Post by Cei-U! on Oct 3, 2014 14:39:21 GMT -5
As a potentially helpful supplement to the Guide to Earth-Two thread, here is one of the appendices mentioned on said thread, to wit:
An Earth-Two Glossary
The definitions below are derived from and “accurate” only in the context of the body of fiction that constitutes the Earth-Two canon. They reflect neither contemporary scientific thinking nor the teachings of any specific religion or philosophy.
Parallel and alternate universes are defined relative to Earth-Two, not to the modern DC Universe or our own reality. For brevity's sake, only those realities depicted or referenced in a canonical Earth-Two story are listed.
Alien
Generic term for an extraterrestrial or extradimensional lifeform. This guide tracks the appearances of sentient alien races, categorizing them into six basic types:
1. Human
Indistinguishable above the genetic level from Homo sapiens sapiens of Earth (e.g., Hawkman of Earth-One, Princess Ramia)
2. Superhuman
Visually identical to humans but with inborn physical, mental, or magical powers not possessed by Earthmen (e.g., Superman, the Olympian Gods).
3. Humanoid
Essentially human but with variations in size, bodily proportions, coloration, or other features outside the human range (e.g., The Martian Manhunter, Mr. Mxyztplk).
4. Anthropomorphoid
Essentially human in behavior and often culture but resembling an animal species of Earth in gross anatomy (e.g., the various funny animal races inhabiting Earth-C).
5. Semi-humanoid
Possessing physical traits in common with the humanoid form — bilateral symmetry, bipedal locomotion, opposing thumbs, etc — but with predominantly non-human variations in gross anatomy.
6. Non-humanoid
Any species not falling in the previous categories.
Alternate Future
One of the possible futures of a universe. There are in theory an infinity of such futures, having in common only that their histories diverge after the “now” of the observer.
Alternate Universe
A dimension which does not resemble Earth-Two or its parallel universes in configuration, applicable laws of physics, dominant lifeforms, history, or culture.
Android
An artificial lifeform in the shape of a human being, often possessing some degree of sentience. Androids can be mechanical (see Robot) but are more generally designed to mimic human physiology.
Anti-matter Universe
A parallel or alternate universe in which all components, including lifeforms, consist of anti-matter.
Big Bang
Also called the Dawn of Time. The moment in which the primordial atom explodes to form the universe and from which the passage of time is reckoned.
Dawn of Time
See Big Bang.
Demigod
The offspring of a human being and a god.
Demon
A malevolent god, frequently semi- or non-humanoid in appearance.
Dimension
1. One of four attributes — height, width, depth, duration — by which man measures the physical universe.
2. Generic term for any reality other than one's own. See alternate universe, anti-matter universe, parallel universe, pocket universe.
Doppelgänger
A duplicate of a specific being living in a parallel universe. Doppelgängers may differ from each other in details of their personal histories but they generally share such characteristics as name, appearance, origin, and super-powers. The Supermen of Earth-One and Earth-Two — both Kryptonians raised on Earth and maintaining the human identity of journalist Clark Kent — are doppelgängers; the Green Lanterns of those Earths — different individuals, Hal Jordan and Alan Scott, possessing similar super-powers acquired through dissimilar means — are not. Some dopplegängers are the same age as their duplicates (e.g., the Plastic Men of Earths-One and -Two); others, like the two Supermen, may differ in age by decades.
Earth-One
Also Earth-1. The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Justice League of America, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Teen Titans, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most super-hero stories published by DC Comics between 1955 and 1986 take place on Earth-One, as do most war, Western, and historical adventure series published prior to 1986.
Earth-Two
Also Earth-2. The world, and the universe in which it exists, where the Justice Society of America, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, Infinity, Inc, and other super-heroes and super-villains[/b] live; the fictional reality that is the subject of this guide. Most stories published by DC Comics between 1938 and 1951 are said to take place on Earth-Two (though in fact the history of Earth-Two deviates substantively from those earlier stories).
