List of fictional universes in animation and comics
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This is a partial list of fictional universes created for comic books and animated film and television.
Animation[edit]
This is a partial list of fictional universes created for animated films or series.
| Universe | Origin / first mentioned | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure Time Universe | pilot | 2007 | The setting for multiple cartoons created by Pendleton Ward, including Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake. Also crossed over with The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack where Prismo created the universe (mentioned in Fionna and Cake episode "Prismo the Wishmaster"). The world of Adventure Time is a post-apocalyptic universe where a cataclysmic event called the Mushroom War devastated the entire Earth. |
| Avatar Universe | The Boy in the Iceberg (Avatar: The Last Airbender) | 2005 | A universe based around Asian culture. Several people utilize elemental manipulation called "bending" that is incorporated in their martial arts. The Avatar universe revolves around the Four Nations (Air Nomads, Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation). In the sequel series Legend of Korra, the Four Nations are complimented by the sovereign state United Republic of Nations. |
| Brave Multiverse | Brave Exkaiser | 1990 | |
| Ben 10 Multiverse | "And Then There Were Ten" (Ben 10) | 2005 | While the Earth's history is not radically changed, numerous sentient alien species exist across various planets in the Milky Way galaxy and beyond, and a brilliant alien scientist named Azmuth created a device called the Omnitrix that allows one to turn into numerous sentient species. However, Earth was eventually also revealed to have numerous cryptids (chupacabra, yeti, etc.) and the events of the series take place parallel to The Secret Saturdays. It was also revealed that the series Generator Rex takes place in an alternate dimension or timeline. |
| Bismark universe | "The Space Adventurers" (Bismark) | 1984 | Original TV series later adapted into Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs in North America. |
| Bubblegum Crisis universe | "Tinsel City" (Bubblegum Crisis) | February 25, 1987 | |
| Bungholeverse | The Honky Problem | 1991 | Began with shorts created by Mike Judge, featuring characters such as Inbred Jed and Beavis and Butt-Head. Expanded to include Daria and Jodie. |
| CN City | June 14, 2004 | These bumpers are shorts that show various Cartoon Network characters (including Ed, Edd n Eddy, The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy, Codename: Kids Next Door, Dexter's Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, I Am Weasel, The Powerpuff Girls and many more) interacting together. They predominantly take place in a city (hence the name) composed of various locales from the CN series, with a few original establishments. The bumpers, along with a new logo and announcer, were introduced with this montage.[1][2] The OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes Season 2 episode "Crossover Nexus" implies that every animated character ever affiliated with Cartoon Network will eventually become a resident after their show is finished or cancelled. | |
| Code Geass Universe | Code Geass | 2006 | Set in an alternate timeline diverging from the reign of Elizabeth I where she bore a son named Henry IX. The world of Code Geass is based around three global superpowers; the Holy Britannian Empire, the Chinese Federation, and Europa United. The Britannian Empire occupies Japan, which is being wrested from its control by its former prince Lelouch vi Britannia. |
| Cowboy Bebop Universe | "Asteroid Blues" (Cowboy Bebop) | April 3,1998 | Takes place in the year 2071 where humanity has colonized much of the solar system after a hyperspace accident left Earth uninhabitable (though some people still live on Earth, namely Ed.) The law is mostly upheld by a bounty hunting system called Cowboys, chief among them being the crew of the Bebop. |
| The Dark Knight Returns | Batman: Year One | 2011 | Continuity based on Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns.[3] |
| DC Animated Universe | Batman: The Animated Series | 1992 | Refers to a series of popular animated television series and related spin-offs produced by Warner Bros. Animation which share the same continuity. Sometimes referred to as the Diniverse or Timmverse after its two most notable contributors, Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. |
| DC Animated Movie Universe | Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox | 2013 | Animated films based on The New 52 continuity. It's considered as a Counterpart of the Marvel Animated Universe. |
| Digimon Universe | Digital Monster | 1997 | Multi-media fictional universe spanning an anime series, video game series, anime films, and manga comics. The real world exists parallel to the Digital World, a realm closely related with computers and the internet where creatures called Digimon roam. |
