quote:Spider bites also don't give people super-powers; why don't we kill of Peter Parker?
O Wise Snarf, the theory with Spider-man is that radioactivity causes random mutations. A radioactive or mutated spider might have venom with unusual properties. Its a long shot, but its not absolutely improbable to anyone outside of the medical fraternity.
With the Manhunter, everyone knows there are not civilisations on Mars. During the 50s, it was a long shot, to all save astrophysicists. Nowadays it is certain.
Its easier to suspend belief with Spider-man than the Martian Manhunter.
Oh yeah theres no life on Mars,but there really was a Krypton wasnt there! Lets kill Superman!
Nowhereboob, there are other planets in the universe, and its entirely feasible one of them might support life. Mars doesn't.
I agree with TTT's comment, too When I grew up, I wasn't even aware that the Martian Manunter had been a member of the JLA, and I was an avid reader, simply because the character hadn't been in the series for almost two decades.
"The soul of the JLA" concept is a retcon, pure and simple.
