Initially thought to have been unaffected by the radiation, Hank and Terri found that was not the case as Hank began decaying a… Supergirl episode 7 of course wasn’t just about Kara’s day without powers, it was also about the revealing of Hank Henshaw. He'd be forever hunted. Take a listen on the bio of Supermans enemy. When Hank Henshaw first revealed himself as J’onn J’onzz on Supergirl, he also referred to himself … Harewood: I think he died, but whether or not Hank Henshaw is really dead, we don't know. It turns out the head of the DEO is actually J'onn J'onzz, aka the Martian Manhunter and founding member of the Justice League. Their comic books were reportedly the best version of Martian Manhunter. We are living in an age where DC characters are starting to come together. 'Supergirl' Team on Hank Henshaw's Shocking Reveal: "It Adds a Lot of Layers" Read full article. Supergirl: David Harewood talks Hank Henshaw reveal By Natalie Abrams Updated December 07, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST It's crazy. Viewers will get to see Hank's painful past firsthand when the show flashes back to his life on Mars. If you don’t want to find out before watching the episode, be sure to turn back now! First, it was a lot of exposition. Here's what you may have missed this week! Warning: spoilers for last night's Supergirl episode are ahead! No one told me anything. Well, ladies and gentlemen, after weeks of speculation and mystery, the question of who Supergirl‘s Hank Henshaw (played by David Harewood) is has finally been revealed, and it’s a doozy. to hunt them down. “Supergirl” airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on CBS. This has been a real journey for me in terms of rereading many of these comic books. Harewood: It gave me the missing link, actually. "In episode 11, we have a visitor from another planet who is a white Martian," Harewood says. There's a whole litany of characters that I'd love to work with. While working at the D.E.O., Henshaw learned of J'onn J'onzz/Martian Manhunter, a citizen of Mars, who Supermanhad claimed was the strongest being on Earth, and became obsessed with hunting him down and killing him, but J'onn would evade him for some years. Am I the only one annoyed by Hank Henshaw calling himself Cyborg Superman? 93. Harewood: The original ones by [Tom] Mandrake and [John] Ostrander. Once you found out, how did that inform your playing Hank and his relationship with Alex and Kara? I was starting as Hank. 1 History 1.1 Origin 1.2 Hunting Supergirl 1.3 Hunting The Martian Manhunter and Death 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 2.2 Abilities 3 Appearances 3.1 Supergirl 4 Notes 5 Trivia 6 See Also 7 Links Hank Henshaw also known as Cyborg Superman was a Former Agent of D.E.O. Superman was more of an American thing so I didn't really read a lot of Superman comics growing up. Then I could understand why he was so against Kara because he's almost trying to protect her. Season 2 of Supergirl premieres on the CW on October 10. Harewood: [J'onn] is very wary of General Lane because of his methods, strict views on aliens and on anything that is outside of the lines of ARMY thinking. Harewood: Anything would be fun. Superman means to do good. In DC Comics lore, Hank Henshaw is the name of the villainous Cyborg Superman, but that was apparently a red herring, here. In DC Comics lore, Hank Henshaw is the name of the villainous Cyborg Superman, but that was apparently a red herring, here. Hank Henshaw appears in the series Supergirl, portrayed by David Harewood. When Hank Henshaw first revealed himself as J’onn J’onzz on Supergirl, he also referred to himself as the Last Son of Mars. I have several copies of them. Maybe down the line, but right now I'm really enjoying working with the people around me. Hank and the other three members of the Excalibur crew — including his wife, Terri — were exposed to cosmic radiation, resulting in the crash of their shuttle. Will he do some training with Kara? We'll just have to see what happens in the future. J'onzz revealed his powers and identity to Kara (Melissa Benoist) and Alex (Chyler Leigh) after an earthquake devastated National City and trapped him with Alex in the DEO. Green Lantern (Hal Jordan) Henry "Hank" Henshaw is the Cyborg Superman, one of four replacements for the Man of Steel after the hero's perceived death. He needed someone to hate for what had happened to him. Returning to Earth, the two crew members had their bodies destroyed, but