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As tragic as Superman's origin is, at least he was just a baby when he was sent rocketing away from his doomed world. J'onn J'onzz had to watch his family, his people, and his entire Martian culture burn down before his eyes. But rather than wallowing in misery to the end of his days, the Martian Manhunter made a second home on Earth. He's found plenty in human culture worth fighting for, includin... read more

Superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and designed by 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.

He has also been featured in other DC Comics products, such as video games, television series, animated films and merchandise like action figures and trading cards.

He appeared in the series Smallville, played by actor Phil Morris. He is part of the core cast of the television series Supergirl, where he is portrayed by David Harewood, and appears on other Arrowverse shows. Harry Lennix portrays him in the DC Extended Universe, making his debut under the guise of General Calvin Swanwick in the 2013 film Man of Steel and the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice; and appeared in his Martian form in Zack Snyder's Justice League in 2021.