{"product_id":"martian-manhunter-1-1988-vf","title":"Martian Manhunter # 1 1988 VF","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartian Manhunter # 1\u003c\/b\u003e May 1988 is the debut of a four-issue limited series that significantly redefined J’onn J’onzz’s origin and psychology for the Post-Crisis era. Written by J.M. DeMatteis with surrealist art by Mark Badger, this series moved the character away from Silver Age tropes toward a more alien and tragic interpretation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fever Dream\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe issue centers on J'onn suffering from a mysterious, psychic illness that begins to break down his perception of reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Infection: J’onn is plagued by terrifying hallucinations of an amorphous black demon. During an incident in Gotham, he accidentally interferes with Batman’s pursuit of a killer, leading Batman to bring him to the Batcave for help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eH’ronmeer: The hallucinations are later revealed to be the manifestation of H’ronmeer, the Martian god of fire and death.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePsychological Break: The illness forces J'onn to confront the fact that his memories of Mars might be fabrications. He eventually flees the Batcave in a panicked state, lashing out at both his allies and his own visions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Origin Lie: This series established that J’onn's traditional humanoid appearance was a mental \"compromise\" he created based on Dr. Saul Erdel's expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTrue History: It is revealed that J’onn was not just displaced in space, but also in time; his family and race had actually been dead for thousands of years before he arrived on Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMa'aleca'andra: The series introduced the native name for Mars as \"Ma'aleca'andra,\" a tribute to C.S. Lewis's Out of the Silent Planet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWriter: J.M. DeMatteis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eArtist: Mark Badger (Pencils, Inks, and Colors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGuest Stars: Features appearances by Batman and various members of the Justice League International, including Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, and Captain Atom. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645274112100,"sku":"BH118","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_06_15_43_50_525.jpg?v=1767735998","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/martian-manhunter-1-1988-vf","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}