1942 CE
First Appearance in Wonder Woman #1
Ares, as the God of War, makes his debut in Wonder Woman #1, clashing with the newly introduced Amazon princess. #DCComics #FirstAppearance )
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
1945 CE
Ares' First Defeat by Hippolyta
Hippolyta, as Wonder Woman, defeats Ares for the first time, setting a pattern of conflict. #Hippolyta #FirstDefeat )
1947 CE
Battle with Wonder Woman in WWII Context
Ares manipulates World War II events to fuel his power, leading to a direct confrontation with Wonder Woman. #WonderWoman #GoldenAge )
1953 CE
Post-War Lull and First Defeat
Ares is temporarily defeated and banished to the underworld after the end of World War II reduces his power source. #DCComics #Mythology )
1956 CE
Silver Age Redesign and Mythos Expansion
Ares gets a Silver Age redesign, with expanded mythos including his sons Phobos and Deimos. #SilverAge #Mythology )
1968 CE
Silver Age Return and New Scheme
Ares returns in the Silver Age, attempting to start a nuclear war to regain his strength. #SilverAge #Villain )
1972 CE
Ares and the Justice Society
Ares battles the Justice Society of America during a Golden Age revival storyline. #JusticeSociety #GoldenAge )
1975 CE
Wonder Woman TV Series Influence
Ares appears in the Wonder Woman TV series, cementing his role as a pop culture antagonist. #WonderWoman #TVSeries )
1982 CE
Unleashing the Armor of War
Ares dons the legendary Armor of War, becoming nearly invincible and threatening the cosmos. #ArmorOfWar #DCComics )
1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Role
Ares is briefly involved in the Crisis on Infinite Earths, seeing the multiverse collapse as a feast of conflict. #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths #Multiverse )
1987 CE
Post-Crisis Reboot: New Origin
In the post-Crisis on Infinite Earths continuity, Ares's origin is revamped, tying him more closely to the Amazons. #CrisisOnInfiniteEarths #Reboot )
1990 CE
The Armor of War Arc
Ares forges the Armor of War from the souls of dead warriors, becoming an unbeatable force. #ArmorOfWar #Souls )
1992 CE
War of the Gods Event
Ares masterminds the 'War of the Gods' crossover, pitting multiple pantheons against each other. #WarOfTheGods #Event )
1995 CE
Death and Resurrection Cycle Begins
Ares is killed by Hercules but later resurrected by the will of the gods. #Death #Resurrection )
1997 CE
The God of War's Hunger
Ares reveals that he feeds on global conflict, motivating him to instigate wars throughout history. #ConflictEnergy #Motivation )
1999 CE
The Titans and Ares' Son
Ares's son, Deimos, becomes a Titan antagonist, expanding the god's legacy. #Titans #Deimos )
2001 CE
Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #1-14 Arc
Ares features prominently in early Wonder Woman vol. 2, challenging the new Wonder Woman, Hippolyta. #WonderWoman #Hippolyta )
2003 CE
Ares and the Justice League
Ares battles the Justice League in 'JLA: Ares' storyline, showcasing his power on a global scale. #JusticeLeague #JLA )
2005 CE
Ares and the Spectre
Ares clashes with the Spectre, the spirit of vengeance, in a battle over divine justice. #Spectre #DivineJustice )
2006 CE
Infinite Crisis Involvement
Ares plays a role in the Infinite Crisis event, manipulating conflicts among superheroes. #InfiniteCrisis #Event )
2008 CE
Final Crisis and the New Gods
Ares allies with Darkseid during Final Crisis, merging war and tyranny themes. #FinalCrisis #Darkseid )
2009 CE
Blackest Night: Ares' Resurrection
During Blackest Night, Ares is briefly resurrected as a Black Lantern, attacking the living. #BlackestNight #BlackLantern )
2010 CE
Wonder Woman: Odyssey Arc
Ares is a central antagonist in the 'Odyssey' storyline, seeking to rewrite reality through war. #Odyssey #Reality )
2011 CE
New 52: Complete Redesign
Ares receives a radical redesign in The New 52, appearing as a monstrous war entity instead of a classical god. #New52 #Redesign )
2012 CE
Convergence: War of the Gods
Ares is a key figure in the Convergence event, leading an army of war gods. #Convergence #WarGods )
2013 CE
Ares in Superman/Wonder Woman
Ares appears in the Superman/Wonder Woman series, testing the power couple's relationship. #Superman #WonderWoman )
2014 CE
Ares in Themyscira Incursion
Ares invades Themyscira, seeking to enslave the Amazons and claim the island as his war base. #Themyscira #Amazon )
2015 CE
Darkseid War: Ares' Alliance
During the Darkseid War, Ares temporarily allies with Wonder Woman against Darkseid. #DarkseidWar #Alliance )
2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Return to Classic Roots
DC Rebirth restores Ares to his classical Greek god appearance, emphasizing his role as Wonder Woman's nemesis. #Rebirth #Classic )
2017 CE
Wonder Woman Film: Ares as Antagonist
The 2017 Wonder Woman film features Ares (played by David Thewlis) as the ultimate villain. #WonderWomanFilm #DCEU )
2017 CE
Ares in Injustice 2 Game
Ares appears as a playable character in the Injustice 2 video game, further expanding his reach. #Injustice2 #VideoGame )
2018 CE
The War of the Gods Sequel
Ares launches a second War of the Gods, this time targeting the New Gods of Apokolips. #WarOfTheGods2 #NewGods )
2018 CE
The God of War Reborn
Ares is resurrected by the god of war's essence, gaining new powers and a more formidable form. #Resurrection #NewPowers )
2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Ares' Gambit
Ares joins Lex Luthor's Year of the Villain initiative, amplifying global conflicts to feed on war energy. #YearOfTheVillain #LexLuthor )
2020 CE
Endless Winter: Ares' Frost
Ares teams up with the Frost King during Endless Winter, combining war and ice. #EndlessWinter #Frost )
2020 CE
Death Metal: War God Ascendant
In Dark Nights: Death Metal, Ares is elevated to a higher plane, becoming a key player in the multiversal war. #DeathMetal #Multiverse )
2021 CE
Ares and the Titans of Myth
Ares forms an uneasy alliance with the Titans of Myth to challenge the Olympian order. #TitansOfMyth #Olympians )
2021 CE
Ares and the Cheetah Alliance
Ares forms an alliance with the Cheetah to destroy Wonder Woman emotionally and physically. #Cheetah #Alliance )
2022 CE
Trial of the Amazons: Ares' Manipulation
Ares secretly orchestrates the Trial of the Amazons, seeking to divide and conquer the Amazon tribes. #TrialOfTheAmazons #Manipulation )
2022 CE
The Siege of Olympus
Ares lays siege to Mount Olympus, aiming to overthrow Zeus and become supreme deity. #MountOlympus #Zeus )
2023 CE
Lazarus Planet: War Energy Surge
During Lazarus Planet, Ares gains immense power from the surge of war energy caused by global unrest. #LazarusPlanet #PowerSurge )
2023 CE
Ares' Redemption Arc Attempt
Ares briefly attempts to reform after a vision of peace, but quickly reverts to his warmongering nature. #Redemption #Failed )
2024 CE
Absolute Power: Ares' Rise
In the Absolute Power event, Ares seizes control of the Godwave, threatening all realities. #AbsolutePower #Godwave )