Who Is Jemm? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Jemm is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of J'emm, with over 113 comic issue appearances. The leader of the Saturnians, Jemm is a valiant ally to J'onn J'onzz (Martian Manhunter) and the Justice League.

Who is Jemm?

Origin Saturn was once inhabited by two humanoid races, red skinned desert Saturnians, and the white skinned polar Saturnians, who mistrusted one another for centuries. During the reign of king Jaxx, the simmering feuds became a full scale war. Jemm, the red skinned son of Jaxx, was born with a birthstone on his forehead and was believed to be the savior promised by Saturnian religion. As a child, Jemm escaped the destruction of Bhok. Later, due to a nuclear accident, all life on Saturn was thought to have been wiped out. However, Jemm, his mother Jarla and his teacher Rahani were saved. After Jarla and Rahani died, Jemm went to Earth. Creation Creators Greg Potter and Gene Colan had Jemm, Son of Saturn originally created for the maxi-series as Jemm, Son of Mars and was to be the cousin of the Martian Manhunter and fellow green-skinned Martian at a time when Martian Manhunter was not making any appearances.

Key facts

Jemm is of alien origin. The character is published by DC Comics. With 113 recorded issue appearances, Jemm ranks among the most featured characters in comics.