Metropolis (comics) facts for kids

Metropolis is a fictional city in DC Comics. It is where Superman lives. The city is based on New York City, Chicago and Toronto. It became Superman's home in 1939. Within the DC Universe, Metropolis is one of the largest and richest cities on Earth. It has a population of nearly 11 million people.

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New York City is often cited as a real-life equivalent of Metropolis, and the landmarks in Metropolis are based on real places in Manhattan.
Superman flies over Metropolis. Art by Alex Ross.
Lex Luthor stands before the Superman and Superboy memorials in Centennial Park, based on New York's Central Park.
The exterior of the Superman Museum. From Superman (volume 1) #286, April 1975. Art by Curt Swan.
In the TV series Adventures of Superman, Los Angeles stood in place for Metropolis. The Los Angeles City Hall was depicted as the Daily Planet building in later seasons.
In the TV series Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Chicago stood in place for Metropolis.
Metropolis Skyline, as seen in Smallville. The Daily Planet Building and LuthorCorp Tower are seen as the two tallest skyscrapers. On Smallville, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, stands in as Metropolis.
The Daily Planet Building at Planet Square with the Financial District, in 2006's Superman Returns
Another shot of Metropolis, which actually is Lower Manhattan with minor edits, like the removal of the modern 17 State Street and replaced with an older looking tower. The Daily Planet Building and others can be seen.