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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!<br/>This OVERSIZED edition 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.)