As great asDC Comics’Absolute line has been, writer Scott Snyder thinks the upcomingAbsolute Martian Manhunterseries can push things even further,as he boldly predicts the series will win a coveted Eisner Award in 2026.Fan engagement with theAbsoluteimprint continues to pay dividends for DC; the next step in its dramatic overhauls of beloved DC characters is to be officially lauded with an Eisner win.
Scott Snyder, one of the minds behindDC Comics' Absolute lineand the writer ofAbsolute Batman, spoke with the Comic Watchers onYouTube. The writer delved into the reception behind the Absolute line and his collaboration with the other creators involved in the current and upcoming books.
Snyder really hyped upthe upcoming book,Absolute Martian Manhunter– written by Deniz Camp, with art by Javier Rodríguez – calling it “really ambitious” with the ideas it brings to the table. Snyder’s faith in Camp and Rodríguez was so great, he even thinks thatAbsolute Martian Manhuntermay wind up eventually winning the Eisner.
Absolute Martian Manhunter’sIdeas and Execution Are Eisner-Worthy, According To Scott Snyder
Snyder Hypes Up The Absolute Universe’s Most Ambitious Book Yet
After the events of theDC All In Speciallast year, a new worldknown as the Absolute Universewas created. This alternate Earth is much like the Prime DC Universe, albeit one founded on Darkseid energy that permeated the universe after the New God’s physical body died. As a result, hope is a waning force in this new realm, and turmoil and strife are the guiding principles. There are still heroes such as Superman and Wonder Woman, butthey face greater challenges and lack the trappings of their Prime Universe counterpartssuch as their family bonds and traditional origins.
Fans will have to wait until 2026 to find out if Scott Snyder’s prediction will come true!
It is no surprise that Snyder has such great faith inAbsolute Martian Manhunter. Aside from Camp, who has been absolutely crushing it onThe Ultimatesin this past year, he and Rodríguez are clearly building something special withAbsolute Martian Manhunter. Granted, fans have only gotten a taste through small previews, but as far as the Absolute line goes, it looks like something straight out of peak ’90s Vertigo. To be fair, the Absolute line has been very good, butSnyder thinks thatAbsolute Martian Manhunterpushes the Absolute concept in ways fans aren’t going to see coming.
The Absolute Universe’s Mastermind ThinksAbsolute Martin ManhunterIs Something Special
What Will This Book Do That’s So Different?
Of course, it would make sense for Snyder to hype up a book in a line he’s curating. But he’s working with a lot of amazing talent and something inAbsolute Martian Manhunterhas clearly stood out to him. His prediction abou the book’s chances for the 2026 Eisner Award cycle is especially noteworthy, consider that Snyder is a multiple Eisner Award winner himself. If he is willing to make such a bold claim, at the very least,fans know that Camp and Rodríguez’s book, at the very least, has a shot at winning such a prestigious industry award.
If Scott Snyder thinks thatAbsolute Martian Manhunterhas a genuine chance of winning an Eisner, then DC Comics fans are certainly going to want to keep their eyes peeled.
MaybeAbsolute Martian Manhunterwill win an Eisner, maybe it won’t – but it is very telling that Scott Snyder, who has poured a lot of time and effort into making this line a success, has enough faith in what the book’s creative team has produced to call his shot, and predict a win in the future. If Scott Snyder thinks thatAbsolute Martian Manhunterhas a genuine chance of winning an Eisner, thenDC Comicsfans are certainly going to want to keep their eyes peeled.
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Absolute Martian Manhunter#1is available on June 26, 2025 from DC Comics.
