Who is DC Comics' Martian Manhunter? Way Too Powerful. 🤯

This video explores the abilities, powers, and origin of the DC Comics character "Martian Manhunter." From J'onn J'onzz hailing from a thriving Living Mars over a million years ago, to being cast onto the Earth with little memory of his now barren homeworld Ma'aleca'andra after being made into a living weapon by his evil twin brother Ma'alefa'ak, using his amazing superpowers like shape-shifting and super-strength to help others and join various superhero teams like the Justice League, to coming to terms with his own fractured memories and loyalties to Earth as well as Mars; Let's take a look at this extremely versatile DC superhero and, arguably, the most powerful being on Earth according to Superman. This includes a short, canon character biography and my own opinionated "Sage Rating," which I use to give ratings of comic book and science fiction characters.
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[@Nemisis007]

He's everything the Namekians should have been.

[@marlom7882]

Say it again but louder for the people in the back!

[@eivor5453]

Sad But True

[@DrDirtyLeggz]

One day, someone will put respect on the title *Demon King* Piccolo

[@cheesejuice_]

You forgot to mention why the Manhunter title

[@jashardwallington]

Faxxxx

[@eivor5453]

martian manhunter, shazam and green lantern are being held back by DC

[@noahsibahi-jackson8757]

And the flash

[@56postoffice]

I'd say it's more Warner Bros, who are the owners of DC.

[@rajamohdafiq480]

@@noahsibahi-jackson8757 no. They always show how powerful he is. Like in that new cut. They already loss but he turn back time.

[@MUISHAGGY572]

And Captain Atom too.

[@ericjohnson-ds5ll]

King Shazam wasn’t bad

[@JohnDoe97637]

One of the most underrated DC characters ever. That thumbnail alone shows how badass he is.

[@analothor]

the justice league run this year was pretty damn good

[@JohnDoe97637]

@@analothor One-hundred percent. And it's gonna be just as good this year with Black Adam, Naomi, and Green Arrow getting spots on the team.

[@charlesgorman5188]

FACTS!!! TBH, there is no reason for him to be underrated.

[@trevorghalt1881]

Martian Manhunter is my favorite Justice League member and he needs a movie or something

[@imlaz126]

zack snyder do a good job

[@DeeRealGee]

@@imlaz126 I just watched Snyder Cut Injustice and I like how they pave out where they going

[@imlaz126]

@@DeeRealGee interesting

[@seanraines5871]

@@DeeRealGee where zack wanted to go anyway. It was a good movie I thought. Even if I watched in two sittings.

[@kam31401]

I've been saying that for years

[@stalliontv465]

They always do him dirty in the DC animated movies, always some fire nearby to take him out lol. Dude can take out Gods and makes Kryptonions look weak.

[@o.gparamount3099]

😂ikr? Damn shame cause hes arguably the most powerful in JL

[@stalliontv465]

@@o.gparamount3099 id put Dr. Fate over him cus Fate has toyed with Darkseid and went toe to toe with the Spectre but MMH is up there.

[@masterace1677]

They did him more dirty in the Supergirl tv show.

[@stalliontv465]

@@masterace1677 he at least beat Supergirl when she was on the red kryptonite.

[@Dawn_Of_Justice]

In season 4 he beat Manchester Black who Supergirl was struggling with.

[@trevincarroll5978]

He’s so powerful everybody who writes him in their story needs to nerf him. Every. Single. Time. 😤

[@supernova8715]

True tho

[@thestranger9608]

@@supernova8715 What about Batman? He literally beats everybody with marital arts and tech toys.

[@HansYuan]

@@thestranger9608 Batman is the literal opposite of Martian Manhunter. Bruce is so useless in a fight against anybody other than human beings that every writer in every event or story featuring Batman has to dumb down other characters (heroes and villains alike) so that Batman will look really smart. Meanwhile, Martian Manhunter has a laundry list of powers that put him above Superman, but because he's not popular, he gets taken out in silly ways that everyone would complain about if it were done to Superman.

[@thestranger9608]

@@HansYuan hes beaten the crap out of superman. Hes had crossovers with Spawn and the darkness. Hes always one step ahead of his bad guys.

