J'onn was trained as a Manhunter on Mars, making a capable crime fighter and combatant. The New 52 rendition of Martian Manhunter is given in the back-up pages of Justice League of America. J'onn took a liking to this particular guise, as he still possessed a strong passion for crime-fighting. The League was little match for his immense physical powers and his psychic assault. Affiliation(s) He could tell that Clark Kent thought of himself as a human being. He is "rescued" by Libra and the new Secret Society of Super-Villains who open a Boom Tube between the planet and Earth. Despite his civil understanding, J'onn is able to assess situations and recognize which circumstances require intellectual solutions and which merit combat. Martian Manhunter appears in the movie, voiced by Ike Amadi. The Martian Manhunter's new pet has a name that will make you sick with how cute it is. Whilst part of the group J'onn makes it a point to say that he is not a hero and he is just doing his job. In the next millennium, as humanity took to the stars to seek its destiny, J'onn went with them, mostly as a protector, but also searching for something he never found. He can fly and has super strength and durability just like Superman. The plague responded to a Martian's innate fear of fire, causing them psychosomatic stress so intense, that their bodies and minds would literally burst into flame. While it's not exactly clear which aspects of J'onn's history have been incorporated into his core DC Universe narrative, some other parts of his past have now returned definitively to the DCU. While J'onn assures Bruce that they can count on him from now . Only when Batman touches him is his memory somewhat restored and he sees the Nazi propaganda for what it is. Through many years with the Justice League, J'onn J'onzz managed to find some measure of solace among his new found friends. Alias(es) Booster Gold himself took her on as a member of his team the Conglomerate. His superhuman strength, endurance, and reflexes are just the beginning. Eventually like all leagues this one would dissolve as well. Martian Manhunter is quite simply one of the most powerful characters in DC Comics. He also had a role on the long-running Superman prequel show Smallville (opens in new tab), played by Phil Morris as an old friend of Superman's deceased father Jor-El. J'onn tries to resist influence from D'kay's mind, but her control over his mind tempts him with visions of a fantasy world where all the Martians and J'onn's family are resurrected by the Entity. Aquaman eventually left the Justice League to return to his duties in Atlantis and Zatanna left the JLA after merging with the Godhead. Originally, J'onn would often act, alongside Batman. However, a joint effort by the League, Scorch, and most importantly, Plastic Man allowed J'onn to re-assume control of his body. Bath If you're not sick already with how cute the name is, join us as we explore why the namemakes sensefor the pet of DC's number one Oreo fan. It takes a conversation with Superman to convince him to work with the league again. His genetic memory identifies threats such as Vandal Savage, who killed one of the Burning on ancient Earth. Even in the modern era, Martian Manhunter has a regular habit of discovering, developing, or otherwise revealing new and secret ways to use his powers as his stories have dictated. Though similarly to the comics, M'gann is actually a White Martian in disguise. Personality Powers and Abilities As a Green Martian, J'onn is an incredibly powerful being, on par with Superman and the Guardians of the Universe. Man of SteelBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticeZack Snyder's Justice League Martian Manhunter appeared in the short-lived series, voiced by Crispin Freeman. The ghosts of his Martian heritage would be a problem on more than one occasion and J'onn would often be key to beating them. The Manhunter then encouraged Lois to move past her grief and "come back to the living". John Jones saved a child from the cloud, but in doing so he was engulfed by it. [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. Back when the backup feature was announced, Shawn Aldridge promised that the story will be f***ing weird. any Comic Vine content. send you an email once approved. The League would have some members that would come and go, but the core of the League stayed for years. [2], General Swanwick was alerted to the mission control room at Peterson Air Force Base when a huge UFO settled into orbit near Earth. His expulsion came when he engaged the League in a skirmish for reasons yet to be revealed. When the White Martians attacked again, it was J'onn who helped provide the means of beating them, nearly sacrificing himself in the process. In some of his earliest adventures, the Martian Manhunter possessed the ability to see into the near future. He became a police detective in the city of Middleton. Deadman then is forced to use his ring to transform J'onn into the Rock Elemental to fight the Black Lantern Swamp Thing. Swanwick gravely notes that Doomsday is apparently unkillable, as the attack has only made it stronger. Diana tries to cheer him up by suggesting he look up