
Martian Manhunter
“Welcome Home”
Volume 1, Issue 4, August 1988
Released April 19, 1988
Cover Price: $1.25
Guide Price: $3.00 (as of 2012)

Writers: J. M. DeMatteis, David Lapham
Penciller: Mark Badger
Inker: Mark Badger
Colorist: Mark Badger
Editor: Andrew Helfer
Heroes: Batman, Blue Beetle II, Booster Gold, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle
Supporting: Doctor Erdel
Setting: Colorado, USA, 20th-century
Cover Description: Martian Manhunter is restrained and attacked on the surface of Mars. (No Booster Gold.)
Brief Synopsis: Martian Manhunter deals with his personal demons on the surface of Mars.
Issue Summary: Reveal Potential Spoilers
Booster Gold's role in this story:
Supporting (Booster Gold plays a lesser role)
Costume Worn: MARK I power-suit
Issue Notes: The events depicted within the Martian Manhunter mini-series occur uninterrupted, with revelations about Martian Manhunter's history. These events are not reflected in the Justice League International series for many months.
Page 5, panel 5
Blue Beetle, Booster Gold, and Mister Miracle accompany Batman to Colorado in order to interrogate Dr. Erdel about the whereabouts of the missing Martian Manhunter. Booster is unusually solemn on the occasion, perhaps out of concern for his missing teammate.
Page 22, panel 5
Martian Manhunter returns from Mars in his native, angular form. Booster is at first concerned, but soon expresses his joy at Manhunter's return.
Boosterrific Review: As expected, Manhunter emerges better off for his trials, and the reader is somewhat more informed about the Manuhunter's past. This series is certainly not for casual fans, but Manhunter fans should find some value in it.
Boosterrific Rating: Tarnished.
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