Metropolis

From Hey Kids Comics

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City of Metropolis

Harvey2.jpg Official Name
City of Metropolis
Harvey2.jpg Aliases
The Big Apricot; The City of Tomorrow; The Monarch City; New Troy

Location Details
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Metropolis

Characteristics
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125 sq mi
First appearance

Quote1.png The story? How many times do I have to tell you? There's only one story, Lane. Metropolis. She's the story. Quote2.png
-- Perry White src

History

Metropolis is one of the largest and most well-known cities in the United States, owing largely to the fact that it is the adopted hometown of Metropolis' favorite son, Superman.

Origins

The history of Metropolis stretches back to the year 1542 when Italian navigator Vincenzo Gnanatti discovered the region while in the employ of the Dutch. Prior to European colonization, the region was occupied by the Algonquin Native American tribe. It wasn't until 1634 however that the first settlement was established by Dutchman Paul De Vries. The settlement was named De Vries Village and occupies the neighborhood now known as "Old City" in the Eastern section of Queensland Park. Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, De Vries Village prospered as a thriving seaport and it became an integral strategic location for General George Washington's army during the Revolutionary War.

17th Century

In 1775, it established itself as a host to many book and newspaper publishing houses, the most successful of which would eventually become known as the Daily Planet.[1] During the "Devil's Winter Siege", the city was defended by Tomahawk's rangers, most notably Dan Hunter, in whose honor the settlement was renamed as Fort Hunter, later Hunterville and later still Hunter City. In 1783, P. Randall Jeffries opened the First Metropolitan Bank, which still exists today, though the corporate headquarters has since moved to the Central Business District in New Troy. [2]

19th Century

In 1847, the borough known as Hob's Bay became a bustling merchant center, as well as a hotbed for bigotry and intolerance, particularly against the rising influx of Irish immigrants. Mission worker Edna Luthor became a strong voice among the struggling workers, and she publicly preached a message of tolerance and love. Like many in the Luthor bloodline, Edna was a visionary whose convictions and strong sense of morality would help pave the way for Metropolis' future. These values were passed along to her grandson, Wallace Luthor who operated the Luthor Steel Works during the turn of the century.[3]

20th Century

In 1905 Hunter City became home to a noted adventurer, inventor and science hero: Waldo Glenmorgan. Glenmorgan began a trend of scientific prowess which culminated in the city changing its name to "Metropolis". This name change propelled the city towards its current position as the City of Tomorrow.[4]

Points of Interest

The Six Boroughs

Neighborhoods

Waterways

  • Hobb's River
  • Metropolis Bay
  • West River

Parks and Recreational areas

Businesses

Museums

  • Jules Verne Extra-Terrestrial Museum
  • Lena Luthor Science Explorarium
  • Metropolis Museum of Art
  • Superman Museum (30th century)

Laboratories

Media

News, television and radio

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Map of Metropolis

Other Locations

Sports Teams

Metropolis has had many pro and amateur sports teams, treated with little continuity.

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Hockey

Residents

Heroes

The following is a list of super-heroes known to have either lived and/or operated out of Metropolis at some point in their lives. This list includes characters who are germain to both Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis versions of Metropolis.

Villains

The following is a list of super-villains known to have either lived and/or operated out of Metropolis at some point in their lives. This list includes characters who are germain to both Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis versions of Metropolis.

Other People

The following is a list of civilians known to have either lived and/or operated out of Metropolis at some point in their lives. This list includes characters who are germain to both Pre-Crisis and Post-Crisis versions of Metropolis.


Notes


Trivia

  • No trivia.


See Also

Links and References

  • None.
  1. ↑ Zero Hour #0 (timeline)
  2. ↑ Atlas of the DC Universe; pp 41
  3. ↑ Superman: Y2K #1
  4. ↑ Superman: Secret Files 2009
  5. ↑ Superboy Vol 2 #22
  6. ↑ World's Finest #67

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