Martian Manhunter Timeline/Reading Order

This reading order is designed to give a timeline of major Martian Manhunter (J’onn J’onzz) storylines throughout DC Comics. It does not encompass every one of his appearances, but is a timeline of the major ones and the stories that affect them.

The continuity details relating to each specific storyline are explained in the “Review” of each storyline. Every “Review” link will provide a detailed continuity breakdown of that story and will explain any reference the story makes to other aspects of the DC Universe. All of this can be found under the “Continuity” section of each link.

New 52

With the beginning of the New 52, the DC Universe’s continuity was restarted. This means very little of Martian Manhunter’s previous history happened in this new world. For this reason, this is a great jumping on point for new readers.

Notes

Stormwatch issues are from the Stormwatch Vol. 3 series. Justice League issues are from the Justice League Vol. 2 series. Justice League of America issues are from the Justice League of America Vol. 3 series. Martian Manhunter issues are from the Aquaman Vol. 7 series.

1. These issues help establish Martian Manhunter's affiliation with the standard Justice League. However, they do not really build up to a larger story at all and thus could be skipped if necessary. They can be read at any point before the start of Justice League of America Vol. 1: World's Most Dangerous (Review) but are placed where they are based on release date.
2. Though Martian Manhunter doesn't appear in Forever Evil (Review) until the very end, the events of Forever Evil (Review) tie in with what is happening in Justice League of America Vol. 2: Survivors of Evil (Review).
3. These two issues are part of the Futures End event. Since this event is an alternate future, rather than something that effects the current storyline, they are not essential to Martian Manhunter's character.

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