Summary
When there’s a major battle to fight in the war between good and evil, it’s almost always theJustice Leaguewho’s first on the scene. But when the Justice League was practically disbanded,Martian Manhunterhad to assemble his own version of the League, and it’s possibly the biggest readers have ever seen.
The Secret Society of Villains comes up with a daring plan to stage prison breakouts all over the planet inVillains United: Infinite Crisis Special#1 by Gail Simone and Dale Eaglesham. With the Justice League practically disbanded in the lead up to and duration ofInfinite Crisis, this plan works brilliantly and hundreds of high-powered villains are united under a single organization.
After breaking out all of these super-powered criminals, the army marches on Metropolis, seeking to destroy it and showcase their power to the world. While the heroes try to band together, they’re clearly outmatched, which is whenMartian Manhunter shows how powerful he truly isby creating the largest Justice League ever made.
Infinite Crisisis a massive crossover event with major consequences for the DC Universe, some of which still reverberate today. Readers can catch up with theInfinite Crisisevent digitally and in collected editions from DC Comics.
DC’s GREEN MAN Redesigned a Justice League Powerhouse to Join the Bat-Family
When one of the Justice League’s most powerful members lost his powers, he was retrained as a member of the Bat-Family, using the name “Green Man.”
Villains United: Infinite Crisis Special#1 by Gail Simone, Dale Eaglesham, Art Thibert, Drew Geraci, Rob Schwager, Guy Major, and Rob Leigh
During the events ofInfinite Crisis,the Justice League’s teamwork was at an all-time low.Wonder Woman was ostracized by the Leaguefor killing Maxwell Lord. Batman no longer trusted the League after the events ofIdentity Crisis(by Brad Meltzer and Rags Morales), and with both Batman and Wonder Woman no longer talking, Superman was considering leaving the League as well. This is why the Society of Supervillains felt so capable of staging a full-scale breakout of almost every single prison on Earth, and they were right, as they mostly succeeded.
Anyone who was ever a member or a reserve member of the Justice League was suddenly connected all for the sole purpose of defending Metropolis.
With almost every other member gone,Martian Manhunter was the last member of the Justice League, and with a literal army of super-villains marching on Metropolis, he decided to use his incredible telepathic abilities to reform the Justice League for one last fight. Using his telepathic powers,Martian Manhunter reached out and mentally connected every single hero on Earth.Anyone who was ever a member or a reserve member of the Justice League was suddenly connected all for the sole purpose of defending Metropolis.
Martian Manhunter Created His Own League Just for This Fight
Martian Manhunter has always been an invaluable member of the Justice League. His abilities allow him to mentally connect every League member, so they don’t have to waste time in the field trying to talk to one another. With a simple thought, one League member can communicate what they need to say to every League member.Martian Manhuntertook this powerful ability to the absolute extreme when he created the largest possibleJustice Leaguereaders have ever seen to defend Metropolis.
Justice League
Martian Manhunter
J’onn J’onzz, also known as the Martian Manhunter, is a Martian law enforcement officer who, after becoming stranded on Earth, transformed into a superhero and police detective. He was one of the Justice League of America’s original members.