[@thecrow618]

@@thestranger9608 that spwan fight was terribly written spawn stomps batamn in a blink

[@405boy4]

People sleep on Martin Manhunter but he's super powerful. I mean I didn't even know he was over a million years old..

[@imlaz126]

i didn't know he could make constructs out of his own body mass, oh one more power he's badass

[@JohnDoe97637]

@@imlaz126 Yeah. He's the original Venom symbiote.😂

[@imlaz126]

@@JohnDoe97637 Imagine if knull did the same or does creating the allblack nekrosword count as the same feat

[@kaelt9264]

most underused and under rated dc character

[@thetrickisirarelyrespond5945]

If that was his alias, it'd be like "Martin Manhunter? Dude, dead giveaway, change it"

[@Rodeo_Wizard]

A 10. Thank God Martian Manhunter is on the side of good. Martian Manhunter deserves to get his own solo movie so we can see more of him in action with the use of all his powers.

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

Martian Manhunter is a great character. For me he has same level of respect as Superman and Captain America.

[@405boy4]

You put Captain America in that category? Hmmm 🤔

[@monitor-mindtheover-void6712]

@@405boy4 I love respectable and full of wisdom characters.

[@405boy4]

@@monitor-mindtheover-void6712 okay 👍

[@calvinsimpson1301]

@@405boy4 he's referring to Shazam before the name change and not Captain Marvel from marvel

[@The.Phaker]

@@calvinsimpson1301 he said captain AMERICA.

[@jcjc592]

Martin Manhunter is so badass, DC needs to do him justice.

[@kellie8969]

Martin Manhunter: can fight against gods Some guy with some matches: I’m about to end this mans whole career.

[@nightwingaven69]

incorrect

[@noahjones3955]

Fear, it won’t kill him

[@NewSage]

😆

[@blaqjoker9105]

Doesn't work that way

[@obsidian5146]

@@NewSage Could you do a video on x-o manowar or red hood?

[@XLR108]

J'onn is so under utilized. He's easily one of the most powerful characters in DC yet he is either sidlined, forgotten about or just taken out when someone pulls out a match, its a little disheartening because he is such an interesting character with so many facets to him.

[@theunknownone5663]

Imagine if he was a bad guy with anger issues way to op.

[@brandonfitzgerald8831]

Martian Manhunter has a brother that may be what you looking for. I also think there's a crime syndicate version of Martian Manhunter.

[@brandonfitzgerald8831]

@Shawn Kuhn also look up Fergus he is martian manhunter burning Martian personality you may like him.

[@eivor5453]

Sentry lmao

[@klsd9726]

U mean omni man!

[@matowakan3741]

@@brandonfitzgerald8831 fernus

[@roshawngreene7069]

He's a humble, good-natured badass that all he ever wanted is to have friends... I don't see anything wrong with that.

[@sethleoric2598]

His race used to be a bunch of contstantly on fire star conquerors that was so much of a threat, that The Guardians (from GL) decided to make them afraid of fire and seperate them into two races so they may spend more time against each other than against others.

[@punisherrafi6440]

Red Torndao, Booster Gold, Captain Atom, Firestorm, Plastic Man, Zatanna, Bloodwynd please

[@lonemotheomatshaba9640]

Definitely red tornado...... Any good reading recommendations for me please

[@NewSage]

I got you, bro. 🤓👍🏽 The closest thing that I have so far is Deathstorm 🎬... kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqa1imB-qdaNrac

[@meikorules1]

@@NewSage Red Tornado Please !!!

[@imlaz126]

@@NewSage if its possible, could u do a review of marvel zeus

[@toganium4175]

The only superhero that can be defeated with chocolate.

[@MrVariant]

2:10 lol reminds me of Brian from family guy too kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYK7gHeMdrGsask

[@subject8776]

Oreos/Chocos specifically.

[@allforone3427]

Also ULtimos from Ben 10 as I realize how strange this weaknes is

[@meneleksteadman5337]

Fire was his weakness in the past

[@skeletoncrew6500]

I thought it was cookies (more specifically chocos)

[@kingshadow8782]

Martian Manhunter is like Piccolo.

[@noahsibahi-jackson8757]

He is also like big Lenny in some ways as well

[@evragolet1465]

Is way more powerful than piccolo!!

