Will Martian Manhunter be restored as a founding member of the Justice League? All rights reserved. This absence paved the way for secondary heroes such as Green Arrow, the Atom, and Hawkman to be added to the team, becoming core characters in the title and for Martian Manhunter to regularly step up as the Justice League's powerhouse in Superman's absence. The Justice League Task Force was originally intended to set specialized heroes for specialized missions, but eventually it would become a super hero group just like the other Justice Leagues. J'onn awakes, and realizes that his friends have been brutally killed with strange markings from their blood covering them. send you an email once approved. John Jones Afterward, J'onn helps Melissa Erdel and removes the piece of machinery from her head that made her lose her mind.[24]. J'onn has been portrayed as having a weakness to fire, which has varied over the years, usually according to the needs of a given storyline. Not a psychic presence could be felt, J'onn was now truly alone. Martian Manhunter #1 variant cover by Joshua Middleton. Although Jonn Jonzz suffered great tragedies in his long existence, including the deaths of his wife, their child and almost his entire race, the Martian Manhunter passionately defends Earth, fighting to make sure his adopted home planet never suffers the same fate as his beloved Mars. He was quickly defeated, and the people of Earth trusted their masked protectors once more. It's not collected in trades but it's unquestionably worth the time and money. He is played by Dorian Harewood. Ultimately, while the plan was successfully executed (with only General Zod remaining on Earth), it came at the cost of Colonel Hardy and Dr. Hamilton's lives, with only Lois escaping the singularity's pull, due to Superman's timely intervention. In 1959, during the earlier years of the Silver Age of Comics, the Martian Manhunter made the leap from secret detective to full-blown superhero. Will his most recent origin, which incorporates many bits of previous versions of his backstory, carry over as the now definitive version? Disguising himself as an African American United States military official, serving as a liaison between a Kryptonian and the government, and his identity being someone other than John Jones are all similar to his secret identity as Hank Henshaw, director of the DEO in the. When Superman asks if J'onn is truly alive, J'onn responds, "It appears so. Though Hawkgirl was technically a Thanegarian, she and John were an inspiring interracial couple on Cartoon Network which was explored throughout the series. GamesRadar+ is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. [6], J'onn J'onzz was one of the founding members of the Justice League of America. J'onn appears in the fifth issue of the series. One thing J'onn developed during this time in the League is an addiction to Oreo cookies, called Chocos. All of these abilities make him one of the most powerful beings on the planet. Harry LennixDiane Lane (posing as Martha Kent), J'onn J'onzz, known by some as the Martian Manhunter, is an alien from Mars that eventually traveled to Earth[2] and posed as a Lieutenant General named Calvin Swanwick[3] in the United States Army, and later as Secretary of Defense. Gradually, he became himself once more and trusted himself again. This was to prevent them from taking on their earlier, "Burning" form, marked by aggressiveness and chaos. Martian Manhunter Fernus' tremendous strength also allows him to dominate the Justice League in combat even without his Martian telepathic powers. Indeed, if there is one being whom the rest of the DC Super Hero community looks up to as their elder statesman and the voice of wisdom, it is the Manhunter from Mars. This redefined Martian Manhunter's origins once again. Writer John Ostrander expanded the history of Mars, chronicling a war with Apokolips, the ensuing near extinction of the Martian race due to Malefic's machinations, and ancient interactions between Earth and Mars. on 12/22/21 Meanwhile, on the planet Earth, a would-be scientist named Dr. Saul Erdel developed a transmitter machine based upon ancient Martian technology. seems disturbingly familiar to him, The Martian Manhunter contacts the Teen Titans looking to ask M'gann for her assistance on his investigation. J'onn presumes the forest he is to burn down is in Star City but is questioned by Green Arrow. He was voiced by Carl Lumbly. Actor(s) He works behind the scenes, often telepathically erasing his presence from the memory of any he helps. This too would prove short lived, though, as even bigger shake ups awaited. When J'onn shapeshifted into a human-like form, Erdel was shocked and suffered a heart attack that killed him. Martian Manhunter appears in Zack Snyder's Justice League, the 2021 director's cut of the 2017 Justice League movie, portrayed by Harry Lennix. Swanwick was upset over the incident in Nairomi, stating that Lois went there because she was greedy and Superman was responsible for the deaths of the people there, after he went in to rescue her, he eventually gives in to Lois's persistent requests, and identifies the bullet's maker. He was eulogized by Superman. Mould After blacking out from the power of the White Light, J'onn finds his entire race prospering. After being praised thanked, J'onn goes to bed. Though similarly to the comics, M'gann is actually a White Martian in disguise. It fed them directly into the heart of the Source. In the opening stanza of the event Final Crisis, J'onn was killed, only to be resurrected a few years later as part of the Blackest Night. The Martian Manhunter was one of the Black Lanterns fully resurrected by the Entity. In reality the Justice League she was forming was meant to face off against the Justice League should they go rouge. [2], General Swanwick was alerted to the mission control room at Peterson Air Force Base when a huge UFO settled into orbit near Earth. Miss Martian is able to free him after telepathically projecting an image of him surrounded