We don't get as many Martian Manhunter figures as we do other members of the Justice League, but he's been a favorite DC character of mine for some years now. Created by Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Verta in 1955, J'onn J'onnz is often compared to the other last surviving orphan of an alien race and is portrayed as equal in power to Superman.
I haven't read any of the more recent Vol. 4 of Martian Manhunter, nor the Rebirth material, but I do like this look- the portrait is very cartoony, much like what little of the art I've seen. The color palette is darker, but the collared chest harness and oversized cape clasps are familiar elements. A mature update to the New 52 look, with a nice swoosh to the cape and leathery texture to the black outfit. What we wanted with this figure was a flight stand and an alternate alien portrait, but I do like him quite a bit.
Below, Martian Manhunter apprehends McFarlane Toys new Superboy Prime...
I've really enjoyed some of the recent McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse figures-
see my post on God of Apokolips, Lex Luthor, General Zod, and Superboy Prime...
Below, McFarlane Martian Manhunter with my DC Collectibles New 52 Martian Manhunter...
Below lineup of my figures in this scale: DC Direct JLA Classified Martian Manhunter, DC Universe Classics Martian Manhunter, DC Direct Brightest Day Martian Manhunter, DC Collectibles New 52 Martian Manhunter, DC Direct New Frontier Martian Manhunter DC Direct History of the DC Universe Martian Manhunter...
Visit The Idol Head of Diabolu, an online Martian Manhunter blog!
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