A Fighting Man of Mars - A Fighting Man of Mars by Clyde Caldwell (1982)

"A Fighting Man of Mars" is a 1982 acrylic painting by fantasy artist Clyde Caldwell, created as part of a 10-piece suite illustrating Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom mythos for the September 1982 issue of Heavy Metal magazine (accompanying Richard A. Lupoff's feature article "Barsoom!"). The artwork depicts a classic planetary romance duel beneath the twin moons of Barsoom, where a Martian heroine projects a blazing energy ray against a reptilian, triceratops-headed gladiator who deflects the blast with a round shield while wielding a glowing energy staff, flanked by bizarre Martian fauna and exotic architectural statues.

Professionally restored and reproduced from the original artwork, this print preserves the powerful visual impact of Clyde Caldwell's painting while offering exceptional detail and color fidelity for modern display. • Premium 200 g/m² matte paper • Exceptional detail and color reproduction • Professionally enhanced and restored image quality • Available in 12x18", 16x24", and 24x36" sizes • Unframed for custom display options • Printed in the USA