Battleworld
Template:Infobox comics location Battleworld is the name of a fictional patchwork planet in Marvel Comics.
Publication history
The first Battleworld debuted in the Secret Wars crossover where it was created by Jim Shooter and Mike Zeck.
The second Battleworld debuted in Beyond! and was created by Dwayne McDuffie and Scott Kolins.
The third Battleworld debuted in Secret Wars #2 and was created by Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić
Fictional planet biography
First Battleworld
Merged from dozens of fragments taken from as many planets (including a suburb of Denver, Colorado from Earth), Battleworld was designed to provide an unfamiliar environment which nevertheless allowed all contestants to use their powers to the fullest. Many peoples, both alien and human, were brought along "for the ride" by this method - it was because of this that Spider-Woman II was on Battleworld, as was Zsaji, the healer, who had brief romances with both the Human Torch of the Fantastic Four and Colossus of the X-Men.[1]
In the aftermath of Secret Wars, the planet became infected with cosmic energy as a result of the Beyonder reclaiming his stolen power from Doctor Doom. This led to a "wish fulfillment" phenomenon whereby force of will could alter reality such as repairing Captain America's unbreakable shield or allowing Mister Fantastic to create a way to take them home extremely quickly. This is possibly either due to the Beyonder's nature as an incomplete Cosmic Cube, which allows the wielder to alter reality around them by force of will, or was an aspect of the "heart's desire" promised by the Beyonders and granted to the default winners of the Secret Wars. All the heroes left the planet, except for Ben Grimm (who stayed behind because he was able to change to and from his human form while on the planet's surface). Ben Grimm remained on the planet for a while in his own sideseries while She-Hulk took his place in the Fantastic Four, until eventually deciding to return home. Once he left, the planet had no more reason to exist, and so it broke apart once more. It is unknown if the pieces returned to their home planets or not, although the fragment of Colorado was ferried back to Earth with its citizens and the Secret Wars' villains by the Molecule Man.[2]
Second Battleworld
A Battleworld appeared in the miniseries Beyond!. It was constructed by the Stranger posing as the Beyonder for the purposes of studying various combatants from Earth under the guise of battle. This faux Battleworld was destroyed at the end of the miniseries by the departure of the irate Stranger with Gravity holding it together long enough for his group to escape at the cost of his life.[3] Although he somehow turns up alive.[volume & issue needed]
Third Battleworld
A third Battleworld appeared in the 2015 Secret Wars storyline. After the numerous incursions across the Multiverse, the remains of these realities merged to form a new Battleworld with the planet having a roundish shape. All of these realities are known as domains and most have the ability to interact with each other. Three (The Deadlands, Perfection, and New Xandar) are separated from the rest by the Shield because each contains threats that if loosed would destroy the other domains. It was said that Battleworld was created by its ruler Doctor Doom (who is worshipped as its deity God Emperor Doom) revealed that he and Doctor Strange went to the Beyonders to stop an incursion of their reality. Each of Battleworld's domains is ruled by an appointed "Baron" or a "Baroness." The borders of each Battleworld domain are clearly defined and travel between different domains is discouraged, as it requires special dispensation from the local Baron. Battleworld is enforced by the Thor Corps who serve as Battleworld's police force where they answer to God Emperor Doom.[4] Battleworld is shown to orbit a Sun that serves as the imprisonment for Human Torch for acting against Doctor Doom.[5] Although Doctor Strange didn't kill the Beyonders during the confrontation with them, Doom does using a secret weapon and took the Beyonders' power as his own, creating his own image of Battleworld with Strange unable to do anything else but to follow his words.[6]
Known locations
Third Battleworld
The following is a list of the domains and the Marvel Comics event titles that are their basis or reimagining as fully revealed on Marvel Comics' Interactive Battleworld map in Secret Wars #2:
