ABSOLUTE MARTIAN MANHUNTER #10: The Red, White, and Blue.

The green martian is missing, and John is stuck battling the agency on his own..or is he? Meanwhile, Bridget is battling the sinister force that has been twisting inside of her mind as we gear up for the final few issues of Absolute Martian Manhunter!

Creative Team: Deniz Camp (WRITER), Javier Rodriguez (ART and COVER), and Hassan OTsmane-Elhaou (LETTERS).

SPOILERS AHEAD

The Story:

Deniz has crafted such an intriguing character arc for John, and it is paying off as he has found his own strength and found himself again. Without the Green Martian, John is up against the Agency, which is taunting him while beating him at the same time, and there is a moment where you see all of the heartache and hardships come full circle when John breaks free of the chains. It is a masterful method of storytelling that brings so much excitement through these panels. What is crushing at the same time is how Bridget is struggling and fighting through tears, losing strength as John is finding his. These last few issues are going to be tear-jerking.

The Art and Letters:

We thought we had seen artwork before, but Javier has been saving the best for last. There is so much detail and variation in shapes throughout this issue as everything twists and blends so meticulously. The coloring is a complete and total trip, out of the flames, there are skulls and other shapes that help to play tricks on our minds as this story progresses. I continue to appreciate how there are words built out of smoke or just about anything that is used as a tool to enhance the story, and it is a blend of writing and storytelling through the art.

Final Thoughts:

Absolute Martian Manhunter #10 shows John finding himself and setting up the final couple of issues that promise an emotional rollercoaster ride. The way Deniz, Javier, and Hassan blend everything together into one singular way of bringing these panels and the story to life will never cease to impress me.

Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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