Smallville Season premiere: Who was the guy who was helping Clark, with the red !

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Smallville Season premiere: Who was the guy who was helping Clark, with the red eyes?

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Who was that guy? They never said his name, and how does Clark know him?

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1 day ago
CC: I thought he was Martian Manhunter, but I wasn't sure... the guy who likes oreo cookies, right?

Answers: 1 day ago
CC: I thought he was Martian Manhunter, but I wasn't sure... the guy who likes oreo cookies, right? that character is jonn j'onnz aka the martian manhunter. he was introduced towards then end of last season. he claims to be watching over earth and clark to ensure it doesnt befall the same fate as his homeworld. he knew clark's father on krypton, but he is from mars and is helping clark get rid of the zoners as a fovor for jurrel.

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