Absolute Martian Manhunter Explained

Absolute Martian Manhunter
Schedule:Monthly
Format:Ongoing
Ongoing:Y
Superhero:y
Publisher:DC Comics (Absolute Universe)
Startmo:March
Startyr:2025
Main Char Team:John Jones
Writers:Deniz Camp
Artists:Javier Rodríguez

Absolute Martian Manhunter is an upcoming psychological horror superhero comic book series published by DC Comics, based on its character Martian Manhunter. The series is written by Deniz Camp and illustrated by Javier Rodríguez, and is scheduled to begin publication in March 2025 as part of DC's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.

Premise

The series focuses on FBI agent John Jones as his body is taken over by an alien consciousness referred to as a "Martian", causing him to slowly go insane.[1]

Publication history

In July 2024, it was reported that a Martian Manhunter-focused comic book series written by Deniz Camp would be in the works as part of DC Comics's Absolute Universe (AU) imprint.[2] The series, titled Absolute Martian Manhunter, was officially announced in October of that year during New York Comic Con, with artist Javier Rodríguez revealed as the illustrator of the comic,[3] which was described by Camp as "one of the most dramatic re-imaginings in the Absolute Universe".

Absolute Martian Manhunter is scheduled to begin publication in March 2025.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: McMillan . Graeme . October 18, 2024 . Marvel's Ultimates reboot writer comes to DC with 2025's Absolute Martian Manhunter . October 19, 2024 . Popverse.
  2. Web site: Johnston . Rich . July 14, 2024 . Absolute Green Lantern And Absolute Martian Manhunter . October 19, 2024 . Bleeding Cool.
  3. Web site: Johnston . Rich . October 18, 2024 . Confirmed: Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp & Javier Rodriguez . October 19, 2024 . Bleeding Cool.
  4. Web site: Wood . Robert . October 19, 2024 . The 1 Hero Superman Is Scared of Gets Radical Reinvention in Absolute Martian Manhunter . October 19, 2024 . Screen Rant.