Citrusville
Encyclopedia
Citrusville, Cypress County, Florida
is a fictional Everglades
town in the Marvel Universe
. It appears most frequently in stories related to Man-Thing
, and was first shown in Adventure into Fear
#11. It was created by Steve Gerber
and Rich Buckler
. Much of its importance lies in that it is physically near what is termed as the Nexus of All Realities.
While the majority of the town is depicted as very conservative, to the point of running riot in the high school
, it is the home of the Cult of Zhered-Na, and its leader, Joshua Kale, and his grandchildren, Jennifer
and Andy. The high school newspaper is called the Quill.
Developer F.A. Schist intended to build an airport in the community, but his real motivation was the close proximity of La Hacienda, which houses the Fountain of Youth
.
The public library
is a small shack, but has a large collection of occult
writings in its archives.
For a time, it was also the home of Richard Rory
, who made contact with Man-Wolf through the local radio station he had bought. The station was soon destroyed and Rory left the area, apparently for good.
The town actually vanished into a rift at one point. The original hole was in the shape of a six-fingered hand, which was also the sign and the name of a cult that has plagued the Marvel mystical community for some time. The hole was first noted by the Avengers, who wisely called in for supernatural help. A makeshift team of Defenders
, including Doctor Strange
and Devil-Slayer, would first fight a possessed Man-Thing
, then enter into a highly dangerous mystical rift in order to rescue the citizens.
The Deflyte family operates for a time as the richest family in town, before their dealings with Man-Thing lead them to their deaths.
Citrusville plays an important role in the 2008-2009 limited series, Marvel Zombies 3
. Some Citrusville citizens are killed by an alternate universe zombie Deadpool. Government agencies contain the zombie outbreak, with behind-the-scenes help from the Man-Thing. During the series, it is revealed that the S.H.I.E.L.D. sub-agency, A.R.M.O.R., monitors Citrusville and the nexus as part of its mission to police alternate realities.
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
is a fictional Everglades
Everglades
The Everglades are subtropical wetlands in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida, comprising the southern half of a large watershed. The system begins near Orlando with the Kissimmee River, which discharges into the vast but shallow Lake Okeechobee...
town in the Marvel Universe
Marvel Universe
The Marvel Universe is the shared fictional universe where most comic book titles and other media published by Marvel Entertainment take place, including those featuring Marvel's most familiar characters, such as Spider-Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and the Avengers.The Marvel Universe is further...
. It appears most frequently in stories related to Man-Thing
Man-Thing
The Man-Thing is a fictional character, a monster in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow, the character first appeared in Savage Tales #1 , and went on to be featured in various titles and in his own series, including...
, and was first shown in Adventure into Fear
Adventure into Fear
Adventure into Fear is an American horror comic book series published by Marvel Comics from cover dates November 1970 through December 1975, for 31 issues...
#11. It was created by Steve Gerber
Steve Gerber
Stephen Ross "Steve" Gerber was an American comic book writer best known as co-creator of the satiric Marvel Comics character Howard the Duck....
and Rich Buckler
Rich Buckler
Rich Buckler is an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on Marvel Comics' The Fantastic Four in the mid-1970s and, with writer Doug Moench, co-creating the character Deathlok in Astonishing Tales #25...
. Much of its importance lies in that it is physically near what is termed as the Nexus of All Realities.
While the majority of the town is depicted as very conservative, to the point of running riot in the high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
, it is the home of the Cult of Zhered-Na, and its leader, Joshua Kale, and his grandchildren, Jennifer
Jennifer Kale
Jennifer Kale is a fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Jennifer Kale was created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik, and debuted in Adventure into Fear #11 . She is the cousin of Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, and a founding member of the...
and Andy. The high school newspaper is called the Quill.
Developer F.A. Schist intended to build an airport in the community, but his real motivation was the close proximity of La Hacienda, which houses the Fountain of Youth
Fountain of Youth
The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring that reputedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks of its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted across the world for thousands of years, appearing in writings by Herodotus, the Alexander romance, and the stories of Prester John...
.