[@machomusprime50]

@@evragolet1465 Piccolo would wear a Martian Manhunter custome for Halloween.

[@daveonewinn9981]

Other way around Martian Manhunter came way before Piccolo.

[@thebelowaveragesaibamen3286]

@@evragolet1465 depends on what versions were talking about, but mainly it goes to piccolo

[@pricerowland]

I always preferred Martian Manhunter to Superman. Even though they fit the same role and have similar backstories (last of an alien race that has made Earth their new home), their personalities diverge so greatly. Clark Kent does not remember the death of his people, and so he's insulated to a degree from that tragedy, whereas J'onn J'onzz faced the full brunt of the Martian genocide as an adult, and yet he still is ultimately a very compassionate hero. Despite seeming more "alien" in his appearance, he feels like a character with more heart and humanity than Superman.

[@charlesgorman4919]

Love this character. One of my top 5 DC characters.

[@Qardo]

J'onn is by far one of the most underrated, underused, and misunderstood. He is a character that suffered very much a typical DC back story of losing EVERYONE he loved and cared about....all because his brother was jealous. Lived on earth for decades before letting himself be known. Had many loves in his life. Basically the soul of the Justice League. Overcame his FEAR of fire and nearly burned a whole city to the ground. Though he did overpower and fuse Superman to the JL Conference Table in the Watch Tower before doing that. Though he was beaten by...Plastic Man. Who is equally the most misunderstood and underrated hero...that man is terrifying. J'onn gets little love. He has died almost as many times as Bruce Wayne's Parents. All because he is THAT powerful. DC has to kill him off before he overshadows Superman. That is it. They are protecting Superman. Much like how they downplay Captain Marvel...I mean Shazam. The two Super Beings that could take on Superman and likely win. Another being Aquaman but really Aquaman may have a chance if he got Superman in the water. Yet he could still hold his own. (Another underrated and often joked about character)

[@subject8776]

Good timing, I just watched ComicsExplained's "Omega Level: Martian Manhunter" today. It's interesting to see what each comics communicator chooses to highlight, shapeshifting here more than there for example. The Martian Manhunter is also my favorite DC hero, sadly he is very underappreciated.

[@legendarygrimlock4471]

The most powerful member of the league 🔥

[@nicholascaldwell1187]

True

[@eivor5453]

COULD'VE been but not currently

[@NewSage]

He's, definitely, a BEAST! That's for sure! 💪🏽😎

[@NJ-eo2oc]

Depends on the continuity. as of right now, Wonder Woman is the most powerful

[@DEEZNUTTZ181]

You can tell by your voice that Martian Manhunter is one of if not your favorite characters. 😆 sounds like you struggling to keep your composure and hide your excitement. Another good one bro keep up the great work.

[@shumishu6019]

Yea that little joke about the longevity showed his excitement 😂 I was the same way, Martian man hunter has been one of my favorite characters since I was like 6

[@Kenoji8]

My favorite Justice Leaguer and DC character of all time. Love me some J'onn. Awesoem work as always, man. You always do such an amazing job.

[@kingmuizz708]

Jon's a beast!! Glad you dropped this vid!! Keep the good stuff up bro! 💪🙏

[@NewSage]

🥉🎉 3rd to the party today! 🥳 I appreciate you, and I'm glad you liked the selection! 🎬😎👍🏽

[@cs4215_]

I’ve been a Martian Manhunter fan since first seeing him in justice league TAS as a kid, and I’ve loved him ever since. Such a great character and way too underrated, I was so happy to see him in the Snyder cut. Hopefully he returns to the big screen and can become even more popular!

[@denzellcoleman925]

Thank you for sharing because I did enjoy this

[@bogiewogie2299]

been waiting for you to make a video on the GOAT. so excited for his debut at heavyweight!

[@Kallark26]

He's bar none my favorite superhero!

[@jcjc592]

Dude your awesome, I hope DC does you justice.

[@pcgod718]

your pronunciation, annunciation, and diction are fantastic. content is pretty good too!

