Comic Title: Showcase Presents:Martian Manhunter Vol. 2 TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2009
On Sale Date: May 13, 2009 Direct Market Date May 13, 2009
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Direct Market Date May 13, 2009
Source: Previews, #245

Direct Market Date May 13, 2009
Source: Comic Shop News, #1139

Cover Price: $16.99
Page Count: 592
Editor: Sean Mackiewicz

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Beast Who Was J'onn J'onzz"
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Martian Manhunter (of Earth-1)

Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #324 (1964)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Detective Comics #323; next appearance in Detective Comics #325)

Supporting Character(s)

• Captain Harding (last appearance in Detective Comics #323; next appearance in Detective Comics #326)
• Diane Meade (last appearance in Detective Comics #319; next appearance in Detective Comics #326)
• Zook (last appearance in Detective Comics #322; next appearance in Detective Comics #325)

Villain(s)

• A petrified creature brought to life by lightning (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Three unnamed archaeologists (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Diane Meade summons J'onn J'onzz when an archaeological expedition uncovers a creature which comes to life after being struck by lightning. J'onn fights the beast and temporarily cages it.

Writings on a cave wall show three creatures, one of which can defeat this beast. J'onn transforms himself into each of the three creatures. One beast breathes fire, which weakens J'onn preventing him from changing to his original form. Zook uses his powers to freeze J'onn, putting out the fire, allowing him to revert to normal. He then becomes the beast which is capable of stopping the menacing creature and defeats it.