History
Adanna was an ancient Martian woman who was the lover of Zhuvan D'ark. To help him achieve immortality, Adanna gave her life to the dark gods who granted Zhuvan his wicked power. Her remains were buried beneath a tree where Zhuvan hoped to resurrect once he accumulated enough power.[1]
After he was accidentally released from his prison by Sola, Zhuvan raised an army of undead which he planned to use in his attack on Helium.[2] Taking possession of John Carter's body, Zhuvan brought his wife Dejah Thoris to the tree where he reanimated Adanna's skeleton. He intended to resurrect Adanna by transferring Dejah Thoris' flesh to her body, but thankfully the process was interrupted by Carter's companions Kantos Kan, Grogg and Tars Tarkas. Carter was freed of Zhuvan's possession and defeated him, causing Adanna to return to death.[1]