Martian Manhunter has long been a pivotal part of the DC Universe, but this hasn’t always manifested with the due reverence. Despite being touted as the heart and soul of the Justice League, he’s rarely portrayed to be as wise or powerful as he’s meant to be. This extends to various Elseworlds and alternate continuity stories, most of which relegate the Last Martian to a plot device or cannon fodder.Dark Knights of Steel is the latest example of this unfortunate trope, further reducing J’onn J’onnz’ stature as a character and brand. It’s definitely disheartening given how prominent he could be, especially with all his power. Although he shares many similarities with other DC heroes, there’s more than enough room to spotlight him as a major player in his own right, giving the true seventh Justice League member his due.As mentioned, many divergent continuities don’t paint Martian Manhunter in the best light. The Injustice comic books featured him in a very minute role, and he was ultimately killed rather easily by Superman’s heat vision. Now, Dark Knights of Steel has similarly killed him off with ease, with Amanda Waller being the one to do the deed. Given that Martian Manhunter is meant to be in the same weight class as Superman, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel/Shazam, this ultimately comes across as a disrespectful death. That’s without even touching Martian Manhunter’s human guise being Batman’s butler Alfred. In other words, this vastly powerful being is reduced to little more than a supporting character for another, and is viewed as a literal servant.RELATED: The Justice League Cartoon’s Team Is Secretly Brilliant For Comics
Martian Manhunter has long been a pivotal part of the DC Universe, but this hasn’t always manifested with the due reverence. Despite being touted as the heart and soul of the Justice League, he’s rarely portrayed to be as wise or powerful as he’s meant to be. This extends to various Elseworlds and alternate continuity stories, most of which relegate the Last Martian to a plot device or cannon fodder.
Dark Knights of Steel is the latest example of this unfortunate trope, further reducing J’onn J’onnz’ stature as a character and brand. It’s definitely disheartening given how prominent he could be, especially with all his power. Although he shares many similarities with other DC heroes, there’s more than enough room to spotlight him as a major player in his own right, giving the true seventh Justice League member his due.
As mentioned, many divergent continuities don’t paint Martian Manhunter in the best light. The Injustice comic books featured him in a very minute role, and he was ultimately killed rather easily by Superman’s heat vision. Now, Dark Knights of Steel has similarly killed him off with ease, with Amanda Waller being the one to do the deed. Given that Martian Manhunter is meant to be in the same weight class as Superman, Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel/Shazam, this ultimately comes across as a disrespectful death. That’s without even touching Martian Manhunter’s human guise being Batman’s butler Alfred. In other words, this vastly powerful being is reduced to little more than a supporting character for another, and is viewed as a literal servant.
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