What is madripoor?

Madripoor is a fictional island nation appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.

• Location: Madripoor is located in Southeast Asia, specifically in the Strait of Malacca.

• Government: The nation's government is unstable and often influenced by criminal elements. The island is essentially a haven for pirates, smugglers, and other criminals.

• Society: Madripoor is divided into two distinct areas:

  • Lowtown: A poverty-stricken area rife with crime and lawlessness. This is the older part of the city.
  • Hightown: A modern, luxurious area catering to the wealthy and powerful.

• Characters: It has been prominently featured in stories involving the X-Men, particularly Wolverine, who used the alias "Patch" while operating there. Other notable characters connected to Madripoor include Viper and Silver Samurai.

• First Appearance: Madripoor first appeared in New Mutants #32 (October 1985).

• Key Concepts:

  • Lowtown
  • Hightown
  • Wolverine
  • Strait%20of%20Malacca
  • Patch