Markovia
Markovia is a country that features in DC Comics.
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History
Origin
Markovia was a small country located in eastern Europe on the planet Earth. (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1) The nation's monarchy was said to had been founded in 1776. (Outsiders v1 #21)
The country was said to had survived Nazi Germany's activities during World War II. By the modern day, Bruce Wayne dispatched Lucius Fox as a representative of Wayne Enterprises for a project in the country. However, revolution erupted in Markovia with King Viktor Markov dying during this time and passing the throne to his eldest son Gregor Markov. Batman attempted to gather the Justice League of America to move into the war torn nation to stop the fighting and to save Lucius but the superhero team refused. This resulted in Batman quitting the team where he decided to rescue Lucius Fox himself and began the steps to form a separate superhero team that became the Outsiders. (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1) Baron Bedlam who was a former Nazi came to occupy Markovia and attempted to reclaim the throne where he had been responsible for the death of Viktor. During an armed confrontation, he attempted to kill the rightful heir namely Gregor but was stopped by Brion Markov after he gained his powers as Geo-Force. With Baron Bedlam defeated, his forces were easily repelled by the newly formed Outsiders thus restoring peace to Markovia. (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #2)
Shortly after the ascension of King Gregor, Markovia had its first elections for prime minister. The race was between the bureaucrat Wilhelm Vittings and academic Josef Müller. The country was new to this circus, and violent arguments filled the streets. Vittings was in league with Baron Bedlam and he won by default after Psycho-Pirate mind-controlled Müller to commit suicide. (Outsiders v1 #21)
With the appointment of the new Prime Minister, the Markovian Washington embassy and the Los Angeles consulate were closed down with all contact by Prince Brion to his homeland being unanswered. This led to Batman agreeing to a mission to investigate as the nation was responsible for much of the Outsiders funding. (Outsiders v1 #21)
The country was said to be in a state of war with the newly formed Republic of Jalib. However, representatives do attend a Bruce Wayne-sponsored peace talk. (Detective Comics v1 #830)
Prior to its annexation by the Soviets, Western countries and a number of other anti-communist regimes, such as South Africa's apartheid government, had supplied the Markovian military with arms. (Birds of Prey v1 #7)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. Markovia
The independent terrorist organization called Kobra came to invade Markovia and conquered a part of it. The Justice League associate named Katana become involved in this incident when she tries to ally with the scientist Doctor Helga Jace and has a run in with the Suicide Squad. (Suicide Squad Most Wanted v1 #1)
Markovia and Russia were allied in what was called the Superman Theory which claimed many superpowered beings are controlled by the American government. (Doomsday Clock v1 #2)
Afterwards, the Leviathan organization and its leader were noted to had purchased the entirety of the country of Markovia with its High Chancellor stating that they were paid in cash. (Leviathan Dawn v1 #1)
Overview
Locations in Markovia included:
- Markovburg :
- Castle Markov :
- Nata Mazar : a site where black market deals were known to occur. (Detective Comics v1 #984)
It was said that the people of Markovia tended to live off the land and had a history as farmers as well as miners. (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1)
The monarchy had a centuries long history with it dating back 211 years. (Outsiders v1 #21)
Inhabitants
- Viktor Markov : (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1)
- Brion Markov : (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1)
- Gregor Markov : (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1)
- Tara Markov : (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1)
- Helga Jace : (Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1)
- Wilhelm Vittings : a male former government official who took part in the election for the position of the country's Prime Minister. He secretly allied with Baron Bedlam who had Mueller kill himself thus letting Vittings win the election. (Outsiders v1 #21)
- Josef Mueller : a male political professor who took part in the election for the position of the country's Prime Minister. He was hypnotised by Baron Bedlam into killing himself thus leading to Vittings winning the election In a landslide. (Outsiders v1 #21)
- Martina Dementieva : a female citizen who was part of the Markovian Special Forces before becoming a weapons dealer that operated on the black market. (Detective Comics v1 #987)
- Nina Skorzeny : (Showcase '96 v1 #11)
- Garanza : (Birds of Prey v1 #7)
Notes
- Markovia was created by Mike W. Barr and Jim Aparo where it made its first appearance in Batman and the Outsiders v1 #1 (August, 1983).
