J'onn J'onzz

* Human
* Martian

**J'onn J'onzz** is a Martian refugee living on Earth and masquerading amongst the humans as **John Jones**. After escaping the Martian Genocide, J'onn came to Earth where he disguised himself for decades due the human's xenophobia. After the appearance of Superman, J'onn found in him a kindred spirit, the last of survivors of two alien races. Inspired to step out of the shadows, he became the hero, **Martian Manhunter**, and set off to find other surviving Martians.

## History

### Early Life

J'onn J'onzz was born on Mars (known as Ma'aleca'andra to its native inhabitants). He was a Green Martian, one of the two native races of Martians born on that planet. The other, White Martians, were considered more primitive and savage, resulting in a segregation between the two and a large amount of racism. When J'onn grew up, he became a Manhunter (the Martian equivalent of a police officer) and attempted to fight for equality and peace. He married a fellow Green Martian named M'ryi'ah and the two had a daughter, K'hym.

Eventually the divide between the two races reached a boiling point and an uprising occurred, with the White Martians attacked the Green. The Martian Genocide followed, resulting in the rounding up of all the Green Martian and placing them into prison camps, awaiting execution. J'onn's family would be one of the thousands of victims. A White Martian whom J'onn had encountered and showed kindness to years prior took pity on him, allowing him to escape the camp and flee.

J'onn fled to Earth where he used his shapeshifting abilities to take on human forms and blend in, fearing what the humans would do if they discovered him due to their rampant xenophobia. J'onn believed himself to be the sole survivor of his kind after human intelligence failed to find any sign of life on Mars. So, he lived amongst the humans for decades as John Jones.

### Man of Tomorrow

J'onn is eventually drawn to Metropolis due to the recent appearance of a mysterious Flying Man, whom J'onn learned was a Kryptonain and, like him, was the last surviving member of his race. He observed him from a distance, using his telepathy to learn of his true identity as Clark Kent. One day, an alien bounty hunter called Lobo arrived on Earth to collect the bounty on Clark's head. The two fight outside of S.T.A.R. Labs, where Lobo reveals he has a ring made of Kryptonite, Superman's weakness, and so J'onn decides to reveal himself for the first time in decades and save the Kryptonian.

J'onn then visits Clark at in his home in Smallville and properly introduces himself. J'onn reveals to Clark his true origins and that they must keep themselves a secret to humanity due their history of xenophobia. He then helps Clark activate his device, which contains a recording of his biological parents, telling him about his family and homeworld and giving him the coordinates of an old Kryptonian scout ship in the Canadian Arctic sent to Earth a century ago to observe the humans.

J'onn later assist Superman in his battle against the Parasite and has his abilities drained by the monster. He's then seemingly burnt to death in front of Clark. This was ruse, however, as J'onn created a psychic image of his death in order to flee and recuperate from the battle. He later returns to save Lex Luthor during the battle at the power plant. J'onn watches on, inspired, as Superman publicly outs himself as an alien. Superman then manages to get through to the human side of Parasite, who chooses to absorb the energy from the damaged plant and sacrifice himself to save Metropolis. The next day, Lobo reveals to J'onn that he's seen other surviving Green Martians with his own eyes and J'onn departs Earth to find his people.

## Characteristics

### Personality

J'onn has a somewhat cold and stoic demeanor. He has very restricted emotional expressions. In reality, J'onn is one of the kindest and most noble heroes operating on Earth. He's been deeply traumatized by the Martian Genocide and the loss of his family and lives amongst the humans of decades, fearing that he would be discovered. Despite this, he doesn't hesitate to reveal his true self to save Clark and admits to having grow fond of humans during his time with them. After meeting Superman, he's regained a sense of purpose and renewed hope, especially when Lobo informs him of his people's survival.

### Abilities

Thanks to his Martian physiology, J'onn is an extremely powerful being. He's able to shapeshifter and change his elasticity, taking on the appearance of anyone he desires. He also posses strong psychic abilities, perhaps the strongest in the galaxy, able to read the thoughts of anyone he wants and even implant images and his own thoughts into their heads, which he frequently uses to manipulate their minds into not seeing him, thus seemingly turning invisible. He also posses telekinetic abilities, flight and super strength. His abilities are weakened by the heat and he's extremely vulnerable to fire.

J'onn is also an extremely knowledgeable individual, well versed in the history, culture and languages of different alien races due to his decades as a Manhunter and time on Earth.

### Appearance

As a shapeshifter, J'onn can take on the appearance of anyone he chooses. As John Jones, he takes on the appearance of an African-American male and hid behind a trench coat and dark glasses. In his natural Martian state, he has green skin and glowing red eyes. He wears a Martian suit covered in sacred symbols. Similar to the suit he wore as a Manhunter, he's since modified it over the years.