Collection: Absolute Martian Manhunter – DC – 2025–Present – Volume 1 – Ongoing Series – #1–Present
Quick Summary: Described as a "psychedelic noir," this series by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodríguez is arguably the most abstract title in the Absolute Universe. It follows FBI Agent John Jones, who survives a suicide bombing only to find his consciousness bonded with a "Green Martian" entity. Rather than a traditional shapeshifter, J'onn is depicted as a swirling, kaleidoscopic force of "Martian Vision" that forces John to see the world through a raw, empathetic lens. The first major arc pits them against the White Martian, a parasite that feeds on social division and bigotry, culminating in a reality-bending battle where "contagious empathy" is used as a weapon.