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Latveria
Fantastic Four location
A rendition of the nation of Latveria (in green) and its capital Doomstadt. Symkaria borders along the south.
Flag of Latveria
Created by	Stan Lee, Jack Kirby
In-universe information
Type	Autocracy
Ruler	Doctor Doom
Location	Europe
Locations	Doomstadt (capital)
Characters	Doctor Doom Lucia von Bardas Dreadknight
Currency	Latverian Franc

Latveria is a fictional country appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is depicted within the storylines of Marvel's comic titles as a small, isolated European country ruled by the fictional Supreme Lord Doctor Doom, supposedly located in the Banat region. It is surrounded by the Carpathian Mountains, and borders Symkaria (home of Silver Sable) to the south. Its capital is Doomstadt.

Publication history

Latveria first appeared in Fantastic Four Annual #2 (1964), ruled by Victor von Doom. In Fantastic Four #536 (2006), he kills his own Prime Minister for claiming control of Latveria in his absence.

Description

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Latveria is an isolated European country ruled by the fictional Supreme Lord Doctor Doom. It is located in the Banat region, where Hungary, Romania and Serbia meet. Its capital Hassenstadt has been named Doomstadt since Doom seized power, ruling the kingdom from Castle Doom. It is a largely rural nation that is dependent on Doom's scientific pursuits, free of disease and crime, but severely oppressed. Doom has surveillance devices planted throughout the country and has hidden force fields to prevent its residents from leaving without his consent. Latveria relies largely on Doom's robotic sentinels, the Doombots, to keep law and order.

History

When Doctor Doom is sent to Hell, the nation is targeted by its neighbors, leading the Fantastic Four to intervene. The United States attempts to fill the void left by Doom by supporting Lucia von Bardas as the new Prime Minister. During the Secret War, S.H.I.E.L.D. Commander Nick Fury leads an effort to oust Bardas, after discovering that she worked with Tinkerer to sell Doom's technology to various supervillains. The nation is decimated during an attack by the Marquis of Death. The Avengers later invade Latveria to confront Doom for his unintentional involvement in the release of a symbiote virus. Doom is imprisoned for crimes against humanity, but restores his nation using time travel, with the help of Norman Osborn.

As an actual place: Established 10/14/2024

Latveria is now a real place, legally. It still doesn't have a physical location, but it does have published doctrines that have been legally accepted by the US government. Here is the constitution to begin:

The Constitution of The Eternal Empire of Latveria

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men and women of Latveria are born free and sovereign, endowed by the Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Truth, Liberty, Peace, and the pursuit of Justice. That to preserve and uphold these rights, we establish a society founded upon principles of mutual respect, consent, and unwavering dedication to the truth. That any governance among us shall be derived solely from the will of the people, operating transparently and justly, bound to protect the sanctity of each individual’s natural rights and freedoms."

Article I: Sovereignty and Rights of the People

1. Inalienable Rights: All Latverians are recognized as sovereign living men and women, endowed with the inherent rights to Truth, Liberty, Peace, and Justice. These rights are inalienable and shall not be abridged by any government, institution, or individual.

2. Right to Autonomy: Latverians shall have full authority over their persons, property, and beliefs, free from unwarranted interference. No Latverian shall be presumed liable or subject to jurisdiction without explicit consent.

3. Consent and Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction over Latverians shall only be established by clear, written consent. Latverians are not bound by external statutes or entities unless they voluntarily engage, under terms they approve.

4. Separation from Corporate Entities: Latverians shall not be conflated with corporate or statutory entities. All interactions between Latverians and legal or commercial entities must respect the distinction between natural persons and legal fictions.

Article II: Governance by the Will of the People

1. Non-Commercial Autonomy: The Eternal Empire of Latveria operates as a non-commercial entity, bound by mutual respect and ethical standards rather than commerce. Governance shall not impose any commercial, financial, or corporate obligations on the people.

2. Transparency and Accountability: All actions by governing representatives must be transparent, just, and in service to the people. Latverian governance shall operate with absolute accountability to its citizens.

3. Council of Sovereigns: Governance shall be conducted by a council of sovereign representatives chosen by and from among the people. This council shall serve as custodians of Latverian values and principles, with no authority to override individual sovereignty.

Article III: Law and Justice

1. Principles of Truth and Peace: Latverian law is founded on the principles of Truth, Peace, and Justice, rooted in a continuous pursuit of truth and ethical integrity.

