Future City is a fictional metropolis set in the future, serving as the primary location for the popular comic book series ''Future City'' published by Viator Comics. Created in 1972, the city is a bustling, technologically advanced urban landscape, made famous by the adventures of its protector, the telepathic superhero Zerebro, and his loyal sidekick, Shock.
The history of Future City is marked by both technological advancements and the constant threat of supervillains who seek to conquer it. Despite the challenges posed by various enemies, the city continues to flourish as a beacon of human achievement and progress. Its inhabitants rely on technology for nearly every aspect of daily life, from travel to communication and entertainment.
Future City's protector, Zerebro, is a superhero with telepathic and telekinetic abilities, dedicated to serving justice and peace in the city. Alongside his partner, Shock, who can generate and manipulate electricity, they work tirelessly to defend the city. Both Zerebro and Shock were once members of the Future City University Scientific Defence Coalition, where they bonded over a shared desire to use their abilities for heroism.
The most prominent enemy facing Future City is Oblivion, an organization dedicated to conquest led by the cunning and merciless Onyx. Oblivion commands an army of genetically enhanced soldiers, artificially intelligent robots, and various supervillains. The battles between Zerebro and Oblivion have spanned countless issues, as the hero repeatedly thwarts the organization's attempts to overthrow the city.
The popularity of the city and its heroes led to adaptations in other media, including radio series, cartoons, a TV series called ''The Future City Hero'', and animated movies. The city is a vibrant and enduring element of the alternate timeline, inspiring numerous stories of heroism and conflict.
