pages of story
Dec 2023
As "Beloved" concludes, we track our lovers over the ensuing years.
Collected in Martian Comics Vol. 3.
$2.99 on DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle
Other Collections
Collected editions other than our standard volumes.
written by Julian Darius and Kevin Thurman
art by Sergio Tarquini, Mansyur Daman, Jason Muhr, and R. L. Campos
cover by Darick Robertson and Diego Rodriguez
108 pages of story
Feb 2016
Collects Martian Comics #1-3. Offered only in print and exclusively through Kickstarter. Signed and numbered. Limited to under 100 copies.
$26.00
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, R.L. Campos, Roni Setiawan, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Andre Siregar and Roni Setiawan
80 pages of story
Sept 2021
Intended to bridge the gap between our current trade paperbacks and issue #25, this volume collects Martian Comics #22-24. Continuing from The Girl from Mars Vol. 1, C.E.O. Wallace Irons oversees the end of America's involvement in Vietnam. Plus, "The Miracles of Khera" (a short sequel to Martian Comics Vol. 2: The Tears of Khera) examines the city's miracles in a later historical context, and "The Last Safe Place on Earth" explores the Martian evacuation of New Zealand.
$14.99 in (normal comic-sized) print on IndyPlanet
$7.99 on IndyPlanet (PDF)
