Metropolis (comics) facts for kids

Metropolis is a famous make-believe city from DC Comics. It's the home of the superhero Superman. This amazing city is inspired by real places like New York City, Chicago, and Toronto. Superman first made Metropolis his home in 1939.

In the world of DC Universe comics, Metropolis is one of the biggest and wealthiest cities on Earth. It's a huge place with almost 11 million people living there!

What is Metropolis?

Metropolis is a very modern and busy city, much like a real-life big city. It has tall skyscrapers, busy streets, and lots of different neighborhoods. It's known for its advanced technology and its busy port.

Key Places in Metropolis

Some of the most famous spots in Metropolis include:

• The Daily Planet building: This is where Superman, as Clark Kent, works as a reporter. It's a very tall and iconic building.
• LexCorp Tower: This is the headquarters of Lex Luthor's company. He is one of Superman's main enemies.
• Centennial Park: A large, green park in the middle of the city, similar to Central Park in New York.

Metropolis in Real Life

While Metropolis is a fictional city, its look and feel are often based on real places.

• Many artists and writers have used New York City as inspiration, especially the island of Manhattan.
• Other cities like Chicago and Toronto have also influenced how Metropolis is shown.
• In some TV shows, real cities like Los Angeles and Vancouver have been used as the filming locations for Metropolis.

Images for kids

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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.

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  Superman flies over Metropolis. Art by Alex Ross.

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  Lex Luthor stands before the Superman and Superboy memorials in Centennial Park, based on New York's Central Park.

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  The exterior of the Superman Museum. From Superman #286, April 1975. Art by Curt Swan.

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  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.

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  In the TV series Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Chicago stood in place for Metropolis.

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  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.

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  The Daily Planet Building at Planet Square with the Financial District, in 2006's Superman Returns

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  Metropolis as seen in the DC Extended Universe. In this image, portions of Millennium Park in Chicago were used to model the fictional city.

See also

In Spanish: Metrópolis (historieta) para niños