Feeling ostracized because of his perceived genetic differences, Ma'alefa'ak engineered a deadly trap for the remainder of his race called "H’ronmeer’s Curse". Oh, you were concerned about where I put your parents. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Justice League Villains.". Justice League: Doom. The Legion of Doom is assembled by Vandal Savage. Martian Manhunter was poisoned and set on fire by Ma'alefa'ak, rather than shot with burning nano mites by Talia al Ghul. Ma'alefa'ak also possesses telekinesis, and originally possessed telepathy, although this ability was removed by the Council of Mars. Payment for dealing with you. The movie was adapted and written by Dwayne McDuffie and is directed by Lauren Montgomery. A genocidal martian, having commited crimes beyond his limits and controls, Ma'alefa'ak is arguably one of the darkest characters in the DC universe. In Justice League: Doom, the DC Universe's most powerful heroes have their weaknesses exploited by a team of their most nefarious foes. He was a member of the Legion of Doom. Batman / Bruce Wayne voiced by Kevin Conroy and 2 others . Legion of Doom memberThis character is or was a member of the Legion of Doom, a team of supervillains culled together for the purpose of conquering the world and defeating the Super Friends, in any of its various incarnations. Bane Inflation: Muscle Dwayne McDuffie This version of the character is M'Comm M'orzz, the younger brother of M'gannand thus a White Martian. Vandal Savage modifies these plans to permanently eliminate the Justice League, and then enlists the help of several others to carry out the plans: Cheetah, Star Sapphire, Mirror Man, Bane, Ma'alefa'ak, and Metallo. Disguised as a human woman, he gives Martian Manhunter a drink that causes him to sweat magnesium, which sets him on fire; the latter burned until Wonder Woman arrived with an antidote. Justice League: Doom Cast . Disguised as a human woman, he gives Martian Manhunter a drink that causes him to sweat magnesium, which sets him on fire; the latter burned until Wonder Woman arrived with an antidote. The character first appears in a flashback sequence in Martian Manhunter (vol. DC Database is a FANDOM Comics Community. ... Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses. In the comics, Ma'alefa'ak "Malefic" J'onzz is Martian Manhunter 's evil twin brother. Ma'alefa'ak, a native of the planet Mars, is the twin brother and archenemy of J'onn J'onnz, a.k.a. Ma'alefa'ak was the twin brother of J'onn J'onzz (the Martian Manhunter.) Ma'alefa'ak is a supervillain and the brother of Martian Manhunter. See image of Carl Lumbly, the voice of Ma'alefa'ak in Justice League: Doom (Movie). Justice League: Doom is an animated direct-to-video superhero film loosely based on Mark Waid's JLA story arc, "JLA: Tower of Babel". First Appearance Sorry I couldn't be there for this, but I have a rather large check to pick up. The character appears in the fifth season of Supergirl after appearing in the season finale of the fourth season voiced and portrayed by Phil LaMarr. Vandal Savage voiced by Phil Morris and 2 others . ... Ma'alefa'ak voiced by Carl Lumbly and 1 other . This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Martian Manhunter Villains category. Superman / Clark Kent / Kal-El voiced by Tim Daly and 2 others . She later turns out to be Ma'alefa'ak, who had poisoned the drink, which would force Martian Manhunter to reveal his true form in front of everyone as well as be flammable. His twin brother J'onn opposed him and they thought each other dead after a pitched battle. [volume & issue needed], "Warner Home Video Announces Voice Cast For "Justice League: Doom" Animated Film", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ma%27alefa%27ak&oldid=1009071846, Articles with unsourced statements from May 2016, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 26 February 2021, at 15:47. Led to believe he was the only member of the Martian race born without telepathy and a weakness to fire, Ma'alefa'ak was actually stripped of this ability and his memory erased when he mind-raped J'onn's wife, M'yri'ah. In this new timeline, Ma'alefa'ak was reintroduced in a 2015 storyline in which the Earth-born Martian survivors of the mass death of the Martian race build a weapon to infiltrate and help enslave the Earth. He is a member of Vandal Savage's new Legion of Doom and is tasked with killing J'onn. Ma'alefa'ak is a major antagonist in the DC universe, first appearing in the Martian Manhunter (Volume 2) #0 comic strip, as an enemy to the Justice League. When the Martians attempted to use their telepathic abilities to communicate with each other or the Great Mind, they would fall victim to a plague of fire and literally burn to death. Eventually