| Drawn Together Universe | "Hot Tub" (Drawn Together) | 2004 | A universe occupied by archetypes based off of characters in preexisting shows like Superman: The Animated Series, SpongeBob SquarePants, shows animated by Hanna-Barbera, and Pokémon among others. |
| Duck Universe | Walt Disney's Comics and Stories No. 49 | 1937 (animation) 1944 (comics) | Where Disney cartoon characters Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck live. It is a spin-off of the older Mickey Mouse universe, yet has become much more extensive. It was largely the creation of Carl Barks. |
| Equestria | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic | 2010 | A world consisting of both sentient and non-sentient animals and creatures, but mostly of four types of ponies: Earth ponies, Pegasus ponies, Unicorn ponies and Alicorn ponies (which are winged unicorns and are of royal status.) All ponies have, or will obtain a Cutie Mark, which is a symbol that appears on their flank when they discover what their special talent is. There is also a modern-day human world where characters have human being counterparts of themselves; access to this world is through a magic portal. |
| Gargoyles universe | "Awakening, Part 1" (Gargoyles) | October 24, 1994 | |
| Garfield Cinematic Universe | The Garfield Movie | 2024 | Animated film The Garfield Movie based on the comic strip of the same name. |
| Gundam Multiverse | Mobile Suit Gundam | 1979 | Includes Universal Century, Future Century, After Colony, After War, Correct Century, Cosmic Era, Anno Domini, Advanced Generation, Our Century, Regild Century and Post Disaster timelines. |
| Gurren Lagann Multiverse | Gurren Lagann | 2007 | The series is set a thousand years after the Anti-Spiral War, a war that involved humans and alien beings that were intent on destroying all life that possessed Spiral Power, an energy source that represents the energy of evolution. Afterwards, the protagonists known as Team Dai-Gurren sought to reclaim Earth and destroy the Anti-Spirals. |
| Hellaverse | Pilot | October 28, 2019 | The setting for multiple cartoons created by Vivienne "Vivziepop" Medrano including Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and ZooPhobia. With the exception of ZooPhobia, the setting of this universe is in Hell. Due to overpopulation, angels come down to Hell to initiate an annual purge. Princess Charlotte "Charlie" Morningstar of Hell wishes for a more peaceful alternative, so she opens up a hotel that can help redeem the residents of Hell. |
| Hotel Transylvania universe | Hotel Transylvania | 2012 | |
| J9 Universe | Galaxy Cyclone Braiger | 1981 | Main setting of Galaxy Cyclone Braiger, Galactic Gale Baxingar, and Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger. |
| Klasky Csupo Universe | Rugrats | 1991 | A fictional world consisting of Rugrats, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, The Wild Thornberrys, Rocket Power, As Told by Ginger, All Grown Up!, Rugrats Pre-School Daze, and Rugrats. |
| League of Legends Multiverse | 2009 | A vast science-fantasy world known as Runeterra, it is where the League of Legends animation (including Tales of Runeterra and Arcane), comics, literature, live-action television series, music videos, tabletop games, and videogames are all set. | |
| Lilo & Stitch universe | Lilo & Stitch | June 16, 2002 | A fictional universal world multiverse in which Lilo & Stitch, Stitch!: The Movie, Lilo & Stitch: The Series, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, The Origin of Stitch, Leroy & Stitch, and all other related materials take place, with spin-offs Stitch!, Stitch & Ai, Lilo & Stitch, and Stitch & the Samurai happening in alternate dimensions and, or timelines. In addition, there were also four crossover episodes of Lilo & Stitch: The Series with American Dragon: Jake Long, The Proud Family, Kim Possible, and Recess, implying that those shows might also take place in the universe. |
| MacFarlane Universe | Family Guy | 1999 | The setting for multiple cartoons created by Seth MacFarlane, including Family Guy, American Dad!, and The Cleveland Show. Also crossed over with Springfield from The Simpsons in The Simpsons Guy. |
| Macross Universe | The Super Dimension Fortress Macross | 1982 | Original TV series later adapted into Robotech in North America. The backstory of the Macross universe involves ancient aliens called the Protoculture creating the human race and the Zentradi. In the future, the human race repurposed an alien wreckage into the Super Dimension Fortress Macross, a giant transforming battleship that serves as the frontline in the war against the Zentradi. |
| Megazone 23 universe | Megazone 23 | 1985 | Original OVA later adapted into Robotech: The Movie in North America. The series is set on the colony ship Megazone 23, one of several colony ships in space 500 years into the future. |
