Metropolis is a large city located in the eastern United States and is part of the District of Metropolis in Delaware. The city is famous for its forward-looking, optimistic spirit, captured in its nickname "City of Tomorrow". It is home to the headquarters of both the Daily Planet newspaper and global corporation LexCorp Industries. It is also home to the Kryptonian superhero known as Superman.
Situated on the coast of Delaware, Metropolis is just across the bay from Gotham City, New Jersey; its sister city. Metropolis is often synonymous with the central island of New Troy, but the entire city also encompasses the boroughs of Queensland Park, Park Ridge, and Bakerline.
History
Foundation
Initially growing out of the colonial outpost of Fort Hob, Metropolis was founded in 1661 by early European settlers at the start of the colonization of North America. It grew steadily to become one of the largest cities in the world, and became a famous tech hub and media centre.[1]
21st century
Black Zero Event
Much of Metropolis' central business district was destroyed by General Dru-Zod and his Kryptonian military forces in their attempt to convert Earth's atmosphere to that of Krypton's. Whole buildings were obliterated and rubble covered the area. However, Zod and his followers were defeated, albeit with multiple civilian and military casualties. After the crisis ended, Metropolis recovered in time and became safeguarded by their new local savior, Superman,[2] with a large statue of Superman built in the city center in a new purpose built venue called Heroes Park.[3]
Since the Black Zero Event, the city was protected by Superman along with the rest of the world until his tragic death in 2015, when sacrificing himself to stop a mighty monster known as Doomsday.[4]
Superman returns
When Superman was resurrected a year later, thanks to the help of Flash, Cyborg, Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Batman, he resumes his role as local superhero.[5]
Earthquake
Some years later, an earthquake devastated the city. As a result, Superman intervened to help save the city's residents. The earthquake's aftereffects reminded him of what had happened during the Black Zero Event.[6]
Geography
Map of downtown New Troy, Metropolis.
New Troy
New Troy is the central island of Metropolis and its largest borough. It is bordered on one side by the West River and on the other side by Hob's River.
Neighborhoods
- Arts District
- Chinatown
- Fashion District
- Heroes Park District
- Hob's Bay
- Jewelry District
- Lower East Side
- Metro Square
- Midtown
- Queensland Docks
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
Locales
Queensland Park
Queensland Park lies along the West River.[7]
Neighborhoods
Locales
- Metro University of Art
- Metropolis Institute of Technology
- North Street Seaport
- Queensland Pier
- Schwartz Field
Park Ridge
Park Ridge is one of the wealthiest and most historic parts of Metropolis.[7]
Neighborhoods
Locales
Bakerline
Bakerline was historically home to Metropolis' white-collar middle-class, but has since brought in a young techie crowd employed by LexCorp and smaller competitors in the tech industry.[7]
Neighborhoods
Locales
- AmerTek Arena
- Berkowitz Airport
- Jules Verne Extra-Terrestrial Museum
- Kenmore Bowling Alley
- Metro City Airport
- Metropolis Grand Hotel
- Rail Line
Other locales
- Billups Hall
- Blaze Comics
- Border Room
- Carrasco's
- Chaney's
- Chez Joey's
- Daily Planet building
- Giuseppe's
- Grantland Park
- Greico Theater Workshop
- Hotel Metropolis
- Joy Lounge
- Koul-Brau Breweries
- Lexor Hotel
- Lex Luthor's mansion
- Lois and Clark's apartment
- Longshore Ballroom
- Lucy's Pub
- Mary Alice's Consignment Shop
- Metro Palace Theater
- Metro Souvenirs
- Metro Square
- Metropolis Athletic Club
- Metropolis Central Station
- Metropolis International Airport
- Metropolis Middle School
- Metropolis Museum of Modern Art
- Metropolis Overstreet Mall
- Metropolis Police Department
- Metropolis Public Library
- Metropolis Science Explorarium
- Metropolis Stock Exchange
- Metropolis University
- Metropolitan Club
- Minko Hall
- Mo's Café
- Mr Leonards
- Nova
- Shuster Arena
- S.T.A.R. Labs
- Supernova
- Swinburne Hall
- Utopia Casino
- Washington Medical Center
- WGBS News
- Yellow Prawn
Organizations
Current
- LexCorp
- AmerTek
- Daily Planet
- Kord Industries
- Geschäft-Krieg
- Blaze Publishing
- Greico Theater Workshop
- Hanford Technologies
- Lemaris Foundation
- Metropolis Ballet
- Metropolis Mammoths
- Metropolis Metros
- Metropolis Monarchs
- Metropolis News 8
- Metropolis Philharmonic
- Metropolis Police Department
- Metropolis Port Authority
- Metropolis Rail Authority
- S.T.A.R. Labs
- Wayne Enterprises
Former
Known residents
Current
District of Metropolis seal.
- Hervé Alvarez
- Sophie Banby
- Bibbo Bibowski
- Carmen Chaney
- Erica Del Portenza
- Eddie
- Morgan Edge
- Evan
- Forsythe
- Forsythe's assistant
- Tony Gallo
- Amelia Greeley
- Rory Greeley
- Allison Isenberg
- Jerry
- Jenny Jurwich
- Clark Kent
- Kevin
- Kevin's female associate
- Kevin's male associate
- Jenet Klyburn
- Lois Lane
- LeBlanc
- Vera Lidochka
- Steve Lombard
- Lucas
- Lucy
- Everett Melvin
- Morgan
- Neil
- Alicia Petradia
- David Rowland
- Rusty
- Sage
- Leonid Stanislavovich
- Matthew Taggio
- Tony
- Ron Troupe
- Jacob Washington
- Jacob Washington's mother
- Tobias Whale
- Perry White
- Glen Woodburn
- Young
- Zoe
- Zoe's father
Former
- Lex Luthor
- Mercy Graves †
- Wallace Keefe †
- Wallace Keefe's daughter †
- Wallace Keefe's wife
- Alexander Luthor Sr. †
- Sage's mother †
- Horace Schaffenberger †
Gallery
Behind the scenes
- "It's a very business-oriented city. Expanding, new, everything is modern. There's not too much of that grunge that you would find in every city."
- ―Production designer Patrick Tatopoulos on Metropolis.[src]
For Man of Steel, Metropolis scenes were filmed in Chicago, Illinois.[8] However, in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, both Chicago and Detroit, Michigan were used for Metropolis and Gotham City scenes.[9]
References
- ↑ Wallace, Daniel (February 16, 2016). Time Out Shortlist Gotham and Metropolis ('). United States: Time Out Group.
- ↑ Goyer, David S., Nolan, Christopher (writers) & Snyder, Zack (director) (June 14, 2013). Man of Steel.
- ↑ Gage, Christos (w), Bennett, Joe (p), Parsons, Sean (i), Hi-Fi (col), Bennett, Deron (let) & Antone, Alex (ed). Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Upstairs/Downstairs: (February 29, 2016), DC Comics
- ↑ Goyer, David S., Terrio, Chris (writers) & Snyder, Zack (director) (March 25, 2016). Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.
- ↑ Terrio, Chris, Whedon, Joss (writers) & Snyder, Zack (director) (November 17, 2017). Justice League.
- ↑ Whitman, Frank (April 30, 2013). Man of Steel: The Early Years. United States: Harper Festival.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Wallace, Daniel (February 16, 2016). Time Out Shortlist Gotham and Metropolis (Metropolis). United States: Time Out Group. p. 9.
- ↑ Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman
- ↑ Zack Snyder talks Detroit's role in 'Batman v Superman'