[@trevorghalt1881]

I was so glad that he was the leader of the Justice League I don't think he is now but he should because what a perfect leader

[@theloniouswolf6504]

Honestly I feel like that fits him perfectly maybe he SHOULD be the leader of the justice league

[@santhiendomail905]

Nahh Superman fits to be a leader he's tactician like cap

[@trevorghalt1881]

@@theloniouswolf6504 yeah take all the best things about Batman and Superman put them together and that's John a perfect leader in a nutshell

[@l-fitness3590]

@@santhiendomail905 I love smallville take on him helping Clark

[@Dee-db9mj]

Gotta love martian manhunter fhanks for this i never miss one of your videos.

[@michaelking371]

I've been a fan for years, and this was a great video!

[@NewSage]

I'm thankful that you've been on-board for so long, and that you liked this one! 🎬👍🏽 Have a good one, bro! 😎👊🏽

[@typhon8]

Wow love this Martian Manhunter is so awesome I loved seeing him in justice league he look so cool this was awesome

[@aniqilah4939]

Martian manhunter is always my favorite character in Dc universe

[@monkeydluffy_]

Thank you for doing the Gwenpool vid🔥🔥 highlight of my year. I been telling my friend about how much I been asking for it

[@dezaina9961]

3:30 loving the comedy 😂

[@NewSage]

Glad you noticed! Mission accomplished! 😅👍🏽

[@ethanfrancart1171]

Thank you so much for all the entertainment. Any chance of getting an in depth look at A.M.A.Z.O the amazing anroid, and kid AMAZO. The amazo virus storyline is on of my favorites.

[@mogunloye]

Damn right a 10 My all time favorite DC character he needs more exposure though!!! Salute King!!! Excellent profile!!!

[@johnshoemaker5532]

Sweet great video homie!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@Azhan.J777]

Love this channel. MMH is criminally underrated

[@NewSage]

I appreciate you, bro! 😎👊🏽

[@shumishu6019]

I’m surprised you didn’t have a video on him before Sage! Great video like usual bro

[@NewSage]

Thanks bro! 😎👊🏽 And better late than never! 😅👍🏽

[@buttpiratesbuttpirate5913]

The Martian Manhunter has always been my favorite DC hero after I saw the 2-part first episode of Justice League. As strong as Superman and as dutiful to the cause of good as Batman

[@jimboswamps5602]

Always been in my top 5! Glad he’s getting some love as of late!

[@WarmLillie]

*Lillie acquires a weapon made up from a pieces of Marian Manhunter in exchange for a few Chocos* Lillie: Thanks now I can do this!!! *Lillie absorb the power from her small sample and then smirks* Lillie: “Let’s see what I can do...” *She then shapeshift and make herself appear like Catwoman* Lillie: “I am the purr-fect copycat!!!”

[@proxy90909]

Oooohhh yeaah! My *boi* J'onn J'onz

[@Mutedx0331]

Sage, it’s been a min, but yeah man I’ve been catching up on the videos great videos as always, and people thought Superman was OP lol...good video man🔥~Ford Tough

[@jai-eljohnson9501]

Love this channel!!! #DCcomics characters!!

[@matthewmann8969]

He is a top tier powerhouse truthfully only people that should be able to defeat him whether he is serious, morals on or morals off are high leveled magical users, massive cosmic practitioners, and heavy toon force handlers every other character should be ragdolled by him without him breaking a sweat after all he is equal to Supermans base level strength, durability, speed, reflexes, flying, balance, acrobatics, athletics, agility, and Martian vision equivalent to heat vision with added high scaled power sets with invincibility, shape shifting, telekinesis, telepathy, intangibility and many others

[@Super-Nerd]

Even having a weakness 'Fire' Manhunter had survived in the Core of Krypton's Sun

[@qweasdqwe2409]

Every Martian gangster till you pull out the flamethrower

[@MaverickX578]

About time

[@YoungSwaggness]

Great vid new sub 👌🏾

[@lfranklin118]

Highly underrated. I’ll take him over sup anyday

[@Zoroislostagaian]

Yeah but tbh sup is the og superhero and still one of my favorites!!

[@MaverickX578]

You forgot to mention his time as his true form and power as the ancient and vicious burning Martin

[@ZaccheusMukahiwa]

Really enjoyed this post 👏🏿👏🏿

[@FORCESN95S]

Love your videos brother!

