Metropolis

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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.

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]

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, where it was sucked up when the ship spaghettified into its black hole. 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]

the Black Zero Event above Metropolis.

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]

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]

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]

Map of downtown New Troy, Metropolis.

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.

Queensland Park lies along the West River.[7]

Park Ridge is one of the wealthiest and most historic parts of Metropolis.[7]

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]

District of Metropolis seal.