The DC Multiverse is a fictional continuity construct used in numerous DC Comics publications. The Multiverse has undergone numerous changes since its introduction and has included various universes, listed below between the original Multiverse and its successors.
The original Multiverse Earths that were "revealed as a distinct parallel Earth in The Kingdom #2", i.e., part of Hypertime, are marked with an asterisk. Variations of some of these worlds appeared in the 52 and New 52 Multiverses, which are also Hypertime realities.The Multiversity Guidebook #1 (March 2015) Designation Era Notable Inhabitants Notes First appearance Earth-Zero Infinite Crisis Earth-Zero is populated by Bizarro versions of various DC charactersEarth-Zero's only appearance was in a single panel in Infinite Crisis #6. It is a homage to Htrae, the Bizarro World, with its population of Bizarros and its cubical shape. The original Bizarro World was not a parallel Earth, but another planet that existed in the same universe as Earth-One. This was one of the proposed names for the post-Zero Hour DC Universe after a somewhat definitive timeline was established. Infinite Crisis #6 (May 2006) Earth-One Pre-CrisisDC's Silver Age heroes, including the original Justice League of America: the Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, the Atom, and Superman.The default Earth for most of DC's comics during the time the original DC Multiverse construct was in use, Earth-One was by far the most populated and explored, and it retained dominance over the other worlds which were merged with it (Earth-Two, Earth-Four, Earth-S, and Earth-X) during Crisis on Infinite Earths. More Fun Comics #101 (January 1945) The Earth-One Batman and Gotham City first appeared in Detective Comics #327 (May 1964)Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe Volume II (April 1985)Convergence #0 (June 2015) Pre-Crisis DC's Golden Age heroes, including the Justice Society of America: the Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, the Atom, and Superman.Politically, Earth-Two was different from the Earth-One template modeled after Earth-Prime. For example, Quebec was an independent nation autonomous from Canada, South Africa had abolished apartheid sooner, and the Atlantean countries of Poseidonis and Tritonis were both ruled by a queen, not a king, their inhabitants displaying surface-dweller features and no capacity for underwater survival, as the Atlantis continent had been raised to the surface. Hypertime version called Earth-2 New Fun Comics #1 (February 1935);The Official Crisis on Infinite Earths Index (March 1986) retconned to The Flash #123 (September 1961) Alternate Earth-Two (Earth-Two-A) Pre-Crisis A variant of DC's Golden Age Superman and possibly other heroesClark Kent worked for the Daily Planet under editor Perry White in the 1940s and 1950s. On the regular Earth-Two, Kent worked for the Daily Star, his editor was George Taylor, and White was a reporter. Suggested by E. Nelson Bridwell in the Superman Family letters page to explain inconsistencies in 1940s and 1950s Superman stories with Earth-Two history debatable Earth-Three Pre-Crisis The Crime Syndicate of America, evil versions of the Earth-One heroes (Ultraman, Owlman, Superwoman, Power Ring, Johnny Quick); the heroic Alexander Luthor; and briefly his son, Alexander Luthor Jr.History was "backwards": American Christopher Columbus discovered Europe; Great Britain won its freedom from the United States; President John Wilkes Booth was assassinated by actor Abraham Lincoln; the United States flag's colors were reversed: black stars on a red field, with alternating blue and black stripes; and all superheroes are supervillains and vice versa. A Hypertime version of Earth-Three was seen in Another Nail Justice League of America #29 (August 1964) Earth-Four Crisis on Infinite Earths The former Charlton Comics heroes: Captain Atom, Blue Beetle, Nightshade, Peacemaker, Question, Thunderbolt (Peter Cannon) and JudomasterThis Earth was