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In 1952, a time-traveling Booster Gold arrived in Nevada and assisted Task Force X in safeguarding Russian astrophysicist Sergei Pushkin. By doing so, Booster corrected an error in the timestream, effectively staving off the development of manned space flight.

      For the 1998 Vertigo miniseries, see Nevada Vol 1.

Nevada is a state located in the western region of the United States of America. The capital is Carson City and the largest city is Las Vegas. The state's nickname is the "Silver State," due to the large number of silver deposits that were discovered and mined there.

History

In 1952, a time-traveling Booster Gold arrived in Nevada and assisted Task Force X in safeguarding Russian astrophysicist Sergei Pushkin. By doing so, Booster corrected an error in the timestream, effectively staving off the development of manned space flight.[1]

One of the most famous cities in the state of Nevada is the "Sin City", Las Vegas. Known for its opulent gambling casinos, this was where underworld figure Anthony Gallo became a millionaire and a force to be reckoned with in the gambling industry.[2]

Reno, Nevada was the home of Michael Costner. Following the "Infinite Crisis" event, Costner became the living host to an OMAC.[3]

Also during this time, Las Vegas, Nevada was the scene of a fight between Blockbuster and teen hero Eliza Harmon, aka, Impulse. Lex Luthor stripped Harmon of her super-speed powers at a critical moment during the fight and she was killed in action.[4]

Las Vegas, Nevada was one of several key cities that came under attack during the Sinestro Corps War.[5]

In New Paradise, Nevada, two Kryptonian sleeper agents went on a "Bonnie & Clyde" inspired crime spree, robbing banks and slaughtering several police officers in the process.[6]

Alternate Realities

Earth-AD: In the continuity of "Kamandi, the Last Boy on Earth", Las Vegas, Nevada still existed, albeit in ruins. It was here that Kamandi fought the giant ape, Chaaku.[7]

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See Also

Links and References

Nevada at Wikipedia

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