Lois & Clark Forums Forums General Discussion Off Topic So where's Metropolis, New Troy?

Hello!

I would like to ask you something:

Where is (supposed to be) Metropolis?

I can recall a scene from the Pilot... Clark flies to China to bring Chinese to Lois, and we can see a map with his route... but I can't remember where did he begin his journey from.

Anyone who can remember the scene can answer.

AnnaBtG.

I *think* (yeah that can get dangerous <g>) it's supposed to be around where New York City would be...

Jen

I always thought Metropolis was supposed to be New York City. The weather has certain similarities, and so do the buildings.

And then there is the movie, Superman I with Chris Reeves. I clearly remember having seen the Statue of Liberty and other famous NYC building in the movie while they were still in Metropolis.

So Metropolis is on the east coast of the USA, quite a bit up north.

Saskia

I thought the city model for Metropolis was NYC too...only more futurist.

But, only to joke how about...not far from Gotham City?

Carole

It's not New York city - reference is made to NY in the show. In Man of Steel Bars, Lois complains at the press conference on the heat wave:

Lois: But why only Metropolis? It's twelve degrees in New York, there's eight inches of snow in Chicago and we're having a run on sunblock.

I know it doesn't answer your question, Anna, but this reminded me of a couple of interesting websites I discovered while surfing a while back. They're based on the comics, but still could be useful, I think, for authors looking for inspiration on the small details, here and there.

Map and Statistics of Metropolis
All About Metropolis


LabRat

This has been debated back and forth a few times over the years, I believe. It's been established that Metropolis is not New York, and New York exists on its own in the DC Universe. A fairly comprehensive site can be found below.

http://www.angelfire.com/nj/carlb/metropolis.html

I've always thought that Metropolis looks a lot like New York, too - although it isn't.

Thanks for the links, LabRat!

Still, anyone who remembers that scene of the Pilot? (I think someone should check it - it might help)

AnnaBtG.

I wouldn't put too much stock in the show's graphics. In "Honeymoon in Metropolis," graphics of the incoming wave clearly show that Metropolis has taken a holiday and is briefly in California

PJ

This is what I found about the location of Metropolis (and other DC Comics cities):

Where are the "real" loca...ity, Hub City, etc., in the DC Universe?

malu

Cleveland really was a big city when Siegel and Shuster created Superman. Too bad they didn't keep the setting of Metropolis as Cleveland... then I would have something to be proud of being from Cleveland . I mean, Cleveland has a Lake.. okay, it's a polluted Lake and not exactly an ocean. We have a river... but it did actually get set on fire once (so it is probably about as good as the Hobs River). We have a newspaper, okay not the Daily Planet... See, Cleveland, Metropolis, same place. It works.

- Alicia

The link that Malu posted mentioned that there are also early references to Toronto. I remember reading through the posts on Zoom's old boards and seeing a reference that Toronto was the basis for Metropolis. Since that's where I grew up, it stuck in my mind , so I did a search just now and found the relevant thread.
20 Questions II

KathyM

Thank you all!

AnnaBtG.

See, there's a reason why I keep insisting Metropolis is in Illinois. It's pretty, it's close to water, and best of all, it's on the map. And I've even been there. But for some reason, no one believes me. *sigh*

The graphic in the Pilot episode is where New York would be. And the maps of Metropolis used througout the series bear a striking resemblance to lower Manhattan (Church of Metropolis). However, as pointed out, dialog clearly says New York City exists in the Lois and Clark universe. Many fanfic authors place Metropolis roughly between New York and Washington D.C. on the east coast of the US.

Artemis

But Metropolis is in Illinois...see?

[img]http://community.webshots.com/photo/3330738/3330944AloxzTXKyU[/img]

See! More proof! No one can refute me now! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Whoops. sorry. No maniacal laughter, I forgot.

I don't know why the picture on my last post didn't work. Let's try it again.

[img]http://community.webshots.com/photo/3330738/3330944AloxzTXKyU[/img]

Okay. I guess the webshots website doesn't support links (yes, I went and read the "how-to" post).

anyway, anyone interested in seeing what I've been trying to show...go here

Anne,

My computer is trying to download the link you are posting, and when I click "open", nothing happens. Maybe there is something missing on the link.

malu

It worked just now when I tried it. If this helps, the full address is:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/3330738/3330944AloxzTXKyU

HTH