#martianmanhunter

[andrecomics]

Martian Manhunter DC Comics doodle, digitally inked from a tiny sketch

[librarycomic]

Absolute Martian Manhunter Volume 1: Martian Vision by Deniz Camp (writer) and Javer Rodríguez (art). DC, 2025. 9781799505204. Contains #1 - 6.

This reinterpretation of DC's Martian Manhunter for its new Absolute universe is worth reading whether you're familiar with the original character or not. FBI Agent John Jones survives a bomb blast through the intervention of a "Martian" who bonds with him to save his life. Now the alien is a voice in his head trying to share its perceptions with him as it masters English. It's confusing. John's world is now filled with colored "smoke" that emanates from people; by inhaling it Jones can absorb some of their thoughts. (There are even some pages at the end of chapters to help the reader experience Martian vision themselves. Cool.)

Jones is going to need the Martian's powers and help to defeat a cosmic-level threat determined to wipe out humanity. Arson plays a part, and there's quite a bit of violence that's more realistic than in many other superhero books. 

It's worth noting that the story is brutal in parts; though there's no age range noted on the back of the book, this is clearly a graphic novel for adults. And if you enjoy the more psychedelic graphic novels by Grant Morrison, I think you'll find a lot to love in the story and in Rodríguez's art. 

[neonnewsfeed]

Tim Drake’s Secret Identity Strategy: Beef, Memes, and a Denny’s Parking Lot

Tim Drake eventually realizes that the best way to protect a secret identity is simple:

You either love someone deeply or you absolutely cannot stand them.

No one suspects the vigilante if your civilian self is already emotionally compromised.

Now, Tim does have a crush on an actual person, which rules out the “hopelessly in love” method. So he chooses the only logical alternative.

He hates Robin.

Not in a subtle way. Not in a Bruce Wayne “we have unresolved exes energy” way. And not in a Clark Kent “I respectfully disagree with Superman’s methods” way, because Tim refuses to be boring or easy.

No—Tim Drake goes all in.

The Beef (Unexplained, Documented, and Extremely Online)

There is beef between Tim Drake and Robin.

No one knows why.

When asked, Tim only says:

“They know what they did.”

Robin’s response? Silence. Smug silence.

There are Twitter wars. Screenshots circulate. Gotham discourse is unbearable.

At some point, they are filmed fighting in a Denny’s parking lot.

Bets are placed.

Someone livestreams.

There is clear video evidence.

Tim Drake wins.

This is never explained.

It becomes a running Gotham meme.

Young Justice Discovers the Drama

Young Justice finds out about the Tim Drake vs. Robin situation.

They do not know Robin’s identity.

They do make fun of him relentlessly.

Robin responds by absolutely wrecking them in training.

Now they’re left wondering:

“Could Tim Drake kick our asses?”

They decide Tim Drake must be an up-and-coming rogue. They don’t know why Robin has been laughing nonstop for ten minutes.

Then they see a video of Tim Drake face-planting while skateboarding.

Concern evaporates.

They conclude Robin just really hates Tim Drake—and that the hatred is mutual.

They make their own memes.

Jason Todd Returns and Immediately Suffers

Jason comes back to life.

He sees the memes.

He is deeply confused.

Because if:

Bruce is Batman

Tim Drake (Bruce’s… son? Maybe? He has parents??) is not Robin

Then who replaced him?

And does that mean Bruce didn’t replace him?

This question haunts him.

Bruce Wayne Is Blissfully Unaware

Bruce Wayne has absolutely no idea any of this is happening.

Tim Drake is having the time of his life.

Martian Manhunter’s Problem

J’onn J’onzz is quietly questioning how he got blackmailed by a 15-year-old.

(He also thinks it’s hilarious.)

Tim Drake: undefeated. Robin: thriving. Gotham: confused. The secret identity: completely safe.

[kilowogcore]

The robot clause always bugged me, given so many robots in comics show signs a' sapience. Like, just say "He's a literal demon who was never gonna stop trying ta' destroy the world, he had ta' die." (Art sampled from "Titans" Vol. 4 #15 by Tom Taylor, Lucas Meyer, Adriano Lucas, Wes Abbott, Chris Rosa, Brittany Holzherr, and Paul Kaminski. Edits: Dialogue.)

[worldofmetahumans]

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[webshootersandwingdings]

DC's Spring Breakout! (2024)

[minyboy]

Booster Gold, protecting his past to ensure your future!

[pixeloniousmonk]

Exciting news! My project 'Pixelated Justice League' is now finished! Visit my profile to explore each meticulously crafted portrait in stunning 1080x1350 resolution.

This series is a celebration of nostalgia and modernity, where every dot tells a story and every hero receives a pixelated yet fresh look. Join me as I distill the essence of these legendary figures into digital mosaics, capturing not just their likeness but their spirit with the distinct charm of pixel artistry.