Martian Manhunter

MARTIAN MANHUNTER

Real Name: J'Onn J'Onzz aka John Jones

Class: Extraterrestrial (Martian)

Occupation: Drunkard, former superhero

Group Affiliation: None

Known Relatives: None

Aliases: None

Base of Operations: Mobile, Earth-31

First Appearance: The Dark Knight Strikes Again #2 (March, 2002)

Powers: The Martian Manhunter possessed superhuman strength, durability and speed, long-range telepathy, was extremely long-lived and could fly through telekinesis. He had Martian Vision that could see through solid objects or project bolts of force. He could shapehift and turn himself invisible. Martian Manhunter was vulnerable to fire. Nanobots in Martian Manhunter's bloodstream left him virtually powerless, but he still retained some precog abilities.

History: (The Dark Knight Strikes Again #2) - Rick Rickard was elected President of the United States, pivoting the U.S. towards fascism. Rickard was actually a computer hologram controlled by Lex Luthor, the real power behind the government. He systematically imprisoned heroes he was worried might cause his downfall. Question dedicated himself to overthrowing the government, although he realistically knew he might fail, and the rebellion he was planning would be left to future generations. Question went to the Watering Hole, despite his dislike of drinking and bars to meet the broken down Martian Manhunter. Manhunter, now a barfly, said he knew why Question was there, but that he was useless to him, having had his powers taken away from him by Luthor after an injection of nanobots. Batman sent Green Arrow after Question, knowing he, too, wanted to build a new world, but objecting to his objectivist worldview. Arrow shot Question with steel arrows, and was convinced he’d killed him. The new Joker ambushed Manhunter, killing him by setting him ablaze.

Comments: Created by Jack Miller & Joe Certa.