General Information

Earth is home to millions of organic species that include humans and is currently the only planet where life is known to exist. It was formed 4.54 billion years ago, and life appeared on its surface in a billion years. The earth has seven continents (Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica) and five oceans (the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Southern Ocean).

In comics, Earth is where the majority of stories are set due to the majority of characters being human, with various comic publishers known to add fictitious countries, cities and landmarks as well as the use of existing areas.

The Earth in Golden Age Science Fiction

Much as the USA and the ideals of its founding fathers are used as the inspiration for certain heroes (Superman, Captain America) so too in golden age comics did Earth become a stalwart as humanity was depicted as having an incorruptible and indomitable will.

At the center of it all

As most of the major comic book publishers incorporate cosmic stories into their universes, it invariably comes to portray Earth as somewhat of an anomaly in the universe. Despite its relatively remote location on one of the arms of the Milky Way galaxy, the Earth becomes the center for much intergalactic attention. Despite the obvious real world explanation that this occurs because this is where the comic books are published, in the comics the writers occasionally attempt to give some explanation to this. In some cases this derives from the fact that Earth people have an uncanny tendency to develop super powers. In other cases it is because the superpowers of Earth dwellers at times become enough to overcome galactic threats (as might be the case with Galactus or the Sun-Eaters.) One of the more elaborate stories was compiled by DC Comics in the story arcs Blackest Night and Brightest Day, where it is explained that so much focus is on Earth because this is where all life in the universe began.

As a planet which is treated somewhat differently in fiction, there are a number of characteristics which make it noteworthy as well. It is usually depicted as the only planet whose inhabitants break their governing powers into different countries, and one of the one planets where different religions predominate. As well natives to Earth also have much more variation as a species compared to most alien species.

Our Earth in Marvel Comics

In Marvel Comics our Earth is Earth-1218.

The Earth, our home planet, is often used in comics. Listed below are the countries of Earth followed by any fictitious countries used in comics. Some important locations real and fictional will be added next to the countries.

Geographic Stereotypes

The comic book concept of 'geographical stereotypes' uses a commonly known aspect to a native hero's nation to denote them. It's an idea in which representatives from various regions of the world are portrayed in obvious aspects to their countries of origin. This is depicted via a name, costume, powers, or attributes; or a combination of all the previously mentioned. It's a common theme in a very U.S.A based comic world of superhero's and is used in an attempt to showcase diversity in the superhuman's in various nations.

From the introduction of Captain America and Wonder Woman during the 1940's nation themed superheroes have taken root as a popular story device. Country of origin themed heroes started to pop-up in storylines as characters had to voyage to different countries during assignments or adventure. The Global Guardians, Alpha Flight, and Soviet Super Soldiers where all first introduced into comic's mainstream as individual representatives of various regions and populations of the world.

The use of the theme can also more territorial in its approach, remaining in the country of origin but turning into a more regional example of a nations population. An example of using this format is in Astro City which showcased stories of characters outside its city limits. Some characters such as Mirage who was based in Las Vegas and Austin Texas having Lonestar as its resident heroes. Both would be portrayed with stereotypically geographical based names and attributes.

Comic Geography of Earth

The Earth has seven continents - Africa, Asia, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, North America and South America.

The Earth has four major oceans - the Atlantic, Arctic, Indian and Pacific.

Africa

Countries in Africa

• Algeria
• Angola
• Benin
• Botswana
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi
• Cameroon
• Cape Verde
• Central African Republic
• Chad
• Comoros
• Côte d'Ivoire
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Republic of the Congo
• Djibouti
• Egypt
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• Gabon
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Guinea
• Guinea-Bissau
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Libya
• Madagascar
• Malawi
• Mali
• Mauritania
• Mauritius
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Rwanda
• São Tomé and Príncipe
• Senegal
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Somalia
• South Africa
• South Sudan
• Sudan
• Swaziland
• Tanzania
• Togo
• Tunisia
• Uganda
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

Fictional Countries in Africa

• Azania
• Bangalla
• Burnda
• Canaan
• Djanda
• Genosha
• Gorilla City
• Halwan
• Imaya
• Itari
• Mbangawi
• Narobia
• Republic of Imaya
• Rudyarda
• Wakanda - is home to the Black Panther.
• Kahndaq - is the homeland of Black Adam.

