J’onzz, J’onn (Martian Manhunter)
1. Where to Start
A. Origin Stories
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The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel by Joseph Samachson and Jack Miller
The classic origin for the Manhunter from Mars. -
DC: The New Frontier by Darwyn Cooke
Martian Manhunter’s origin plays a major part in this story.
B. Jumping-On Points
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The World of No Return by Gardner Fox
The first issue of the original JLA series, featuring Martian Manhunter. -
Purification Plague by David Michelinie
The first story arc of Justice League Task Force. -
New World Order by Grant Morrison
Martians invade in the opening arc of Morrison’s JLA series.
2. Recommended Stories
A. Classic Stories (Pre-Crisis)
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The Invaders from the Space Warp by Jack Miller
J’onn makes a new friend: an alien pet named Zook! -
The Death of John Jones, Detective by Jack Miller
J’onn has to abandon his policeman alter ego. -
The Origin of the Justice League – Minus One by Steve Englehart
J’onn meets his future teammates before the official founding of the JLA. -
The Graveyard Gambit by Gerry Conway
J’onn faces off in a chess match against Despero for the lives of the League.
B. Modern Stories (Post-Crisis)
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Justice League International by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis
As the team expands its focus, Batman appoints J’onn as its leader. -
Valley of the Daals by Peter David
J’onzz gender-swaps to help the Task Force negotiate a prisoner release. -
Double Stuff by John Ostrander
The Manhunter’s love of cookies goes one step too far.
C. Current Stories (Post-Flashpoint)
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The Epiphany by Rob Williams
J’onn learns a horrible truth about his repressed past. -
Identity by Steve Orlando
An exploration of J’onn’s two police careers: on Mars and on Earth.