introduced at the beginning of Crisis, and disappeared less than a year later, when it merged with the four other surviving Earths (Earth-One, Earth-Two, Earth-S, and Earth-X). Hypertime versions called Earth-4 and Earth 4 Yellowjacket #1 (1944) Earth-Five Pre-Crisis Bruce WayneTransported by the Phantom Stranger to a universe with no Krypton and no superheroes, the Earth-One Batman prevents the murders of the Earth-Five versions of his parents. Intrigued with and in gratitude of his Earth-One counterpart's actions, this Earth's Bruce Wayne is inspired to become a hero in a similar guise as his family's rescuer. "To Kill a Legend" from Detective Comics #500 (March 1981) Earth-Six Crisis on Infinite Earths Lady Quark, Lord Volt and their daughter Princess FernEarth-Six is apparently ruled by a royal family of superheroes. On this Earth, America lost the Revolutionary War, and technology appears to have advanced more rapidly than on Earth-One. Earth-Six was destroyed in Crisis, with only Lady Quark surviving. Crisis on Infinite Earths #4 (June 1985) Earth-Seven Infinite Crisis The Dark Angel, an evil analogue of Donna TroyThe Anti-Monitor saved the Dark Angel, just as the Monitor had saved her good counterpart Harbinger.DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #4 (October 2005) The only known survivor of Earth-Seven, Dark Angel escaped the compression of the Multiverse to torment Donna Troy across several lifetimes. DC Special: The Return of Donna Troy #4 (October 2005) Earth-Eight Infinite Crisis Breach, Firestorm (Jason Rusch), Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), and Huntress (Helena Bertinelli)Home to DC characters created after Crisis on Infinite Earths. Infinite Crisis #5 (April 2006) Earth-Eleven Pre-Crisis "Tin"Home to "Tin", a robot. A nuclear war devastated this Earth in 1966. Teen Titans Spotlight #11 (June 1987) Earth-Twelve Pre-Crisis The Inferior FiveThis Earth may have been home to other comedic superheroes published by DC. Additionally, references within the series pointed to versions of Justice League members having existed in that universe. Was stated as being separate from Earth-B or part of "Earth-B"Crisis on Infinite Earths: Absolute Edition (November 2005) A brief glimpse of a Hypertime version of this Earth is seen in Another Nail Showcase #62 (June 1966) Earth-Fourteen Pre-Crisis Purple butterfliesMentioned in Animal Man, where purple butterflies are an "Earth-14 species" Animal Man #24 (June 1990) Earth-Fifteen Pre-Crisis Stone Giants Justice League of America #15 (November 1962) Earth-Seventeen Post-Crisis OvermanAn Earth based around the "grim 'n gritty" stories of the 1980s, the heroes of this Earth were part of an experiment created by the government. The inhabitants of this Earth were Overman (Superman's counterpart), who went mad and destructive after contracting a sexually transmitted infection, a black and muscular Wonder Woman, an unnamed Flash and a punk-style Green Lantern. Animal Man #23 (May 1990) Earth-Twenty-Three Post-Crisis Superboy, SupergirlA pocket reality created by the Time Trapper as part of an elaborate plan to destroy the Legion of Super-Heroes. Three Phantom Zone criminals destroyed all life on this universe's Earth, with the Matrix Supergirl being the only survivor.Legion of Super-Heroes (vol. 3) #23 (June 1986) Earth-25G Infinite Crisis UnknownOne of three Earths named by Alexander Luthor in Infinite Crisis in his search for the perfect Earth; no information is provided Infinite Crisis #6 (May 2006) Earth-Twenty Seven Post-Crisis The Angel Mob, Animal Man, Batman, B'wana Beast, Envelope Girl, Front Page, Green Cigarette, the Human Vegetable, Notional Man and Nowhere ManHome of versions of Animal Man, Batman, and B'wana Beast and many historical divergences, such as Adolf Hitler being hanged for his war crimes and Ted Kennedy dying at Chappaquiddick. The American government is corrupt and extremely right-wing. The Buddy Baker of the post-Crisis Earth could only exist on this Earth in