| Marvel Action Hour universe | Iron Man: The Animated Series | 1994 | Main setting of the Fantastic Four, Iron Man, and The Incredible Hulk animated series. This universe is also known as Earth-534834 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Fox Marvel Animated Universe | X-Men | 1992 | TV series connected by crossovers that are considered counterpart of DC Animated Universe. Consists of X-Men, Spider-Man, and X-Men '97.[4][5] This universe is also known as Earth-92131 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Marvel Animated Universe | Ultimate Spider-Man | 2012 | Marvel animated series and films that are set in the same continuity and produced by Marvel Entertainment or Disney. This universe is also known as Earth-12041 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Marvel Anime universe | Iron Man | 2010 | The setting for four anime television series and two direct-to-video films produced in collaboration between Marvel Entertainment and Japanese animation studio Madhouse. This universe is also known as Earth-101001 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Marvel Disk Wars universe | "The Mightiest of Heroes!" (Marvel Disk Wars: The Avengers) | 2014 | Also known as Earth-14042 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Marvel Productions Universe | Spider-Man | 1981 | Setting of Spider-Man, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends and The Incredible Hulk.[6] This shared universe is also known as Earth-8107 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Mickey Mouse universe | Plane Crazy | 1928 | Where some cartoon characters created by the Walt Disney Company live, the most famous of which is Mickey Mouse. It is coexistent with the Duck universe. |
| Mighty Mouse universe | Mouse of Tomorrow | 1942 | |
| MOSPEADA universe | Genesis Climber MOSPEADA | 1983 | Original TV series later adapted into Robotech in North America. The series takes place in the year 2050 and revolves around a conflict between the Second Earth Recapture Force and the Invid alien race, with the former being humans from Mars intent on retaking the Earth from the Invids. |
| Untitled Lego shared universe | The Lego Movie | 2014 | Animated Lego films produced by Warner Bros. that includes films such as The Lego Movie and its sequel, The Lego Batman Movie, The Lego Ninjago Movie and the TV series Unikitty!. |
| Ninjago | Masters of Spinjitzu Pilot Episodes | 2011 | Fictional universe spanning the Lego Ninjago franchise that includes the Ninjago television series, The Lego Ninjago Movie, books, video games, and theme park attractions.[7] |
| Ninjaverse | Dead or Alive | 1996 | Multi-meida fictional universe spanning an anime series, video game series, anime films, book series, manga comics, live-action film.[citation needed] |
| Phineas and Ferb Universe | "Rollercoaster" (Phineas and Ferb) | 2007 | A universe where Phineas and Ferb, and Milo Murphy's Law. Nicknamed the "Dwampyverse" by fans after both shows' creators Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh, both of whom also respectively voice the characters Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz and Major Monogram in both shows. This shared universe also includes Hamster & Gretel. |
| Pokémon Universe | Pokémon | 1996 | Multi-media fictional universe spanning an anime series, video game series, anime films, manga comics, and live-action film. Loosely based on the real world, strange creatures called Pokémon roam the lands freely. Most people with Poké Balls capture them in the wild and use them as either pets, assistance at home or at work, or to fight in competitive battles. |
| Quintel universe | Regular Show | 2010 | A universe where Regular Show and Close Enough both take place. |
| Rick and Morty universe | Pilot | 2013 | |
| Robotech universe | Robotech | 1985 | Fictional universe adapted from three unrelated anime shows: The Super Dimension Fortress Macross, Super Dimension Century Orguss, and Fang of the Sun Dougram. Robotech: The Movie adapted from Megazone 23 and Super Dimension Cavalry Southern Cross. |
| Scooby-Dooniverse | Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! | 1969 | A fictional universal world Multiverse in which Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!, The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island, and The Scooby-Doo Show all take place. |
| South Park universe | "Cartman Gets an Anal Probe" (South Park) | 1997 | |
| Springfield | The Simpsons | 1989 | The fictional universe in which Matt Groening's animated series The Simpsons, Futurama,[8] and Disenchantment[9] all take place. Crossed over with the MacFarlane universe in The Simpsons Guy. |
| Star Wars Canon Universe | Star Wars | 1977 | While the Saga originated with live-action films, George Lucas produced Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated film / animated series and Dave Filoni produced Star Wars Rebels, and was supervising director on the film and both animated series. The animation has the same universe as the live-action films. |
