John Carter is a legendary science fiction protagonist created by , first appearing in the 1912 novel A Princess of Mars . A Confederate veteran of the American Civil War, Carter is mysteriously transported to Mars (known by its inhabitants as Barsoom ). Because of the planet's lower gravity and his Earth-born bone density, he possesses superhuman strength and the ability to leap incredible distances, which earns him the respect of the native Martian races. Key Iterations and Media
: Disney released a big-budget live-action adaptation titled John Carter , directed by Andrew Stanton and starring Taylor Kitsch. While it became a cult favorite for its faithful world-building, it was famously a financial disappointment upon release.
Outside of fiction, the name "John Carter" appears in various niche cultural contexts: