{"product_id":"martian-manhunter-1-1998-nm-copy","title":"Martian Manhunter # 1 1998 NM-","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartian Manhunter # 1\u003c\/b\u003e December 1998 launched the character's second ongoing solo series. Created by the acclaimed team of writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake, the issue is noted for its \"moody\" noir aesthetic and for establishing several key elements of modern Martian Manhunter lore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Duty\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story follows J'onn J'onzz as he balances his life as a superhero with his undercover detective persona. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Investigation: Operating as Detective John Jones in Denver, J'onn investigates a series of bizarre murders involving the decapitation of homeless people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Threat: The investigation leads J'onn to discover a cybernetic process developed by scientist Thaddeus Hoskins (the \"Headmaster\") that transforms humans into robotic slaves called Headmen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Conflict: During a confrontation with a Headman drone, J'onn destroys it using his \"Martian Vision\" but suffers severe eye damage in the process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Revelation: Hoskins intends to use his drone labor force to build massive space vessels to ferry humanity away from an impending global catastrophe. J'onn eventually defeats him, causing his underground silo to collapse. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOrigins: The series (starting from #0) provides deep backstory on the end of Martian civilization and how J'onn arrived on Earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMultiple Identities: Ostrander established that J'onn maintains numerous secret identities globally, though John Jones remains his primary guise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMalefic: The run introduces J'onn's evil twin brother, Ma'alefa'ak (Malefic), who is revealed to be the true architect of the Martian genocide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCreative Style: The series is known for its darker, psychological tone and Mandrake's detailed, often grotesque art that emphasizes J'onn's alien nature. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47645271195748,"sku":"BH117","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_06_15_37_41_031_5fde8a34-820f-42f3-bd22-92d6e00efac0.jpg?v=1767735715","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/martian-manhunter-1-1998-nm-copy","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}