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| Title = Secret Origins
  
| Title = Secret Origins
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| Event = Millennium
 
| Image = Secret Origins v.2 22.jpg
  
| Image = Secret Origins v.2 22.jpg
 
| Volume = 2
  
| Volume = 2
 
| Issue = 22
  
| Issue = 22
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| Month = January
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| Day = 22
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| Month = 1
 
| Year = 1988
  
| Year = 1988
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| Pubmonth = 9
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| Pubyear = 1987
   
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| Executive Editor = Jenette Kahn
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| Executive Editor = Dick Giordano
 
| CoverArtist1 = Walt Simonson
  
| CoverArtist1 = Walt Simonson
   
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| PreviousIssue = [[Secret Origins Vol 2 21|Secret Origins #21]]
  
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| NextIssue = [[Secret Origins Vol 2 23|Secret Origins #23]]
  
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| Quotation = No man escapes the Manhunters!
  
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| Speaker = [[Manhunter Cult|The Manhunters]]
  
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| StoryTitle1 = "No Man Escapes the Manhunters!"
  
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| Synopsis1 = This issue focuses on the origin of the robotic Manhunter Cult, beginning with their creation at the hands of the [[Guardians of the Universe]]. It shows their conflict with the Guardians' rigid structure and their ultimate rebellion. To combat the renegade Manhunters, the Guardians created an agency of sentient peace-keeping officers which came to be known as the [[Green Lantern Corps]]. Through the centuries, the Manhunter have used sleeper agents to carry on their work including those who have even adopted the name "Manhunter" such as Dan Richards, Paul Kirk and Mark Shaw.
 
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| Editor1_1 = Greg Weisman
  
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| Editor1_2 = Roy Thomas
  
 
| Writer1_1 = Roy Thomas
  
| Writer1_1 = Roy Thomas
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| Writer1_2 = Dann Thomas
 
| Penciler1_1 = Howard Simpson
  
| Penciler1_1 = Howard Simpson
 
| Inker1_1 = Bob Downs
  
| Inker1_1 = Bob Downs
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| Colourist1_1 = Shelley Eiber
  
| Colourist1_1 = Shelley Eiber
 
| Letterer1_1 = Jean Simek
  
| Letterer1_1 = Jean Simek
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| Editor1_1 = Roy Thomas
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| Editor1_2 = Greg Weisman
   
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| Appearing1 =
 
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'''Featured Characters:'''
  
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* [[Manhunter (Dan Richards)]]
  
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* [[Manhunter (Mark Shaw)]]
  
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* [[Manhunter (Paul Kirk)]]
  
   
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| Quotation = No man escapes the Manhunters!
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
  
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| Speaker = [[Manhunters (New Earth)|The Manhunters]]
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* [[Guardians of the Universe]]
  
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* [[Thor the Thunder Dog]]
  
   
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| StoryTitle1 = No Man Escapes the Manhunters!
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'''Villains:'''
  
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* [[Manhunter Cult]]
  
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:*[[Grandmaster]]
  
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:*[[Manhunters]]
  
   
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| Synopsis1 = This issue focuses on the origin of the robotic Manhunter Cult, beginning with their creation at the hands of the [[Guardians of the Universe (New Earth)|Guardians of the Universe]]. It shows their conflict with the Guardians' rigid structure and their ultimate rebellion. To combat the renegade Manhunters, the Guardians created an agency of sentient peace-keeping officers which came to be known as the [[Green Lantern Corps (New Earth)|Green Lantern Corps]]. Through the centuries, the Manhunters have used sleeper agents to carry on their work some of whom have even adopted the name "Manhunter" such as Dan Richards, Paul Kirk and Mark Shaw.
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'''Featured Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[Donald Richards (New Earth)|Manhunter (Dan Richards)]]}} {{Flashback}} {{Origin|Manhunter}}
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* {{a|[[Mark Shaw (New Earth)|Manhunter (Mark Shaw)]]}} {{Flashback}} {{Origin|Manhunter}} {{Green|Also appears as the Privateer and [[Star-Tsar]] I}}
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* {{a|[[Paul Kirk II (New Earth)|Manhunter (Paul Kirk)]]}} {{Flashback Dies}} {{Origin|Manhunter}}
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[Asano Nitobe (New Earth)|Asano Nitobe]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Bruce Wayne (New Earth)|Batman]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Christine St. Clair (New Earth)|Christine St. Clair]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Thor the Thunder Dog (New Earth)|Thor the Thunder Dog]]}} {{Flashback}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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* {{a|[[Hugo Van Beck (New Earth)|The Buzzard]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* The Chopper {{Flashback Dies}}
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* {{a|[[Council I|The Council]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Anatol Mykros (New Earth)|Anatol Mykros]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* Johnny Consentino {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Manhunters (New Earth)|Manhunter Cult]]}} {{Flashalso}}
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** {{a|[[Manhunter Grandmaster (New Earth)|Grandmaster]]}} {{Flashalso}}
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** {{a|[[Manhunters (New Earth)|Manhunters]]}} {{Flashalso}}
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** Sleeper Agents
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* {{a|[[Atlanteans|An Atlantean sleeper agent]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Bernard Ferguson (New Earth)|Bernard Ferguson]]}} {{Cameo}}
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*** {{a|[[Dirk Davis (New Earth)|Dirk Davis]]}} {{Cameo}}
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*** {{a|[[Marcie Cooper (New Earth)|Harlequin (Marcie Cooper)]]}} {{Flashback}}
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*** {{a|[[Harold Hadley (New Earth)|Harry Hadley]]}} {{Flashback}}
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*** {{a|[[Helga Jace (New Earth)|Helga Jace]]}} {{Cameo}}
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*** [[James Gordon (New Earth)|Jim Gordon]] Impostor {{Cameo}}
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*** {{a|[[Lana Lang (New Earth)|Lana Lang]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Mary Frances Cassidy (New Earth)|Mary Frances Cassidy]]}} {{Cameo}}
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*** {{a|[[Mister Smith (New Earth)|Mister Smith]]}}
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*** Ms. Hunter {{Cameo}}
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*** {{a|[[Arnold Beck (New Earth)|Overthrow]]}} {{Cameo}}
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*** {{a|[[Pan Impostor (New Earth)|Pan Impostor]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Vladimir Mikoyan (New Earth)|Rocket Red #7]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Robert West (New Earth)|Rudy West]]}}
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*** [[Laurel Kent (Pre-Zero Hour)|Laurel Kent]] {{Mentioned}}
 