by flames into his mind. And others came to him - human and alien of all sort - and J'onn talked to them of his life and what he had learned from his journeys. Nationality Film(s) J'onn refuses, learning she is a psychopath when D'kay angrily lashes out to attack and enters his mind. But J'onn felt no triumph. DeMatteis and artist Mark Badger which totally redefined key aspects of his history, and shed more light on his interior life. Seeking to make contact with extraterrestrial life, he aimed his device towards the vicinity of Mars and activated it. Unbeknown to J'onn, he had survived the death of his people caused by a plague he had wrought and intended to finish the job by killing J'onn. A mini series examining his origins was spun out of his Justice League appearances, and a second, prestige format series followed, this time set in the mid sixties during the cultural revolution. Martian Manhunter was featured in the HeroClix figure game. J'onn's characterization began to emphasize the Noir detective elements, as well as his alien-ness among Earthlings. While watching television with Double Stuff, Jonn hears news reports of pieces of ancient artifacts being stolen in the Metropolis Museum and goes to investigate the following day. He must decide what his true home is, Earth or Mars. J'onn's brother, however, was born a mutant, bereft of a Martian's innate ability to communicate telepathically. Follow him on Twitter at @barbosaslam19, Justice League: Every Way Martian Manhunter Came Back from the Dead, While admiring a painting by Kyle Rayner on display, Shawn Aldridge promised that the story will be f***ing weird, Justice League: Martian Manhunter Just Went Super Saiyan to Battle Darkseid, Jonns love (or addiction, depending on how you look at it). The story ends with a friendship, of sorts, forming between J'onn and White Martian Till'All and the pair returning to the League together. 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. But it is his brilliant mind and steady leadership style, along with his gentle soul, that have made him a beloved member of the League in all of its incarnations. Some time later, the existence of the Martian Manhunter was accidentally revealed. The new Justice League would become the Justice League International as it works within the United Nations. He was further assured of the boy's heroic nature when he defended him from racist thugs in Smallville. He is revealed to be one of the infected and proceeds to attack the remaining heroes residing in the Fortress of Solitude. Zack Snyder's Justice League . The two established a modest home for themselves beneath the windswept Martian plains and gave birth to a daughter named K'hym. His only weakness in an inherent fear of fire, which all Martians have. The union was bittersweet, however, as a brainwashed assassin ended Roh'kar's life with a weapon designed to target Martians. J'onzz revealed that his familiar appearance is not his true Martian form but a "compromise" between his true form and a human appearance - explaining that his real form is private and that, even on Mars, his "public" appearance was the familiar version. 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[2], After talking, he left the apartment and shape-shifted to his true Martian form, and then to Swanwick, whispering that the world needed Lane as much as Superman, before leaving. K'hym was the first to experience the symptoms, and M'yri'ah followed soon after. The Entity reveals to him that the newly-formed forest he is to burn down is on Mars. J'onn would again be an integral part alongside Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash (Wally West), Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner) and Aquaman. Martian Manhunter appears as a major character in this series, portrayed by David Harewood. J'onn retrieves Flash, who was beheaded and was running around the planet until finally crashing, Aquaman, who was left to die in the middle of the Martian desert, Wonder Woman, who was hanged by her own lasso, Batman, whose chest was cut, and Hal who's hand was ripped off. Then 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' happened, and the League was pushed back to prominence with Martian Manhunter and Batman as senior members. [2], One morning, sometime after the Justice League defeated Steppenwolf, he flew over to Bruce Wayne's house and although he was impressed by their victory, he warned Wayne that the fight was not over yet, and Darkseid would eventually make his way to Earth. On the streets of the new Armagetto came the final battle. [6], Swanwick talking to Kal-El within containment. Under J'onn's leadership the League would go through some of it's best years. Calvin Swanwick, Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons, Scooby-Doo! J'onn rescues them and hides them from both their captors and his former teammates. By bringing back the obscure Idol Head of Diabolu and giving Jonn a companion named after his favorite snack, it looks like the writer is keeping true to his word. In the first episode he appeared to transform into his Martian form but it was not seen on screen, all that could be seen was his Martian hand print burned into the body of one of the phantoms Clark accidentally released. Revealed in the episode "Human for a Day," a heavy-hitter from the Justice League of America has been hiding out in National City the whole time. Zhahn Zhownz He allowed for a Secret Society assassin to enter the White House to kill the president only to dispatch of the assassin himself proving the necessity of a Justice League of America. Wayne inquired as to who he was, and he noted that he was known by many names, one of which was the Martian Manhunter. Superman assured the general that, having grown up in Kansas, he was technically an American himself, so he would never act against the United States' interests. He was also very instrumental in the formation of the JLA and the government backing it receives. This section contains a list of alternate identities that the