In my opinion, this is series should be considered one of DC's most exciting new stories to date. There are a lot of fantastic DC properties out there, and while Martian Manhunter may not be held in the same esteem as Superman or Batman, this series definitely should be. This creative team produces some exceptionally progressive content on all fronts. Issue #10, is sure to be one of the most abstract issues yet, so don't miss it. Read Full Review

J'onn gets what he needs from the fossilized memories, and Charnn is about to level up now that he has a human subject that isn't dying from his experiments. In order to match Charnn's strength, J'onn is gonna have to step it up himself. He reveals that he hasn't been operating at 100% this whole time, and in order to fully commit to the Martian Manhunter that he is, he must fully confront his past and deal with the repressed trauma of his family and an entire race of people dying. He's got about a couple of hours to do all that, but I've got faith in my guy. Read Full Review

Martian Manhunter #9 continues this title's win streak, visually arresting and narratively gripping. You won't find another comic like it anywhere. Read Full Review

Despite the tense segments taking place on the mental plane, this issue feels like it's the calm before the storm. The final showdown with Charnn is coming, and it looks like Orlando and Rossmo are going to deliver a modern DC classic. Read Full Review

Riley Rossmo delivers some dramatic and beautiful artwork throughout this issue. Many of the panels have a fluid quality to the art that makes the scenes move with the eye. Read Full Review

The end is near. But, not just yet. This is an enjoyable enough issue with surreal dreamscapes, occasional body horror and a pretty clear indication of how the next three issues are going to go. Orlando's script is intelligent enough and Rossmo's art is as compellingly strange as it's been all series. What is clear is that his path for the character of J'Onn J'Onnz is well-planned and has, at its heart, a conception of heroism which I can wholeheartedly endorse. This series shows every sign of ending strongly. Fingers crossed. Read Full Review

Prelude:
I seem to be one of the people who haven't been enjoying this story. Nevertheless, I hope that this issue improves upon that.

The Good:
I've been getting better at adapting to Rossmo's art but the thoughtopsy section was really great.

Likewise Orlando's writing was great for the thoughtopsy.

I'm looking forward to the next issue with that cliffhanger.

Diane is starting to grow on me.

The Bad:
Nothing. I'm surprised with myself.

Conclusion:
Well, this issue did it. Maybe it's because it has been too long since I read Martian Manhunter, maybe it's because I was more open-minded. But this issue ruled and I'm back on board for this series. Hell, I'll probably have to redo my old reviews for this anyway. more

How does Steve keep this one good?

Cool, cool.

This was fine. Took me a long time to get through it.