Metropolis

"*Metropolis! The City of Tomorrow protected by the Man of Tomorrow himself.*"
―Daily Planet newspaper[src]
**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.

### Black Zero Event

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. In the aftermath, a large statue of Superman was built in the city center in a new purpose built venue called Heroes Park.

The city is now the home of the superhero Superman.

### Earthquake

Some years later, an earthquake devastated the city. Clark, now hiding under his alter ego of Superman, intervened to help save the city's residents. The earthquake's aftereffects reminded him of what had happened during the Black Zero Event.

## Geography

### New Troy

#### 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

* Ace O'Clubs
* Alewife
* Apricot Spa
* Atwater Tower
* Avenue of Tomorrow
* Awakenings Youth Theater
* Bakerline Bridge
* Berkeley Lodge
* Bessolo Bistro
* Blaze Comics
* Broadrun Jazz Club
* Carlini's
* Centennial Hotel
* Chaney's
* Chez Joey's
* Clinton Bridge
* Daily Planet Building
* Digby & Sons
* Dooley's Pub
* Dynasty
* El Ciento
* Empire Pier
* Evans Pretzel Factory
* Fort Hob's Park
* Geschäft-Krieg Building
* Hammersmith Tower
* Heroes Park
* Hob's Bay Hospital
* Hob's River
* Joy Lounge
* Julian Gallery
* Karl's Pump & Brew
* Koul-Brau Breweries
* LexCorp Plaza
* LexCorp Tower
* Longshore Ballroom
* Lucy's Pub
* Mary Alice's Consignment Shop
* Metro Palace Theater
* Metro Souvenirs
* Metropolis Ballet
* Metropolis City Hall
* Metropolis General Hospital
* Metropolis History Museum
* Metropolis Museum of Modern Art
* Metropolis Park
* Metropolis Stock Exchange
* Metropolis University
* Mo's Café
* Mr Leonards
* Outlook Park
* Park Metropolis Downtown
* Pit
* Queensland Bridge
* Schaffenberger
* Schott's Toys
* Schwartzenoff
* Siegel Music Hall
* Sienna Hall
* Simmons Gallery
* String Theory
* Supernova
* Turley Gallery
* Uri's Family Restaurant
* Washington Medical Center

### Queensland Park

Queensland Park lies along the West River.

#### Neighborhoods

* Mount Royal
* Newtown
* North Bridge
* Old City
* Pelham

#### 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.

#### Neighborhoods

* Racine
* Vernon

#### Locales

* Bloom
* LeMarvin Bistro

### 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.

#### Neighborhoods

* East Side
* Financial District
* Oaktown

#### Locales

* AmerTek Arena
* Berkowitz Airport
* Jules Verne Extra-Terrestrial Museum
* Kenmore Bowling Alley
* Metro City Airport
* Metropolis Grand Hotel
* Rail Line

## Organizations

* LexCorp Industries
* AmerTek
* Daily Planet
* Kord Industries
* Geschäft-Krieg
* Blaze Publishing
* 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
* Starrware Industries
* Wayne Enterprises

## Known residents

* Bibbo Bibowski
* Arthur Brown
* Crystal Brown
* Stephanie Brown
* John Corben/Metallo
* Morgan Edge
* Mercy Graves
* Clark Kent/Superman
* Jon Kent
* Lois Lane
* Lex Luthor
* Steve Lombard
* Jimmy Olsen
* Karen Starr/Power Girl
* Superboy
* Tobias Whale
* Perry White

## External Links

* Metropolis on DC Database
* Metropolis on DC Extended Universe Wiki
* Metropolis (comics) on Wikipedia