| # | Domain | Baron | Setting | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Greenland | Red King | Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk | This area is a desert-like wasteland infested with an assortment of Hulks and other gamma-irradiated creatures. Known locations include the Badlands, the Barrens of the Tribal Hulks, Fang Mountain, Gamma Lake, Mud Kingdom, Port Banner, and She-Hulk Shore. | |
| #2 | Dystopia | Maestro | Future Imperfect | Based on Earth-9200, this area is ruled by Maestro who rules Dystopia with an iron fist and is opposed by its rebels. | |
| #3 | Domain of Apocalypse | En Saba Nur | The Age of Apocalypse | This area was once many kingdoms ruled by the Horsemen of Apocalypse until they became servants of Apocalypse when he conquered their lands. | |
| #4 | Egyptia | Khonshu | New Warriors: Forever Yesterday | This area is based on Egypt. The citizens are under the control of the moon goddess Khonshu who controls the population with her Moon Knights and werewolf warriors. The mutants are slaves who build Khonshu's pyramids. | |
| #5 | Technopolis | Anthony Stark | Armor Wars | A futuristic location with high levels of science and technology. There is a unique airborne virus that is in the land which forces everyone to wear armor so that they can live and breathe. Baron Anthony Stark and his brother Arno Stark are rivals in the armor-making business. Technopolis has its own version of Stark Tower as well as Fisk Tower, the Dailybugle.com Building, the Hall of Law and Order, the Workshop of Kiri Oshiro, and Mobairu Yōsai Mechaniks. | |
| #6 | Valley of Doom | Governor Roxxon | 1872 | It is a location that evokes the traits of the Wild West. Timely is the only town in the Valley of Doom. Other locations include Attilan by the Sea and the Savage Mountains. | |
| #7 | Spider-Island | Spider Queen | Spider-Island | This area is infested with an assortment of Man-Spiders. Known locations include Horizon Labs and Roxxon Research and Development. | |
| #8 | The Regency | Regent/Augustus Roman | One More Day, Spider-Girl, The Amazing Spider-Man: The Wedding! | The setting for The Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows. This location was based on a variation of Manhattan where the Regent was behind the deaths and disappearances of many superheroes while Spider-Man has retired to protect his wife Mary Jane and his daughter Annie. The Regency also has its versions of Avengers Mansion and the Daily Bugle. | |
| #9 | King James’ England | Carlos Javier | Marvel 1602 | The setting of 1602: Witch Hunter Angela which is loosely based on Earth-311. It evokes the traits of England in the year 1602. It's previous Baron was King James (this reality's version of Wolverine instead of the historic King James) before he was discovered to be Witchbreed and apparently killed. Known locations include the Abbey of the Queen of Heven, Bishop Estate, God Emperor Doom's Cathedral, and London. | |
| #10 | Weirdworld | Morgan le Fay | TBA | The setting for Weirdworld. It is a floating island that contains sorcery and strange perverted science. Known locations include the Caves of the Devil Dino, the Crypt of Man Maggots, the Crystal Labyrinth, the Motherboard Mountains, and the Pink River of Death | |
| #11 | K'un-L'un | Emperor Zheng Zhu | Iron Fist | Based on the mystical city of the same name, K'un-L'un is the setting for Master of Kung Fu. The issue of the setting was also known as Iron Fist. | |
| #12 | Utopolis | Hyperion | Known locations include Nighthawk's Building and the Squadron Citadel. Supremia Province, Shadow Province, and Europix (a World War II-themed domain) are annexed domains of Utopolis. Lost Land, Nutopia, and Wittland are also shown in Utopolis' region. | ||
| #13 | New Mars | TBA | Killraven | TBA | |
| #14 | Doomgard | Odin | TBA | This is the home of the Thor Corps where they serve as Battleworld's police force. It is short for "Doom's Asgard." The halls of Doomgard is where anyone from any of the domains who can lift a Mjolnir will become a member of the Thor Corps. | |
| #15 | Higher Avalon | Brian Braddock | Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders | The previous Baron Jamie Braddock was thrown into the Deadlands taking the blame for Brian's actions. | |
| #16 | Arachnia | Mayor Norman Osborn | Spider-Verse | A variation of Manhattan where Gwen Stacy was killed, Spider-Man disappeared, and Norman Osborn resurfaced 10 years later to become the Mayor of Arachnia. Numerous spider-heroes from other dimensions were recreated in Arachnia, living their lives as they had always existed there with vague memories of their past lives. Norman Osborn is also the head of Ozcorp. Other locations include the Brooklyn Navy Yard and Chinatown. | |
