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'''Locations:''' |
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* [[Mars]] |
* [[Mars]] |
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'''Items:''' |
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| − | '''First Appearances:''' Ma'alefa'ak (J'onn's brother)<br> |
+ | '''First Appearances:''' Ma'alefa'ak (J'onn's brother); Kawicki (a corrupt police detective); Morgan (a corrupt police detective)<br> |
| − | '''Final Appearances:''' K'hym (dies in flashback in this issue); M'yri'ah (dies in flashback in this issue)<br> |
+ | '''Final Appearances:''' Kawicki (dies in flashback in this issue); K'hym (dies in flashback in this issue); M'yri'ah (dies in flashback in this issue); Morgan (dies in flashback in this issue)<br> |
'''Synopsis:''' J'onn is at the JLA Watchtower and speaks with Superman concerning his ever-growing feelings of alienation. He decides to embark upon a pilgrimage to visit the ruins of his home world, Mars. Piloting a shuttlecraft, J'onn arrives on Mars and recalls the last days of his people. |
'''Synopsis:''' J'onn is at the JLA Watchtower and speaks with Superman concerning his ever-growing feelings of alienation. He decides to embark upon a pilgrimage to visit the ruins of his home world, Mars. Piloting a shuttlecraft, J'onn arrives on Mars and recalls the last days of his people. |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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* This is the first issue where J'onn's wife, is referenced by her name, M'yri'ah. |
* This is the first issue where J'onn's wife, is referenced by her name, M'yri'ah. |
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* The tagline for this series is, "From the pages of [[JLA]]". |
* The tagline for this series is, "From the pages of [[JLA]]". |
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==Recommended Readings== |
==Recommended Readings== |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 18:00, 25 January 2007
Martian Manhunter #0
Pilgrimage
Summary
Volume: 2
Issue: 0
Month: October
Year: 1998
Credits
Editor in Chief: Jenette Kahn
Head Writer: John Ostrander
Cover Artists: Tom Mandrake
Pencilers: Tom Mandrake
Inkers: Tom Mandrake
Colourists: Carla Feeny and Heroic Age
Editors: Peter Tomasi
Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
- Martian Manhunter
- Batman
- K'hym (in flashback)
- Ma'alefa'ak
- M'yri'ah (in flashback)
- Saul Erdel (in flashback)
- Superman
- Wonder Woman
- John Jones
- Kawicki
- Morgan
Locations:
Items:
- None
First Appearances: Ma'alefa'ak (J'onn's brother); Kawicki (a corrupt police detective); Morgan (a corrupt police detective)
Final Appearances: Kawicki (dies in flashback in this issue); K'hym (dies in flashback in this issue); M'yri'ah (dies in flashback in this issue); Morgan (dies in flashback in this issue)
Synopsis: J'onn is at the JLA Watchtower and speaks with Superman concerning his ever-growing feelings of alienation. He decides to embark upon a pilgrimage to visit the ruins of his home world, Mars. Piloting a shuttlecraft, J'onn arrives on Mars and recalls the last days of his people.
The telepathic plague of fire known as H'ronmeer's Curse, raged throughout the Martian civilization. J'onn realized that only be not using their mental gifts, were Martians immune to the plague. His wife and daughter however, were unable to keep from using their telepathy, and thus became victims of the plague as well. Moments after they died, a transmitter beam from Earth whisked J'onn away, transporting him across space and time where he met the scientist, Dr. Erdel.
In the present, the true architect of the plague, Ma'alefa'ak, sits in the ruins of his lair, observing the Martian Manhunter from afar.
Notes
- The Martian Manhunter appeared last in Martian Manhunter (Volume 2) Annual #1. He appears next in the second half of JLA #23.
- Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman all appeared last as the JLA in JLA #23.
- This is the first issue where J'onn's wife, is referenced by her name, M'yri'ah.
- Doctor Saul Erdel is named James Erdel in this issue.
Trivia
- This issue shows K'hym dying on Mars, whereas Martian Manhunter (Volume 1) #3 reveals that J'onn actually brought her dead body to Earth with him, whereupon Dr. Erdel later buried her remains.
- The tagline for this series is, "From the pages of JLA".
- This issue reveals the circumstances behind how J'onn first assumed the alias of John Jones.
Recommended Readings
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 1) #1-4
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 2) #0-36
- Martian Manhunter (Volume 3) #1-8
- Martian Manhunter: American Secrets #1-3
Related Articles
- Martian Manhunter cover art gallery
- Martian Manhunter image gallery
- Martian Manhunter appearances list
- JLA
External Links
- Martian Manhunter article at Wikipedia
- Martian Manhunter article at Toonopedia
- Martian Manhunter profile at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Martian Manhunter profile at Monitor Duty
- Martian Manhunter profile at Cosmic Teams
- Martian Manhunter profile at the Oracle Files
References
- The Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe (character chronologies)
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