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Gullivar Jones

Gullivar Jones was a former Lieutenant in the Confederate Army who arrives on Mars thanks to a magic carpet. He falls in love with a Martian princess of the Hither Folk and fights the villainous Thither Folk. However, he is not a very accomplished adventurer and fails both to win his princess’ heart or defeat his enemies. Gullivar Jones was the inspiration for John Carter, Warlord of Mars.
Alias Gullivar Jones
Real Names/Alt Names Lieut. Gullivar Jones
Characteristics Adventurer, Sci-Fi Hero, Pulp Characters, Martian, Belle Époque
Creators/Key Contributors Edwin Lester Arnold
First Appearance Lieut. Gullivar Jones: His Vacation (London: S. C. Brown, Langham & Co., 1905)
First Publisher S.C. Brown, Langham & Co.
Appearance List Paperback: Gulliver of Mars (Ace, 1964)
Sample Read Gulliver of Mars [PG]
Description Gullivar Jones was a former Lieutenant in the Confederate Army who arrives on Mars thanks to a magic carpet. He falls in love with a Martian princess of the Hither Folk and fights the villainous Thither Folk. However, he is not a very accomplished adventurer and fails both to win his princess’ heart or defeat his enemies. Gullivar Jones was the inspiration for John Carter, Warlord of Mars.
Source Gullivar Jones – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki
Sketch for frontispiece to Gullivar of Mars (Ace Paperback, 1964) | Frank Frazetta
Sketch for frontispiece to Gullivar of Mars (Ace Paperback, 1964) | Frank Frazetta