| #17 | Marville | TBA | Avengers vs. X-Men (namely the A-Babies vs. X-Babies one-shot). It is the setting of Giant-Size Little Marvel: AvX. | An area that is inhabited by child versions of the Avengers and the X-Men. Known locations include Avengers St., the Avengers' Clubhouse, Ghost Rider's House, Marville Elementary, Santo Sanctorum, Venom's House, X-Men Way, and the X-Men's Clubhouse. | |
| #18 | The Isle of Agamotto | None | Doctor Strange | This secret isle is the home of Sheriff Strange to serve as his remembrance of Earth-616. | |
| #19 | Doomstadt | None, it is ruled by God Emperor Doom | TBA | It serves as the capital of Battleworld where King Doom and Sheriff Strange operate. Doomstadt is the place where courts are held by Sheriff Strange under the supervision of God Emperor Doom and the Thor Corps. The roots of Yggdrasil emerge from Castle Doom which is also guarded by a Galactus. Doomstadt also has the Killiseum run by Arcade where gladiatorial events of different kinds are held. Other locations in Doomstadt are Hollowuud and the Victor von Doom Institute for Gifted Youths. | |
| #20 | Kingdom of Manhattan | Medusa | TBA | The incursion point from Earth-616 and Earth-1610's destruction. Because of that, it is split into four parts upon two different Manhattans co-existing next to each other. | |
| #20A | New Attilan | Medusa | Inhumans: Attlan Rising | Based on the Inhumans city of the same name, it is the setting of Inhumans: Attilan Rising and is above the Earth-616 Manhattan and the Earth-1610 Manhattan. New Attilan serves as the capital of the Kingdom of Manhattan. The Fortress of Queen Medusa is located here. | |
| #20B | Earth-616 Manhattan | Medusa | TBA | This version of Manhattan was combined with the Earth-1610 Manhattan enabling them to co-exist together. Known locations include Nelson & Murdock, Avengers Mansion, the Earth-616 Baxter Building, Sanctum Sanctorum, and the Earth-616 Stark Tower. | |
| #20C | Earth-1610 Manhattan | Medusa | TBA | This version of Manhattan was combined with the Earth-616 Manhattan enabling them to co-exist together. Known locations include the New Ultimates Hideout, the Earth-1610 Baxter Building, the Earth-1610 Stark Tower, and the Triskelion Ferry. | |
| #20D | Manhattan: Monster Metropolis | Medusa | TBA | The setting of Mrs. Deadpool and the Howling Commandos. Based on the setting of the same name, Monster Metropolis is an underground location beneath the two Manhattans where an assortment of monsters dwell. | |
| #21 | The City | Korvac and Simon Williams | The Korvac Saga | The City is made up of Forest Hills and Holy Wood (a variation of Hollywood). Forest Hills is under Baron Michael Korvac' rule with the Guardians. Holy Woods is under Baron Simon Williams' rule with the Avengers. | |
| #22 | The Warzone | President Anthony Stark | Civil War | This domain is where President Anthony Stark is in a war with Steve Rogers (known in this area as General America). The domain is a variation of the United States of America that is divided into two zones: the Iron (which is President Tony Stark's territory) and the Blue (which is General Steven Rogers' territory). The Divide is a community on the bridge over a chasm that separates the Iron and the Blue. | |
| #23 | New Quack City | TBA | Howard the Duck | A city filled with anthropomorphic ducks and other anthropomorphic animals. Howard struggles through daily tasks as the only human. New Quack City contains the Duck District. | |
| #24 | The Far East | TBA | Where Monsters Dwell. | TBA | |
| #25 | Valley of Flame | TBA | Devil Dinosaur/Savage Land | A prehistoric jungle location evokes the traits of Earth-78411. | |
| #26 | The Hydra Empire | Arnim Zola | Hank Johnson: Agent of Hydra and the Hail Hydra series | An area that is ruled by Hydra. | |
| #27 | 2099 | Miguel Stone | Secret Wars 2099 | An area that is based on the Marvel 2099 universe. The 2099 Avengers protect Nueva City and are overseen by Miguel Stone. | |
| #28 | Hala Field | Baroness Cochran | Captain Marvel and the Carol Corps. | Hala Field is the home of the Banshee Squadron, an air force dedicated to protect this territory. | |
| #29 | The Monarchy of M | Erik Magnus | House of M | An area that is based on the House of M universe. It is an area in which mutants rule over humans. | |
| #30 | Sentinel Territories | President Robert Kelly | Years of Future Past | An area that is infested with Sentinels. The Sentinel Territories consists of a alternate version of the United States of America called the United Doomstates where Robert Kelly's rise to power as the President and the passing of the Mutant Control Act led to mutants and super-humans to be contained in camps, where they were sterilized and used for experiments. | |
