Metropolis is a large city located in the District of Metropolis of Delaware in the United States of America. Metropolis 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 located across the bay from its sister city, Gotham, in New Jersey and is the home of the alien superhero Superman.
History
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]
Much of Metropolis' central business district was destroyed by General 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 and debris covered the area. Metropolis recovered in time and became safeguarded by their new local savior, Superman.[2] In the aftermath, a large statue of Superman was built in the city center in a new purpose built venue called Heroes Park.[3]
The city is now the home of the superhero Superman, and was protected by him 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]
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]
Locales
Map of downtown Metropolis.
- Abbey
- Ace O'Clubs
- Alewife
- AmerTek Arena
- Apricot Spa
- Atwater Tower
- Avenue of Tomorrow
- Awakenings Youth Theater
- Berkeley Lodge
- Berkowitz Airport
- Bessolo Bistro
- Big Belly Burger
- Billups Hall
- Blaze Comics
- Blaze Publishing
- Bloom
- Border Room
- Broadrun Jazz Club
- Carlini's
- Carrasco's
- Centennial Hotel
- Centennial Café
- Chaney's
- Chez Joey's
- Daily Planet building
- Digby & Sons
- Dooley's Pub
- Dynasty
- El Ciento
- Empire Pier
- Evans Pretzel Factory
- Geschäft-Krieg building
- Giuseppe's
- Glenmorgan Square
- Grantland Park Outdoor Arts
- Greico Theater Workshop
- Hammersmith Tower
- Heroes Park
- Hob's Bay Hospital
- Hotel Metropolis
- Joy Lounge
- Jules Verne Extra-Terrestrial Museum
- Julian Gallery
- Karl's Pump & Brew
- Kenmore Bowling Alley
- Koul-Brau Breweries
- LeMarvin Bistro
- LexCorp Plaza
- LexCorp Tower
- 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 Ballet
- Metropolis Central Station
- Metropolis City Hall
- Metropolis General Hospital
- Metropolis Grand Hotel
- Metropolis History Museum
- Metropolis International Airport
- Metropolis Middle School
- Metropolis Museum of Modern Art
- Metropolis Overstreet Mall
- Metropolis Park
- Metropolis Philharmonic
- Metropolis Police Department
- Metropolis Public Library
- Metropolis Science Explorarium
- Metropolis Stock Exchange
- Metropolis University
- Metropolitan Club
- Minko Hall
- Mo's Café
- Mr Leonards
- Nova
- Park Metropolis Downtown
- Pit
- Queensland Park
- Schwartz Field
- Queensland Pier
- Rail Line
- Schaffenberger
- Schott's Toys
- Schwartzenoff
- Shuster Arena
- Siegel Music Hall
- Sienna Hall
- Simmons Gallery
- S.T.A.R. Labs
- Stryker's Island
- Supernova
- Swinburne Hall
- Turley Gallery
- Uri's Family Restaurant
- Utopia Casino
- Washington Medical Center
- Wayne Financial Building
- WGBS News
- Yellow Prawn
Organizations
Formerly
Known residents
District of Metropolis seal.
- Bibbo Bibbowski
- Ben Sadowsky
- Clark Kent/Superman
- Eddie
- Evan
- Forsythe
- Forsythe's assistant
- Glen Woodburn
- Jacob Washington
- Jenny Jurwich
- Kevin
- Kevin's Female Associate
- Kevin's Male Associate
- Lucy
- Lois Lane
- Lucas
- Metropolis' mayor
- Perry White
- Ron Troupe
- Sage
- Steve Lombard
- Tony
- Tony Gallo
- Zoe
- Zoe's father
Former residents
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- In Man of Steel, Metropolis scenes were filmed in Chicago, IL.[6] However, in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, both Chicago and Detroit, MI were used for Metropolis and Gotham City scenes.[7]
References
- ↑ Wallace, Daniel (February 16, 2016). Time Out Shortlist Gotham and Metropolis ('). United States: Time Out.
- ↑ Goyer, David S., Nolan, Christopher (writers) & Snyder, Zack (director) (June 14, 2013). Man of Steel.
- ↑ Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice - Upstairs/Downstairs
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman
- ↑ Zack Snyder talks Detroit's role in 'Batman v Superman'
