Martian Manhunter
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The Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in the story "The Manhunter from Mars" in Detective Comics #225 (November 1955). Martian Manhunter is one of the seven original members of the Justice League of America and one of the most powerful beings in the DC Universe.
The Martian Manhunter | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | DC Comics |
First appearance | Detective Comics #225 (November 1955) |
Created by | Joseph Samachson Joe Certa |
In-story information | |
Full name | J'onn J'onzz |
Species | Green Martian |
Place of origin | Mars |
Team affiliations | |
Partnerships | Zook Miss Martian |
Notable aliases | John Jones Gold Hunter Hank Henshaw Bloodwynd |
Abilities | See list
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He has also been featured in other DC Comics products, such as video games, television series, animated films and merchandise like action figures. In live action, the character first appeared in the television pilot Justice League of America, played by David Ogden Stiers. He also appeared in the series Smallville, played by Phil Morris, and in the Arrowverse series Supergirl, played by David Harewood, also appearing on other Arrowverse shows. Harry Lennix played the character in the DC Extended Universe, under the guise of General Calvin Swanwick, in the films Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and appeared in his Martian form in Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021).