| Hanna-Barbera cinematic universe | Scoob | 2020 | Animated film Scoob produced by Warner Bros. based on Hanna-Barbera cartoon. The animated film The Flintstones is the second film to be produced by Warner Bros. based on Hanna-Barbera Sequel to Scoob called Scoob 2 is the Third and final 3D animated film installment in the cinematic universe to be produced by Warner Bros.[10] |
| SpongeVerse | SpongeBob SquarePants | 1999 | A universe where SpongeBob SquarePants and the spin-off series Kamp Koral and The Patrick Star Show both take place. This shared universe also includes Big Time Rush, Marvin Marvin, How to Rock, and The Fresh Beat Band. |
| World of Steven Universe | "The Time Thing" (Steven Universe) | 2013 | |
| Super Friends Universe | "The Power Pirate" (Super Friends) | September 8, 1973 | |
| The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure and The Batman/Superman Hour | The New Adventures of Superman | 1966 | |
| Tiger & Bunny universe | "All's Well That Ends Well" (Tiger & Bunny) | 2011 | |
| ThunderCats Universe | ThunderCats | 1985 | The series takes place on the planet Third Earth. After the planet Thundera was destroyed, the last remnants of its population retreat to Third Earth. The remnants are the ThunderCats, led by the royal Thunderian prince Lion-O who wields the Sword of Omens. Lion-O leads the ThuncerCats in conflicts against enemies like the Mutants of Plun-Darr and the sorcerer Mumm-Ra. |
| Totally Spies! universe | "A Thing for Musicians" (Totally Spies!) | 2001 | The setting of Totally Spies!, Martin Mystery, Totally Spies! The Movie, and The Amazing Spiez!. |
| Unicron Trilogy universe | Transformers: Armada | 2002 | The setting of Transformers: Armada, Transformers: Energon, and Transformers: Cybertron. |
| Voltron Universe | Voltron | 1984 | Fictional universe adapted from the two anime shows, Beast King GoLion and Armored Fleet Dairugger XV. |
| Yostverse | Hulk Versus | 2009 | The setting of Hulk Versus, Wolverine and the X-Men, Thor: Tales of Agsard and The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes.[6] This shared universe is also known as Earth-8096 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Toaru Universe / A Certain Universe | A Certain Magical Index | 2008 | The Setting of A Certain Magical Index, A Certain Scientific Railgun and A Certain Scientific Accelerator. In this world, magic and ESP are a reality and are utilized by the people of Academy City. For sorcerers like Toma Kamijo, their powers are obtained by learning the ways of magic. For espers like Mikoto Misaka, their powers are obtained by means of science. |
| Douluo Divine Universe | Soul Land/Douluo Continent | 2008 (Novel), 2018 (Anime), 2021 (Drama) | The universe created in chaos and legendary creator God divided universe into 10 parts. Tang San who the main protagonist of soul land born on Douluo planet and later he became the successor of sea God and Azura God who also one of origin God in God realm of Douluo Divine Universe. |
Comics[edit]
This is a partial list of fictional universes created for comics.
| Universe | Origin/ first mentioned | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien Legion Universe | Alien Legion #1 | 1984 | Also Known as Earth-98140 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Amalgam Universe | Amalgam Comics No. 1 | 1996 | Marvel & DC crossover. Also known as Earth-9602 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. Characters from both Marvel and DC are combined into amalgamated characters. Examples include Dark Claw (Batman and Wolverine), Super-Soldier (Superman and Captain America), and Judgment League X (Justice League and X-Men). |
| America's Best Comics universe | Tom Strong No.1 | June 1999 | |
| Archie Multiverse | Pep Comics No. 22 | December 1941 | Alternate universes that connects to Archie Andrews and his town, Riverdale |
| Astro City Universe | Kurt Busiek's Astro City No. 1 | August 1995 | |
| Badger's universe | Badger #1 | 1983 | |
| BattleTech Universe | Battledroids board game | 1984 | Futuristic wargame setting with a largely fictionalized 2-d starmap extending over 2,500 light-years out from Terra; timeline diverges from real-world history around 1984 and is meanwhile detailed through the mid-32nd century. Was originally created for Battledroids in 1984 (which was renamed to BattleTech in its 2nd edition). Later additions include the BattleTech: The Spider and the Wolf graphic novel (1986) and BattleTech: The Animated Series (1994). |
| The Boys Universe | The Boys No. 1 | 2006 | A cruel and sadistic world where almost every superhero is an unhinged psychopath and employed by the global conglomerate Vought-American. The only people keeping them in line via blackmail is a crack special ops team called The Boys, led by former Royal Marine Billy Butcher. In the penultimate arc of the comic, almost every superhero starts a coup d'etat on the American government but fails. |
| Chaos! Universe | Evil Ernie #1 | December 1991 | |
