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: "Iwangis -- Creature King"
Pages: 10

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

Writer: Jack Miller
Artist: Joe Certa

Reprinted From:
House of Mystery #152 (1965)

Feature Character(s)

• Martian Manhunter (last appearance in Justice League of America #36; next appearance in House of Mystery #153)

Villain(s)

• The Idol-Head of Diabolu (behind-the-scenes; last appearance in House of Mystery #151; next appearance in House of Mystery #155)
• Iwangis (an animated statue; destroyed in this story; no further appearances)
• An army of statues (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
The Idol-Head of Diabolu creates a new menace in the form of a giant statue. When the sun hits the statue it comes to life. The statue creature, Iwangis, battles J'onn J'onzz and appears to be indestructible. The creature also possesses the power to animate other statues. He begins building and army of the statue creatures. J'onn builds a statue of his own out of steel. When Iwangis tries to animate the statue, a powerful magnet prevents him from breaking contact. The statue absorbs Iwangis's energy, allowing J'onn to destory him.