John Carter

Dejah Thoris

Dejah Thoris and John Carter are deeply devoted lovers and spouses, bound by unwavering loyalty.

Zat Arras

John Carter and Zat Arras are bitter enemies, with Zat Arras plotting against Carter's authority.

Tars Tarkas

John Carter and Tars Tarkas are steadfast friends and comrades-in-arms, bound by honor.

Hor Vastus

Hor Vastus is a devoted friend and ally to John Carter, fighting alongside him.

Issus

Issus sees John Carter as a dangerous enemy who threatens her divine rule.

Xodar

John Carter and Xodar become allies and friends after Xodar defects from Issus's service.

Zat Arras

John Carter and Zat Arras are bitter enemies, with Zat Arras plotting against Carter's authority.

Dejah Thoris

Dejah Thoris and John Carter are deeply devoted lovers and spouses, bound by unwavering loyalty.

Tars Tarkas

John Carter and Tars Tarkas are steadfast friends and comrades-in-arms, bound by honor.

Xodar

John Carter and Xodar become allies and friends after Xodar defects from Issus's service.

Dejah Thoris

Dejah Thoris and John Carter are deeply devoted lovers and spouses, bound by unwavering loyalty.

Hor Vastus

Hor Vastus is a devoted friend and ally to John Carter, fighting alongside him.

The Gods of Mars

The protagonist, navigating the dangers of the Valley Dor and confronting the Therns.

The Plant Men

Narrator and protagonist; transported from Earth to a strange region of Mars, where he observes plant men and green Martians.

A Forest Battle

Fights alongside Tars Tarkas against plant men and white apes; demonstrates leadership and self-sacrifice by insisting Tars Tarkas enter the tree first.

The Chamber of Mystery

Reunites with Tars Tarkas in the Valley Dor, learns of the deception of the Barsoomian afterlife, and uses a mirror to discover the secret of the chamber.

Thuvia

Awakens to conflict, frees Thuvia, and persuades her and Tars Tarkas to attempt escape from the therns.

Corridors of Peril

Narrates the journey through the underworld, observes the horrors of the Valley Dor, and strategizes escape with Thuvia and Tars Tarkas.

The Black Pirates of Barsoom

Observes the black pirate raid, devises an escape plan, and sacrifices himself to allow Thuvia and Tars Tarkas to flee.

A Fair Goddess

Boards the pirate cruiser, frees Phaidor, battles and spares Xodar, learns about the First Born, and steers the vessel toward Helium.

The Depths of Omean

John Carter is a prisoner aboard the First Born's battleship, observing the hidden world of Omean and questioning the therns' religious deceptions.

IX: Issus, Goddess of Life Eternal

Brought before Issus, rejects Phaidor's love, and is returned to Shador.

The Prison Isle of Shador

Imprisoned on Shador, he challenges Issus's divinity and defeats Thurid in combat.

When Hell Broke Loose

Leads the charge against Issus, fights alongside a young red warrior, and pursues Issus into a black gulf.

Doomed to Die

Falls into the pit with the boy, navigates the ancient corridors, and orchestrates the escape attempt.

A Break for Liberty

Plans the escape, retrieves swords, and leads the swim to the flier.

The Eyes in the Dark

Reunited with his son Carthoris, learns of Dejah Thoris's enduring love, and later becomes lost in dark pits pursued by unseen creatures.

Flight and Pursuit

Leads the escape, rescues Thuvia, and later rescues Tars Tarkas from the pits.

Under Arrest

Returns to Helium as a prisoner, confronts Zat Arras, and learns of Dejah Thoris's disappearance.

The Death Sentence

On trial for blasphemy, he delivers a passionate speech warning Helium of the false religion of Issus and the dangers of the Valley Dor.

Sola's Story

Listens to Sola's story, vows to rescue Dejah Thoris, and begins planning the expedition.

Black Despair

Refuses Zat Arras's offer, is imprisoned in the pits, and later rescued by Carthoris.

The Air Battle

Leads the fleet into Omean, captures the submarine island, and interrogates Yersted about Dejah Thoris.

Through Flood and Flame

Leads the expedition, commands the troops, and ultimately finds Dejah Thoris.

Victory and Defeat

Leads the assault on Issus's throne room, captures the goddess, and races to save Dejah Thoris from the Temple of the Sun.