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First, in most cases he does not copy the abilities. That being said, he already has a ton anyways so outside of very specific powers like GL’s ring constructs or zatanna’s spells, he either already has it or can convincing use his own powers to simulate it.

Now to your questions

1. As far as I’ve seen, no, there is no set limitation on replication or duration. That being said, most if not all powers and abilities at some point will become exhausting.

Ex: Supes can use his laser vision or GL can make a construct but for prolonged periods it likely would be hard to maintain.

2. For artistic reasons it’s probably easier to draw a default, ctrl+c ctrl+v. For in universe reason I believe, and I could be wrong, it’s because the Martian society as a whole don’t put too much stock into physical appearance because they are mentally oriented as a society and as beings.

Also if I can find it I think there’s a MMH run that touches on the topic of a martian’s physical appearance.

3. Yes, and this can be seen in one of the dc animated shows. He flips through tv channels and shape-shifts to match whoever is on the screen. Granted that’s video footage not a photo, but he was switching channels quickly.

- to expand that question I assume you’re asking “can he shape shift into something from a photo- and be 100% accurate” which the answer is likely no.

-Now does he need to be 100% accurate? Depends on the mission. Into the average goon? He can skimp out on extra moles and scars. Into a known villain? Yeah maybe get the colour of the eyes right.

-With that said the events where MMH has to shape-shift he’ll likely have the physical referent to copy or videos/photos of it from multiple povs .

Been thinking about Martian physiology (disclaimer: limited knowledge of both it and the entirety of Martian Manhunter canon).

While there's a debate and conflicting canonical mentions of whether MM can take on powers and abilities, one definite capability is the way he can transform into anyone (and anything)

Which leads me to a few questions:

Are there any limitations to transformation duration/anything he can't replicate?

Why do all Martians look the same/have a default?

Can MM transform into something based on a picture? (As in a never before seen, completely novel entity? Since he's transformed into humans before, I'll say he can transform into any human based on an image)

If we apply some principles of human biology to them, Martians are kind of like B cells. They can hypermutate antibodies to even capture/get close to disease states never before experienced. Martians probably possess massive genomes with lots of splicing and recombination to be able to recapture all the possible appearances. I'm assuming they're cuttlefish like.

Wrecker, excited: Tech! Are you thinking what I’m thinking?

Tech: I can’t read minds, Wrecker.

Tech: But yes I know what you’re thinking,

Beside is actual wife this is who he’s had a relationship with thus far.

In comics:

Fire (Beatriz da Costa), Hawkgirl (Kendra Saunders), Scorch (Aubrey Sparks), and (possibly?) Black Canary (Dinah Lance).

All of these have been short term so far. Fire and Scorch I believe have been mostly physical relationships and MM has been using it to try overcome his fear of fire.

In shows/movies:

Rose Wilson (alt universe), an unnamed human wife (jl unlimited).

As far as non-canon ships go I haven’t seen much.

so i can probably google this but does J'onn - Martian Manhunter - have any love interests? Like I usually write/read him as aro ace but like is there anyone he is shipped with in and out of canon? Doesn't matter if they are human or not, I just want to know

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Fox: Force give me patience.

Thorn: Isn’t it “Force give me strength.”?

Fox: If force gave me strength, Palpatine would be dead.

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*Looking through all the mementos John Dory kept*

Bruce: Ok this can’t be yours JD *holds up a soccer trophy*

JD: I don’t know, maybe it’s Branch’s then.

Floyd: It says youth league, girls under 10.

JD: …

Clay: 1997.

Tonight I dressed as Anakin.

Coincidentally I also held a child tonight.

And in my head all I could think was

“This is probably the most positive interaction Anakin will ever have with a child.”

In relation to body image there also rises the issue with clones who don’t identify as strictly male or male at all. They have little to no access to any resources to alter their physical appearance. Even if they did have access they wouldn’t be allowed to.

Sad thought I had bc I just came back from a health awareness conference and need to share:

———— Warning: Pertains to ED ————

I wonder if ED is common among the clones. Since they’re all told to be the perfect “soldier”. All the same.

But some brothers weigh more

Some brothers weigh less

Some have genetic mutations that make them look very different

Some don’t have mutations and that makes them feel inferior

Some are situations where abuse from a superior is common

Some are in situations where praise from a superior is common and is desperately sought after

All of them strive for individuality, to be more, to be a “better” version of themselves.

I wonder how often the product of this upbringing, this thinking, is types of ED or other harmful “solutions”.