First Men on Mars is a richly illustrated steampunk science-fiction epic from E.M.PRESS Publications. Written by Paul L. Mathews, the comic chronicles an ill-fated 19th-century British military expedition to Mars. Combining the grandeur of Victorian adventure with imaginative retro-futurism, it evokes the spirit of classic pioneers like Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter while delivering a fresh, modern visual spectacle.
The series features artwork by acclaimed talents including Gary Erskine (Knights of Pendragon, Star Wars, Doctor Who), Mike Collins (Doctor Who, His Dark Materials), Paul McCaffrey (Adler, Penny Dreadful), Patrick Goddard (2000 AD) and Ian Richardson (Marvel, DC Comics, 2000 AD)
- Printed in SHIFT size (194mm x 297mm), oversized presentation.
- Expanded Content: Now 60 pages, including extra back matter
- Variants: Available in 5 variant covers by leading artists as Lee Carter, Staz Johnson, Paul McCaffrey, Ian Richardson, and Tiernen Trevallion, as well as the standard Gary Erskine cover
- Deluxe Edition: A hardback collector’s edition for fans seeking the ultimate presentation.