So why didn't the law enforcement in the Marvel Universe keep using the Vault for super-villain storage? Why switch to the Raft?
I mean, think about it. The Vault was off in the Colorado wilderness; the Raft sits on the shores of New York City. Sure, 90% of the superheroes are in the Big Apple, and since Marvel supervillains these days only concern themselves with elaborate revenge schemes it makes sense for the criminals to be close by. But then you get prison breaks (on Fox!) and super battles, and property damage and then....
Well, you know.
The way I see it, there are three possible explanations for deciding to stop using a super-prison in Colorado, in favor of one in the NYC:
1) Since most supervillains get captured in New York City, it cuts down on transportation costs, and given the frequent expense incurred rebuilding the city, you have to pinch pennies where you can.
2) Environmental lobbyists complained that the supervillains were destroying too much pristine mountain forest during their escapes from the Vault. Seeing as how New York City is already a festering cesspool, what does it matter if it gets trashed? Colorado is important habitat for bears and mountain goats and various woodpeckers, and must be kept safe from Mr. Hyde.
3) Supervillains complained that upon escaping from the Vault, they had to travel too far to reach an urban area suitable for a crime spree/revenge-based rampage. It was inhumane, especially with the thin mountain air, to keep them out there. Besides, the mountains messed up the reception on the satellite transmission receivers in their inner ear. How is one Brother Grimm supposed to tell the other not to break him out before 3 p.m. (because that's pudding time), if the mountains block transmission? I mean, really!
For the record, I'm sure there was an actual reason why the Vault got closed down and the Raft opened (actually, since we're talking about Marvel, I'm not certain of that at all) this just seemed more fun.
Any suggestions from the front rows? {Psst! That means you, loyal reader!}
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I always assumed that the Vault was closed down, because Tony Stark wanted to keep his collection of CD's there. He IS ruling the world...isn't he?
Dr. Doom must be feeling pretty depressed lately.
Oh, I'm sure Doom's alright. He's just watching Stark lay the foundation. I'm sure Doom saw this coming from all those time he had enough power to become a higher being.
I wish they would use prison from She-Hulk more often. It was an excellent idea (shrink all of the super-villains to action-figure size).
I'm sure part of the rationale behind using the raft is that it's an island, thus (in theory) if a bad guy breaks out, it's a little harder for him to get away.
If I remember correctly, the U-Foes destroyed it in a mass jailbreak. Wikipedia claims that was Heroes for Hire #1 (the run with Iron Fist and Hercules).
jason: I like that shrinking idea. That way, the prison could make money by using the tiny criminals as exhibits for the kiddies.
"Straighten up and fly right, or wind up like this!"
ebony: Thanks for the info. Leave it to the U-Foes, they can't beat any heroes, but they sure can wreck a building.
Plus if a villain breaks out, it makes more sense to have the jail closer to the heroes who would respond.
You forgot (4), Acknowledging The Vault (or the mini She-Hulk prison) means acknowledging Continuity, and Continuity, according to statements made by various editorial members the other week, is To Be Avoided.
matthew: I suppose. Of course now that they've got superheroes in every state, they can move it back. Oh yeah, they moved the prison to the Negative Zone. Never mind.
kelvingreen: I think "ignoring continuity" has reached the level of "always being implied" with Marvel
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