The map above highlights some of the most iconic superheroes from comics and movies who safeguard New York City (NYC) in the United States. It also delves into the specific neighborhoods where they live, operate, or patrol to combat crime.
Curious as to why Batman, Superman, and other DC heroes are absent from the map?
That’s because unlike Marvel, DC typically sets its stories in fictional cities like Gotham or Metropolis. Meanwhile, a huge part of the Marvel universe is rooted in New York City.
Here’s a brief overview of some key Marvel superheroes and their connections to NYC:
- Spider-Man: Peter Parker’s home is located at 20 Ingram St. in Queens, a fictional address in Forest Hills. Spider-Man’s web-slinging adventures, however, span across various parts of the city.
- Hell’s Kitchen Heroes: This neighborhood is home to Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and Iron Fist, while their ally, Luke Cage, operates in Harlem.
- Headquarters in NYC: The Avengers’ iconic tower, Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, and numerous other locations serve as bases for Marvel’s heroes.
NYC Heroes Not Affiliated With Marvel
New York City is also protected by a host of other characters, which includes:
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- Ghostbusters
- The Watchmen
- Gargoyles
- The Magicians
- Heroes
- Spawn
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