10 Most Heartbreaking Moments In Justice League History

8. Martian Manhunter Is Killed

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During Final Crisis, J’onn J’onzz - aka Martian Manhunter - who had been captured beforehand while undercover, is brought before the Secret Society of Supervillains.

There, the newcomer Libra, in reality under instructions from the Human Flame, stabs J’onn with a special staff in order to establish his villainous worth; the strike proving enough to slay the mighty Martian.

Before leaving the material world, J’onn takes up his true form one last time, and even manages to communicate with the Justice League, passing on the knowledge of his people so that it doesn’t die with him.

Afterwards the League arranges funeral on Mars, one befitting their friend, with Superman himself sharing a final tribute to their fallen comrade.

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After battling Galactus and pinning Hulk Hogan in the main event of Wrestlemania, I've taken a break from living in fantasy worlds, to focus on writing about them. I'm a comic book geek, a wrestling mark, a break dancer, and a scientist. One of those things may not be true.