Feb 1, 1960 CE
First Appearance as Aqualad
Garth first appears as Aqualad in Adventure Comics #269, created by Robert Bernstein and Ramona Fradon. He is introduced as Aquaman's sidekick. #comics #dccomics #aquaman
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
Jun 1, 1962 CE
First Solo Story
Aqualad stars in his first solo feature in Adventure Comics #284. #comics #dccomics
Jul 1, 1964 CE
Original Teen Titans Founding
Aqualad joins Robin, Kid Flash, and Wonder Girl in The Brave and the Bold #54, forming the original Teen Titans. #teentitans #comics
Jan 1, 1965 CE
First Teen Titans Ongoing
Teen Titans #1 debuts, with Aqualad as a regular member. #teentitans #comics )
Aug 1, 1970 CE
Garth's Origin Revealed
Adventure Comics #403 reveals Garth's origin: he is the son of Atlantean ruler Thar, born with purple eyes (a sign of great power) and exiled. #comics #dccomics #atlantis
May 1, 1973 CE
Relationship with Tula Begins
Aquaman #57 introduces Tula, the Aquagirl, who becomes Garth's love interest. #comics #dccomics #aquaman
Mar 1, 1976 CE
Silent School Training
Garth undergoes training in Atlantean sorcery under the Silent School in Aquaman #60. #magic #atlantis #comics
Oct 1, 1980 CE
New Teen Titans Reboot
The New Teen Titans #1 launches, featuring Aqualad as a member, but he leaves early to focus on Atlantis. #teentitans #comics
Sep 1, 1984 CE
Death of Tula
Tula is killed by Chemo in Crisis on Infinite Earths #7, devastating Garth. #crisis #dc #comics
Jun 1, 1986 CE
Garth Becomes King of Atlantis
In Atlantis Chronicles #1, Garth briefly rules Atlantis after Aquaman's disappearance. #atlantis #comics #dccomics
Aug 1, 1990 CE
Return to Teen Titans
Garth rejoins the Teen Titans in New Titans #80. #teentitans #comics
Dec 1, 1991 CE
Marriage to Dolphin
Garth marries the Atlantean heroine Dolphin in Aquaman #34 (vol. 5). #dccomics #aquaman )
May 1, 1993 CE
Birth of Son Cerdian
Garth and Dolphin's son Cerdian is born in Aquaman #46 (vol. 5). #family #dccomics
Sep 1, 1994 CE
Titans Hunt
Garth features prominently in the Titans Hunt storyline, dealing with past traumas. #teentitans #event
Jan 1, 1996 CE
Tempest Miniseries Begins
The 4-issue Tempest miniseries (Feb-May 1996) renames Garth as Tempest, exploring his magical heritage. #tempest #dccomics )
May 1, 1996 CE
Tempest Finale and Adoption
Garth is officially renamed Tempest and adopts the mantle, embracing his sorcerer side. #tempest #comics )
Aug 1, 1997 CE
Death of Dolphin
Dolphin is killed during the Obsidian Age storyline in Aquaman #62 (vol. 5). #tragedy #dccomics )
Apr 1, 1999 CE
Tempest Joins JLA
Tempest appears as a member of the Justice League in JLA #27. #jla #justiceleague #comics
Sep 1, 2000 CE
Our Worlds at War
Tempest plays a role in the Our Worlds at War crossover, defending Atlantis. #crossover #dccomics
Oct 1, 2002 CE
Death in Titans/Young Justice Graduation Day
Tempest is killed by Superboy-Prime during the Graduation Day storyline. #death #teentitans
Nov 1, 2003 CE
Resurrection in Teen Titans #1 (vol. 3)
Tempest is resurrected by the magic of the Titans in the new Teen Titans series. #resurrection #dccomics )
Feb 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis
Tempest appears in Infinite Crisis, dealing with the aftermath of the multiverse crisis. #event #dccomics
Jul 1, 2006 CE
One Year Later
Tempest becomes a minor character in the One Year Later jump, serving as advisor to Aquaman. #timeskip #dccomics
May 1, 2008 CE
Titans East
Tempest joins the Titans East team in Titans East #1. #teentitans #comics
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Blackest Night
Garth's dead loved ones are reanimated as Black Lanterns, including Dolphin and Tula. #blackestnight #event
Jun 1, 2010 CE
Brightest Day
Tempest is one of the 12 resurrected in Brightest Day, but later loses his powers. #brightestday #dccomics
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Reboot
The New 52 reboots continuity; Aqualad appears in Teen Titans vol. 4 as a different character, while Garth is not initially featured. #new52 #reboot
Nov 1, 2012 CE
Garth Returns in Aquaman #14 (New 52)
Garth is reintroduced in Aquaman #14 as a mysterious sorcerer named Tempest. #new52 #aquaman )
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Forever Evil Role
Tempest allies with the Justice League during the Forever Evil event. #event #dccomics
Jan 1, 2015 CE
Convergence: Titans
The classic Teen Titans including Garth appear in the Convergence crossover. #convergence #crossover )
Jun 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Titans
Garth returns as a core member of the Titans in DC Rebirth's Titans #1. #rebirth #teentitans )
Feb 1, 2017 CE
Tempest's Magic Awakening
In Titans #9, Garth fully embraces his Tempest powers, mastering Atlantean sorcery. #magic #dccomics )
Aug 1, 2018 CE
Deathstroke vs. Titans
Garth is critically injured in a battle with Deathstroke in Deathstroke #35. #deathstroke #teentitans
Jan 1, 2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Tempest
Tempest is corrupted by the Batman Who Laughs in Year of the Villain one-shot. #yearofthevillain #dccomics
May 1, 2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal
Tempest fights alongside the heroes in the Dark Nights: Death Metal event. #deathmetal #event
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Infinite Frontier
Tempest appears in Infinite Frontier #0, setting up new storylines. #infinitefrontier #dccomics
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Tempest Solo Series Announcement
A Tempest solo series is announced as part of DC's new initiatives, focusing on Garth's magic. #tempest #solo )
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Tempest #1 Released
The Tempest solo series debuts, written by Alex Paknadel with art by War Ong. #newseries #dccomics )
Jul 1, 2022 CE
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths
Tempest is a key player in the Dark Crisis event, defending Atlantis. #darkcrisis #event
May 1, 2023 CE
Lazarus Planet
Tempest gains enhanced magical abilities during the Lazarus Planet event. #lazarusplanet #magic
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Titans: Beast World
Tempest appears in the Titans: Beast World crossover, showcasing his leadership. #beastworld #teentitans