Alternate Versions
- In X-Patrol v1 #1 (1996), Markovia came to be merged with Latveria of Marvel Comics for the shared universe in Amalgam Comics thus creating Latkovia.
In other media
Television
- In the Arrowverse, Markovia was referenced multiple times in the shared continuity setting:
- In Arrow, Markovia was referenced in the setting of the live-action television series starting in the episode "Lone Gunmen". Its first mention is in "Lone Gunmen" when Oliver Queen is tracking Deadshot and finds out he once operated out of the country. In the episode "State v. Queen" Markovia is suggested as where Count Vertigo is hiding. In "Tremors" a businessman wished to acquire the second Markov Device to use in Markovia, however he was caught by the "Arrow" (Oliver). The country made its first appearance in the episode "Suicide Squad". The eponymous team led by Amanda Waller went on a mission in to Markovburg, Markovia to obtain a deadly nerve agent. In "Monument Point", Markovia was mentioned by Lyla Michaels as one of the countries with a nuclear missile arsenal, which the Rubicon protocol, developed by A.R.G.U.S., could theoretically control. In "Bratva", the rogue American general J.G. Walker went to Russia to sell nuclear switch to Markovian terrorists, but the deal is stopped by Team Arrow and Bratva. In "Tribute", four Markovian delegates meet with mayor Oliver Queen in Star City as part of a Markovian delegation intent on brokering a trade deal with city.
- In The Flash, Markovia was referenced in the live-action television series in the episode "Potential Energy".
- In Black Lightning, Markovia was referenced in the setting of the live-action television series in the episode "The Book of Blood: Chapter Two: The Perdi". It was mentioned in the news during a news segment that talked about the mysterious death of King Victor which led to war erupting in the country as factions loyal to the royal family fought against insurmountable odds. At some point, Markovia became known for housing various meta-humans for experimentation as well as being invasive and ruthless in their exploits. This drew the attention of the A.S.A. once their colonel, Yuri Mosin, invaded Freeland in order to abduct meta-human children. After abducting Lynn Stewart in order to create a meta-human serum, the A.S.A. asked for the aid of Black Lightning, forming a team to infiltrate Markovia in order to both save Lynn and stop the invasion
- In Young Justice, Markovia featured in the animated television series third season starting in the episode "Princes All". It was a country located in eastern Europe that bordered Vlatava and whose capital was Markovburg. The nation was ruled by a royal family with its ruling monarch being King Viktor Markov who was married to Queen Ilona DeLamb-Markov. The pair had three children with a son Gregor Markov and his younger twin Brion Markov alongside a young sister named Tara Markov. The queen's brother Frederick DeLamb served as the head of security for the nation. Markovia opened up its borders to Quraci refugees after their country had been invaded by Bialya and at the time the world was suffering from a Metahuman trafficking epidemic that led to the kidnapping of Princess Tara Markov who remained missing. Thus, King Markov devoted his country's resources into combating this scourge but was unaware that his brother-in-law headed a Metahuman trafficking syndicate in the country named Bedlam that turned Metagene active children into living weapons that were sold to forces across the galaxy. DeLamb orchestrated the death of the king and queen to institute himself as regent as his nephew was too young for the throne where he intended to persecute Metahumans. This was until he was exposed by his other nephew Brion Markov and the Team leading to his arrest. However, tensions at the time led to Prince Gregor having to exile his brother Brion who had gained Metahuman powers in an effort to stop his uncle.
Appearances
- Batman and the Outsiders v1: (1983)
- Brave and the Bold v1:
- Detective Comics v1:
- Outsiders v1:
- Leviathan Dawn v1:
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