2. Corpus Delicti: No Latverian shall be considered liable or subjected to legal action without evidence of harm or injury (corpus delicti). Allegations require tangible proof that a crime has occurred and that the accused is directly linked to it.

3. Due Process and Equal Protection: All Latverians are entitled to fair and impartial treatment under the law. Any proceedings shall honor each individual’s rights, with an absolute commitment to fairness and justice.

4. Protection from Involuntary Servitude: No Latverian shall be compelled into any form of involuntary servitude, taxation, or liability without consent. Any attempt to impose such conditions shall be null and void.

Article IV: Relationships with External Entities

1. Recognition of National Sovereignty: Latveria is a sovereign nation, not subject to the jurisdiction of foreign governments or commercial entities. Latverians operate under their laws, customs, and constitution, independent of external impositions.

2. Protection Against Unauthorized Liability: Any external entity, including credit reporting agencies, financial institutions, and government agencies, must obtain explicit, written consent before assuming authority over or assigning liability to a Latverian.

3. Right to Declare Enemies of Latveria: Latverians reserve the right to declare any institution that infringes upon their sovereignty or attempts unauthorized control over their lives as an enemy of the state. These entities shall be subject to formal renouncement and exclusion from Latverian society.

Article V: Amendments

1. Protection of Foundational Rights: Amendments to this Constitution may only be proposed by the Council of Sovereigns and shall require unanimous consent among the people to be adopted.

2. Prohibition Against Infringement: Amendments shall not infringe upon the fundamental rights and principles set forth herein. Any proposed change that diminishes the rights or sovereignty of Latverians shall be deemed invalid.

3. Commitment to Truth and Growth: Amendments may be adopted to reflect Latveria’s continuous pursuit of truth and ethical advancement, in alignment with Latverian principles of integrity and peace.

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Inhabitants

Latveria has largely been ruled by Doom after killing the tyrannical King Vladimir. Doom has Romani heritage, and declares the kingdom's Romani people a protected class. However, the nation's oppression and primitive economy affects them mostly the same. The nation includes figures loyal to Doom, including scientists, political leaders such as Lucia von Bardas, and henchmen such as the Seven Daggers of Doom. In one story, the scientist Dreadknight turns against Doom. In the distant past, Doom is supported by his Zefiro guardian Boris, whose granddaughter Valeria becomes Doom's teenage love. The kingdom is the setting for Doom's family history, including his parents Cynthia and Werner, his adopted child Kristoff Vernard, and his alleged son Alexander Flynn.

In other media

Television

Film

• Latveria appears in Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. This version is not led by Doctor Doom, who is instead a wealthy businessman.
• Latveria was to be mentioned in Black Widow before the reference was deleted.

Video games

• Latveria appears in Ultimate Spider-Man (2005).
• Latveria appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
• Latveria appears in The Incredible Hulk.
• Latveria appears in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2.
• Latveria appears in Marvel: Avengers Alliance.
• Latveria appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes.
• Latveria appears in Marvel Heroes.
• Latveria appears in Fortnite.

Reception

Screen Rant describes that "Latveria has long been a thorn in the side of Marvel's heroes," with its location in the Banat region of Southeastern Europe adding potential political implications for future stories.

Further reading

• War, Politics and Superheroes: Ethics and Propaganda in Comics and Film by Marc DiPaolo, McFarland (2014)
• Caped Crusaders 101: Composition Through Comic Books by Jeffrey Kahan and Stanley Stewart, McFarland (2006)
• The Hidden Europe: What Eastern Europeans Can Teach Us by Francis Tapon (2012)

References

1. Faraci, Derek (August 19, 2020). "Fantastic Four: 10 Things Fans Should Know About Doctor Doom's Country Of Latveria". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
2. ^ Lanzafame, David (17 November 2020). "Marvel Confirms the Location of Their Most Infamous Country". Screen Rant.
3. The Avengers #21
4. ^ The Mighty Avengers #7-12 (2007). Marvel Comics.
5. Dark Avengers #4 (2009). Marvel Comics.
6. Collura, Scott (July 16, 2021). "Black Widow Screenwriter on the Reason for the Big Taskmaster Twist, His Quest for a Dr. Doom Easter Egg, and More". IGN. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
7. "Be a Marvel Hero in Fortnite Battle Royale Chapter 5 Season 4: Absolute Doom!". Archived from the original on October 2, 2024.

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