Netherworld (DC Comics)

Netherworld

The Netherworlders from left to right: FerAlyse, Lefty, Buzzkutt , Null, Strongarm, a Hairball, and Mustang Suzy, art by Tim Truman
First appearance Hawkworld #30
(January 1993)
Publisher DC Comics

The Netherworld is a fictional autonomous neighborhood of the city of Chicago in the DC Comics universe. It first appears in Hawkworld #30 (January, 1993), it was created by John Ostrander and Tim Truman.

History

Originally created for use in Hawkman (Katar Hol) stories, it is located in what remains of the old Union Stock Yards on the south side of the city and appears to be completely off the radar of both Illinois state and Chicago city officials, The locals police and so they govern themselves. The Netherworld is home to Metahumans, paranormals, psychics, and mutants who shun the traditional role of superhero or supervillain, and wish to live as normal people. Most locals hang out at the Slaughterhouse, a local bar which was converted from an old slaughterhouse.

Unique local groups

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