| #31 | The Wastelands | TBA | Old Man Logan | Based on Earth-807128, it is a desert-like location where an older version of Wolverine resides. Known locations include Amerika, Hammer Falls, and New Vegas. | |
| #32 | Mutopia | TBA | Grant Morrison's New X-Men | In this domain, the mutants are almost the ruling class. Magneto is running a school and created his own version of X-Men. The classic X-Men are in middle-age and losing their powers. | |
| #33 | Westchester | Robert Kelly | X-Men: The Animated Series | The setting of X-Men '92. | |
| #34 | Killville | Karl Mordo | TBA | The setting of M.O.D.O.K. Assassin. It is based on a world in which every superhero was killed by MODOK and where regular citizens are constantly exposed to the damage caused by killers and villains waging war amongst themselves. Killville contains the Mann District. | |
| #35 | Arcadia | Jennifer Walters | TBA | The setting of A-Force. Arcadia is an island nation that is filled with female superheroes. Known locations include Bishop's Lighthouse and the Hall of Justice. | |
| #36 | Bar Sinister | Mister Sinister | Mutant Massacre | An area that is dominated by an army of Nathaniel Essex's clones. | |
| #37 | Limbo | Scott Summers | Inferno | A variation of Manhattan that was forcefully splinted into two different areas: the area that is policed by the X-Men and the Hell-like area around the Empire State Building that is surrounded by demons from Limbo and is run by Darkchild. Its former Baroness was Goblin Queen/Madelyne Pryor after she was overthrown by Darkchild. | |
| #38 | The Deadlands | Ungovernable | Marvel Zombies | An area that is infested with zombie versions of Marvel characters. | |
| #39 | Perfection | Ungovernable | Age of Ultron | An area that is filled with Ultron Sentinels. This was based on a reality where Ultron-1 annihilated all superheroes and conquered Earth. | |
| #40 | New Xandar | Ungovernable | The Infinity Gauntlet | An area that is filled with insect-like creatures that make up the Annihilation Wave. This was based on a reality in which the Annihilation Wave had decimated Earth after the Nova Corps failed. | |
| #41 | The Shield | Ungovernable | S.H.I.E.L.D. and S.W.O.R.D. | The setting of Siege. Originally called the Wall, the Shield is one of Battleworld's most important structures where it is 250 ft high and it's width is 16,000 miles. This area is what separates The Deadlands, Perfection, and New Xandar from the rest of Battleworld. Anyone who transgresses the borders of the other Battleworld domains are sent here, where they must work under the supervision of Abigail Brand to keep the dangers from the three areas from crossing the Shield. It is modeled after the Wall from the book series A Song of Ice and Fire.[citation needed] | |
| Absent from the Battleworld map | |||||
| #42 | X-Topia | Rachel Grey | X-Tinction Agenda | X-Topia has the island of Genosha as part of it's domain which has been quarantined due to a plague. The capital of this domain is X-City. The domain is apparently kept hidden from the rest of the domains just because they have the technology necessary to time travel between space and time. | |
| #43 | Old Town | TBA | Marvel Noir | Based on Earth-90214, Old Town is a domain that evokes the traits of the 1920s and the 1930s. It is located somewhere close to or near the Domain of Apocalypse. | |
| #44 | Yinsen City | Ho Yinsen | Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders | Based on the unnamed reality that was seen in Iron Man: Fatal Frontier Infinite Comic #9, Yinsen City is a futuristic, quiet, and peaceful utopian city. This location is north of the Warzone. | |
| #45 | Mondo City | Boss Luke Cage | Captain Britain and the Mighty Defenders | A futuristic and fascist city. This location is next to Yinsen City. | |
| #46 | Knowhere | Ungovernable | Guardians of the Galaxy | While not considered a domain, the severed Celestial head that contains the city of Knowhere orbits Battleworld like a moon as seen in Guardians of Knowhere. | |
| #47 | Mojo dot Mojo | Ungovernable | Mojoverse | While it can not be considered a domain, Mojo dot Mojo is a clandestine place is located somewhere underneath Battleworld. It is where Mojo collects and produces television programs from every part of Battleworld. | |
References
External links
- Battleworld at Marvel.com
- Battleworld I at Marvel Wiki
- Battleworld III at Marvel Wiki