In The War of the Worlds, an army of invading Martians lands in England, spreading panic and terror as they advance in massive three-legged machines. Armed with heat rays and toxic gases, the Martians threaten the end of human civilization and the dawn of Martian rule.

This groundbreaking work of science fiction has inspired countless films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, TV series, and sequels. First published over a century ago, The War of the Worlds remains a thrilling, influential tale, shaping every alien story that followed and solidifying its place as a timeless classic in the genre.