Absolute Martian Manhunter #10

I have been saying it since the first issue dropped, but I truly believe that Absolute Martian Manhunter might be the shiniest gem amongst the treasure trove that is the Absolute Universe. The balance that Javier Rodriguez, Deniz Camp and Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou have managed to strike between the amazing art, story and lettering is nothing short of amazing.

Issue #10 continues that trend by fully enriching readers in the mindscape of John Jones and his captors, showing that heavy handed arm of the United States is far reaching. From the vastness of space to the depths of a singular man’s mind, the level of fear that the Martian people have been able to spread is horrifying, even as The Manhunter is trying its best to stem the tide with John’s help.

Alone, John is small by comparison, merely a speck in a larger game that’s being played by forces greater than he, but even with those odds, he continues his fight. It’s admirable, brutal and beautiful all at once.