EPISODE · Sep 23, 2023 · 1H 35M
Ep. 279 - DCAU Character Spotlight - Martian Manhunter, Vol. I
from The DCAU Review: A DC Comics Animation Podcast · host The DCAU Review
Cal & Liam are back and fresh off of wrapping up the JLU Cadmus Story Arc they are dusting off the DCAU Character Spotlight and shining it directly onto the J'onn J'onnz aka the Martian Manhunter. Hear the Good Brothers talk about the last surviving Martian's origins in the early days of Detective Comics and then chronicle his appearances throughout Season One of Justice League. The hosts recount his most memorable appearances including his entire DCAU backstory, and the episode where he nearly defeats his own team in order to have a chance at reuniting with his lost family. The hosts also chat his tie-in comics appearances in Justice League Adventures as well as the great Carl Lumbly's place amongst the DCAU voice actors after a memorable turn as the Manhunter from Mars. The hosts wrap up the episode by covering some of J'onn's merchandise and toys and a preview of next week's somewhat-related Elseworlds review. All of this and much more await you on this exciting spotlight episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch
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Cal & Liam are back and fresh off of wrapping up the JLU Cadmus Story Arc they are dusting off the DCAU Character Spotlight and shining it directly onto the J'onn J'onnz aka the Martian Manhunter. Hear the Good Brothers talk about the last surviving Martian's origins in the early days of Detective Comics and then chronicle his appearances throughout Season One of Justice League. The hosts recount his most memorable appearances including his entire DCAU backstory, and the episode where he nearly defeats his own team in order to have a chance at reuniting with his lost family. The hosts also chat his tie-in comics appearances in Justice League Adventures as well as the great Carl Lumbly's place amongst the DCAU voice actors after a memorable turn as the Manhunter from Mars. The hosts wrap up the episode by covering some of J'onn's merchandise and toys and a preview of next week's somewhat-related Elseworlds review. All of this and much more await you on this exciting spotlight episode of the DCAU Review! Please Consider Supporting the Podcast: Subscribe to the DCAU Review on Spotify, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts and please consider leaving us a 5-star review Subscribe to The Podtower on YouTube and like the videos Buy the Pod a coffee or grab some merch
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