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Mars attacks / by the Topps Company, Inc. ; introduction and commentary by Len Brown ; afterword by Zina Saunders.

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Abrams ComicArts, 2012.

Extraterrestrial beings.

Life on other planets.

Human-alien encounters.

Imaginary wars and battles.

Caricatures and cartoons -- United States.

Chewing gum industry -- Marketing.

9781419704093 (hc.)

1419704095 (hc.)

221 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 19 cm.

"50th anniversary collection"--Cover.

Mars Attacks is a series of science fiction trading cards produced by Topps in 1962, depicting the gruesome invasion of Earth by Martians. The story unfolds over the course of the 55 card series, showing futuristic battle scenes with Martians, and their cruel, often-bizarre methods of attack and torture. The series culminates with a human insurrection and the destruction of Mars. The shortlived series retained it's devoted following and quickly became a collector's item and remains hugely popular and influential today. Tim Burton's 1996 movie adaptation of the story brought Mars Attacks back to the forefront of pop culture and the upcoming 50th anniversary in 2012 will do the same, introducing the story to a new generation of fans. The book Mars Attacks will be the only book ever created on the topic (the series was reprinted only once, 18 years ago in 1994 and is a collector's item). The book will include rare and never-beforeseen material (sketches, concept art, test market materials), as well as an introduction by the series' creator, Len Brown, and an afterword by Zina Saunders, daughter of the original artist.

Brown, Len, 1941-

Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.

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