Sep 1, 1987 CE
First Appearance in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #7
Barbara Ann Minerva debuts as the Cheetah in Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #7. #comics #DC #villain )
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
Oct 1, 1987 CE
Cheetah's First Cover Appearance
Cheetah appears on the cover of Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #7, establishing her iconic visual. #comics #DC #cover )
Nov 1, 1987 CE
Origin Revealed in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #8
In Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #8, the origin of Barbara Ann Minerva as Cheetah is revealed: a British archaeologist who undergoes a ritual to become the avatar of the Urzkartaga plant god. #comics #DC #origin )
Jan 1, 1988 CE
First Major Battle with Wonder Woman
Cheetah fights Wonder Woman in a two-part storyline (Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #9-10), establishing their rivalry. #comics #DC #rivalry )
Jul 1, 1989 CE
Participates in War of the Gods
Cheetah appears in the crossover event War of the Gods, allying with other villains against the gods. #comics #DC #crossover )
Mar 1, 1990 CE
Cheetah Storyline in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #44-45
A focused storyline on Cheetah's struggle with her curse and her desire for freedom from Urzkartaga. #comics #DC #storyline )
Jun 1, 1991 CE
Appears in Justice League Europe #37
Cheetah features in Justice League Europe as part of a team-up of villains. #comics #DC #JusticeLeague )
Apr 1, 1992 CE
Appears in Justice League America #70
Cheetah battles the Justice League in Justice League America #70. #comics #DC #JusticeLeague )
Aug 1, 1993 CE
Fury of the Gods Crossover
Cheetah appears in the Fury of the Gods crossover storyline, battling the Greek gods alongside Wonder Woman. #comics #DC #crossover )
Mar 1, 1994 CE
Death of Cheetah in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #100
Barbara Ann Minerva seemingly dies in Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #100, sacrificing herself to save Wonder Woman. #comics #DC #death )
Aug 1, 1995 CE
Returns as a Spirit in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #110
Cheetah returns as a vengeful spirit in Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #110, haunting Wonder Woman. #comics #DC #supernatural )
Dec 1, 1996 CE
Resurrected in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #120
Cheetah is fully resurrected by the god of chaos in Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #120. #comics #DC #resurrection )
Mar 1, 1997 CE
Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #125: Cheetah's Revenge
Cheetah seeks revenge on Wonder Woman for past defeats in Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #125. #comics #DC #revenge )
May 1, 1998 CE
Appears in JLA: Heaven's Ladder
Cheetah appears in the JLA graphic novel Heaven's Ladder, aiding the Justice League against a cosmic threat. #comics #DC #JLA )
Sep 1, 1999 CE
The Witch's Heart Storyline
Cheetah plays a major role in the 'Witch's Heart' storyline in Wonder Woman (vol. 2) #150-153. #comics #DC #storyline )
Jun 1, 2000 CE
Our Worlds at War Crossover
Cheetah participates in the Our Worlds at War crossover event. #comics #DC #crossover )
Apr 1, 2001 CE
Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #170-173: The Hiketeia
Cheetah appears in the Hiketeia storyline, binding Wonder Woman to a sacred oath. #comics #DC #WonderWoman )
Jan 1, 2002 CE
Appears in Wonder Woman Vol. 2 #178-179
Cheetah battles Wonder Woman in an arc exploring her curse and humanity. #comics #DC #struggle )
Jul 1, 2003 CE
Joins the Society in Villains United
Cheetah becomes a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains during the Villains United miniseries. #comics #DC #SecretSociety )
Aug 1, 2004 CE
Identity Crisis: Minor Role
Cheetah makes a brief appearance in the Identity Crisis event. #comics #DC #IdentityCrisis )
May 1, 2005 CE
Appears in Infinite Crisis
Cheetah plays a supporting role in the Infinite Crisis event, participating in the Battle of Metropolis. #comics #DC #crisis )