[@Morganistalking]

You forgot his very powerful ability of always finding the nearest fuel tank to be thrown into in every battle.

[@SANGO697]

Exactly

[@TheJoesshit]

Early day for tbe sage meister im gonna say this is the strongest most underrated dude man hes a god pretty much telepathy density change i mean u know all his powers but great vid bro of course enjoy ur weekend man

[@NewSage]

Thanks man! 😎👊🏽 And yeah... I, actually, finished this one SUPER late last night. So I just scheduled it for this morning. It works for me, though! 😅👍🏽 You have a good one, too. And I'm still on it, bro! 🐅💪🏽

[@TheJoesshit]

I check pp often so

[@alexdamand9003]

I love your videos

[@andrewt6338]

I go by the original concept and the Ostrander book. That's good for me. There were a few other stories along the way, but DC doesn't seem to have a good grasp on what to do with him. The pale martians, Saturnians, Miss Martian, the idea he is probably RJ Brande in the Legion.. the curse of H'Ronmeer, and so many other things... he's a great character.

[@kingsupreme3146]

Yes Martian Manhunter is a mega beast, I have always liked this character I even enjoy the live action adaption of him on the show Supergirl and on other things (no spoilers for those who have not seen it yet). On the animated show Justice League Unlimited I loved the storyline they came up with when it was time for the Martian Manhunter to connect with his new home; Earth. The storyline was rich and deep; the same could be said with the Supergirl storyline for MM, I refer to a remark that he said during one of the episodes of how he really understands that life on Earth is not easy for everyone, "I've live on Earth for many years as a Black man, I know how hard it is". Always always my brother New Sage fantastic narration, video and content, I great enjoyed it thank you. I see GOD continues to bless you and your family with HIS brilliant light along with all HiS blessings, cause you are shining brightly (keep shining my brother, keep shining). GOD bless you and your family always in the name of our Lord and savior JESUS CHRIST by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT. Stay encouraged my brother, continue to inspire all to greatness as you do and of course stay frosty you know they don't get cooler than you.

[@sethleoric2598]

I remember why he was my favourite hero back when JLAS was still ongoing.

[@kibaakamaru2354]

Thnks i been waiting for martian manhunter he one of my favourite alien

[@NewSage]

Glad that I could deliver for you! 🤓👍🏽

[@aweba25]

I predicted that rating of 10. The Manhunter has always been one of my favorites.

[@Waywardpine]

My man Jonn loves Oreos

[@nathanielg2268]

This guy has a story on him. They should do more with the character.

[@paulhaim1276]

If he ever turned evil the justice league might be in danger unless they use fire on him Martian manhunt might be the strongest Martian cause he's the only one that survived his planet's destruction but not all comics have him as the last survivor or animated series like young justice but he might be able beat superman if superman doesn't use heat vision on him cause he has so many abilities

[@joshualapointe9607]

In new 52 justice league volume 2 issue 3 I believe, he was seen taking the 7 by himself

[@excutsdaily7335]

He did become a villain called Fernus

[@guardiantree8879]

Heat vision shouldn’t actually hurt him unless it starts a fire. Injustice was wrong on that one, not to mention they even included a story in it where he simply faked his death. He even tanked Superboy Prime’s heat vision & lived. If J’onn fought Superman in space I’m sure he’d win.

[@NJ-eo2oc]

@@joshualapointe9607 The JL didn't try to kill him thou

[@joshualapointe9607]

@@NJ-eo2oc it was a page with zero dialogue and really no context to the story, we don’t know what was going on beside the page itself

[@JulianRodriguez-sn6nr]

Man DC did a solo series for him in Rebirth but it didn't last long. Man they need to do a brand new ongoing series for him. He's such a great character.

[@jackychang9148]

I remember meeting this awesome, incredible character in Justice League the animated series from the Timmverse.

[@hotsuperheroinefightmarvelvsdc]

very cool!!!

[@jashthemad5]

Idk if its like this for every incarnation of this character, but for one version his weakness was all mental because fire would make his species stronger and mad with rage. The higher deities put this mental blockage on his race so they wouldn't cause mass destruction

[@NewSage]

Yeah. That ties in with the Martians old history of being "The Burned" species. J'onn had even broken out as Fernus in a few of those old school issues. 🔥💪🏽😎

[@daikon3199]

Damn bro ur thumbnails are really sick.

