Jul 1, 1955 CE
First Appearance in Batman #92
Ace the Bat-Hound makes his debut in 'Batman' #92, where Batman and Robin rescue a German Shepherd and train him to help fight crime. He wears a distinctive bat-emblem mask. #DCComics #Batman
Chronological Storyline (31 Milestones)
Sep 1, 1955 CE
Second Appearance in Batman #93
Ace appears again in 'Batman' #93, solidifying his role as a regular crime-fighting partner. He helps Batman and Robin track down criminals using his keen senses. #DCComics #Batman
Aug 1, 1956 CE
Appearance in Detective Comics #234
Ace stars in 'Detective Comics' #234 in a story titled 'The Bat-Hound in Action', showcasing his detective skills alongside Batman. #DCComics #DetectiveComics
Apr 1, 1957 CE
First Team-Up with Krypto in World's Finest #89
In 'World's Finest Comics' #89, Ace the Bat-Hound meets Krypto the Superdog, leading to a team-up between Batman and Superman's pets. #DCComics #SuperPets
Mar 1, 1958 CE
Appearance in Batman #106
Ace helps Batman and Robin in 'Batman' #106, reinforcing his place in the Bat-Family. #DCComics #Batman
Aug 1, 1959 CE
Cameo in Adventure Comics #263
Ace appears alongside other DC pets in 'Adventure Comics' #263, part of a Superboy story featuring the Super-Pets. #DCComics #SuperPets
May 1, 1960 CE
Last Silver Age Appearance in Batman #132
Ace's final Silver Age appearance occurs in 'Batman' #132, after which he is retired from regular appearances for decades. #DCComics #Batman
Apr 1, 1976 CE
Cameo in The Amazing World of DC Comics #16
Ace appears in a flashback in 'The Amazing World of DC Comics' #16, a fan magazine that revisits classic characters. #DCComics #Retro
Jun 1, 1978 CE
Cameo in Batman #300
Ace makes a cameo in 'Batman' #300, a milestone issue, as part of a montage of Batman's supporting cast. #DCComics #Batman
Nov 1, 1981 CE
Team-Up in DC Comics Presents #39
Ace teams up with Krypto and other Super-Pets in 'DC Comics Presents' #39, a spotlight on DC's animal heroes. #DCComics #SuperPets
Sep 1, 1988 CE
Appearance in The Untold Legend of the Batman #1
Ace appears in the limited series 'The Untold Legend of the Batman' #1, a retrospective on Batman's history. #DCComics #Batman
Dec 1, 1996 CE
Return in Superman: The Man of Tomorrow #6
Ace returns in 'Superman: The Man of Tomorrow' #6, teaming up with Krypto again in a story bridging the Bronze and Modern Ages. #DCComics #Superman
Aug 1, 1999 CE
Appearance in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #11
Ace appears in the second volume of 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold' #11, a series that pairs Batman with various allies including his pet. #DCComics #Batman
Aug 1, 2000 CE
Appearance in Batman: Gotham Adventures #23
Ace appears in the animated continuity 'Batman: Gotham Adventures' #23, based on the Bruce Timm series. #DCComics #Animated
Jun 1, 2003 CE
Appearance in Justice League Adventures #14
Ace appears in 'Justice League Adventures' #14, part of the DCAU, teaming up with other animal sidekicks. #DCComics #JusticeLeague
Apr 1, 2006 CE
Cameo in All Star Superman #4
Ace makes a cameo in 'All Star Superman' #4, part of a sequence showing Superman's respect for Batman's allies. #DCComics #Superman
May 1, 2009 CE
Appearance in Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Vol. 2) #1
Ace appears in the comic adaptation of the 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold' animated series, issue #1. #DCComics #Batman
Mar 1, 2011 CE
Retconned Origin in Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne #5
In 'Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne' #5, Ace's origin is subtly retconned as part of Bruce Wayne's time-traveling adventures. #DCComics #Batman
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Cameo in Batman Incorporated #1
Ace appears in 'Batman Incorporated' #1, part of Grant Morrison's run, as one of Batman's global assets. #DCComics #Batman
Jul 1, 2014 CE
Appearance in Batman Eternal #1
Ace appears in 'Batman Eternal' #1, a weekly series where he helps Batman during a Gotham-wide crisis. #DCComics #Batman
Apr 1, 2015 CE
Star in Convergence: Super-Pets #1
Ace is a main character in the 'Convergence: Super-Pets' #1 one-shot, teaming with Krypto and others to save their city. #DCComics #SuperPets
Aug 1, 2016 CE
Cameo in Batman: Rebirth #1
Ace appears in a flashback in 'Batman: Rebirth' #1, re-establishing his place in Batman's history. #DCComics #Batman
Jun 1, 2017 CE
Appearance in The Unexpected #1
Ace appears in the first issue of 'The Unexpected', a series featuring supernatural DC heroes and pets. #DCComics
Mar 1, 2018 CE
Appearance in DC's Super-Pets! Special #1
Ace headlines the 'DC's Super-Pets! Special' #1, a one-shot celebrating DC's animal heroes. #DCComics #SuperPets
May 1, 2019 CE
Appearance in Batman: The Adventures Continue #1
Ace appears in 'Batman: The Adventures Continue' #1, a digital-first series set in the DCAU continuity. #DCComics #Batman
Jul 1, 2020 CE
Appearance in Dark Nights: Death Metal #1
Ace appears briefly in 'Dark Nights: Death Metal' #1, fighting alongside the Bat-Family in the apocalyptic event. #DCComics #DeathMetal
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Appearance in Challenge of the Super Pets #1
Ace is a main character in 'Challenge of the Super Pets' #1, a tie-in to the upcoming animated film, showcasing his detective skills. #DCComics #SuperPets
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Cameo in DC vs. Vampires #1
Ace makes a cameo in 'DC vs. Vampires' #1, part of a horror-themed event where he aids Batman. #DCComics #Horror
Feb 1, 2023 CE
Appearance in Batman: The Knight #1
Ace appears in 'Batman: The Knight' #1, a miniseries exploring Bruce Wayne's training, including his younger days with Ace. #DCComics #Batman
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Appearance in Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Vol. 3) #1
Ace appears in the new 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold' series, issue #1, partnering with Batman on a case. #DCComics #Batman
Mar 1, 2025 CE
Upcoming Graphic Novel: Ace the Bat-Hound: The Lost Years
Announced graphic novel 'Ace the Bat-Hound: The Lost Years' to explore his adventures during the Silver Age. #DCComics #Batman