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Meet Dejah Thoris – Thousands of Years Before John Carter!

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Dynamite Entertainment has announced a bold all-new vision of the Princess of Mars coming this March! Writer Chuck Brown returns to chronicle an untold chapter set before the events of the first classic novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

A young princess Dejah has lived a sheltered existence so far, growing up safe behind vast and thick palace walls and guarded by the greatest warriors in the land. That is, until one fateful day that changes the course of her life forever. The entire royal family is attacked by the horrific Kaldane Martians one day. The princess narrowly escapes, but now finds herself in the harsh wilds of Barsoom. She will have no recourse but to strike out on a quest to find her way back and save her kingdom.

Set a few thousand years before Dejah meets the fabled John Carter, fans will get to see her grow and discover herself beyond being a pampered princess. Alongside allies like her former Helium servant and close friend Roo, and a young Green Martian named Hudd, Dejah will hone her skills and become a warrior and champion of her people as well. She will learn more about the diverse peoples and creatures of her world, shedding her preconceived notions that her sheltered education instilled in her. Oh, and watch out for the kangaroo men and man-eating Calot trees too!

Eisner nominated writer Chuck Brown returns to the world of Barsoom, following his series John Carter Of Mars – which is solicited as a graphic novel alongside this new series. He’s joined by stellar artist Emiliana Pinna, colorist Ellie Wright and letterer Jeff Eckleberry.

In addition to Pinna and the rest of the creative team, a who’s who of top talents continue that artistic legacy with the variant covers available on this new series. Lesley “Leirix” Li leads the way, alongside Joseph Michael Linsner, Junggeun Yoon, Rebeca Puebla, Joshua “Sway” Swaby. Cosplayer Rachel Hollon also contributes a cover portraying the character. Young rising artist Jade Hope, daughter of YouTuber Gem Mint Collectibles, also makes her major direct market debut on the first issue!

Dejah Thoris #1 is slated for release in March 2023.

Celebrate Jade Hope’s Birthday With a New Gem Mint Exclusive!

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Jade Hope Vampirella

Dynamite and Gem Mint Collectibles have teamed up for an exclusive limited-edition comic featuring the iconic first lady of horror, Vampirella. This new Indiegogo campaign features the new Vampirella: Year One #1 written by the legendary Christopher Priest and drawn by the amazingly talented Ergün Gündüz and Giovanni Timpano. But this version of the much-sought-after comic features an exclusive cover by up-and-coming artist Jade Hope in celebration of her birthday too! Collectors can get their copy right now.

This is the second exclusive cover for the teenaged Jade Hope, whose art previously appeared on the limited-edition cover for Invincible Red Sonja #1. Hope is from South Florida and has been drawing since early childhood, working with both traditional methods and digital, providing pencils, inks, and colors. Her newest work is an homage to legendary Spider-Man artist Mark Bagley and features Vampirella, Draculina, Dracula and more, but is only available through this campaign.

Fans of Vampirella, Dynamite, Gem Mint Collectibles, and the quickly growing fanbase of Jade Hope can pick up the comic in a number of variations to their liking. It’s available with traditional trade dress, a logo-free edition, as well as a version that features just Vampirella. A combo sweetens the deal for completists. While those looking to have a more personalized touch or preserve this gem can pick signed or CGC graded options.