| Charlton Universe | Yellowjacket No. 1 | 1944 | Also Known as Earth-4 in the DC multiverse. A standard superhero universe featuring a brevity of characters like Peacemaker, Blue Beetle, Captain Atom, Judomaster, Nightshade, Peter Cannon, and The Question upon others. This universe was merged with several other universes to form a new Earth after the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths. |
| Crossover Earth | Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-man | 1976 | Also known as Earth-7642 as part of part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Dakotaverse | Hardware No. 1 | April 1993 | Taking place in the fictional Dakota City, America's most prominent heroes are people of color. Chief among them being Hardware, Icon, Rocket, and Static among others. |
| Danger Girl Universe | Danger Girl #1 | 1998 | |
| Dark Horse Universe | Comics' Greatest World #1 | 1993 | The Universe where the many titles of Catalyst, X, Ghost, and, Agents of Law take place. The comics set in this universe are set around four regions in America; the dark, crime-infested Arcadia, the shining Metropolis Golden City, the rundown Steel Harbor, and the Vortex, a rift open in Nevada. |
| DC Multiverse | The Flash #123 | 1961 | Universes in which the many separate continuities of DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman) take place. |
| Defiant Universe | Warriors of Plasm No. 1 | August 1993 | A universe based around a concept known as Dreamtime and how it was perverted by an event called the Great Schism. The aftermath of the Schism caused a multitude of events, such as the creation of the planet known by its inhabitants as the Org of Plasm and the emergence of nightmarish creatures in Manhattan, just to name two examples. |
| DNAgents universe | DNAgents No. 1 | 1983 | |
| Dreadstar Universe | Epic Illustrated No. 1 | March 1980 | The Earth was destroyed by the tyrannical Zygoteans, then later the Milky Way Galaxy by the deity-like Aknaton. The last survivor of the Milky Way is Vanth Dreadstar of Byfrexia, who travels the universe with an ensemble cast of adventurers. This universe is also known as Earth-8116 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| Dredd's World | The Robot Wars | 1977 | A dystopian future where the Earth has been badly damaged by a series of international conflicts, much of the planet has turned into a radioactive wasteland, and populations have aggregated in enormous mega-cities. |
| Dynamite Entertainment Universe | Army of Darkness: Ashes 2 Ashes No. 1 | July 2004 | A universe in which most of the comics published by Dynamite Entertainment are set in, including Army of Darkness, Red Sonja, Vampirella, Project Superpowers, Green Hornet, and more. This shared universe is also known as Earth-818793 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| E-Man Universe | E-Man No. 1 | 1973 | A standard world with the exception of E-Man, a sentient packet of energy that was thrown off by a nova and traveled to Earth to learn about the facets of life. This packet of energy formed the shape of a superhero named E-Man with the civilian identity of Alec Tronn. |
| The End League Universe | The End League No. 1 | January 2008 | The comic takes place after the Green Event, where after a chain reaction of events caused by the nemesis of Astonishman, the Earth became irradiated and thrown off its axis. Three billion people died, with one in every ten thousand survivors gaining superpowers. The only people capable of keeping the peace is a team of heroes handpicked by Astonishman to make up for the mistakes he made by being part of the Green Event. |
| Energon Universe | Void Rivals No. 1 | 2023 | A shared universe of comic books based on Transformers and G.I. Joe; published by Skybound Entertainment. The universe was jumpstarted by the original series Void Rivals. |
| Erfworld | Erfworld | 2006 | Fantasy realm that follows the rules of a tabletop wargame, featured in a webcomic of the same name |
| Eternia | Masters of the Universe | 1981 | Mystical planet at the centre of the universe that forms the setting for the Masters of the Universe franchise. The planet Eternia is in a constant state of conflict between the Heroic and Evil Warriors, led respectively by He-Man and Skeletor. |
| Fawcett Universe | Whiz Comics No. 2 | 1940 | |
| Futurians universe | Marvel Graphic Novels #9 | 1984 | |
| Grimjack's Universe | Starslayer No. 10 | November, 1983 | Originally set in a post-apocalyptic Chicago, the Grimjack universe is based in the pan-dimensional city of Cynosure, home to riffraff from across space and time. John Gaunt AKA Grimjack does bounty hunting in Cynosure, operating out of a bar in a slum area of the city called The Pit. |
| Hasbro Comic Book Universe | The Transformers: Infiltration No. 0 | 2005 | Setting of many of the comic books based on Hasbro; published by IDW publishing. |
| Hellboy Universe | Dime Press No. 4 | March 1993 | Universe where the Hellboy comics and its spinoffs take place. The world is filled with cryptids, monsters, demons, and aliens of all sorts that are monitored and kept in check by the Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense. Their Extranormal division is a crack team of special agents led by Hellboy, a demon that rejected his destiny of causing armageddon. |
