Mar 1, 1968 CE
Carol Danvers Debuts in Marvel Super-Heroes #13
Carol Danvers first appears as a U.S. Air Force officer and security chief at Cape Canaveral, working alongside Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell). #comics #marvel
Chronological Storyline (32 Milestones)
Jul 1, 1969 CE
Carol Danvers Gains Powers in Ms. Marvel #1
In Ms. Marvel #1 (1977), Carol Danvers is exposed to the Psyche-Magnitron during an explosion, merging her DNA with Kree genes and granting her superhuman strength, flight, and energy projection. #comics #marvel )
Jan 1, 1977 CE
Ms. Marvel Series Launches
Carol Danvers stars in her own solo series, Ms. Marvel, written by Gerry Conway and drawn by John Buscema, establishing her as a feminist icon and superhero. #comics #marvel )
1978 CE
Carol Joins the Avengers
Carol Danvers becomes a member of the Avengers, serving alongside Earth's Mightiest Heroes and gaining prominence as a team player. #comics #avengers )
1980 CE
Carol Danvers Loses Powers and Memory
In Avengers #200, Carol is kidnapped and later returns with her powers diminished and memory altered, leading to a controversial storyline involving her son Marcus. #comics #avengers )
1982 CE
Carol Becomes Binary
In Uncanny X-Men #164, Carol Danvers gains cosmic powers from a white hole, becoming Binary with the ability to manipulate stellar energy. #comics #xmen )
1986 CE
Carol Joins the X-Men
Carol Danvers, as Binary, becomes a member of the X-Men, participating in the Brood Saga and other adventures. #comics #xmen
1988 CE
Carol Returns to Avengers
Carol Danvers rejoins the Avengers, now using the codename Binary, and plays a key role in the Operation: Galactic Storm storyline. #comics #avengers )
1990 CE
Carol Loses Binary Powers
In Avengers #350, Carol's Binary powers are drained, leaving her with only her original Ms. Marvel abilities. #comics #avengers )
1998 CE
Carol Danvers Becomes Warbird
Carol adopts the codename Warbird and struggles with alcoholism in the Avengers, a storyline exploring her personal demons. #comics #avengers )
2001 CE
Carol Overcomes Alcoholism
In Avengers #38-40, Carol confronts her alcoholism with support from her teammates, marking a turning point in her character development. #comics #avengers )
2006 CE
Carol Returns as Ms. Marvel
A new Ms. Marvel series launches, written by Brian Reed, restoring Carol to her classic Ms. Marvel identity and expanding her rogues' gallery. #comics #marvel )
2007 CE
Carol Joins Mighty Avengers
Carol becomes a founding member of the Mighty Avengers, a team assembled by Tony Stark during the Civil War event. #comics #avengers
2008 CE
Carol Leads the Avengers
In Mighty Avengers #1, Carol Danvers is appointed as the team's leader, showcasing her strategic skills and authority. #comics #avengers
2009 CE
Carol Becomes Director of Alpha Flight
Carol Danvers takes charge of the Canadian superhero team Alpha Flight, leading them on space missions. #comics #alphaflight
2010 CE
Carol Returns to Earth
After her tenure with Alpha Flight, Carol returns to Earth and rejoins the Avengers, participating in the Heroic Age. #comics #avengers )
2011 CE
Carol Danvers Becomes Captain Marvel
In Captain Marvel #1 (2012), Carol adopts the mantle of Captain Marvel, honoring Mar-Vell and solidifying her legacy. #comics #captainmarvel )
Jul 1, 2012 CE
Captain Marvel Series Launches
The first Captain Marvel solo series begins, written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, redefining Carol's character and boosting her popularity. #comics #captainmarvel )
2013 CE
Carol Joins the Guardians of the Galaxy
Carol Danvers becomes a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, exploring cosmic adventures. #comics #guardiansofthegalaxy )
2014 CE
Captain Marvel: Higher, Further, Faster, More
The second volume of Captain Marvel launches, with Carol taking on new challenges and exploring her cosmic heritage. #comics #captainmarvel )
2015 CE
Carol Danvers in Secret Wars
Carol participates in the Secret Wars event, playing a role in the Battleworld domain. #comics #marvel )
2016 CE
Captain Marvel: Civil War II
Carol Danvers is a central figure in Civil War II, leading the pro-registration side and clashing with Iron Man over predictive justice. #comics #civilwar
2017 CE
Carol Becomes Commander of Alpha Flight Space Station
In the Captain Marvel series, Carol takes command of the Alpha Flight space station, expanding her role in cosmic affairs. #comics #captainmarvel )
2018 CE
Captain Marvel: The Life of Captain Marvel
A storyline reveals Carol's family history and her mother's connection to the Kree, deepening her origin. #comics #captainmarvel )
Mar 8, 2019 CE
Captain Marvel Film Released
The Captain Marvel film starring Brie Larson is released, bringing Carol Danvers to mainstream audiences and becoming a box office success. #movies #marvel )
2019 CE
Carol Danvers in Avengers: Endgame
Carol Danvers appears in Avengers: Endgame, playing a key role in the final battle against Thanos. #movies #avengers
2020 CE
Captain Marvel: The New World
A new Captain Marvel series begins, written by Kelly Thompson, exploring Carol's place in a post-Secret Empire world. #comics #captainmarvel )
2021 CE
Carol Danvers in The Marvels
Carol stars in the crossover event The Marvels, teaming up with other Marvel legacy characters. #comics #marvel )
2022 CE
Captain Marvel: The Reckoning
Carol faces a new threat in the form of the Reckoning, a cosmic entity challenging her power. #comics #captainmarvel )
2023 CE
Carol Danvers in The Marvels Film
The Marvels film, starring Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, is released, teaming her with Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan. #movies #marvel
2024 CE
Captain Marvel: Dark Tempest
A new storyline pits Carol against the Dark Tempest, a mysterious force from her past. #comics #captainmarvel )
2025 CE
Carol Danvers Leads the Avengers Again
In the current Avengers run, Carol Danvers takes on a leadership role, guiding the team through new challenges. #comics #avengers )