Absolute Martian Manhunter #4 Is an Absolute Stunner
Deniz Camp has been gradually building up the menace of the White Martians since the second installment, but really ramps up the tension with the most recent one. The story primarily focuses on the White Martians harnessing the sun as a weapon, causing a heatwave to ignite conflicts across Middleton. Camp skillfully portrays the chaos ensuing from the city’s everyday life being disrupted. Each brief scene is masterful, but the comic has been doing this since its inception. However, Camp doesn’t stop there; he delves into the personal lives of the Jones family, particularly the strained relationship between John and Bridget. John’s preoccupation with dealing with the White Martians has led to long hours at work and absences from home, putting a strain on their marriage. This issue marks the culmination of these tensions, providing the story with an emotional heart that it has been lacking since its debut.