learning that J'onn still lived, Ma'alefa'ak followed him to Earth. Martian Manhunter later battled him in the Hall of Doom, where Ma'alefa'ak J'onzz was incinerated by the ignition of Vandal Savage's doomsday weapon. He also seems to be rather sadistic, shown to exude great thrill in inflicting fear on others, and having no qualms outright murdering mutated teens just to prove a point. Due to the discrimination he faced on Mars, M'comm is an extremely bitter and angry individual, having no qualms committing all manner of unspeakable acts and crimes so long as it benefits him. While not a direct sequel to Crisis on Two Earths, the film uses the same character designs by the Lead Character Designer, Phil Bourassa. He was a featured villain in Justice League: Doom. Animation(1 film) Justice League: Doom-Carl Lumbly Imagine being invulnerable to fire but still feeling the fear and agony of being completely engulfed - and even throwing yourself into the freaking ocean doesn't put the fire out. Complete control of his molecular structure also allows Ma'alefa'ak to shapeshift, regenerate, and utilize invisibility and intangibility. His prolific career includes over 100 credits in television, film and the theatre, along with extensive critical acclaim. However, J'onn was able to defeat Ma'alefa'ak by erasing the telepathic block, thereby returning Ma'alefa'ak's telepathic abilities and phobia of fire. Justice League: Doom (Video 2012) Carl Lumbly as Martian Manhunter, Ma'alefa'ak [1], With his race destroyed and the Martian Manhunter teleported to Earth against his will—J'onn having escaped infection by the virus by sealing his mind from the rest of his people—Ma'alefa'ak lived alone on Mars for centuries. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Having mind-raped his brother's wife M'yri'ah, he was stripped of his telepathy and other Martian abilities by the Council of Mars. Martian Manhunter as well. King voiced by Jim Meskimen. He was voiced by Carl Lumbly, who also voiced Martian Manhunter. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys Black History Month STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events This template will categorize articles that include it into the "Legion of Doom members" category. Super strength Invulnerability Martian Vision Flight Invisibility Shapeshifting Martian Manhunter- Brother/Arch-nemesis. PG-13. https://www.cbr.com/dc-batman-plans-defeat-justice-league-explained Images featuring Ma'alefa'ak J'onzz (Doom), Quotations by or about Ma'alefa'ak J'onzz (Doom), Character Gallery: Ma'alefa'ak J'onzz (Doom), DC Comics Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded, https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Ma%27alefa%27ak_J%27onzz_(Doom)?oldid=2736881, This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the film. His past has made him feel the White Martians are constantly oppressed by the Green and Red Martians (the former of whom he describes as "a superstitious, cowardly lot"), and seeing them as his enemies, uses the name "Ma'alefa'ak" (a creature feared by the Green Martians on Mars) in order to strike terror in them. The movie was adapted and written by Dwayne McDuffie right before his death in February 2011, and is directed by Lauren Montgomery. The character appears in the 2012 animated film Justice League: Doom, in which he is voiced by Carl Lumbly. 2) #0 (October 1998) and in a storyline in the same title in issues #3–6 (February–May 1999) by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake. Ma'alefa'ak's attempt on J'onn's life. Additionally, he is also highly discriminatory to virtually all races, looking down on Green Martians, as well as Bugs and humans. Ma'alefa'ak J'onzzis a twin brother ofJ'onn J'onzzand member of Legion of Doom. While the rest of the Legion celebrates the apparent destruction of the Justice League, he simply leans back without a word. Ma'alefa'ak (also known as Malefic and Malefic Jones) is a fictional supervillain appearing in books published by DC Comics, usually depicted as the archenemy of his twin brother, the superhero Martian Manhunter. Ma'alefa'ak burns Martian Manhunter, and leaves him burning. Ma'alefa'ak Appearances • Images • Gallery • Quotes Malefic is the twin brother and arch-nemesis of Martian Manhunter. Malefic appears as one of the lead villains in Justice League: Doom. Justice League: Doom(February 28, 2012). Worse yet, Ma'alefa'ak expected J'onn to burn for weeks. Martian Manhunter, Ma'alefa'ak Multiple. Don't be. Your rating: 0. He ultimately appears to be killed in the film's climax, as he battles his brother he is … [volume & issue needed], Although Martians can be weakened by fire and suffer from pyrophobia ("H’ronmeer’s Curse"), Ma'alefa'ak did not share