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| Publisher |
DC |
| Writer |
John Ostrander |
| Artist |
Tom Mandrake |
| Colorist |
Carla Feeny |
| Letterer |
Bill Oakley |
| Published | January 2000 |
J'onn J'onzz and an alien princess are held captive in Part 2 of the 4-part "Rings of Saturn!" The Martian Manhunter and Princess Cha'rissa have been made prisoners of the space pirates led by the notorious Captain Destiny. Even if they can avoid immediate execution, can they protect themselves from being accidentally killed by those who have come to rescue them?Imprisoned aboard the pirate vessel Kharma, J'onn manipulates Captain Destiny into sparing the starship Va'Jacoth through the use of his powers. J'onn discovers that Captain Destiny was hired to capture Prince Jemm and Princess Cha'rissa by a being who goes by the name "Cabal". When his absence is implicated, J'onn races back to the prison cell to maintain the charade, while Cha'rissa "delays" the guards with a vigorous beating. Captain Destiny is convinced that his prisoners are secure and leaves the two alone once more. Cha'rissa, stunned in the skirmish, collapses in J'onn's arms.Meanwhile, within the capital city of Tromfar on Saturn, a meeting is held to address the Royal Couple's ransom. Attending are red Saturnians Prime Minister Dall, Jogarr and Zuhl, and white Saturnians Queen Tareesha, Johm, and Balik. They reject the idea of paying a ransom, but convene with the order to send Commander Synn, the leader of the white fleet, and Commander Jogarr of the red fleet, to intercept the pirate vessel.Back on the Kharma, J'onn and Cha'rissa blend and unite (make love). Through their union, J'onn comes to the understanding that Cha'rissa's father, Jacoth, was assassinated for initiating the peace treaty between the red and white Saturnians. She carries on his commitment to peace.Aboard the white flagship, Commander Synn recieves the report and gives the order to engage without the assistance of Commander Jogarr, declaring that she waits for NO ONE.On the Va'Jacoth, Jemm is stirred awake by the dangerous hate festering within a white would-be assassin. He is saved by Captain Khaar, who takes the attempt on Jemm's...