Earth-Three
Also Earth-3. The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Crime Syndicate of America and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Although history is said to happen backwards on Earth-Three (Columbus discovered Europe, Lincoln assassinated Booth, etc.), few social, political or cultural consequences of these differences are discernable in the source material.
Earth-4
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where Captain Atom, the Blue Beetle, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most super-hero stories published by Charlton Comics between 1959 and 1969 take place on Earth-4.
Earth-6
The world, and the alternate universe in which it exists, where Lord Volt and Lady Quark live.
Earth-12
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Inferior Five, the 1960s Plastic Man, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most humor series, except those featuring funny animals, published by DC Comics prior to 1986 take place on Earth-12.
Earth-A
The world, and the alternate universe in which it existed, where the super-villains of the Lawless League of America lived. Earth-A was created through magic, altering the past of Earth-One, and was erased when the spell was reversed.
Earth-C
The world, and the alternate universe in which it exists, where The Amazing Whatzit, Captain Carrot, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most funny animal stories published by DC Comics prior to 1986 take place on Earth-C.
Earth-I
The world, and the alternate universe in which it exists, where the human race has achieved immortality and eternal youth.
Earth-Prime
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, which was indistinguishable from our own until the 1970s, when several visits were made by super-heroes from Earth-One. Earth-Prime has begun to evolve indigenous superhumans.
Earth-S
Also Earth-Shazam. The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Marvel Family, the Squadron of Justice, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most stories published by Fawcett Comics between 1939 and 1955 take place on Earth-S.
Earth-X
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Freedom Fighters and other super-heroes and super-villains live. The Axis Nations won World War II on Earth-X.
Elemental
A sentient being personifying a distinct aspect of the physical universe such as wind, fire, or plant life.
Extradimensional
Any lifeform existing in but not native to a particular universe. See also Alien.
Extratemporal
Any lifeform native to a particular universe but displaced in time from the “now” of the narrative, traveling from either its past or one of its alternate futures. See Time travel.
Extraterrestrial
Any lifeform native to a particular universe but not originating on the Earth of that universe. See also Alien.
An Earth-Two Glossary
The definitions below are derived from and “accurate” only in the context of the body of fiction that constitutes the Earth-Two canon. They reflect neither contemporary scientific thinking nor the teachings of any specific religion or philosophy.
Parallel and alternate universes are defined relative to Earth-Two, not to the modern DC Universe or our own reality. For brevity's sake, only those realities depicted or referenced in a canonical Earth-Two story are listed.
Alien
Generic term for an extraterrestrial or extradimensional lifeform. This guide tracks the appearances of sentient alien races, categorizing them into six basic types:
1. Human
Indistinguishable above the genetic level from Homo sapiens sapiens of Earth (e.g., Hawkman of Earth-One, Princess Ramia)
2. Superhuman
Visually identical to humans but with inborn physical, mental, or magical powers not possessed by Earthmen (e.g., Superman, the Olympian Gods).
3. Humanoid
Essentially human but with variations in size, bodily proportions, coloration, or other features outside the human range (e.g., The Martian Manhunter, Mr. Mxyztplk).
4. Anthropomorphoid
Essentially human in behavior and often culture but resembling an animal species of Earth in gross anatomy (e.g., the various funny animal races inhabiting Earth-C).
5. Semi-humanoid
Possessing physical traits in common with the humanoid form — bilateral symmetry, bipedal locomotion, opposing thumbs, etc — but with predominantly non-human variations in gross anatomy.
6. Non-humanoid
Any species not falling in the previous categories.
Alternate Future
One of the possible futures of a universe. There are in theory an infinity of such futures, having in common only that their histories diverge after the “now” of the observer.
Alternate Universe
A dimension which does not resemble Earth-Two or its parallel universes in configuration, applicable laws of physics, dominant lifeforms, history, or culture.
Android
An artificial lifeform in the shape of a human being, often possessing some degree of sentience. Androids can be mechanical (see Robot) but are more generally designed to mimic human physiology.