Antarctica

Antarctica is nearly uninhabitable. It is not populated or claimed by any other foreign country. It is the location of the fictional place known as the Savage Land in Marvel Comics.

Asia

Countries in Asia

• Afghanistan
• Azerbaijan
• Bhutan
• Burma
• Cambodia
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Lebanon
• Malaysia
• Mongolia
• Nepal
• North Korea
• Oman
• Pakistan
• People's Republic of China - Administers Hong Kong and Tibet.
• Philippines
• Qatar
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• South Korea
• Sri Lanka
• Syria
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• Ukraine
• Vietnam
• Yemen

Fictional Countries in Asia

• Aqiria
• Badhnisia (Johnny Thunder)
• Bialya
• Hondo City
• Golithia (Batman: Son of the Demon)#
• Gulshan
• Island Zero
• Kata Jaya (Thunderbolts)
• Khemed (The Adventures of Tintin)
• Kufra
• K'un Lun
• Madripoor
• Marinmer
• Munma Holy Republic (Appleesed)
• Naou (Elektra v.2)
• Qurac
• Shangri-La
• Sin-Cong
• Sondonesia (The Adventures of Tintin)
• Trucial Abysmia
• Udon Khai (Batman: The Ultimate Evil)
• The Valley of Spirits
• Vorozheika
• Yellow Empire (Blake & Mortimer)

Australia & Oceania

• Australia - the only continent that is a single country. The city of Perth and Ayers Rock can be found in comics.
• New Zealand

Europe

For more information about Europe please follow this link.

North America

Countries in North America

• Canada
• Greenland
• Mexico
• United States of America

Since most comic publishers are located in the United States, most comics take place in the United States. The USA is composed of 50 states, most of which appear in comics:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California - A popular comic state with cities such as LA and San Francisco. Home of the Teen Titans and Star City, home of the Green Arrow. Also home of the X-Men.
• Colorado
• Connecticut - The city of Stamford was the beginning of the Marvel Civil War.
• Delaware - Generally believed to be the location of Metropolis, the home of Superman.
• Florida - The cities of Miami and Orlando are often used in comics.
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois - The city of Chicago is often used in comics. Also hinted at being the location of Central City, home of the Flash.
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas - Location of the town where Superman grew up, Smallville.
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland - Location of the US capital Washington DC and the White House.
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey - Generally believed to be the location of Gotham City, home of Batman.
• New Mexico
• New York - New York City is a popular location in comics, specifically Marvel. New York is home to the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man.
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania - Generally believed to be the location of Keystone City, home of Jay Garrick (The Flash).
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

Commonwealths and Territories of the United States include:

• American Samoa
• District of Columbia
• Guam
• Puerto Rico
• U.S. Virgin Islands
• Northern Mariana Islands

Canadian Providences:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Newfoundland & Labrador
• Northwest Territories
• Nova Scotia
• Nunavut
• Ontario - Location of the Canadian capital Ottawa.
• Prince Edward Island
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Yukon

Fictional Countries in North America

• Costa Salvador
• Costa Verde
• Isla Nublar
• Isla Sorna
• Saint Martinique
• San Sebor
• Sierra Munoz

Caribbean

Countries and Possessions in the Caribbean

• Antigua
• Aruba
• Barbados
• Barbuda
• Bermuda
• Bonaire
• British Virgin Islands
• Curacao
• Cayman Islands
• Cuba
• Bahamas
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Guadeloupe
• Grenada
• Haiti
• Jamaica
• Martinique
• Montserrat
• Saba
• Saint Barthelemy
• Saint Kitts & Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Martin
• Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
• Sint Eustatius
• Trinidad & Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Islands

Fictional Countries in the Caribbean

• Republic of Boca Caliente
• Santa Prisca

Central America

Countries in Central America

• Belize
• Costa Rica
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Nicaragua
• Panama

South America

Countries in South America

• Argentina
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Chile
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• French Guiana
• Falkland Islands
• Guyana
• Paraguay
• Peru
• South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands
• Suriname
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

Fictional Countries in South America

• Bastrona
• Bosqueverde
• Delvadia
• Estrella
• Medisuela
• San Diablo
• San Gusto
• Santo Marco
• Tierra Verde