Markovia (comics)

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Markovia is a fictional nation in DC Comics, first mentioned in New Teen Titans #1, with the arrival of Terra.

[edit] Fictional history

Markovia is mentioned as being a nation close to the Russian border, ruled by the Markov family, of whom Terra was a daughter and thus a Princess of Markovia. However, when a socialist revolution began, the King of Markovia paid to grant his daughter safe passage to the United States, while he and the rest of his family perished.

Later, during the time Prince Brion operates as Geo-Force, the country was invaded by Russian forces, backed up by the villains Masters of Disaster and led by Baron Bedlam. This particular invasion was beaten back with the assistance of the Outsiders, only for the country to suffer a far worse one years later. A vamprice invasion, led by a vampire known as Roderick, slowly takes over the country. The Queen is murdered in a method that frames Brion and the country suffers for some time. Again, the Outsiders help repel the invaders.

While Terra was taken in by the Teen Titans, Markovia fell into the hands of the revolutionaries, and was absorbed into the Soviet Union in The New Teen Titans #4.

The Outsiders are seen again helping protect Markovia, this time from an invasion of demons, a situation most of the world is undergoing. Other heroes would stop the demons at their source.

As detailed in "Detective Comics" #829 and #830, Markovia is at a state of war with the newly formed Republic of Jalib. However, represenatives do attend a Bruce Wayne-sponsored peace talk.