First, In Most Cases He Does Not Copy The Abilities. That Being Said, He Already Has A Ton Anyways So
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.
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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”.
Usopp: Yamato’s got large tits for a man.
Robin: So does Zoro.
Nami: Yamato’s not special.
Usopp: ???
I kinda have the hc that the only regs the Bad Batch tolerate/like are the Coruscant Guards.
Even though they are very different in how they function (must follow the rules ALL THE TIME vs "what are rules? lmao")
They have bonded over the shared differences from the rest of the GAR (no Jedi general, too different from the rest of the clones but too clone-y¿? to be accepted by the nat borns, etc.)
IDK I just think they could get along in the most unexpected way.
Rexwalker but it’s that one scene from httyd 2 between Valka and Stoic.
Takes place in an AU where Anakin doesn’t turn and they cross paths either when Rex is w/ the bad batch or when he’s w/ the ghost crew. (Do not ask me how this affects the continuity it’s 2/3am brain rot, enjoy.) (reworded to fit the ship)
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Rex: I know what you're going to say, Anakin. How could I have done this? Turned on everyone so quick. And why didn't I come back after? Once my chip was removed.
Well, what sign did I have that you were alive, Anakin? That anyone survived after the order went out?
I didn’t want to fight you or anybody, I wanted to go against the chip, but my body wouldn’t listen.
I know that I betrayed you and then left... but I thought you’d be better off without me. And maybe that was wrong, I see that now, but...
Why are you so calm, Anakin! Go on... SHOUT, SCREAM, SAY SOMETHING!
*Anakin cupping Rex’s face with his hand.*
Anakin: You're as beautiful as the day I lost you
Rex: Life’s too short.
*distant crashing and the sound of fives, echo and anakin screaming*
Rex: Don’t make it shorter
I just want to give all the clones some nice fuzzy sweaters. Is that so much to ask.
Fox meets the little bb’s because Crosshair did Crosshair things while in Guard HQ and he got called in to deal with it
Hunter tries very hard to establish that they’re a very strong and serious commando. Fox wonders why there’s a bunch of 17 year olds running wild. and why exactly he has to take care of if them, dammit Stone come back here-
Wrecker and Tech are the real heroes and stop Crosshair from doing any more Crosshar things. which he takes, eh, badly
and yes, Hunter tries to glare at Fox. which isn’t effective. mostly because Fox deals with Wolffe on a regualr basis. you’ve got a long way to go, kiddo
fun fact, Fox styles his hair back to look older. every little piece helps when dealing with the senate and upper military assholes sitting on Croruscant
what the bad batch thought was happening in episode 2
Idk I've just been thinking about him a lot lately :')
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