| Image Universe | WildC.A.T.s No. 1, Savage Dragon No. 1, Spawn No. 1, & Youngblood No. 1 | 1992 | Setting of many of the comic books published by Image Comics take place. However this gets less true as the years goes by with Image Shattered removing the shared universe concept and when Image United was canceled. Also Invincible also had crossovers with other Image Comics superheroes until it ended. Since most of them are creator owned they simply focus on their own universes since. |
| Irredeemable Universe | Irredeemable No. 1 | April 2009 | The world's greatest superhero known as the Plutonian initially seems like the ideal person, but deep down had a brevity of insecurities and shortcomings. It all came to breaking point when Plutonian destroyed an entire city, soon becoming the world's greatest enemy. His former allies of the superteam Paradigm has to work desperately to stop him. |
| Judge Dredd's Universe | 2000 AD no. 2 | March 1977 | |
| Justice Machine Universe | Justice Machine No. 1 | June 1981 | The titular superteam came from the planet Georwell, a fascist dystopia that is actually Earth 900 years in the future. When traveling to the present day to apprehend a wanted criminal, the Justice Machine came to realize who they were working for and rebelled, instead becoming a force for good on Earth. |
| Kayko and Kokosh | Niezwykłe Przygody Kajtka Majtka | 1958 | Universe in which Polish comic series Kajtek i Koko, Kayko and Kokosh, his sequel/ spin off series Kajko i Kokosz: Nowe Przygody, Kajko i Kokosz' s seven computer games and Zamach na Milusia's film adaptation take place. |
| Kirbyverse | Secret City Saga #0 | April 1993 | |
| The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen universe | The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen #1 | March 1999 | A universe where virtually all of fiction is canon. The main hook of this universe are teams made up of significant people called the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. One such is in Victorian-era Britain where Mina Murray founded a team consisting of Allan Quatermain, Tom Sawyer, Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde, The Invisible Man, and Captain Nemo. |
| Madman's universe | Creatures of the Id #1 | October 1990 | |
| Marshal Law Universe | Marshal Law No. 1 | 1987 | |
| Marvel Multiverse | Captain Britain No. 1 | October 1976 | Universes in which the various separate continuities of Marvel Comics (Avengers, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, X-Men) take place. |
| The Mask universe | Dark Horse Presents #10 | 1987 | |
| Massive-Verse | Radiant Black No. 1 | 2021 | |
| Miracleman's Universe | Marvelman No. 25 | February 1954 | Also known as Earth-82324 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. This universe is home to Marvelman AKA Miracleman and his Miracleman Family. The name existed as a comic book that was utilized by German scientist Emil Gargunza to experiment on young kids with alien technology in the 1950s. Thirty years later, the leader of the Miracleman Family Micky Moran rediscovered his powers as Miracleman, leading to a series of events that ended with Micky turning the Earth into a utopia. |
| Mongo | Flash Gordon | 1934 | Totalitarian planet that is the setting for the Flash Gordon comic strip. The planet Mongo is occupied by multiple kingdoms answering to Ming the Merciless. The only people capable of stopping him is Flash Gordon, reporter Dale Arden, and scientist Hans Zarkov. |
| Next Men Universe | John Byrne's Next Men Nol. 1 | 1992 | Main setting of John Byrne's Next Men published by Dark Horse Comics and IDW Publishing. The Next Men are a team of five outcasts experimented on from infancy by scientists in Antarctica. With their unique powers, the Next Men are constantly on the run from the government. The series originally shared a universe with other creator-owned series published by Dark Horse like Hellboy and Concrete. |
| Nexus Universe | Nexus No. 1 | 1981 | |
| Nocturnals' universe | Nocturnals No. 1 | 1995 | |
| Peanuts universe | Peanuts | 1950 | |
| Razorline Universe | Razorline: The First Cut No. 1 | July 1993 | Also known as Earth-45828 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. |
| R.I.P.D. Universe | R.I.P.D. No. 1 | October 1999 | |
| Scott Pilgrim universe | Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life | 2004 | |
| Sigilverse | CrossGenesis No. 1 | 2000 | With the exception of two series, the Sigilverse takes place in the 900th century. A set amount of people bear a mark on their bodies called Sigils that give them unique powers. |
| Sin City universe | Sin City No. 1 | 1991 | |
| Stan Lee's Mighty 7 Universe | Stan Lee's Mighty 7 No. 1 | March 2012 | Follows the adventures of a group of aliens that fight evil on Earth with their adventures being chronicled by Stan Lee. Their adventures only lasted for three issues. |