The public library
Public library
A public library is a library that is accessible by the public and is generally funded from public sources and operated by civil servants. There are five fundamental characteristics shared by public libraries...
is a small shack, but has a large collection of occult
Occult
The word occult comes from the Latin word occultus , referring to "knowledge of the hidden". In the medical sense it is used to refer to a structure or process that is hidden, e.g...
writings in its archives.
For a time, it was also the home of Richard Rory
Richard Rory
Richard Rory is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He initially was a sort of author surrogate or alter ego for writer Steve Gerber, though Gerber is also shown to exist in the Marvel Universe. He was introduced in Man-Thing Volume 1, #2, a bit of a loner who rather easily befriended the...
, who made contact with Man-Wolf through the local radio station he had bought. The station was soon destroyed and Rory left the area, apparently for good.
The town actually vanished into a rift at one point. The original hole was in the shape of a six-fingered hand, which was also the sign and the name of a cult that has plagued the Marvel mystical community for some time. The hole was first noted by the Avengers, who wisely called in for supernatural help. A makeshift team of Defenders
Defenders (comics)
The Defenders is the name of a number of Marvel Comics superhero groups which are usually presented as a "non-team" of individualistic "outsiders," each known for following their own agendas...
, including Doctor Strange
Doctor Strange
Doctor Stephen Strange is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was co-created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in Strange Tales #110 ....
and Devil-Slayer, would first fight a possessed Man-Thing
Man-Thing
The Man-Thing is a fictional character, a monster in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writers Stan Lee, Roy Thomas, and Gerry Conway and artist Gray Morrow, the character first appeared in Savage Tales #1 , and went on to be featured in various titles and in his own series, including...
, then enter into a highly dangerous mystical rift in order to rescue the citizens.
The Deflyte family operates for a time as the richest family in town, before their dealings with Man-Thing lead them to their deaths.
Citrusville plays an important role in the 2008-2009 limited series, Marvel Zombies 3
Marvel Zombies 3
Marvel Zombies 3 is a four-issue comic book limited series published by Marvel Comics beginning in October 2008. It is part of the Marvel Zombies series. The series is written by Fred Van Lente, penciled by Kev Walker, with covers by Greg Land.-Plot:...
. Some Citrusville citizens are killed by an alternate universe zombie Deadpool. Government agencies contain the zombie outbreak, with behind-the-scenes help from the Man-Thing. During the series, it is revealed that the S.H.I.E.L.D. sub-agency, A.R.M.O.R., monitors Citrusville and the nexus as part of its mission to police alternate realities.
Notable Citizens
- Sheriff Wallace Corlee (deceased)
- Mark Jackson (deceased)
- Joshua Kale (reported deceased)
- Jennifer KaleJennifer KaleJennifer Kale is a fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics universe.-Publication history:Jennifer Kale was created by Steve Gerber and Val Mayerik, and debuted in Adventure into Fear #11 . She is the cousin of Ghost Riders Johnny Blaze and Danny Ketch, and a founding member of the...
- Andrew Jackson Kale (deceased)
- Jaxon (Jennifer's former boyfriend)
- Richard RoryRichard RoryRichard Rory is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. He initially was a sort of author surrogate or alter ego for writer Steve Gerber, though Gerber is also shown to exist in the Marvel Universe. He was introduced in Man-Thing Volume 1, #2, a bit of a loner who rather easily befriended the...
(former) - Lipton
- Captain James Matson
- Olivia Selby
- Carol Selby
- Newton Selby
- Josefsen the Mad Viking (deceased)
- Astrid Josefsen (deceased)
- Alice Rimes
- Edmond Winshed (deceased)
- Margaret (Edmond's grandmother)
- Sam (Edmond's uncle)
- Bernadette Winshed
- Marie Winshed
- Oliver Winshed
- Elinore Pinder
- Margaret Pinder
- Lewis Milner
- Citrusville High School Faculty and Staff
- Miss Hartman (P.E.)
- Miss Simmons (English)
- Mr. Carpenter
- Mr. Dannon (janitor)
- Orville Latimer
- Paul Edwards
- Cynthia
- Sanford
- Sheriff John Daltry (deceased)
- Bobbie Bannister (now aspect of DeathDeath (Marvel Comics)Death is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel #27 Death is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Captain Marvel #27 Death is a fictional...
)