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char: cameron chase, char: martian manhunter/j'onn j'onzz, char: mr. bones, creator: john ostrander, creator: tom mandrake, publisher: dc comics, title: martian manhunter

An important aspect of the Martian Manhunter's history is that as a shapeshifter, he has used many alter egos over the years. This is explored in Martian Manhunter #17. J'onn may seem like one of Earth's lesser-known heroes, but he's is a lot more famous in the DCU than people think if you factor in his other identities



For some reason, shady-looking Americans have been investigating a number of seemingly random people throughout the world. Examples include a Japanese businessman, a homeless boy in Rio De Janerio and a stray cat in Venice. The Martian Manhunter finds these odd incidents troubling because these random people happen to be his alter egos.



J'onn's favourite government antagonists! Not wanting any surprises, Agent Chase arranges every mode of surveillance the D.E.O. has to prepare for J'onn's arrival.



J'onn, of course, refuses immediately. Come to think of it, the JLA should be praying day and night that no telepath ever joins one of these shadowy government organisations(MaxcoughLordcough).



Back at the JLA Watchtower J'onn discusses the issue with Superman, who meekly suggests that he wipe their memories instead(!). J'onn responds that doing so would validate their fears of metahumans like him.



Meanwhile, Chase is at home, going through her father's diary. Apparently he was a member of the Justice Experience, a superhero team led by the Bronze Wraith, another of J'onn's alter egos.



Finally, the D.E.O. goes public with J'onn's secret IDs. The reaction is not quite what they were expecting.



But no harm done, because Mr. Bones had a back-up plan in place in case the announcement backfired on them. 



Ouch! J'onn shows up for a little chat regarding her father and leaves to tie up other loose ends.



Cute kitty.