| T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents Universe | T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents No. 1 | November 1965 | The only superheroes on Earth are agents of the United Nations with their powers being obtained by technology. The team known as The Higher United Nations Defense Enforcement Reserves fighting against villains like the Warlord, the Iron Maiden, and the forces of S.P.I.D.E.R. |
| Tintin universe | Tintin in the Land of the Soviets | 1929 | The fictionalised world of Herge's Adventures of Tintin |
| Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Multiverse | Turtles Forever | 1984 | A fictional multiverse where the various Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continuities take place ranging from the original Eastman and Laird's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the 1987 Animated series, Archie's TMNT Adventures, the TMNT Live Action and Animated films, the 2003 Animated series, the 2012 Nickelodeon Animated series, the current and on-going IDW TMNT comics, and 2018's Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. |
| Tomasz Samojlik's Universe | The last bison | 2004 | The universe where Polish scriptwriter and drawer Tomasz Samojlik's comics and children books (The last bison series, Żubr Pompik, Saga o Ryjówce and Umarły Las and more others) and animated adaptations of Żubr Pompik and Ryjówka przeznaczenia both take place. |
| Ultraverse | Hardcase No. 1 | June 1993 | Also known as Earth-93060 as part of the Marvel Reality Designation. A universe with the powers of its superheroes (also known as Ultras) originating from a flat planet called the Godwheel, with magic civilizations on one side and advanced ones on the other. |
| Valérian universe | Valérian and Laureline No. 1 | 1967 | |
| Valiant Universe | Magnus, Robot Fighter No. 1 | May 1991 | A universe where the many comics books of X-O. Manowar, Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger, Bloodshot, Rai, and Ninjak take place. Several series set in the Valiant Universe are set in either the present day or the 41st century. The universe also makes use of realistic interpretations of comic-book-style sci-fi. |
| The Walking Dead Universe | The Walking Dead #1 | October 2003 | |
| Watchmen Universe | Watchmen No. 1 | September 1986 | An alternate history where Alan Moore's Watchmen series takes place. In the 1940s, a group of New Yorkers found the world's first superhero team known as the Minutemen, but it did not last. Interest in costumed heroes re-emerged when Jon Osterman transformed into Doctor Manhattan, which caused a huge surge in technological advancements. |
| Wildstorm Universe | Wildstorm Titles | 1992 | A fictional shared universe where the comic books published by Wildstorm take place. It represents an alternate history of the real world where ideas such as interstellar travel and superhuman abilities are commonplace. This universe is also known as Earth-50 as part of the DC Multiverse. |
Manga and webcomics[edit]
This is a partial list of fictional universes created for manga and webcomics (manhwa, manhua, etc.).
| Universe | Origin/ first mentioned | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro Samurai universe | Afro Samurai manga | 1998 | |
| Akira universe | Akira manga | 1982 | |
| Astro Boy universe | Astro Boy manga | 1952 | Taking place in a futuristic 21st century where robots coexist with humans. Its greatest defender is the Mighty Atom AKA Astro Boy who fights for the equality of both sides by bringing down evil robots and robot-hating humans. |
| Attack on Titan universe | Attack on Titan manga | 2009 | Takes place in an alternate Earth where giant monsters called Titans ravaged the entire Earth, causing the people of Paradis Island to build three major walls around their civilization. Their military makes use of three-dimensional maneuvering gear and ultrahard steel to fight the Titans. |
| Bleach Universe | Bleach manga | 2001 | A shared crossover of both a multiverse including his other manga Burn the Witch. The supernatural exists and is made up of several divisions policing the threats that lurk beyond the normal lives of humans. In Japan, there exists the Soul Society, made up of Soul Reapers that fight Hollows and Quincy. In the United Kingdom, the Soul Society's Western branch is the Wing Bind, which is made up of Witches that fight dragons. |
| Doraemon universe | Doraemon manga | 1970 | A relaxed world prone to more family-friendly situations. In the 22nd century, Sewashi Nobi sends a robot cat named Doraemon back to the present day to help his ancestor Nobita succeed in school and help his family into a better life. |
| Dragon Ball multiverse | Dragon Ball | 1984 | A fictional universal world Multiverse in which the Dragon Ball (including Dragon Ball Z) Dragon Ball GT and Dragon Ball Super manga/anime series, movies, and video games all take place. |