Anti-matter Universe
A parallel or alternate universe in which all components, including lifeforms, consist of anti-matter.
Big Bang
Also called the Dawn of Time. The moment in which the primordial atom explodes to form the universe and from which the passage of time is reckoned.
Dawn of Time
See Big Bang.
Demigod
The offspring of a human being and a god.
Demon
A malevolent god, frequently semi- or non-humanoid in appearance.
Dimension
1. One of four attributes — height, width, depth, duration — by which man measures the physical universe.
2. Generic term for any reality other than one's own. See alternate universe, anti-matter universe, parallel universe, pocket universe.
Doppelgänger
A duplicate of a specific being living in a parallel universe. Doppelgängers may differ from each other in details of their personal histories but they generally share such characteristics as name, appearance, origin, and super-powers. The Supermen of Earth-One and Earth-Two — both Kryptonians raised on Earth and maintaining the human identity of journalist Clark Kent — are doppelgängers; the Green Lanterns of those Earths — different individuals, Hal Jordan and Alan Scott, possessing similar super-powers acquired through dissimilar means — are not. Some dopplegängers are the same age as their duplicates (e.g., the Plastic Men of Earths-One and -Two); others, like the two Supermen, may differ in age by decades.
Earth-One
Also Earth-1. The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Justice League of America, the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Teen Titans, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most super-hero stories published by DC Comics between 1955 and 1986 take place on Earth-One, as do most war, Western, and historical adventure series published prior to 1986.
Earth-Two
Also Earth-2. The world, and the universe in which it exists, where the Justice Society of America, the Seven Soldiers of Victory, Infinity, Inc, and other super-heroes and super-villains[/b] live; the fictional reality that is the subject of this guide. Most stories published by DC Comics between 1938 and 1951 are said to take place on Earth-Two (though in fact the history of Earth-Two deviates substantively from those earlier stories).
Earth-Three
Also Earth-3. The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Crime Syndicate of America and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Although history is said to happen backwards on Earth-Three (Columbus discovered Europe, Lincoln assassinated Booth, etc.), few social, political or cultural consequences of these differences are discernable in the source material.
Earth-4
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where Captain Atom, the Blue Beetle, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most super-hero stories published by Charlton Comics between 1959 and 1969 take place on Earth-4.
Earth-6
The world, and the alternate universe in which it exists, where Lord Volt and Lady Quark live.
Earth-12
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Inferior Five, the 1960s Plastic Man, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most humor series, except those featuring funny animals, published by DC Comics prior to 1986 take place on Earth-12.
Earth-A
The world, and the alternate universe in which it existed, where the super-villains of the Lawless League of America lived. Earth-A was created through magic, altering the past of Earth-One, and was erased when the spell was reversed.
Earth-C
The world, and the alternate universe in which it exists, where The Amazing Whatzit, Captain Carrot, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most funny animal stories published by DC Comics prior to 1986 take place on Earth-C.
Earth-I
The world, and the alternate universe in which it exists, where the human race has achieved immortality and eternal youth.
Earth-Prime
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, which was indistinguishable from our own until the 1970s, when several visits were made by super-heroes from Earth-One. Earth-Prime has begun to evolve indigenous superhumans.
Earth-S
Also Earth-Shazam. The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Marvel Family, the Squadron of Justice, and other super-heroes and super-villains live. Most stories published by Fawcett Comics between 1939 and 1955 take place on Earth-S.
Earth-X
The world, and the parallel universe in which it exists, where the Freedom Fighters and other super-heroes and super-villains live. The Axis Nations won World War II on Earth-X.
Elemental
A sentient being personifying a distinct aspect of the physical universe such as wind, fire, or plant life.
Extradimensional
Any lifeform existing in but not native to a particular universe. See also Alien.
Extratemporal
Any lifeform native to a particular universe but displaced in time from the “now” of the narrative, traveling from either its past or one of its alternate futures. See Time travel.
Extraterrestrial
Any lifeform native to a particular universe but not originating on the Earth of that universe. See also Alien.