Martian Manhunter has used during his time on Earth (incomplete). He soon learns that they are in fact White Martians who had been hypnotized into thinking they are Greens. They themselves had been fleeing another enemy, had been searching for a place on which to make a stand - an enemy that caused them to fear, one they knew only as the swarm. In addition to setting up the new League's capabilities and launching their new title with a blockbuster story, the Hyperclan revamped a long-dormant aspect of Martian Manhunter's history. Miss Martian has also developed a close relationship with Beast Boy who becomes her adoptive brother and comforts him whenever he is reminded of the murder of his mother. As a Martian, J'onn J'onzz's powers are both vast and ill-defined. Though he also had a few limited and ongoing series over the years (usually short-lived), Martian Manhunter's prominence in the DC Universe came primarily through his membership in the Justice League. Afterwards, Swanwick is presented the folded American flag that was over Superman's (empty) casket during his military funeral. Martian Manhunter was installed as Justice League chairman during DC Comics' relaunching of its comic book lines in 2016. When the Kents arrived, he became invisible to avoid detection. The Martians had been a thriving and space faring race for centuries, even venturing to Earth on occasion, inadvertently inspiring the Egyptians to build their colossal pyramids. This same genetic memory also makes Fernus hate the Green Lantern, due to his association with the Oans. J'onn quickly put aside his fears of revealing himself, and changed to his typical Martian garb, but kept his overall appearance more humanoid. The Manhunter was never formally asked to join, since he already knew of Amada's plans, but he joins the JLA on his own volition with his own hidden agendas. This left the League weakened and open to attack and Professor Ivo took that opportunity to kill all the young Justice League members. J'onn chose what he wanted to be. The creatures who lived upon it were no more than parasites, to be crushed or enslaved. He has two main love interests. J'onn would meet with one last line of defense at the final onset of the invasion. Comic(s) He is played by actor Phil Morris. In his final moments, J'onn broadcast a telepathic message to the Justice League. While reunited with his lost family, J'onn discovers that they are false and realizes that they are a ruse, and the death corpse is carved of Martian symbols of love and hate from D'kay's influence. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. This left J'onn alone with his four rookie members and left J'onn with no other choice but to disband the League. Still, he is known as a former member of the Justice League and a relatively public "super hero." 2 Would Get Along With: Doctor Doom Victor von Doom, better known as Doctor Doom, is one of the greatest villains on the face of the Earth. Martian Manhunter isn't exactly a totally obscure, unknown character. He is a founding member of the Justice League of America. In Justice League, J'onn helps to bring the League together. J'onn J'onzz[1] [22], When J'onn enters his home, he is confronted by a female green Martian named D'Kay D'Razz, who is the one responsible for M'gann's attack. J'onzz had almost completely lost his mind on Mars, but being able to now live life however he pleased provided him with a sense of comfort. The organization's goal is to defend the earth from alien and trans-dimensional incursions. First and foremost: the 1998 Martian Manhunter series by Ostrander. Later, the Martian Manhunter attempts to conquer his fear of fire and makes a deal with a flame-wielding villainess named Scorch, who wants J'onzz' telepathic help in dealing with her own mental issues. J'onn replies: "With my luck, she'll probably be evil.". He fights back and thereby turns the tide of war. Diana tries to cheer him up by suggesting he look up Mainstream Earth Rose. This is sometimes overlooked in more recent adventures. For the new Justice League's first big story JLA: New World Order (opens in new tab), Morrison and Porter drew on Martian Manhunter's history to create a new, deadly threat for the League a team of white Martians known as the Hyperclan who arrived on Earth as counterfeit heroes, before revealing their plan to conquer Earth as a new home. Not long after his death, a black power ring desecrated J'onn's tomb on Mars and attached itself to one of his fingers. Despite how strange it may seem, Double Stuff is actually the perfect name for Jonns cat, as the fan-favorite character has an often joked about relationship with Oreos, which has become a central facet ofhis identity over the last 30 years. The Manhunter from Mars, last of his kind, now found himself in a strange and different world. (Superheroine, villaine or civil female) 09-23-2019, 12:05 PM #2 GilGarciaJr Spectacular Member Join Date D'kay explains her origins and wants to be his mate. [25] He even spent several months in the shape of a gorilla, living among them to learn about Earth.[26]. After attempting to touch all humanity's mind at once, he could not handle the mixture of feelings of hate, love, anger, sadness and joy. More than anything, Martian Manhunter's place in the DC Universe has been defined, as you may guess, by his Martian ancestry. He adopted a human appearance and called himself "John Jones." Martian Manhunter was chosen as the one to take on Superman. to the Justice League, she still had no control of the League. It was explained as the natural enemy of all Martians, and would vary widely in severity by the writer's whims. Martian Manhunter was featured in Mattel's action figure lines for, Martian Manhunter was featured in Mattel's DC Multiverse line as part of the, Martian Manhunter was featured in several lines from DC Direct, including the lines for, The Arrowverse version of Martian Manhunter was featured in Mattel's DC Multiverse line as part of the.
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