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Creation & Design

Mars Attacks was created as a trading card series by Topps in 1962, featuring a satirical take on the invasion of Earth by Martians.

Early Years

The original trading cards depicted various scenarios of Martian invasions, which became iconic for their campy and humorous art style.

Character Development

Over the years, Mars Attacks has evolved from a simple trading card series into a multi-media franchise, including comic books, video games, and a feature film, maintaining its satirical edge.

Cultural Reception

Mars Attacks has been well-received for its unique blend of humor and horror, becoming a cult classic among fans of science fiction and comic books.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
Weird Science #16
Aliases:
Martians
Species:
Martian
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Martian Army
Abilities:
Telepathy, Advanced Technology, Invisibility
Equipment:
Death Ray, Flying Saucers
Weight:
N/A
Height:
5' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
N/A

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Weird Science #16
EC ⋅ 1952
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Weird Science #16
 
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Artwork from this cover inspired the 1962 trading card set 'Attack From Space' later renamed 'Mars Attacks' and decades later, spawned a multimedia franchise

Mars Attacks #1
Topps ⋅ 1994
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Mars Attacks #1
 
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Five-issue limited series based on the 1962 Topps trading card set

Distributed in packs of five, the full set totaled 55 cards that told the story of an alien invasion

Due to the depictions of violence and implied sexuality, production of the set was ceased until being revived in 1984

Mars Attacks #1
Foil ⋅ Topps ⋅ 1994
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Mars Attacks #1
 
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Gold foil title text

Obtained by sending in a redemption card found in random packs of the rereleased trading card series

For every 360 card packages produced, one gold foil redemption card was randomly inserted

Fully illustrated back cover with gold foil title text

Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #1
IDW ⋅ 2013
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Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #1
 
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover

Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #2
IDW ⋅ 2013
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Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #2
 
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover

Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #3
IDW ⋅ 2013
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Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #3
 
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover

Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #4
IDW ⋅ 2013
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Mars Attacks / Judge Dredd #4
 
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Four-issue limited series Judge Dredd/Mars Attacks crossover

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