History
Overview
Rome was the capital city of Italy. The Vatican City was an independent country geographically located within the city boundaries of Rome.
Roman Empire
In 625 BC., the city of Rome was founded and expanded to form the Roman Empire.[2] In 476 A.D., the last Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus, was defeated by the German Goth Odoacer. This is the start of the Dark Ages in Europe.[3]
16th century

Galileo later battled the devourer of worlds Galactus. Leonardo da Vinci was also a prominent member inventing mysterious device which allows him to travel off in an ornithopter. One of the longest reigning leaders of the group was Sir Isaac Newton, who kept his position by murdering Galileo and many others across the centuries. He also tortured Nostradamus to learn future events.[4]
Modern Age
The Gamma Mutated Leader began operating in Rome. Until he was defeated by the Hulk.[5]
Dr. Strange and Clea have decided to take a vacation and take a flight to Rome. However during the trip they were forced to battle Xennus.[6]
Electronica Fabrizzi was a company headquartered in the outskirts of Rome, Italy. It was secretly owned by criminal tycoon Justin Hammer, who used it as a cover company. It was however later taken down by Iron Man.[7]Points of Interest
Residents
See Also
- 159 appearance(s) of Rome (Italy)
- 14 minor appearance(s) of Rome (Italy)
- 113 mention(s) of Rome (Italy)
- 5 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Rome (Italy)
- 7 image(s) of Rome (Italy)
- 14 article(s) related to Rome (Italy)
Links and References
References
- ↑ Epic Illustrated #11 ; Marada, the She-Wolf's recap
- ↑ Wolverine (Vol. 3) #53
- ↑ Incredible Hulk #5
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 S.H.I.E.L.D. #1
- ↑ Tales to Astonish #72–75
- ↑ Doctor Strange (Vol. 2) #46
- ↑ Iron Man #238–239
- ↑ Iron Man #238
- ↑ Iron Man #240
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Iron Man #239
- ↑ Dark Reign: The List - Secret Warriors #1