'''Other Characters:'''
  
'''Other Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[Adolf Hitler (New Earth)|Adolf Hitler]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* [[Green Lantern Corps]]
  
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* {{a|[[Benito Mussolini (New Earth)|Benito Mussolini]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* Bradford Shaw {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Nathaniel Adam (New Earth)|Captain Atom]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Captain Atom Project]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis (New Earth)|Charles Cornwallis]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Christopher Columbus (New Earth)|Christopher Columbus]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[George Washington (New Earth)|George Washington]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Alan Scott (New Earth)|Green Lantern (Alan Scott)]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Hal Jordan (New Earth)|Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Green Lantern Corps (New Earth)|Green Lantern Corps]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Guardians of the Universe (New Earth)|Guardians of the Universe]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Molly Mayne (New Earth)|Harlequin (Molly Mayne)]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Hideki Tojo (New Earth)|Hideki Tojo]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Infinity, Inc. (New Earth)|Infinity, Inc.]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Norda Cantrell (New Earth)|Northwind]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Todd Rice (New Earth)|Todd Rice]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* Inspector Donovan {{Flashback Dies}}
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* {{a|[[Justice League of America (New Earth)|Justice League of America]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Orin (New Earth)|Aquaman]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Dinah Laurel Lance (New Earth)|Black Canary]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Ralph Dibny (New Earth)|Elongated Man]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Barry Allen (New Earth)|The Flash (Barry Allen)]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Oliver Queen (New Earth)|Green Arrow]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Shayera Thal (Earth-One)|Hawkgirl]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Katar Hol (Earth-One)|Hawkman]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Red Tornado (New Earth)|Red Tornado]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Kal-El (New Earth)|Superman]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Krona (New Earth)|Krona]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* Mark Shaw's predecessor {{Flashback Dies}}
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* {{a|[[Napoleon (New Earth)|Napoleon]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{WP|Saxons}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Lucas Carr (New Earth)|Star-Tsar II (Snapper Carr)]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[William the Conqueror (New Earth)|William the Conqueror]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* [[Garth (New Earth)|Aqualad]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Theodore Kord (New Earth)|Blue Beetle]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Daniel Cassidy (New Earth)|Blue Devil]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Michael Carter (New Earth)|Booster Gold]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[New Guardians (Millennium)|The Chosen]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Ferris Aircraft]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Ronald Raymond (New Earth)|Firestorm]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Wallace West (New Earth)|The Flash (Wally West)]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Abin Sur (New Earth)|Green Lantern (Abin Sur)]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Lyla Michaels (Pre-Crisis)|Harbinger]] {{Mentioned}}
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* Jerry Armand {{Mentioned}}
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* Jim Kelley {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Justice League International (New Earth)|Justice League International]] {{Mentioned}}
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* {{WP|Wilhelm II, German Emperor|Kaiser Wilhelm}} {{Mentioned}}
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* Kit Kelley {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Outsiders (New Earth)|The Outsiders]] {{Mentioned}}
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* [[Teen Titans (New Earth)|Teen Titans]] {{Mentioned}}
 
'''Locations:'''
  
'''Locations:'''
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* {{a|[[Earth]]}} {{Flashalso}}
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* [[Oa]]
  