Mainstream Earth Rose. His wife and children run up to him, explaining that he resurrected all of mars with his White Ring. His remains were interred in a pyramid removed from Egypt and placed back in its original location on Mars in a ceremony attended by many heroes. By its power, his corpse was reanimated as one of the first Black Lanterns. He is revealed to be one of the infected and proceeds to attack the remaining heroes residing in the Fortress of Solitude. The two established a modest home for themselves beneath the windswept Martian plains and gave birth to a daughter named K'hym. [11] He remained with that team until it, too, disbanded. Martian Manhunter has exceptionally high reasoning and logical skills, which added to his detective expertise, and also grants him highly competent diplomatic abilities. He has often given extremely wise advice to his fellows during times of crisis and in personal adversity. Kal-El and Lois sat in an interrogation room where the General questioned Kal-El on his motives, before handing him over to General Zod's second-in-command, Sub-commander Faora-Ul, who requested that Lois come, too. This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Outsiders members" category. Gender And of course, an entirely different generation of fans knows J'onn J'onzz (if not his rarely used by the show codename Martian Manhunter) from the Justice League (opens in new tab) and Justice League Unlimited (opens in new tab) animated series, where he was the League's de facto strategist and sometimes leader, voiced memorably by Carl Lumbly. [3], After the incident in Nairomi, Lois Lane approaches Swanwick (meeting him in the men's bathroom), telling him that the bullet that she had obtained in the incident is not made by any known manufacturer. After Zod's defeat, Swanwick gradually gained a great deal of respect and admiration for Superman, speaking to the US government on the latter's behalf, disbelieving Kahina Ziri's slandering rumors about Nairomi, and covertly helping Lois Lane expose Lex Luthor's involvement. Manhunter From Mars When J'onn shapeshifted into a human-like form, Erdel was shocked and suffered a heart attack that killed him. For J'onn, years now no longer have a meaning; he registers time's march by the passage of seasons in 853rd century on Mars (Malaca'andra in the old tongue). Gradually, Rose gains the support of many who are willing to join her, viewing her to be an inspiration. UPDATE 1-Philippines' Marcos to forge stronger relationship with US during visit. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. The Sleuth from Outer Space Based in several Earth-bound United Nations Embassies, the new League found itself led by the Martian Manhunter and a man named Maxwell Lord. It was later revealed that the Martian Manhunter had been invited to join the League at some point. From the remnants of Antares VII, J'onn learned their approximate location almost 10,000 light years away. Fernus increases the strength of the powers he inherits from J'onn: For example, he can phase other beings rather than just himself, and he has access to pyrokinesis. Though Hawkgirl was technically a Thanegarian, she and John were an inspiring interracial couple on Cartoon Network which was explored throughout the series. Not a psychic presence could be felt, J'onn was now truly alone. Martian Manhunter, aka Hank Henshaw, makes himself known to DEO Agent Alex Danvers - and nothing in National City will be the same. The Entity reveals to him that the newly-formed forest he is to burn down is on Mars. He performed most of the tactical work, organizing the team and sending them on various missions. Martian Hair: None Eyes: Orange Relatives: My'ria'h (wife, deceased) Unnamed children (deceased) Unnamed human wife Base: Watchtower Affiliations: Justice League Justice League Unlimited Counterpart (s): Justice Lord Abilities: Superhuman strength, speed, and stamina Nigh-Invulnerability Flight Telepathy Density Control Regeneration Shapeshifting Martian ManhunterCalvin SwanwickMartha Kent "I don't know what's going to be left on the floor, if any, but I didn't shoot an inordinate amount," Lennix told Variety (opens in new tab) back in February. He spent much of his time in the role of a man named John Jones, a deceased detective. This Elseworlds story takes place during WWII. He adopted a human appearance and called himself "John Jones." At first, Batman doesn't agree with this mission. The story begins with Jonn walking home to his apartment in Metropolis, showing various human forms that he has been using when entering the apartment in disguise. Dr. Erdel dies, and J'onn hides on Earth in Midleton, Colorado (spelled with only one 'L' in the series) until a tragic accident leads to him taking the form of police officer John Jones. 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. Martian Manhunter's history can be separated into two distinct eras pre-Crisis and post-Crisis. When two bogies descended from the General Zod's starship into Earth's atmosphere, Swanwick order a strike to take them out, led by Colonel Hardy.[4]. operative by the name of Hank Henshaw before being revealed to be Martian Manhunter later in the series.