was able to reconstruct their bodies into new forms. Harewood: There's one sequence that comes up in Episode 10 where he tries to teach Kara how to fly, which is wonderful. TV Guide's weekend editor breaks down the week's best, worst, and weirdest TV moments. Even if it's not the Justice League, does that mean you'd be in favor of a team up with The Flash or Arrow? We do see him using his powers and see him using his strength and his shapeshifting. So I'm looking forward to that. J'onn J'onzz is all green and scary. Supergirl seemed to suggest that Hank would line up with his comic-book counterpart, only to pivot entirely and reveal him to be J’onn Jonzz, the Martian Manhunter. "Supergirl" finally revealed the secret identity of David Harewood's DEO boss Hank Henshaw - he's future Justice Leaguer Martian Manhunter. On Monday, Hank revealed himself to be J'onn J'onzz on Supergirl and was arrested after saving National City from Kara's bout with Red Kryptonite. When discussing his character, Harewood stated, "Hank Henshaw ends up becoming Cyborg Superman in the comics, battling Superman. Swearing Kara's sister Alex [Chyler Leigh] to secrecy, Henshaw revealed himself as J'onn J'onzz, the sole survivor of Mars. Kara's dad Jeremiah Danvers (Dean Cain) died trying to save J'onn J'onzz, and the alien then took over Henshaw's body to run the DEO, save mankind and good aliens. He uses his abilities to investigate Maxwell Lord (Peter Facinelli) at one point. You think to yourself these guys are the Justice League. He himself means to do good. Supergirl Interview: Hank Henshaw's Secret Identity Revealed. As a result of the radiation exposure, the human bodies of two crew members were destroyed. I came back to Hollywood in preparation for the series about two weeks before we started shooting. That he's still able to do so years later is a dream come true. While that doesn't guarantee Henshaw will become evil on Supergirl anytime soon — or at all — it shows that Harewood is definitely on board if the show decides to go there. Clark interviews Hank one last time before flight, as Hank eats a large meal, claiming it's apart of a superstition that pilots like him share. They look like humans. Also, as head of the DEO he's trying to use that as an organization that protects mankind and protects good aliens. Obviously, I would love for it to be heading in that direction. J'onn is convinced that there are good aliens out there who mean to do good. © 2021 TV GUIDE, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. Archived [Spoiler?] "Your sister looks like a … If they did go in the Justice League direction, is there an iteration of the team that you would want? A one-stop shop for all things video games. As it turns out, Hank is none other than J’onn J’onzz himself — otherwise known as Martian Manhunter. I understood why he hated Superman but I couldn't find a reason for why he hated Kara so much. Chasing Life star will play Supergirl's Silver Banshee. It turns out the head of the DEO is … First of all it’s important … When Alex tries the Supergirl comparison on Henshaw he makes reference to the way Supergirl looks, specifically a racial characteristic. The truth is, we didn’t expect TV’s “Supergirl” to meet a member of the Justice League quite so quickly. Speaking of General Lane, we already know there's tension between him and Hank. Stephen has been reading comic for as long as he's been, well, reading. Harewood: I have to admit I grew up reading Stan Lee and Marvel. The idea of keeping yourself hidden and your secret identity is not only one of self-protection but one of keeping the DEO out of the hands of those that would use it for detrimental reasons. 3 Closes Out the Epic Trilogy with a Bombastic Finish, Batman: Urban Legends #1 Expands on the Bat-Family's Infinite Frontier Adventures, Joker #1 Explores the Clown Prince of Crime's Dark Legacy, Karmen #1 Is a Subversive Look at Guardian Angels in Europe, Lobo: How DC's Darkest World Made the Bounty Hunter a Green Lantern, Raya and the Last Dragon's Biggest Plot Holes, Alpha Betas Gamer-Themed Animated Series Drops Pilot Episode, MCU Theory: The Infinity Saga Had Villains - Phase 4 Is All About Evil Doubles. It was a little difficult to get any sort of characterization into Hank. How soon after getting the part of Hank did you know that he was really the Martian Manhunter? Superman fans know Henshaw as the Cyborg-Superman, a … Now that Alex and Kara know who he really is, how is that going to change his