[@jeiwillie]

The Martian Manhunter is a TRUE POWERHOUSE! With all those powers he’s DC’s Martian “Green Surfer” lol The fact that Amanda Waller has J’onn as the one responsible with taking down Superman if he goes rogue/mind controlled says it all. IMO he’s THE MOST underrated/undersold DC Comics superhero (def JLA superhero) bar-none!

[@arpitpatel2781]

Can you do a video on other Martians too? Miss Martians Sara Moore, Cay'an D'kay D'Razz Xolotl Death and Deathspawn (Earth 2) Z'kran Z'rann (one of the earliest Green Lanterns) The Keep: living repository of the collective memories of Mars

[@wesleyvl8572]

A other good vidoe dude keep it up you rock can you makke a vidoe about dc lucifer plz

[@NewSage]

Thanks! 😁 I'm glad you're liking the vids! And he's on the to-do list. 🤓👍🏽

[@Roykalilahmad]

Batman said to j'onn: "I've got thousands of dollars worth of kryotonite for the one from krypton. But for you, all I need is a penny for a book of matches"

[@ozojitobechukwu3694]

It warms my heart as he is in the DCEU

[@hiruyabebaw807]

if not for that flame weakness he would be a beast

[@wander-0014]

Honestly I like the storyline where martain manhunters weakness to fire is a mental thing more then a physical thing mainly because of the potential for progression with said story line... like i want to see MM find a way to surpass this mental block and learn to control that power over fire himself...

[@mr.nobody3967]

He's probably one of the noblest of his fellow leaguers and that's saying something.

[@iambilly1134]

BILLY says he needs a movie

[@quiz4624]

Side question, I was watching past videos and realized u did Midnighter would you happen to someday do Apollo as well?

[@Shakkarz]

My first and favorite Justice League member I do have a few old books from the '80s one when he's coming to Earth some of the Justice League like Aquaman and shoot others don't like marshmall so they take it upon themselves to go at him but like I say Martian Manor is one of my favorite characters besides Orion

[@anthondd643]

Gotta read more Martian manhunter! He's O.P

[@veeseee128]

New sage can u do a wolverine, incredible Hulk video and a Shazam?

[@niceasf7038]

Nice

[@KristapsJankovskis]

At first i thought he is a bad guy, but looks like he will be fighting with Justice League against enemies... Didnt know ANYTHING about him till Zacks movie. Looks dope... with cape like Superman.

[@Nightbro1]

Do his brother next. Never knew he had one

[@KasirRham]

A solo film with him involving the white martians, his alternate personalities and perhaps some human caused catastrophe would be cool. Leading up to Ma'Alif Ak.

[@asssassyn]

Probably my favorite Dc character.

[@marlom7882]

I still have no idea why’d they replace him from the new 52 and onwards original 7 justice league members. He’s just so fuckin cool

[@zgzg8423]

Very powerful character, one of the most useful members 💪

[@WagonLife]

Manhunter has taken on the league by himself. That's just outrageous.

[@damianstarks3338]

Great review on a classic op as fuck dc comics character he definitely deserves the rating you gave him.

[@alvarowilson5355]

He is been always the very most interesting super hero character for me due to his frightening appearance and shapeshifting abilities to be honest

[@dannytarver4533]

I always thought that for a being as powerful as him fire was kinda weak. Like the Bat said "I have a half-million dollar rock for the one in Metropolis, for you all I need is a dime for a book of matches"😎

[@GodzillathekingKongbane]

It isn't a weakness..... It was a mental fear put there by white martians to green martians. Fire makes them stronger/crazy kinda like a bezerk kinda thing

[@GodzillathekingKongbane]

It isn't a weakness..... It was a mental fear put there by white martians to green martians. Fire makes them stronger/crazy kinda like a bezerk kinda thing

[@kingshadow8782]

New Sage can do a video about Tarpit from the Flash comics.

[@EndlessDream]

The Justice League cartoon made me like him, John Stewart, and Hawkgirl.