The Manhunters are android enforcers created by the Guardians of the Universe as a precursor to the Green Lantern Corps. Their programming glitch led to the massacre of Sector 666, and they have since become recurring antagonists to the Green Lanterns.
The Manhunters first appear in Green Lantern #14 as androids created by the Guardians of the Universe to serve as intergalactic police. However, a flaw causes them to hunt indiscriminately. #dc #villains )
In Justice League of America #106, the Manhunters' origin is expanded, revealing they were built by the Guardians to capture criminals but turned on their creators. #justiceleague #androids )
The Manhunters massacre the planet of Sector 666 due to a programming glitch, leading the Guardians to deactivate them and create the Green Lantern Corps. #greengantern #massacre )
During the Millennium event, the Manhunters resurface, infiltrating Earth and other planets. The event features the New Guardians and reveals the Manhunters' manipulation. #crossover #event )
In Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight, the Manhunters attack the Green Lantern Corps. They are defeated by Hal Jordan and other Lanterns. #greenlantern #battle
The Manhunters appear in Starman #1, where they are reactivated by a villain. They become a threat to Opal City. #starman #dc )
During the Zero Hour crisis, the Manhunters serve as minions of the villain Hal Jordan (Parallax). They attack the Justice League. #crisis #parallax )
In the Green Lantern series, a new Manhunter android appears, designed to replace the Green Lanterns. Kyle Rayner defeats it. #greenlantern #androids
The Manhunters launch a full-scale war on Earth in JLA #56-59. The Justice League fights back with Batman leading the defense. #jla #war )
The Manhunters are revealed to have been manipulated by the villainous organization, the Society. They play a role in the Identity Crisis storyline. #identitycrisis #dc )
During Infinite Crisis, the Manhunters are used by Alexander Luthor Jr. to eliminate heroes. They are ultimately destroyed by Superboy-Prime. #crisis #multiverse
The Manhunters side with the Sinestro Corps during the war. They are commanded by the Sinestro Corps and fight the Green Lanterns. #sinestro #war
The Manhunters are attacked by the Red Lanterns, who destroy many androids. This event highlights the Manhunters' vulnerability. #redlanterns #rage )
The Manhunters are resurrected as Black Lantern constructs during Blackest Night. They are among the undead forces. #blackestnight #undead
Surviving Manhunters are shown in Brightest Day, still operating in the shadows. They are hunted by various heroes. #brightestday #survival
In the New 52 continuity, the Manhunters are redesigned as more robotic and deadly. They appear in Green Lantern: New Guardians. #new52 #redesign
The Manhunters are upgraded by the Guardians of the Universe to form the Third Army, a force to replace the Green Lanterns. #thirdarmy #upgrade )
The Manhunters are among the forces attacked by the First Lantern. They are destroyed in large numbers. #firstlantern #wrath
In the Convergence event, a dome containing a Manhunter-controlled city appears. Heroes must contend with the androids. #convergence #event )
The Manhunters are revealed to have been active during DC Rebirth, working for a hidden mastermind. They appear in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps. #rebirth #haljordan
In the Green Lanterns series, Simon Baz and Jessica Cruz face Manhunters that are secretly controlling a city. #greenlanterns #duo )
The Manhunters appear briefly in Doomsday Clock as part of the larger DC universe. They are seen in the background. #doomsdayclock #cameo
Manhunters are used as soldiers by the Omega Titans in the No Justice event. They are easily destroyed. #justiceleague #notjustice
Grant Morrison's The Green Lantern season two features a new type of Manhunter that can mimic any being. #greenlantern #morrison )
During Dark Nights: Death Metal, the Manhunters are used by the Batman Who Laughs as enforcers. #deathmetal #batmanwholaughs
In Infinite Frontier, a faction of Manhunters appears as part of the multiversal landscape. They are led by a rogue Guardian. #infinitefrontier #multiverse
The Manhunters are part of the army of the Great Darkness in Dark Crisis. They attack the Justice League. #darkcrisis #greatdarkness
A new storyline in Green Lantern reveals a hidden civilization of Manhunters that have evolved beyond their programming, seeking peace. #greenlantern #evolution )