the body and mind of that Earth's Buddy Baker and could only leave by killing his parallel self, Animal Man #27 (September 1990) Earth-Thirty-Two Pre-Crisis Almost exact counterparts of Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Carol Ferris and others.After Carol Ferris professed her love for Hal Jordan instead of Green Lantern and accepted his marriage proposal, the Earth-One Green Lantern eventually figured out that he had shifted into a parallel universe, which he compared to Earth-Two and Earth-Three. Green Lantern (vol. 2) #32 (October 1964) Earth-Forty* Pre-Crisis Captain Thunder, Superman, Wonder Woman, BatmanBilly Batson has the identity of Captain Thunder, Superboy was raised in Metropolis, Wonder Woman fought in World War II and Bruce Wayne retired in the mid-1960s to make way for a new Batman and Robin team Thrill Comics #1 (1940) Earth-Forty-Three Pre-Crisis Superman, Lex Luthor, Lois LaneAn Earth where Superman and Luthor died in their final battle Superman was replaced by a Kandorian and eventually switched with the Superman of Earth-215 Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #43 (August 1963) Earth-Forty-Six (Earth-B2) Pre-Crisis unknownThe hardcover book Crisis on Infinite Earths: Absolute Edition (November 2005) has "See Earth-46" under the Earth-B2 entry, but there is not a listing for Earth-Forty-Six in the index. As a result, details of this reality are unknown. unknown Earth-Forty-Seven Pre-Crisis Krypton Girl (Lois Lane), Clark KentAs Krypton Girl, Lois Lane of Krypton quickly tires of Clark Kent's attempts at finding out her secret identity and sends him to the Phantom Zone. Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #47 (February 1964) Earth-Fifty-One Pre-Crisis Superman, Lois Lane, Lana Lang and Lori LemarisSuperman marries Lois Lane, Lana Lang and Lori Lemaris, who all tragically die after the wedding. Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #51 (August 1964) Earth-54 Pre-Crisis Tommy TomorrowA technologically advanced Earth where Tommy Tomorrow became the first man on Mars in 1960 Real Fact Comics #6 (January 1947) Earth-57 Pre-Crisis Superman, Lois Lane, Lana LangSuperman is married to both Lois Lane and Lana Lang Jimmy Olsen is married to Supergirl Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #57 (December 1961) Earth-59 Pre-Crisis Alternate Wonder Woman named Tara Terruna and Duke DazamThe first parallel Earth to be featured in DC Comics was visited by the Earth-Two Wonder Woman, who worked with her counterpart to battle the conqueror Duke Dazam. This Earth appeared to be technologically less advanced than Earth-Two, with Dazam's navy using oar-powered ships. Wonder Woman #59 (May 1953) Earth-61 Elseworlds Barbara Gordon (Batgirl/Robin), Detective Duell (Two-Face), Hayley Fitzpatrick (Harley Quinn), Richart Gruastark/Dick Grayson (Robin), Bianca Steeplechase (the Joker), and Bruce Wayne (Batman)An Earth where Barbara Gordon and her boyfriend Richart Graustark become Batgirl and Robin in 1961 and fight against corrupt cops and other establishment types led by the white-faced Bianca Steeplechase, a.k.a. the Joker, who later kills Richart. Detective Bruce Wayne, who has been framed for murder, then becomes Batman and Barbara later assumes the Robin mantle while seeking revenge for her lover's death. Bruce Wayne's family lost their fortune during the Great Depression and Wayne Manor is now owned by Barbara. Batgirl & Robin: Thrillkiller #1 (January 1997) Earth-64 Pre-CrisisSuperman, Lex Luthor, Lois LaneUnder the name Lexo, concert pianist Luthor marries Lois Lane shortly before his death. Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #64–65 (April–May 1966) Earth-72 Pre-CrisisPrez RickardElected in 1972, Prez serves two terms and then drops out of sight Prez: The First Teen President #1 (August–September 1973) Earth-85 Post-CrisisVariant Post-Crisis DC characters, Shade, the Changing ManThis Earth involves out-of-continuity Post-Crisis stories involving Captain Marvel and Hawkman.