Martian Manhunter

Character

J'onn J'onzz

Description

J'onn J'onzz is the last survivor of Mars and a powerful being in the DC Universe. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, he first appeared in Detective Comics #225 (November 1955) when scientist Dr. Saul Erdel accidentally teleported him to Earth. Stranded after Erdel's death, J'onn adopted the human identity of John Jones and became a police detective.

A founding member of the Justice League of America, J'onn has served in virtually every incarnation of the League. His abilities include shapeshifting, telepathy, flight, super strength, invisibility, intangibility, and Martian vision. His primary weakness is an intense psychological fear of fire, rooted in the trauma of losing his wife M'yri'ah, daughter K'hym, and entire civilization.

His 2000 ongoing series by John Ostrander and Tom Mandrake remains a notable exploration of the character. The 2025 miniseries Absolute Martian Manhunter by Deniz Camp and Javier Rodriguez offers a new interpretation.

Character Details

Real Name

J'onn J'onzz

Hero Name

Martian Manhunter

Publisher

DC Comics

Alter Ego

John Jones

Powers

Super Strength, Agility, Flight, Super speed, Invulnerability, longevity, Stamina, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Intellect, Psychic, Force Field, Blast Power, Healing, Super Sight, Super Smell, Invisibility, Phasing / Ghost, Chameleon, Shape Shifter, Psionic, Elasticity, Unarmed Combat, Size Manipulation, Duplication, Escape Artist, Astral Projection, Possession, Adaptive, Technopathy, Levitation, Empathy, Illusion Casting, Density Control, Hypnosis, Stealth, Berserker Strength, Leadership, Ice Breath

Gender

Male

Birth Place

Mars

Race

Martian

Occupation

Superhero, Detective

Citizenship

Martian (Earth resident)

Eye Color

Red