Martian Comics

Martian Comics Vols. 1-3
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman, Cloves Rodrigues, Sergio Tarquini, Andi Supriyono, Jason Muhr, Jack Kirby, Marlena Mozgawa Lenamo, Steven Legge, David A. Frizell, Sara Nietto, Fahriza Kamaputra, Javi Laparra, Roni Setiawan, R.L. Campos, and Andrei Tabacaru
cover by Julian Darius, and Roni Setiawan
586 pages of story
May 2024

Combining the first three Martian Comics volumes into a single collection celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Martian Universe! This collection of 22 tales spanning Martian history includes the 150-page experimental graphic novel "The Tears of Khera," about how a girl crying colored tears threatened a totalitarian state; the 127-page "Beloved," exploring the Martian goddess of love; the 58-page "Letters from the Underworld," exploring ancient Martian beliefs about the afterlife; the 56-page "The Second Most Dangerous Game"; a glimpse into Martian science fiction in the classic "The Canals of Earth"; three stories exploring the Red Scare; two stories offering a glimpse of the Martian Universe's future; and 12 other wildly imaginative short stories featuring dinosaurs on Mars, cosmetic neurosurgery, and other topics!

Collects material from Martian Comics #3-6, 8-10, and 12-21, 23-25, 27-29, and 31-32, with the stories placed in the correct reading order. Plus, additional art and extras! (The rest of Martian Comics #1-32 is collected in The Girl from Mars Vols. 1-2, while "The Galilean" is included in Forever Man Vol. 1.)

$119.99 as an oversized softcover on Amazon
$29.99 on Patreon (PDF), DriveThruComics (PDF)

Martian Comics Vol. 4: Depressing Space Stories
written by Julian Darius
art by Hernán González, Andre Siregar, Steve Beach, Nicolás Brondo, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Andre Siregar and Roni Setiawan
148 pages of story
Aug 2024

Two morbid tales of Martian space exploration! This volume begins with "Marooned," about a Martian astronaut left stranded on a distant moon. Then, the 119-page "Nemot Rising" offers an epic horror story featuring the Martian god of war and death. Martian civilization is about to have its first encounter with life from another solar system. It won't be pretty.

Collects Martian Comics #33 and Nemot Rising #1-3. Plus, all the related art and extras!

$39.99 as an oversized softcover on Amazon
$12.99 on Patreon (PDF), DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle

Uncollected Issues

Martian Universe #50
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini, Andre Siregar, Cloves Rodrigues, Mansyur Daman, TBD, and Fahriza Kamaputra
cover by Various
July 2024

A one-shot anthology special celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Martian Universe (and our 50th overall Martian issue) that unites the entire line under the same cover for the very first time! Features a new short story or a preview for every series in the Martian Universe -- including the two new series launching this year!

First, we visit with Skilling just before the events of The Girl from Mars! Second, a Martian story expands upon our tales of Khera! Third, a prequel to Kimot Ren! Fourth, our first new Lazarus story in years! Fifth, our first new Synthetics story in years! Sixth, a short story starring our new debut, Shizukesa! Finally, a preview of our first Ciites of Mars mini-series!

The Girl from Mars story will be reprinted in Martian Comics #35. The Martian Comics story will be reprinted in Martian Comics #37. The Kimot Ren story will be reprinted in Kimot Ren #0. The Forever Man story was reprinted in Forever Man #2. The Synthetics story will be reprinted in a future Synthetics issue. The Shizukesa story was reprinted in Shizukesa #0.

$4.99

The Horizons of Khera #1
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
37 pages of story
2025

On his journey to visit each Martian city, Kyshi Miro arrives in the city of Khera to find it in chaos. A mysterious vegetative network has grown within the city, and Portaan Dar, the city's chief biologist, has been unable to control it. As it continues to grow, it slowly but inexorably touches all aspects of life within the city, deforming the city's entire culture in unexpected ways.

$3.99

The Horizons of Khera #2
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
42 pages of story
2025

In part two, things get out of hand.

$3.99

The Horizons of Khera #3
written by Julian Darius
art by Mansyur Daman
cover by Mansyur Daman and Roni Setiawan
23 pages of story
2025

In part three, our masterpiece reaches its tumultuous conclusion. Final issue.

$2.99

Martian Comics #34
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and Fahriza Kamaputra with Julian Darius
cover by Sergio Tarquini and Roni Setiawan
37 pages of story
Mar 2025

"The Private Branch," part 1! In the wake of Vietnam, new C.E.O. Daniel Chenoweth begins to build his own private army.

$3.99 on Patreon (PDF), DriveThruComics (PDF), Kindle

Martian Comics #35
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and Fahriza Kamaputra with Julian Darius
cover by Sergio Tarquini and Roni Setiawan
30 pages of story
2025

"The Private Branch," part 2, introduces the Marquesa! C.E.O. Daniel Chenoweth recruits an unorthodox candidate to lead his new army. Also includes "Horatio Algier Stories" from Martian Universe #50.

$2.99

Martian Comics #36
written by Julian Darius
art by Sergio Tarquini and Fahriza Kamaputra with Julian Darius
cover by Sergio Tarquini and Roni Setiawan
40 pages of story
2025

"The Private Branch" concludes! Under the command of the Marquesa, Chenoweth's private army makes its final recruit and sees combat for the first time.

$3.99

Martian Comics #37
written by Julian Darius
art by TBA, Mansyur Daman, and Fahriza Kamaputra with Julian Darius
cover by TBA
22 pages of story
2025

Two new stories explore the Martian fad for human pets. Also includes "Kheran Syndrome" from Martian Universe #50.

$2.99

Collected Issues

Previous Collections

“Smart sci-fi with a grand scope.” –Markisan Naso (Voracious)
“Fun and exciting… it really hit me right in my sci-fi nerd heart!” –Maddi Gonzalez
“Irresistible… brilliant” –Carl Doherty, Shelf Abuse
“Spectacular” –Lenny Schwartz, Forces of Geek
“Stunning” –The Pullbox
“Intelligent… refreshing… fascinating” –Reading with a Flight Ring

Martian Comics was selected as one of comiXology’s “Best of 2018″ in the Indie category! It was also selected as one of comiXology’s “Best of 2019″ in the Indie category!

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