Though the massive initial interest in the campaign to save J'Onn J'Onzz has leveled out somewhat, the continued coverage and correspondence form comics fandom around the world simply necessitates including it all in the campaign archives for posterity. Many thanks to everyone continuing to carry banners and links to the petition... and especially everyone leaving the fabulous supportive comments there. We'll continue covering the campaign so long as comics fans continues to show the interest and concern that they do.

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Like a Body Without a Heart

John Mundt, Esq., comics artist, comics workshop instructor and all around great guy who gave us Crusty Bunker Month at his WoMP Blog several months ago, popped by to sign the Petition to Save J'Onn J'Onzz.

J'Onn J'Onzz Saved My Marriage

OK...so it might be a bit of an exaggeration to say that the Martian Manhunter saved my marriage, but it is true that he is the character that brought my non-comics-reading wife into my comic-book-geek world.

Until recently, she'd always looked upon my interest in comics with a bemused detachment. Then she happened to read her first comics since any she might have read as a little kid. They were based on the animated Justice League series, from both of which she gained a deep appreciation for J'onn, whom I've loved since I first saw Mr. Netzer's back-up stories in Adventure Comics decades ago.

Since then, we've together sought out J'onn J'onzz appearances in back issues, bought his current (misguided?) series, and have purchased as much Martian Manhunter merchandise as we can find (twelve JJ figures are currently on display in our home). When I quizzed her about what made J'onn so appealing to her, she said she couldn't put it into words, adding simply that she didn't know that comic book superheroes were ever sad - which she believes J'onn is - and that "sadness" made her fall in love with his story.

I think that it's a testament to the potential of this seminal DC Comics character that he can engender such an emotional response from someone who had absolutely no interest in the entire medium before. To kill J'onn, then, is to kill that.

My marriage may survive, but will my wife's comics collecting? For that matter, will my own? Comics without J'onn Jonzz would be like a body without a heart.

Thank you, John! A great story to emphasize what distinguishes J'Onn J'Onzz from his fellow Superheroes.

The New
Adelaide Comics
and Books

Daniel Best, keeper of the new improved Adelaide Comics and Books has dedicated a page at his site for the campaign to save J'Onn J'Onzz. Daniel is distributing the press release around to news agencies and has some ideas on how to make the campaign more effective.

In addition, he's added links to the petition to save J'Onn in our interview page and also my response to Joe Rubinstein's interview page as well. Thanks, Daniel.

Aquaman News

It's nothing more than a supportive one-liner in the Aqua-Links post at Aquaman News, but it's been a whopper of a referral link to the campaign, indicating the grand readership at this site produced by Laura Gjovaag.

Yes, the Aquaman Website supports Michael Netzer's efforts to save J'onn J'onzz.

Thank you, Laura!

The Martian Manhunter Fotolog

Zoiber's intensely dedicated Martian Manhunter Fotolog site in Spain continues to bring visitors to the campaign. In a recent entry, he posts photos of a local convention costumed Superhero meeting between Aquaman and J'Onnn J'Onzz, where he asks readers to choose which between the two should get the axe. Each page is a separate photo entry and it's possible to see more images from that costumed get-together by clicking the Previous (Foreqaende) and Next (Nasta) links at the top of the photos. The site carries very nice professional and fan artwork of the Martian Manhunter and many more good images.

I like the Martian Manhunter who is not just a Superhero. He is also a survivor. I love his focused and distant charactter.

Mucha gratitude, Zoiber!

Nikolai Quebrado

Nikolai is another Spanish Fotologger and staunch supporter of the campaign to save J'Onn J'Onzz. In a recent petition comment he renewed the efforts to spread word of the campaign on the Spanish Web by also including it in his personal blog, Nikolai Quebrado, in additon to his manga and comics Fololog, Cadena de Bronce 3, which continues to carry banners and items about the campaign.

Supprot Michael Netzer's initiative to Save J'Onn J'Onzz!

SAVE THE MARTIAN, SAVE THE WORLD!

Can't think of a better campaign slogan, Nikolai! Thank You.

Petition Comments

Tim

Sorry for not signing this earlier. But yes, this is a character who has tons of future potential and I am getting tired of these people messing with our heroes.

Andréia Baia: Kill J'onn? You're kiding???

I love J'onn! He's a very intersting personage, very important for the Justice League!

David T.: Too much of this.

Much like my favorite Leaguer - Aquaman - it seems J'onn is set to suffer the same fate simply because nobody knows how to handle him. There has to be a way to give these characters the respect they deserve (and make them successful) without resorting to killing them off. Why can't editorial simply decide to put a top-notch creative team on a newly minted book without going through the Death of Superman-like dance of "if we kill him, folks will miss him, then they'll clamor for his return."? Just give the character decent creators, some time, and room to grow. It worked on Aquaman in the 90's, it can work for J'onn as well. Preach on, brother!

Mark Sanderson

Do not kill this unique character. Killing older characters is just too common place a cheap way to sell an extra issue. Some writers just want a notch on the belt to say they killed ___________. Get creative and use this great character in new ways. No cop outs!

John Mundt, Esq.

J'onn J'onzz Saved My Marriage. (See first item at top of page)

Scott Sheaffer

You know, I've just about had it with these gimmicks from DC. Why not just go back to telling good stories instead of doing all kinds of deranged things to characters we like? In the short term DC may get a temporary sales boost due the publicity buzz, but in the long term fans end up walking away in disgust. Some friends of mine who were long time DC fans gave up buying DC comics after INFINITE CRISIS. One guy was the DC equivalent of a Marvel Zombie. He gave up comics completely, of course. The reasons he gave included The Blue Beetle's death along with the way characters were twisted around to behave in ways contrary to what those characters have long stood for.

The Martian Manhunter was right there at the start of The Silver Age of Comics. I mean his first appearance actually predates the revival of The Flash if I recall correctly. I know the main attraction of THE JUSTICE LEAGUE series is seeing the big name super heroes teamed up. Over the years though, there's been many a time where J'onn J'onzz made reading JUSTICE LEAGUE worthwhile. I guess not anymore.

Martian: Save J'onn

He's the only one of us left!

cadenadebronce3 - Even more support from Spain

Hi Michael, it's me again... I'm supporting your initiative from my personal blog, http://nik0lai.blogspot.com/, and also from my comic/manga fotolog, http://www.fotolog.com/cadenadebronce3 , and from tomorrow on I'm uploading my funny comic/manga pics with you banner to spread our petition as much as possible through the web. Together we can do it...

SAVE THE MARTIAN, SAVE THE WORLD...!

Dr John Sheng

It has been said on several occasions that J'onn is the most powerful being on Earth and I don't think DC should dismiss that.

More importantly are some of his unique characteristics. He has a unique view of humanity. Being an alien and experiencing another culture, he can have an unbiased view of how humanity compares to other races - Superman, although alien was raised solely on Earth. Also, the Martian Manhunter embodies the heart and soul of the Justice League and to remove him, could destroy the spirit of the greatest superhero team of all time!

Juan Enrique: Do not Kill!!!!

¡¡¡¡QUE!!!!!

Form Puerto Rico, ENOUGH with STUPIDITY. First Aquaman is turned into a less than a "Z" listed character. And now, out of nowhere, the powers at DC want to kill this very strong, well developed character. WHY?? What story-wise purpose serves killing The Martian Manhunter at the end of Countdown-Final Crisis? Why every story line must end with somebody's death. Is DC lost for new and fresh ideas?

Thanks again to everyone signing the petition. We're nearing the 100th comment signature, so let's keep them coming in and we'll make a special announcement when we get there.

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