Melbourne

Founded in 1835 by free settlers, Melbourne is situated on Port Phillip Bay on the southern coast of Australia. Gold was discovered in 1851, leading to the Victorian Gold Rush. This discovery encouraged further immigration by the Irish, Germans, and Chinese to the rapidly growing town and made it the wealthiest and second largest city in the world by 1880. Criminal activity exploded, bringing about the appearance of Australia’s first masked mystery men. In 1954, an event of civil unrest by gold miners known as the Eureka Rebellion led to important changes in laws that contributed to the formation of a democratic government.
Today, Melbourne is the third most populous city in Australia and is known as an international cultural and arts hub, as well as a multicultural melting pot. A strong café lifestyle permeates the city and its people take pride in the large number of parks and gardens that surround the central business district and outlying urban areas. The atmosphere in Melbourne is one of sedate contentment, and the people are known for their friendly nature.
Unlike Sydney, Melbourne’s criminal element is not as ostentatious, but it still exists. Organized crime is present in smaller numbers and Melbourne has a smaller supervillain population. Villains such as Madame Redback, The Kelly Gang, and Yellow Dragon call Melbourne home, while the heroic Sunhawk, Young Gilgamesh, and his companion, the giant lion Enkidu, find themselves facing these and many other villains.