List of fictional universes in animation and comics

This is a partial list of fictional universes created for comic books and animated film and television.

Animation This is a partial list of fictional universes created for animated films or series. Universe Origin / first mentioned Date Notes Adventure Time Pilot 2007The setting for multiple series created by Pendleton Ward, including Adventure Time, Adventure Time: Distant Lands, and Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake, as well as The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack, as the Fionna and Cake episode "Prismo the Wishmaster" mentions that Prismo created its universe. Primarily takes places in the Land of Ooo in a post-apocalyptic universe where a cataclysmic event called the Mushroom War devastated Earth. Avatar "The Boy in the Iceberg" 2005A universe based around Asian culture, in which several people utilize elemental manipulation called "bending", which is incorporated in martial arts. The Avatar universe revolves around the Four Nations, the Air Nomads, Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, and Fire Nation, as well as the sovereign state United Republic of Nations in the sequel series The Legend of Korra.Brave seriesBrave Exkaiser1990A multiverse developed by the Japanese toy company Takara that revolves around the usage of mechas called "Braves" to fight evil. The first series is Brave Exkaiser, with its final and most well-known series, The King of Braves GaoGaiGar, crossing over with the anime Betterman. Ben 10 "And Then There Were Ten" (Ben 10) 2005 While Earth's history is not radically changed, numerous sentient alien species exist across various planets in the Milky Way galaxy and beyond. Earth was eventually revealed to have numerous cryptids, including chupacabra and yeti, with The Secret Saturdays existing in the same universe as Ben 10. Additionally, Generator Rex takes place in an alternate universe.Bismark"The Space Adventurers" (Bismark)1984Original TV series later adapted into Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs in North America. In the original Bismark series, set in the distant future in the year 2069, scientist Charles Louvre created the international starship Bismarck to fight against the alien Deathcula. The localized version, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, makes changes to better suit an American audience.Bubblegum Crisis"Tinsel City" (Bubblegum Crisis)1987A cyberpunk setting in the year 2032, where Tokyo has been split by an earthquake and the Advanced Police and the Knight Sabers, a group of mercenaries wearing power armor, fight the Boomers, artificial lifeforms that threaten the safety of those in Tokyo.BungholeverseThe Honky Problem1991Began with shorts created by Mike Judge, featuring characters such as Inbred Jed and Beavis and Butt-Head, later expanding to include Daria and Jodie. A mostly normal universe focusing on early millennial adolescents like the cynical Daria Morgendoffer and the buffoonish duo of Beavis and Butt-Head. Beavis and Butt-Head's antics would become much more outlandish in their two films, where they embark on shenanigans across America and the multiverse.CN CityJune 14, 2004Short bumpers in which various Cartoon Network characters, including Ed, Edd n Eddy, The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy, Codename: Kids Next Door, Dexter's Laboratory, Courage the Cowardly Dog, I Am Weasel, and The Powerpuff Girls, interact. They predominantly take place in a city composed of various locales from the CN series, with a few original locations. The bumpers, along with a new logo and announcer, were introduced with a montage. 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 either finished or cancelled. Code Geass "The Day a New Demon was Born" (Code Geass) 2006 Set in an alternate timeline diverging from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, who 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"Asteroid Blues" (Cowboy Bebop)1998Takes 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, most notably Ed. The law is mostly upheld by a bounty hunting system called Cowboys, chief among them being the crew of the Bebop. Series creator Shinichirō Watanabe later confirmed that all of his works, including Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Space Dandy, Carol & Tuesday, and Lazarus, take place in the same universe. The Dark Knight Returns Batman: Year One 2011 Continuity based on Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One. The central focus is on Batman in both films with fleeting references to the larger DC mythos, with Superman and Green Arrow having supporting roles in The Dark Knight Returns. DC Animated Universe Batman: The Animated Series 1992 A series of popular animated television series and related spin-offs produced by Warner Bros. Animation. It is 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 A series of animated films loosely based on The New 52 continuity. The setting was succeeded by the Tomorrowverse after Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, with the two continuities later being revealed to be connected.Despicable Me UniverseDespicable Me2010Comprises the Despicable Me films and the Minions prequels. Also known as the Minionverse. It is a universe where villains terrorize the public and are kept at bay by the Anti-Villain League (AVL). One such villain is Gru, whose plot to steal the moon is foiled by a rival villain Vector and a mixup regarding the adoption of three girls, Margo, Edith, and Agnes, leads to him taking them and his subsequent redemption.DigimonDigital Monster1997Multi-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 inhabited by creatures called Digimon.Drawn Together"Hot Tub" (Drawn Together)2004A universe occupied by archetypes based on 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) A universe where Disney characters Donald Duck and Scrooge McDuck live. Originally a spin-off of the older Mickey Mouse universe, primarily created by Carl Barks, it has become more expansive over time. While DuckTales is the most well-known series set in this universe, it also shares a universe with other Disney shows, including Darkwing Duck, Goof Troop, and Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.Eldran UniverseZettai Muteki Raijin-Oh1991EquestriaMy Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic2010A world inhabited by both sentient and non-sentient animals and creatures, mainly four types of ponies: Earth ponies, Pegasus ponies, Unicorn ponies and Alicorn ponies, who 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. The Equestria Girls film series takes place in an alternate version of Equestria that is populated by human counterparts of the My Little Pony characters and is initially devoid of magic.Gargoyles"Awakening, Part 1" (Gargoyles)1994Follows a group of gargoyles who served a Scottish castle in the 10th century, only to be petrified by those they protected. Awakening in the year 1994, the Gargoyles' leader, Goliath, leads them in fighting against corrupt entrepreneur David Xanatos and other threats to New York City. Garfield Cinematic Universe The Garfield Movie 2024Animated film based on the comic strip of the same name. It stars the titular character, a lazy house cat that lives indifferently with his owner, Jon Arbuckle, and is at odds with his pet dog Odie.Gen:Lock universe"The Pilot"2019Set in a future dystopian Earth that has been ravished by an alien organization known as the Union, opposed by the pilots of Holons, mecha that mentally sync with their pilots.Gravity Falls MultiverseGravity Falls2012A fictional multiverse in which Gravity Falls, Big City Greens, Amphibia, The Owl House, and Inside Job take place. Gundam Multiverse Mobile Suit Gundam 1979 Most timelines in the Gundam multiverse center around intergalactic wars that are waged with mechas called Gundam. It began in the Universal Century timeline, where the RX-78-2 Gundam, piloted by Amuro Ray, was utilized in the Earth Federation's war against the Principality of Zeon. Gurren Lagann Universe "Bust Through the Heavens with Your Drill!" (Gurren Lagann) 2007Set 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. The protagonists, known as Team Dai-Gurren, seek to reclaim Earth and destroy the Anti-Spirals. Hellaverse That's Entertainment (Hazbin Hotel) October 28, 2019 The setting for multiple series created by Vivienne Medrano, including Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss, and ZooPhobia; with the exception of ZooPhobia, this universe takes place in Hell. Due to overpopulation, angels come down to Hell to initiate an annual purge. Charlie Morningstar, wishing for a more peaceful alternative, opens the titular hotel to help redeem the residents of Hell.Hotel Transylvania universeHotel Transylvania2012A comedic universe involving classic horror monsters, including vampires, mummies, zombies, Frankensteins, and slimes, who reside in the titular hotel founded by Dracula. After its safety is compromised by a lone human tourist, Johnny, Dracula's daughter, Mavis, takes a liking to him, resulting in shenanigans across multiple films.J9 UniverseGalaxy Cyclone Braiger1981The setting of Galaxy Cyclone Braiger, Galactic Gale Baxingar, and Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger. which are set in the same universe but separated by multiple centuries. Its main characters pilot mechas called J9, which can transform into different vehicles, such as a car, a motorcycle, or a train.Jimmy NeutronJimmy Neutron: Boy Genius2001The titular protagonist, an 11-year-old boy genius with an IQ of 210, engages in misadventures with his classmates in the city of Retroville. The spinoff series Planet Sheen follows side character Sheen, who is accidentally transported to the planet Zeenu and seeks a way home.Jonny QuestJonny Quest1964A fictional world in which Jonny Quest, The New Adventures of Jonny Quest, The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest and its movies Jonny's Golden Quest, Johnny Quest vs. The Cyber Insects, and the crossover film Tom and Jerry: Spy Quest all take place.