by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief

The Absolute Universe continues to capture the attention of readers as DC goes ALL IN for the release of Absolute Martian Manhunter #1!

Official Synopsis:
DENIZ CAMP AND JAVIER RODRIGUEZ TRANSFORM THE ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE! Beyond Mars… beyond physical form… beyond Human Understanding… all that’s left is the ultimate alien: the Absolute Martian Manhunter!

Creative Team:
Writer: Deniz Camp
Artist: Javier Rodriguez
Letters: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou

For those of you who are just joining us, DC has added a new chapter to the multiverse called the “Absolute Universe.” These stories aren’t beholden to the history and lore of the main DC Universe. By stripping these heroes and their world down to the studs, they are providing readers with a unique character study to better understand what makes these stories so compelling. In the case of Absolute Martian Manhunter, get ready for something extremely different.

After a harrowing accident, Agent John Jones has been a bit…off. The world has become a much more complicated place, and everyday interactions with his family and friends now seem to be more challenging. Even his perception of his surroundings feels different, but he can’t quite put his finger on it. The mystery of what truly happened on that fateful day will take Jones down a path of self-discovery as the shocking revelations are too odd to be true.

Unlike his Justice League counterparts, casual readers probably wouldn’t be able to share much about the Martian Manhunter. They might mention that he’s an alien from Mars and that he shape-shifts, but that’s likely it. The character has name recognition, but he doesn’t have the same degree of pop culture notoriety that other members of the DC Universe share. The Absolute titles have already demonstrated the ability to channel reinvention, and Absolute Martian Manhunter is a great candidate for a fresh take. Quite simply, this book is weird. It has a trippy vibe that people will either love or hate, but if you lean in, there’s a lot of interesting aspects to this interpretation. This vibrant story is fresh with a visually impressive approach to Jones’ perspective of the world around him. Jack Kirby would adore this book. Readers will get to travel through the looking glass as we learn more about this unique interpretation of the Martian Manhunter.

Rating:
ComicsOnline gives Absolute Martian Manhunter – 5 out of 5 psychedelic opening chapters.

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