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** {{a|[[1941]]}}
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*** {{a|[[Empire City]]}}
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* {{a|[[Oa]]}} {{Flashback}}
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** {{a|[[Oan Citadel]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Orinda]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
'''Items:'''
  
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* {{a|[[Central Power Battery of Oa]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* [[Green Lantern Ring]]
  
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* {{a|[[Green Lantern Power Battery]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Green Lantern Ring|Green Lantern Rings]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Starheart|Starheart/Starheart Ring]]}} {{Flashback}}
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* {{a|[[Universe Orb]]}} {{Flashback}}
 
'''Vehicles:'''
  
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'''Events'''
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* [[Crisis on Infinite Earths]] {{Mentioned}}
   
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| Cast1 = Manhunter Cult
  
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| Cast2 = Daniel Richards (New Earth)
  
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| Cast3 = Paul Kirk (New Earth)
  
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| Cast4 = Mark Shaw (New Earth)
  
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| Cast5 = Guardians of the Universe
  
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| Cast6 = Grandmaster (New Earth)
  
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| Cast7 = Thor the Thunder Dog (New Earth)
  
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| Cast8 = Green Lantern Corps
 
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| Location1 = Oa
  
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| Location2 =
 
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| Item1 = Green Lantern Ring
  
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| Notes =
 
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* This issue is divided into six chapters:
  
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**Part I: No Man Escapes the Manhunters
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**Part II: Dan Richards - Manhunter
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**Part III: Paul Kirk - Manhunter
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:*Part V: Mark Shaw - Manhunter
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**Part V: Mark Shaw - Manhunter
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:*Part VI: Rebirth and Revenge
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**Part VI: Rebirth and Revenge
   
 
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"No Man Escapes the Manhunters!": This issue focuses on the origin of the robotic Manhunter Cult, beginning with their creation at the hands of the Guardians of the Universe. It shows their conflict with the Guardians' rigid structure and their ultimate

Quote1 No man escapes the Manhunters! Quote2
— The Manhunters

Secret Origins (Volume 2) #22 is an issue of the series Secret Origins (Volume 2) with a cover date of January, 1988. It was published on September 22, 1987.

Synopsis for "No Man Escapes the Manhunters!"

This issue focuses on the origin of the robotic Manhunter Cult, beginning with their creation at the hands of the Guardians of the Universe. It shows their conflict with the Guardians' rigid structure and their ultimate rebellion. To combat the renegade Manhunters, the Guardians created an agency of sentient peace-keeping officers which came to be known as the Green Lantern Corps. Through the centuries, the Manhunters have used sleeper agents to carry on their work some of whom have even adopted the name "Manhunter" such as Dan Richards, Paul Kirk and Mark Shaw.

Appearing in "No Man Escapes the Manhunters!"

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Events

Notes

  • This issue is a "Millennium" Week Two tie-in issue.
  • This issue is divided into six chapters:
    • Part I: No Man Escapes the Manhunters
    • Part II: Dan Richards - Manhunter
    • Part III: Paul Kirk - Manhunter
    • Part V: Mark Shaw - Manhunter
    • Part VI: Rebirth and Revenge



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The events from this issue are related to Millennium, a 1988 crossover event spanning through all DC Titles, in which the Guardians of the Universe left and Earth was put in danger by the robotic Manhunter Cult.

Week One
Millennium #1 · Firestorm (Volume 2) #67 · The Flash (Volume 2) #8 · Justice League International #9 · Outsiders #27 · Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #12
Week Two
Millennium #2 · Batman #415 · Blue Beetle (Volume 6) #20 · Legion of Super-Heroes (Volume 3) #42 · Secret Origins (Volume 2) #22 · Superman (Volume 2) #13 · Young All-Stars #8
Week Three
Millennium #3 · Adventures of Superman #436 · Booster Gold #24 · Green Lantern Corps #220 · Infinity Inc. #46
Week Four
Millennium #4 · Action Comics #596 · Captain Atom (Volume 2) #11 · Detective Comics #582 · Suicide Squad #9 · Spectre (Volume 2) #10 · Teen Titans Spotlight #18
Week Five
Millennium #5 · Firestorm (Volume 2) #68 · The Flash (Volume 2) #9 · Justice League International #10 · Outsiders #28 · Wonder Woman (Volume 2) #13
Week Six
Millennium #6 · Blue Beetle (Volume 6) #21 · Legion of Super-Heroes (Volume 3) #43 · Secret Origins (Volume 2) #23 · Superman (Volume 2) #14 · Young All-Stars #9
Week Seven
Millennium #7 · Adventures of Superman #437 · Booster Gold #25 · Green Lantern Corps #221 · Infinity Inc. #47
Week Eight
Millennium #8 · Spectre (Volume 2) #11 · Teen Titans Spotlight #19

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