Weird Worlds #3 is an issue of the series Weird Worlds (Volume 1) with a cover date of January, 1973.
Synopsis for "Into the Valley of Death"
After their airship is gunned down, John Carter and Tars Tarkas crash-land in a primeval forest, "Valley of Heaven," where they fight off Plant Men. They're able to escape the tribe by climbing up an ice cliff. Once at the top, they enter a magnificent castle guarded by several lions. As they fight off the animals, a greater foe awaits them beyond the dark corridors -- Thuvia the Huntress.
Meanwhile, Dejah Thoris and Sola land their damaged aircraft in the middle of an endless desert. They're greeted by a dangerous looking winged lion roaring at them. To be continued.
Appearing in "Into the Valley of Death"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Princess Dejah Thoris
- Sola (daughter of Tars Tarkas)
- Woola (guard dog)
Antagonists:
- Plant Men
- Thuvia the Huntress (First appearance)
- Banths (Martian lions)
Other Characters:
- Cham (a winged lion) (Cameo)
Locations:
- Barsoom
- River Iss (River of Death)
- Valley Dor (Valley of Heaven)
- A"Fortress of Hell"
Items:
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Temple of the Damned!"
For rescuing a tribal chief earlier, David Innes is welcomed back as a hero to the village. Together, he and the rescued chief go to the feeding pools of the Mahars (reptilian birds), and spy upon the many humans who are being massacred in a sacrificial ritual. A tremor occurs, and David falls into the pool. When he comes up for air from the bloody waters, the slaves, winged creatures and the chief have all vanished. Alone, David heads to the beach in hopes of finding a boat to sail for the mainland, but he is suddenly attacked by a giant lizard. Appearing out of nowhere, the chief saves him and offers David his boat. He sails back to the land of Phutra to greet his friends, but several of the reptilian birds have followed him home. To be continued.
Appearing in "Temple of the Damned!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Mahars (Pterodactyls)
- Sagoths (ape men)
Other Characters:
- Chief Ja the Mezop
- Ghak, King of Sari
- Hooja the sly one
Locations:
- Pellucidar
- Temple of the Mahars
- Phutra
Items:
Vehicles:
Notes
- "Into the Valley of Death" is adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel The Gods of Mars.
- "Temple of the Damned!" is adapted from Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel At the Earth's Core.
- "Temple of the Damned!" ink credit is "C. Bunkers" (Crusty Bunkers), which was actually several inkers collaborating together. Bernie Wrightson, Jim Starlin, Larry Hama, Ralph Reese, Neal Adams and Greg Theakston.