Metropolis
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Real Identity: Not Applicable
Affiliation(s): Metropolis
Appearances: Public Enemies and Apocalypse
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Voiced By: Not Applicable
Swedish settlers bought land from Native Americans for a few trinkets. The land quickly developed into a major eastern city. In the late 1800's, the influx of immigration generated violent ethnic riots. In the Great Depression era, was ravaged and several parts of the city never recovered, including the Suicide Slums. Overall, Metropolis is looked upon as an advanced, warmer, cleaner and wealthier city than most in America.
The largest borough in Metropolis is New Troy. It is home to the newspaper Daily Planet, the prominent skyscraper Emperor Building and LexCorp Tower. It is protected by Superman. Despite its bright exterior, Metropolis is plagued by crime and corruption. The influence of Lex Luthor was finally broken by Superman. The city has been witness to Superman's various adventures, his death, his rebirth, and a definitive battle between he and Lex Luthor donning a battlesuit. The city unknowingly received a new savior when Clark Kent took Kara Zor-El on a shopping spree to learn about Earth culture. They settled in a park where a statue of Superman lay. Wonder Woman and Harbinger arrived to forcefully take Zor-El to Themyscira for specialized training. When she was ready to decide what to do with her life, Supergirl and Superman took their first official flight together through Metropolis.