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 Cosmic Creature"
Pages: 12

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

Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted From:
Detective Comics #321 (1963)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Justice League of America #23; next appearance in Justice League of America #24)

Supporting Character(s)

• Captain Harding (last appearance in Detective Comics #320; next appearance in Detective Comics #322)
• Zook (last appearance in Detective Comics #320; next appearance in Detective Comics #322)

Villain(s)

• A cosmic creature (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
J’onn J’onzz and Zook return to their mountain hideaway to discover a space creature buried beneath the mountain has broken through and escaped. J’onn tangles with the creature which is capable of changing form. Finally, he finds a white substance which has kept the creature dormant for years. Using the substance J’onn is able to subdue the creature, which then disappears completely.