Vlatava (DC)
Vlatava is a country that features in DC Comics.
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History
Pre-Crisis
Vlatava was a small nation that was located in Eastern Europe.
The small Balkan country was ruled by the Vertigo family until World War II. Following the war, the country was absorbed into the Soviet Union forcing the Vertigos to flee to England where they were forced to liquidate much of their collection. (World's Finest v1 251)
The country later came under the control of Russia. (World's Finest v1 #272)
After the apparent death of Count Vertigo, a final request was made by him for Green Arrow to return his body to his home country. Travelling with Duke Denicha of the Guardian Archers, the pair would pass through Russian-controlled Vlatava in an effort to reach Kastle Vertigo. The pair also managed to evade the villagers who denounced Vertigo as a tyrant only to discover that the count was not dead. In fact, he had engineered the entire incident so that he would be returned to his homeland after exposure to a gas that enhanced his powers to the point that they affected reality itself. At this time, Russian forces also mobilised to respond to the intrusion into occupied territory. (World's Finest v1 #272)
Post-Crisis
Following the Crisis on Infinite Earths, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. Vlatava
Count Vertigo later came to rally his people where he led them against Russian forces occupying the country. In response, Major Zastrow and Stalnoivolk deployed the Red Shadows unit against them but they struggled against Vertigo's powers. (Suicide Squad v1 #41)
The Spectre believed that Vlatava had degenerated so far that all its inhabitants were doomed to die in wars or starve. He was tried by the Courts of Heaven by this act - and acquitted, as his judgment had been accurate. This left the country in ruins which the Spectre used to bind the Spear of Destiny and cast it into orbit. With this, the last of the Vlatavans of old were the former President himself and Count Vertigo. This was deemed to be punishment for their greed and crimes against mankind. (Spectre v3 #13)
Post-Flashpoint
Following the Flashpoint, a new version of reality was created with a different history of events. Vlatava
Overview
It was noted that the country shared a border with Hungary. (Green Arrow v5 #23)
Locations in the country included:
- Ducal Palace :
- Kastle Vertigo : home to the royal family. (World's Finest v1 #272)
A noted bloodline that lived in the country were the Vertigo family. Members suffered from a peculiar inherited genetic flaw of the inner ear. (World's Finest v1 251)
The country had a particular treasure that were the Vertigo Jewels that belonged to the Vertigo family. Among these relics included the Orb of Vertigo. (World's Finest v1 251)
Inhabitants
- Count Vertigo :
- General Kaligari : a bald headed male who was general that aligned with the Soviet Union that had claimed control of Vlatava making him opposed to Count Vertigo. (Suicide Squad v1 #41)
- Duke Denicha : (World's Finest v1 #272)
- Hafza :
Notes
- Vlatava was created by Bob Haney and Trevor von Eeden where it made its first appearance in World's Finest v1 #272 (October, 1981).
- The Atlas of the DC Universe v1 (1980) had an entry on Vlatava that provided some background on the country. According to the guide, it was a small Balkan country under the influence of the Soviet bloc at the end of World War II. The communist takeover of the nation had led to the execution of the hereditary royal family that were presumed all dead until Werner Vertigo emerged claiming to be a rightful heir to the duchy of Vlatava but had trouble asserting a claim to the throne.
In other media
Television
- In DC Showcase: Green Arrow, Vlatava made an appearance in the animated mini-episode. It was revealed that Count Vertigo took the country's throne after assassinating his brother. To secure his position, he hired the assassin Merlyn to eliminate his young niece Perdita who attacked her at the airport. Green Arrow and Black Canary were present at the time and intervened to save her life.
- In Young Justice, Vlatava was referenced in the animated television series. It was ruled by the ten-year old Queen Perdita who had a medical condition with her heart necessitating a transplant which was why she was at an American hospital. Her uncle Count Vertigo sought to eliminate her and teamed up with Vandal Savage to prevent Kid Flash from delivering the donor heart. Vertigo mistakenly believed that she had died and that he had ascended to the throne where he confessed to the crime. However, Perdita received the heart and upon hearing her uncle's words from behind the curtains had him arrested.
Appearances
- World's Finest v1: (1981)
- Green Arrow:
- Suicide Squad v1:
- Spectre v3:
- Green Arrow:
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