this weakness due to the removal of his telepathic abilities. Longtime DC Animation fans will delight to know that Justice League: Doom boasts a voice cast of longtime DCU veterans. Posing as J'onn, Ma'alefa'ak battled several members of the Justice League and tortured Jemm before confronting J'onn directly, seeking to destroy J'onn's reputation before killing him. 6 1 vote. Last Appearance When the Martian Manhunter removed the telepathic block instilled by the Council, Ma'alefa'ak regained his telepathic abilities but was also once again susceptible to fire, his vulnerability stronger than the standard Green Martian due to his lack of experience at resisting the flames. ", This character is or was primarily an enemy of the Justice League, in any of its various incarnations. Ma'alefa'ak ist ein Schurke aus dem 2012 erschienenen DC-Animationsfilm Justice League: Doom.. Ma'alefa'ak ist der Zwillingsbruder und Erzfeind von Martian Manhunter und verbündet sich mit diversen anderen Schurken zur Legion of Doom, um alle Helden der Justice League zu bezwingen und in einem verheerenden Plan einen Großteil der Menschheit zu töten um den Rest zu beherrschen. He also implies that the destruction of the Justice League would bring in much more money for him and claims that every member of the League can share in. Other base abilities include "Martian vision" (projecting energy beams from his eyes). Ma'alefa'ak J'onzz is a member of the Legion of Doom. [3], Ma'alefa'ak possesses abilities similar to the Martian Manhunter and all other Green Martians. Savage invites them into his secret headquarter at a swamp where he tells them that he will pay them 100.000.000$ plus expenses for every member of the Justice League they manage to kill. 1 Personality 2 Physical appearance 3 History 4 Resources 4.1 Powers 5 Appearances 6 Quotes 7 Trivia To be added... Ma'alefa'ak often appears in the typical martian form, though with his cloak covering his mouth. Original title ... / Ma'alefa'ak (voice) Paul Blackthorne. The use of the Scarecrow's fear gas was the same method used to kill Aquaman. [2], In September 2011, The New 52 rebooted DC's continuity. While not a direct sequel to Crisis on Two Earths, the film uses similar character designs by the lead character designer, Phil Bourassa. Star Sapphire attempted to break Green Lantern's will using the Scarecrow's fear gas; Kyle Rayner was blinded using a post-hypnotic suggestion in the comics. • Ma'alefa'ak appears in the third season of Young Justice, voiced by Benjamin Diskin. By Kofi Outlaw Feb 27, 2012. He only loses his cool when Martian Manhunter is revealed to be alive, and when the missile ignites in his face. The character has superhuman levels of strength, stamina speed and durability. Carl Lumbly, Actor: Men of Honor. A devotee of Darkseid, Malefic created a plague that wiped out nearly all Martians. 2) #0 (October 1998). ... Ma'alefa'ak and Cheetah. Created by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake, the character first appeared in Martian Manhunter (vol. Justice League: Doom(February 28, 2012) Cheetah poisons Wonder Woman with a serum which would show any person near the latter as the former. Bane Inflation: Muscle. the Martian Manhunter. This character, team or organization, is or was primarily an enemy of Martian Manhunter. Feb. 28, 2012 USA 77 Min. From stage to screen, Carl Lumbly is an actor respected for his steadfast talent, versatility and class. Ma'alefa'ak. Martian Manhunter and Ma'alefa'ak into Alien Naga, Bug, Rhino, Octopus, Starfish, Dragons About this clip Show: Justice League: Doom Episode: Justice League: Doom Justice League: Doom is an animated superhero film loosely based on Mark Waid's JLA story arc, "JLA: Tower of Babel". Trapped on the vessel in close proximity to the sun, and lacking experience with the telepathic barriers that other Martians had been able to develop over the years to protect them in similar cases, a terrified Ma'alefa'ak could only watch as he was consumed by the fiery heat. Superman is lured to a man holding a gun to his own head on a rooftop, surrounded by a crowd below. The storyline focusses on the formation of the Legion of Doom, basing each of our Justice League members against an enemy some well-known like Bane and other's less known like Ma'alefa'ak (who is apparently the Martian Manhunter's twin brother-only it's never stated as such in the film). In the ep… Martian Manhunter later battled him in the Hall of Doom, where Ma'alefa'ak J'onzz was incinerated by the ignition of Vandal Savage's doomsday weapon. Hello, Bruce. The end of justice. Based on the graphic novel JLA: Tower of Babel by Mark Waid, Justice League: Doom feels like a very amusing and action-packed episode of Justice League. The trial of Ma'alefa'ak.