| Fairy Tail universe | Fairy Tail manga | 2006 | A fantasy universe known as Earth-land where guilds run by magic users complete quests for money. One such guild is the Fairy Tail Guild, run by the hot-headed and energetic Natsu Dragneel. He and the Fairy Tail Guild embark on many quests throughout Earth-land while searching for his adoptive father, the dragon Igneel. |
| Fullmetal Alchemist Universe | Fullmetal Alchemist manga | 2001 | Set in the early 20th century, in a fictional universe in which alchemy is a widely practiced science. The story takes place in the fictional country of Amestris, which is similar to early 20th-century Germany. Amestris has State Alchemists that help assist in scientific research and fighting crime, namely the main protagonists Edward and Alphonse Elric. |
| Ghost in the Shell Universe | Ghost in the Shell manga | 1991 | Set in mid-21st century Japan with cyberpunk elements such as cybernetics and the internet. In the city of Niihama AKA New Port City, crime is regulated by Section 9, an elite team of police officers led by Chief Aramaki. The main protagonist of the series is an agent of Section 9, Major Motoko Kusanagi, who uses computer hacking and usage of mechanized vehicles called Tachikoma to fight crime. |
| Hellsing universe | Hellsing manga | 1997 | A universe occupied by supernatural threats kept in line by the Royal Order of Protestant Knights, originally led by Abraham Van Helsing. His last remaining family member Integra leads the charge in fighting vampires using her greatest pawn, the vampire Alucard. |
| Hunter × Hunter universe | Hunter × Hunter manga | 1998 | |
| Inuyasha universe | InuYasha manga | 1996 | A shared crossover of both a multiverse including sequel anime Yashahime. |
| JoJo's Bizarre Adventure universe | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga | 1987 | The supernatural exists, but is largely ungoverned. A main example of supernatural phenomena is the existence of Stands, the living manifestation of one's spirit. Most often, the Stands are manifested by people after being struck by specially-crafted arrows. |
| My Hero Academia universe | My Hero Academia manga | 2014 | In the late 1980s, a baby was born with manifested powers. For the next several years and continuing into the present day, roughly 80% of the world's population are born with these powers labeled Quirks. While most of them are rudimentary, some are born with extraordinary Quirks, which lead to them becoming superheroes. |
| Naruto universe | Naruto manga | 2000 | A fictional, unnamed, feudal era, fantasy world of Japan. The world of Naruto makes use of a special energy force called Chakra, which can be used by ninjas for special techniques. Another aspect of chakra comes in the form of kekkei genkai, a hereditary gene that gives the bearer techniques that cannot be used by normal people. |
| One Piece universe | One Piece manga | 1997 | A world where pirates with exceptional powers exist that use said powers to either lead by example or terrorize others. Their powers usually come from consuming certain types of Devil Fruits, at the cost of losing their ability to swim. |
| One-Punch Man universe | One-Punch Man manga | 2009 | Superheroes are commonplace and in the hundreds and employed by the Hero Association. |
| Parasyte universe | Parasyte manga | 1989 | |
| RWBY universe | RWBY | 2013 | Set in the fictional world of Remnant, where young people train to become warriors (called "Huntsmen" and "Huntresses") to protect their world from monsters called Grimm. |
| Sailor Moon universe | Sailor Moon manga | 1991 | There exists the Moon Kingdom that existed during the Silver Millennium. It was destroyed by the sorceress Beryl, and its ruling family were forced to be reincarnated as humans. Princess Serenity was reborn as Usagi Tsukino, who later became the superheroine known as Sailor Moon, leader of the Sailor Senshi. |
| Saturday AM multiverse | Apple Black | 2013 | A manga multiverse based on the Saturday AM imprints by MyFutprint.[11][12] |
| Shōnen Jump multiverse | Super Kochikame and Cross Epoch | 2006 | A shared crossover of both a multiverse and a megaverse bringing several Weekly Shōnen Jump manga series, including Dragon Ball, Kochikame, One Piece and Toriko together. Fictional universes and non-fictional universes alike. |
| Speed Racer universe | Speed Racer manga | 1966 | |
| Strike Witches uinverse | Strike Witches manga | 2005 | |
| Walkyverse | Roomies! | 1997 | |
| Ylab's Blue String universe | A manhwa universe where several people deal with real life issues. Created by South Korean company Ylab. | ||
| Ylab's Gold String universe | Created by South Korean company Ylab. | ||
| Ylab's Red String universe | A manhwa universe based on romance. Created by South Korean company Ylab. | ||
| Ylab's Super String universe | A manhwa universe where characters with different abilities fight to prevent a catastrophe on Earth. Created by South Korean company Ylab.[13] | ||
| Yu-Gi-Oh! universe | Yu-Gi-Oh! manga | 1996 |
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