Jemm

Jemm is a male extraterrestrial superhero who features in DC Comics.

Biography

Jemm

After both his mother and teacher were killed by the White Martians, Jemm stole a ship and escaped to Earth, in search of his lover Syraa who had fled there earlier. He arrives in Harlem, New York and is befriended by an orphan named Luther Mannkin. After a series of adventures with and without Luther, Jemm eventually found Syrra. They all then travelled to New Bhok, a Red Saturnian colony. Because he refused to take sides in a civil war on New Bhok, Jemm was disavowed and cast out by both factions. Dispirited, Jemm and Luther returned to Earth.

There Jemm learned that a criminal named Claudius Tull planned to use Saturnians as living energy sources. He had allied himself with a female White Saturnian named Synn. When Tull's true goal was exposed, Synn surrendered her forces to the Red Saturnian military. When last seen, had set out in search of Syrra, who had mysteriously disappeared yet again.

J'onn claimed responsibility for Jemm, and took him to his Antarctic home, Z'onn Z'orr, to heal his mind and body. He remained for several months, but instead of healing fully, Jemm fell prey to the evil Malefic, J'onn's brother. Malefic led the JLA to believe that J'onn was torturing the Saturnian. The JLA took Jemm into protective custody and were manipulated into a conflict with the Manhunter, resulting in Malefic's apparant death. (Martian Manhunter v2 #4) While Jemm recovered at the JLA Watchtower, a delegation of Saturnians arrived to reclaim the prince. J'onn discovered that Jemm was to take part in a brokered political wedding designed to unite warring factions of Red and White Saturnians. (Martian Manhunter v2 #13) During the trip to H'ronmeerca'andra, J'onn learns more about Jemm's future bride, a White Saturnian named Princess Cha'rissa. Cha'rissa becomes romantically attracted to J'onn, and he in turn admits his own attraction to her. The trio uncover a plot by Jemm's White Saturnian cousin Jogarr to assassinate him, and Cha'rissa vows to put aside feelings for J'onn and be true to her intended, Prince Jemm. J'onn leaves for Earth just prior to the wedding ceremony. (Martian Manhunter v2 #16)

The Ultra-Humanite used Johnny Thunder’s Thunderbolt to conquer the world, and imprisoned Jemm and virtually every superhuman on Earth. The Humanite mind-controlled Jemm and a number of other telepaths, using them as his Mindsweepers so he could extend his mental domination over a greater number of superhumans. The JSA used a device that disrupted the braincaps Humanite used to control the Mindsweepers, freeing them from Humanite’s control. (JSA v1 #34)

A Saturn-Thanagar War later erupted where the Thanagarians sought to conquer Saturn and use it as a beachhead for a further invasion of Earth. The Justice League intervened where they helped King Jemm protect his homeworld. During this time, Congorilla and Mikaal Tomas uncovered a secret conspiracy from a cabal within the Saturnians own ranks that were working against Jemm. This led to a battle with the villains being exposed and captured thus bringing the conflict to an end. (Justice League of America v2 #60)

Overview

Powers and abilities

Jemm is superhumanly strong and can fly. He possesses a starship for intergalactic travel. The birthstone on Jemm’s head allows him to probe the emotions of others as well as project his own emotions upon them. Jemm can fire force beams from this birthstone, but overuse of this power can make him ill.

Notes

• Jemm was created by Greg Potter and Gene Colan where he made his first appearance in Jemm, Son of Saturn #1, (September, 1984).

In other media

Television

• In Supergirl, Jemm appeared as an antagonist in the live-action television series set in the Arrowverse where he appeared in the episode "Human for a Day" and was portrayed by actor Charles Halford. This version is an alien criminal, escapee from the Phantom Zone maximum security prison Fort Rozz, and leader of the Faceless Hunters. When an earthquake hits National City, Jemm escapes the Department of Extranormal Operations (DEO)'s custody before he was killed by Martian Manhunter.
• In Young Justice: Phantoms, a variation of Jemm appeared in the setting of the animated television series fourth season Phantoms where he was voiced by acor Phil LaMarr. This version was a Red Martian prince named J'emm J'axx. He befriends Superboy and entrusts him, Miss Martian and Beast Boy to find his father's murderer while trying to bring peace between all Martians due to escalating racial issues. He also happily supports Superboy and Miss Martian's marriage. He is saddened to learn the murderer was S'yraa S'mitt, a Martian he was previously engaged to marry, but was forced to break off their relationship and discovers S'yraa accidentally killed his father when her magic grew out of control in her efforts to seek his father's approval. He later takes charge, inspiring the Martians to bring change and equality and is later among those mourning the death of Superboy following his heroic sacrifice. Prince J'emm returns at the end of the season after being sought out by Phantom Girl, who reveals Superboy is still alive and is trapped inside the Phantom Zone and works with Miss Martian and the Justice League to rescue him. He later attends Superboy and Miss Martian's wedding on Earth.

Appearances

• Jemm, Son of Saturn v1: (1984)
• JLA v1:
• Martian Manhunter v2:
• Justice League of America v2:

External Links

• DC Database Entry
• Wikipedia Entry

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