11 points
“Space opera” has been a term in science fiction since at least the 1940s. Flash Gordon, John Carter, and Buck Rogers all fought Emperors.
3 points
I’m so cheesed off that the John Carter didn’t perform well. It was pretty good and they’re really interesting/fun books.
1 point
I think I made it through one Burroughs book [ a WW2 era Tarzan]
If you want a great heroic fantasy, try Robert Heinlein’s “Glory Road.” He gives you a great adventure, and casually kicks all the tropes in the knee.
2 points
