Markovia is an Eastern European country that borders Vlatava. Its capital is Markovburg. King Brion Markov is the current ruler of Markovia, while his older brother Gregor Markov is regarded as King-in-exile.
Following Bialya's annexation of Qurac, the resulting refugee crisis saw a large influx of Quracis into Markovia. This was a matter of some controversy in Markovian politics.[2]
King Viktor Markov and Queen Ilona DeLamb-Markov held a press conference on the second anniversary of their daughter's abduction to announce measures against meta-human trafficking. They also affirmed their support for Quraci refugees in Markovia.[2]
In the wake of their deaths, Baron DeLamb became regent for the 17-year old Prince Gregor Markov, and declared martial law and a vetting program for Quracis.[2] Markovia's ambassador to the United Nations, Zviad Baazovi, announced the country had banned the entry of all meta-humans.[3]
A pre-coronation reception was held for Gregor at the Royal Palace. Meanwhile, a team led by Nightwing infiltrated the reception and the Children's Hospital, investigating the Bedlam Syndicate. Prince Brion Markov sought to activate his Meta-Gene to help defend the country, as he feared his uncle would refuse to release power. Though Brion was horrfied when he realized he was dealing with the meta-traffickers, he was forced into meta-activation.[3]
Nightwing's team infiltrated Bedlam's base, uncovering that Baron DeLamb was in charge, and rescued Brion and Helga Jace before destroying the lab. DeLamb fled to the reception and attempted to use video of Brion's meta-activation as proof Brion had been behind his parents' murder. Gregor saw through DeLamb's lies and had him arrested, but also reluctantly banished Brion due to public sentiment against metas, as well as the influence of Ambassador Baazovi.[4]
By August 4, the Markovian Parliament had proposed a ban on all meta-humans and the deportation of all Quracis. Gregor opposed both measures, but prioritized the Quracis, preventing him from bringing Brion home.[6]
Squads of the Team and the Outsiders went into Markovia to take down Bedlam and prevent the execution of Gregor's loyalists. In the ensuing battle, Terra was revealed to be working for Deathstroke, but turned against him. Enraged that he hadn't been told by those that knew, Brion executed Bedlam after he tried to flee. Egged on by Zviad Baazovi and a cheering crowd, Brion went on to claim the throne. When Tara refused to support his rule, and Halo declined to become his queen, Brion expelled his former collegaues from the country.
Gregor became known as Markovia's King-in-exile.[9]
King Brion declared Markovia a safe haven for meta-humans. This caused significant unrest among the fearful non-meta population, resulting in a refugee crisis as Markovians fled to neighboring Vlatava.[10] Brion refused talks with Vlatava.[11]
King Brion gave a press statement reaffirming Markovia as a sanctuary for meta-humans, inviting metas from across the world.[10]
Markovia introduced a policy of allowing anyone who tested positive for the Meta-Gene to receive an immediate visa and transport from their nearest Markovian embassy or mission.[12]
Brion brought Johnny back to the Royal Palace, where he was approached by Minister Josef Mueller with concerns over the new visa policy and plans to open a new mission in Taos, near the Justice League's Meta-Human Youth Center. Though Brion initially shared his concerns, Zviad Baazovi influenced both men to change their minds.
Fury was sent on a mission by Baazovi, joining Trajectory and Everyman to Minister Mueller's home to intimidate him into leaving Markovia.
Later, Halo visited Brion at the Palace. They talked about reconciliation, but the tender moment was ruined by Baazovi, and Halo left in anger. When Brion went to the Palace gardens, he was approached by Fury, who was concerned after observing Baazovi's influence over Brion and others.[12]
Brion held a conference call with Black Lightning, Wonder Girl and Tigress where he barred their teams from entering Markovia to find the abducted Perdita Vladek, but assured them he would find her and Count Vertigo.
Later, at the Royal Palace, Geo-Force and the Infinitors prepared to act on Fury's intel on Vertigo's whereabouts. They went to some woodland cabins where the armored attackers that freed Vertigo and took Perdita were spotted. It was a trap however, and they soon came under attack. Trajectory "found" what appeared to be Perdita, and Brion took her back to the Palace at "Perdita"'s request. Baazovi was also on site, hidden away, coordinating with Trajectory, Everyman and the armored units. With Brion gone, he ordered the armored group to flee.[14]
