Dec 1, 1960 CE
First Appearance in The Flash #117
Captain Boomerang debuts as a foe of the Flash, using trick boomerangs. #DCComics #villain
Chronological Storyline (46 Milestones)
Oct 1, 1961 CE
Origin Story Revealed in The Flash #124
Digger Harkness's origin as a former Australian boomerang champion turned criminal is detailed. #DCComics #origin
Mar 1, 1963 CE
Joins the Rogues in The Flash #140
Captain Boomerang becomes a core member of the Rogues, a group of Flash villains. #Rogues #DCComics
1964 CE
First Battle with Kid Flash
Captain Boomerang fights Wally West as Kid Flash in The Flash #143. #FlashFamily #DCComics
Sep 1, 1966 CE
Appears in The Brave and the Bold #60
Teams with other Rogues against Batman and the Flash in a crossover issue. #Batman #crossover
1970 CE
Feature in The Flash #200
Captain Boomerang part of a major Rogues storyline in the anniversary issue. #Anniversary #Rogues
1973 CE
Rogues Reunion in The Flash #223
The Rogues temporarily reform, with Captain Boomerang playing a key role. #Rogues #DCComics
1976 CE
Feature in DC Comics Presents #1
Appears in the first issue of DC Comics Presents alongside Superman and the Flash. #Superman #Crossover
1980 CE
Rogues' Duel in The Flash #283
Captain Boomerang engages in a personal duel with the Flash, showcasing his boomerang mastery. #Flash #villain
1984 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Appearance
Captain Boomerang appears as a minor antagonist during the Crisis on Infinite Earths event. #Crisis #DCComics
May 1, 1987 CE
First Suicide Squad Mission in Suicide Squad #1
Captain Boomerang joins the Suicide Squad under Amanda Waller, using his boomerangs in covert operations. #SuicideSquad #DCComics
Aug 1, 1987 CE
Betrays the Squad in Suicide Squad #3
Captain Boomerang attempts to betray the Suicide Squad but is stopped by Deadshot. #betrayal #SuicideSquad
Oct 1, 1988 CE
Suicide Squad Annual #1: Boomerang's Past
We learn more of Digger Harkness's criminal past and his son Owen's existence. #origin #SuicideSquad
1989 CE
Rogues Reunion in The Flash Annual #2
Captain Boomerang briefly rejoins the Rogues for a heist. #Rogues #Flash
Mar 1, 1990 CE
Suicide Squad Mission in JLI #13
Crosses over with Justice League International during a squad operation. #JusticeLeague #crossover
1991 CE
Death of the Flash? No, almost: Captain Boomerang vs. Wally West
Captain Boomerang nearly kills Wally West's wife Linda in The Flash #68. #Flash #drama
1992 CE
Rogue War Prelude in The Flash #75
Captain Boomerang becomes a target of the Flash in a Rogues' war. #Rogues #war
1994 CE
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
Appears briefly in the Zero Hour crossover event. #ZeroHour #crossover
May 1, 1996 CE
Suicide Squad Revival in Suicide Squad #0
Brief revival of the team with Captain Boomerang in a one-shot. #SuicideSquad #revival
1997 CE
The Flash: The Return of Barry Allen
Captain Boomerang appears as a minor villain in this storyline involving the return of the original Flash. #BarryAllen #Flash
1999 CE
DC One Million
Appears in the future setting of DC One Million as part of the Rogues' descendants. #DCOneMillion #future
2001 CE
The Flash: Our Worlds at War
Captain Boomerang participates in the Our Worlds at War crossover event. #OurWorldsAtWar #crossover
2002 CE
Rogue Profile in The Flash #185
A spotlight issue focusing on Captain Boomerang's background and current status. #spotlight #DCComics
Sep 1, 2003 CE
Identity Crisis Prelude: The Rogues' Revenge
Captain Boomerang becomes involved in the events leading to Identity Crisis, clashing with other villains. #IdentityCrisis #Rogues
Nov 1, 2004 CE
Death in Identity Crisis #6
Captain Boomerang is killed by Jack Drake (Robin's father) during a confrontation. #death #IdentityCrisis
2005 CE
Post-Death Flashback in The Flash #218
A flashback story explores Captain Boomerang's legacy and his son Owen (the second Captain Boomerang). #flashback #legacy
2006 CE
Infinite Crisis Aftermath
Captain Boomerang's spirit appears in the mystical realm during the Infinite Crisis event. #InfiniteCrisis #supernatural
2007 CE
The All-New Atom #5: Boomerang's Apparition
The ghost of Captain Boomerang haunts the new Atom, referencing his unfinished business. #ghost #Atom
2008 CE
Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge
Captain Boomerang returns as a Black Lantern in the Blackest Night tie-in. #BlackestNight #zombie
May 1, 2009 CE
Blackest Night: The Flash #1
Captain Boomerang rises as a Black Lantern and battles the Flash and Rogues. #BlackLantern #Flash
Nov 1, 2009 CE
Resurrected in The Flash: Rebirth
The Entity of life resurrects Captain Boomerang during the Blackest Night aftermath. #resurrection #Flash
Apr 1, 2010 CE
The Flash (2010) #1: Rogues Return
Captain Boomerang returns fully alive and rejoins the Rogues, seeking revenge on the Flash. #return #Rogues
Jun 1, 2011 CE
Flashpoint: The Outsider
In the alternate Flashpoint timeline, Captain Boomerang is a member of the Resistance. #Flashpoint #alternatetimeline
Sep 1, 2011 CE
The New 52: The Flash #1
Captain Boomerang appears in The New 52 continuity as a villain on the run. #New52 #reboot
May 1, 2012 CE
Suicide Squad (New 52) #1
Captain Boomerang becomes a recurring member of the New 52 Suicide Squad. #SuicideSquad #New52
Dec 1, 2013 CE
Justice League: War
Animated film adaptation featuring Captain Boomerang as a minor antagonist. #animated #movie
2014 CE
The Flash (TV Series) Appearance
Captain Boomerang appears in Season 1 of The Flash TV series, played by Nick Tarabay. #TVshow #TheFlash
2015 CE
Suicide Squad: Dark Paths
Captain Boomerang leads a squad mission against the League of Assassins. #SuicideSquad #mission
Aug 1, 2016 CE
Suicide Squad (2016 Film) Merchandise
Captain Boomerang appears in the film adaptation's merchandise, though not in the movie itself. #film #merchandise
2017 CE
Justice League vs. Suicide Squad
Captain Boomerang takes part in the Justice League vs. Suicide Squad event. #crossover #event
2018 CE
Suicide Squad: Hell to Pay
Animated film where Captain Boomerang is voiced by Liam McIntyre. #animated #film
2019 CE
Heroes in Crisis: Boomerang's Trauma
Captain Boomerang appears in Heroes in Crisis, dealing with psychological trauma. #mentalhealth #crisis
2020 CE
DCeased: Hope at World's End
Captain Boomerang appears in the DCeased zombie apocalypse universe. #zombie #horror
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier: Rogues Reborn
Captain Boomerang becomes a key figure in the Rogues' resurgence during Infinite Frontier. #rebirth #Rogues
2022 CE
The Flash: One-Minute War
Captain Boomerang participates in the One-Minute War event, aiding the Flash's family. #Flash #war
2023 CE
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League (Video Game)
Captain Boomerang is a playable character in the Suicide Squad video game set in the Arkhamverse. #videogame #Arkhamverse