relationship with the girls going forward? Kara means to do good. Unlike the others, he quickly strayed from his path, becoming a global threat through partnerships with Mongul, the Manhunters and the Sinestro Corps. He didn't want her to put herself on the line. There is a wonderful moment in Episode 12 where I say to [Kara], "It would be great if you could come work for us full time.". This is the DEO. Swearing Kara's sister Alex [Chyler Leigh] to secrecy, Henshaw revealed himself as J'onn J'onzz, the sole survivor of Mars. Weigh in below. I found out about a week into shooting the first episode. He's also seen the site go through multiple changes, including the launch of the Eisner Award-winning Robot 6 blog, expanding from covering comics to all aspects of pop culture, and the biggest evolution when it transformed from Comic Book Resources to CBR. Read at your own risk! Just when it looked like Hank Henshaw was starting to warm up to Kara, Supergirl threw in a big twist earlier than expected. I just get these scripts every week. On the new episode tonight of Supergirl, CBS revealed who David Harewood’s Hank Henshaw really is. Over the past few episode of "Supergirl," Hank Henshaw's true identity as J'onn J'onzz -- aka the Martian Manhunter -- has slowly been revealed to characters like Kara and Alex Danvers. Because she’s isolated from Kara, the big reveal happens organically, as Alex goes from suspicious to hostile to trustworthy during their harrowing fight against Jemm. In season one episode "Human for a Day", the leader of the D.E.O., previously thought to be Hank Henshaw, reveals that he is actually J'onn J'onzz, an alien refugee. In DC Comics lore, Hank Henshaw is the name of the villainous Cyborg Superman, but that was apparently a red herring, here. That recent Hank Henshaw reveal. Hank Henshaw was introduced in the first episode as the leader of the DEO, the Department of Extra-normal Operations. Revealed in the episode “Human for a Day,” a heavy-hitter from the Justice League of America has been hiding out in National City the whole time. It also revealed that there is more than two super-powered do-gooders from another planet residing on Earth alongside Supergirl and her cousin. Is it possible that's where Supergirl is heading? There's a smidgen of, "Let's form a group." Warning: spoilers for last night's Supergirl episode are ahead! David Harewood talks to TVGuide.com about the reveal and what it means for the series - including whether the Justice League is really possible. 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Hank then makes a passionate quote about piloting and how it helps him ap… For Kara and Kal-El, her cousin, they were brought up on Earth. Swearing Kara's sister Alex [Chyler Leigh] to secrecy, Henshaw revealed himself as J'onn J'onzz, the sole survivor of Mars. Just no... 31 comments. Though his stories have mainly unfolded in the pages of the comics, where he's currently starring in a solo series, he did feature as a core member of the Justice League for a number of years on several Cartoon Network animated series. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Many years prior, Hank tracked J'onn with the intention of killing him, but when Jeremiah attempted to … In the video, host Hector Navarro says, "Hank Henshaw finally reveals himself as the Cyborg Superman," implying the human Hank Henshaw will return to Supergirl as the villainous Cyborg Superman. How does that name make any sense in the context of this universe? Fans of Supergirl will remember that Hank Henshaw briefly appeared during flashback sequences in season 1, once when the DEO agent recruited Kara's adoptive father Jeremiah Danvers (Dean Cain), and again when J'onn recounts how he came to take on the identity of Hank Henshaw.. "Supergirl" Recap: High Highs, Low Lows and Hank Henshaw. He's too one dimensional for Hank/J'onn. Those were the first books I read, and I was just blown away by them. He and his wife, M'yri'ah, were married for 77 years and at some point had two daughters together, K'hym and T'ania. (Full disclosure: TVGuide.com is owned by CBS), Video: Supergirl cast reveals their weirdest talents. We do this and we do that. Last night's "Supergirl" not only explored what it was like for Kara Zor-El [Melissa Benoist] to truly live as Kara Danvers for the first time, as the title character found herself without her superpowers while disaster struck National City. Best known as the Martian Manhunter, J'onzz is a shapeshifter with