Sep 1, 2006 CE
Depowered in 52
During the 52 series, Cheetah is depowered by the Amazons and kept in captivity. #comics #DC #52 )
Feb 1, 2007 CE
One Year Later: Caged in Zoo
In Wonder Woman (vol. 3) #3, Cheetah is found caged in a zoo, powerless and malnourished. #comics #DC #OneYearLater )
May 1, 2007 CE
Amazons Attack! Crossover
Cheetah participates in the Amazons Attack! event, aiding the Amazons in their invasion of Washington D.C. #comics #DC #AmazonsAttack )
Nov 1, 2008 CE
Final Crisis Role
Cheetah appears in a minor role in Final Crisis, battling against Darkseid's forces. #comics #DC #FinalCrisis )
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Blackest Night: Undead Cheetah
Cheetah is resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night, attacking her former allies. #comics #DC #BlackestNight )
Jul 1, 2010 CE
Restored in Brightest Day
Cheetah is restored to life by the Entity in Brightest Day, regaining her powers. #comics #DC #BrightestDay )
Dec 1, 2010 CE
Wonder Woman Vol. 3 #600: Anniversary Issue
Cheetah appears in the milestone Wonder Woman (vol. 3) #600, reuniting with other villains. #comics #DC #anniversary )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Origin in Wonder Woman Vol. 4 #0
A new origin for Barbara Ann Minerva is presented in Wonder Woman (vol. 4) #0, updating her backstory for the New 52. #comics #DC #New52 #origin )
May 1, 2012 CE
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
Cheetah appears as a member of the Secret Society in the Throne of Atlantis storyline. #comics #DC #JusticeLeague )
Aug 1, 2013 CE
Trinity War Involvement
Cheetah participates in the Trinity War event, allying with the Crime Syndicate. #comics #DC #TrinityWar )
Feb 1, 2014 CE
Forever Evil
Cheetah appears in Forever Evil as part of the Secret Society under the Crime Syndicate. #comics #DC #ForeverEvil )
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Darkseid War
Cheetah has a cameo in the Darkseid War storyline in Justice League. #comics #DC #DarkseidWar )
Jun 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: New Design in Wonder Woman Vol. 5 #1
Cheetah receives a new design and origin in the DC Rebirth era, appearing in Wonder Woman (vol. 5) #1. #comics #DC #Rebirth )
Sep 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Justice League vs. Legion of Doom
Cheetah joins the new Legion of Doom in Justice League (vol. 3) #1. #comics #DC #Rebirth #LegionOfDoom )
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Justice League vs Suicide Squad
Cheetah joins the Legion of Doom in the Justice League vs Suicide Squad crossover. #comics #DC #LegionOfDoom )
Mar 1, 2018 CE
Wonder Woman: The Hunting
Cheetah stars as a primary antagonist in the 'The Hunting' storyline in Wonder Woman (vol. 5) #42-45. #comics #DC #storyline )
Dec 1, 2018 CE
The Batman Who Laughs: The Grim Knight
Cheetah appears in the Batman Who Laughs miniseries as an ally. #comics #DC #BatmanWhoLaughs )
Sep 1, 2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Empowered by Lex Luthor
During Year of the Villain, Cheetah receives a power boost from Lex Luthor's offer. #comics #DC #YearOfTheVillain )
Jun 1, 2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal Transformation
In Dark Nights: Death Metal, Cheetah is transformed into a monstrous Cheetah by the Batman Who Laughs. #comics #DC #DeathMetal )
Nov 1, 2020 CE
Death Metal: The Last Stories of the DC Universe
Cheetah features in the Death Metal tie-in one-shot, The Last Stories of the DC Universe. #comics #DC #DeathMetal )
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Infinite Frontier: Return to Form
Cheetah appears in the Infinite Frontier era, reclaiming her role as a major Wonder Woman villain. #comics #DC #InfiniteFrontier )
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Trial of the Amazons
Cheetah features in the Trial of the Amazons crossover event, challenging the Amazon tribes. #comics #DC #Amazons )
Jul 1, 2023 CE
Wonder Woman: The Adventures Continue
Cheetah appears in the ongoing Wonder Woman series, continuing her rivalry with Diana. #comics #DC #WonderWoman )