ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #9

Absolute Martian Manhunter #9 continues the ongoing Absolute Martian Manhunter series with a gripping "Alien Autopsy" chapter. Writer Deniz Camp and artist Javier Rodriguez deliver a script that peels back the Martian secrets while probing identity, memory, and power. The main story follows John Jones as he hunts for a missing partner, his world unraveling even as new Martian enigmas surface. Visually, Rodriguez's fluid art anchors a tense, introspective mood, with companion covers by Werther Dell Edera and Matias Bergara offering fresh takes on the character and psyche. At 32 pages, this issue folds dense character work and high-stakes sci-fi into a compact package, making it accessible for new readers while rewarding ongoing readers with a tight arc and thematic through-line. A standout entry in the franchise's modern arc that blends cosmic mystery with personal stakes, it underscores what a Martian can endure and endure again.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Fans of character-driven superhero storytelling that blends psychological depth with mystery.
• Readers who enjoy sci-fi noir, alien investigations, and stories that mix metaphor with action.
• People following serialized arcs who appreciate strong personal stakes and relationships, especially John Jones's journey.
• Readers who enjoy varied cover artwork and different visual interpretations of a single story.