super-strength, the ability to fly and Martian Vision. On Monday's episode of Supergirl, the truth behind Hank Henshaw's (David Harewood) glowing red eyes was finally revealed . As J'onn told Alex, the true Henshaw and her father, Jeremiah, both died in an attempt to capture the Martian -- and, according to executive producer Andrew Kreisberg, the show will soon reveal what … If he were to reveal himself, General Lane (Glenn Morshower) would get the DEO, and that's like giving Donald Trump the nuclear codes. I was struggling anyway because much of what is in the comic books is mainly cyborg Superman and not who Hank Henshaw was as a person. share. Who is your dream Justice League? I didn't know then. However, their minds survived and one named Steven was able to construct a new body out of pu… Supergirl: David Harewood talks Hank Henshaw reveal By Natalie Abrams Updated December 07, 2015 at 12:00 PM EST My manager told me that they were changing my character, which I didn't understand. Which Martian Manhunter comics did Andrew Kreisberg give you to read? If he wanted to be himself and live as J'onn J'onzz that's a terrifying thing because tall martians strike fear into the hearts of most men. Fans would be very, very excited but we're just beginning to find our feet as a whole anyway. Hank Henshaw [David Harewood], whose secret had been teased from the first episode of the CBS drama, finally revealed his true colors -- and they're green and red. Their original books were just fantastic. Over the years, he's been involved in the site's multiple Eisner Award wins, wile helping to define its voice and visual look. He chose Superman. The Best Movies and TV Shows on Netflix in March, The Best Movies and TV Shows on Amazon Prime in March, The Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Hulu in March, Best Shows & Movies on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and HBO This Month. Hank Henshaw was a crew member of the doomed LexCorp space shuttle Excalibur. Knowing that J'onn J'onzz took Hank Henshaw's body, are we to assume that Jeremiah is really dead or is there a chance that we can see him have resurgence? These are people who should be embraced. Stephen Gerding has been with CBR.com for over a decade, starting as a part-time freelancer in 2005 and working his way up to his current role as Senior Editor. According to David Harewood, the man behind J’onn, Episode 11 will reveal his character’s past, and it will be quite the evocative outing. In comic books, the character eventually became known as the villain Cyborg Superman and was an integral part of the 1992 "Death of Superman" storyline. 2015 Fall TV Popularity Contest: And the winner is... How much of the Martian Manhunter's abilities are we going to get to see? Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. One of the Martian Manhunter's most notable accomplishments is founding the Justice League. What did you think of Hank Henshaw’s Martian Manhunter reveal? However, Hank Henshaw on Supergirl is another story because, for the most part, he has been a friend and ally to Kara Zor-El and her foster sister … ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I was delighted. He's too straight. The midseason finale, “Hostile Takeover,” is set to air on Monday, December 14 at 8 PM ET on CBS. Following the episode's West Coast debut, CBS released Henshaw/J'onzz's full revelation scene online, along with several other clips from the episode, "Human for a Day.". Close. In 2004, shortly after Kara Zor-El's arrival o… With the addition of Superman and a few other new faces, Supergirl’s second season … We touch upon that in Episode 8. That recent Hank Henshaw reveal. After nearly a decade of stealing copies of classic Kirby, Lee, Swan and more from his father's collection, his love of comics kicked in in full when he bought Avengers #232 from a spinner rack at Seven-Eleven. How will that continue now the audience knows who Hank really is? Over the past few episode of "Supergirl," Hank Henshaw's true identity as J'onn J'onzz -- aka the Martian Manhunter -- has slowly been revealed to characters like Kara and Alex Danvers. A lot of the DC characters are still mysteries to me. Posted by 3 years ago. Hank Henshaw was a NASA astronaut who found himself bombarded with cosmic radiation alongside his wife Terri and two other crewmembers of the LexCorp shuttle Excalibur. Harewood: Not until after the pilot. They can fit in very easily. 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