Chronos (David Clinton) is a DC Comics supervillain and time-traveling thief who is the arch-enemy of the Atom. He first appeared in The Atom #3 (1962) and has been a recurring antagonist across multiple DC titles.
David Clinton, a petty thief and clockmaker, makes his first appearance in The Atom #3. He invents a time-travel lens and becomes the villain Chronos, opposing Ray Palmer, the Atom. #comics #dc #villain )
Chronos returns in The Atom #4, continuing his rivalry with the Atom. He uses advanced time-manipulation gadgets to commit crimes across different eras. #comics #dc #time )
In The Atom #13, Chronos seeks revenge against society, using his time-lens to manipulate events. The story deepens his origin as a disgruntled craftsman. #comics #dc #origin )
Chronos traps the Atom in a temporal loop in The Atom #20, showcasing his mastery of time technology. The Atom must break the cycle to defeat him. #comics #dc #time )
Chronos attempts to steal all of time itself in The Atom #30, forcing the Atom to ally with other heroes to stop him. This story expands his threat level. #comics #dc #crossover )
In The Atom #31, Chronos makes a desperate final stand against the Atom, revealing his obsession with time and legacy. The issue explores his psychological motives. #comics #dc #villain )
Chronos joins a group of villains in Justice League of America #100, facing the Justice League. This marks his first major team-up appearance outside the Atom's series. #comics #dc #justiceleague )
Chronos returns in The Atom #36 to steal temporal artifacts, facing a more mature Atom. The story reinforces his role as a time-themed villain. #comics #dc #time )
Chronos battles Batman and the Atom in The Brave and the Bold #174, a crossover that highlights his cunning and time-manipulation abilities. #comics #dc #batman )
Chronos appears in the anniversary issue The Brave and the Bold #200 alongside many DC villains and heroes. His cameo reinforces his status as a recurring antagonist. #comics #dc #cameo )
Chronos makes a brief appearance during the multiverse-shattering Crisis on Infinite Earths, among villains reacting to the cosmic changes. #comics #dc #crisis )
Chronos is the main antagonist in The Atom Special #1, a one-shot that explores his rivalry with the Atom and his time-traveling schemes. #comics #dc #special )
Chronos is recruited into the Suicide Squad as a time-manipulating asset. His tenure is short-lived due to his untrustworthy nature. #comics #dc #suicidesquad )
Chronos appears in The Flash #100, a milestone issue where time-traveling villains converge. He battles the Flash and the Atom. #comics #dc #flash )
Chronos appears in Underworld Unleashed as a villain seeking power, but he is defeated by the combined efforts of heroes. #comics #dc #event )
A one-shot comic revisits Chronos's origin and his obsession with time. The story updates his background for modern readers. #comics #dc #origin )
During the events leading to Infinite Crisis, David Clinton is killed by his future self (the new Chronos) in Villains United #1. His death marks a turning point for the character. #comics #dc #infinitecrisis )
David Clinton appears as a ghostly figure in The All-New Atom #1, haunting the new Atom, Ryan Choi. His legacy influences the series. #comics #dc #allnewatom )
Chronos appears in the Time Masters miniseries, involved in temporal manipulation alongside other time-traveling characters. #comics #dc #timemasters )
Chronos appears in Booster Gold #10 as part of a time-traveling villain team. His skills are used to disrupt history. #comics #dc #boostergold )
David Clinton is resurrected as a Black Lantern during the Blackest Night event, attacking the Atom and other heroes as an undead entity. #comics #dc #blackestnight )
Chronos appears briefly in The Flash: Rebirth, part of the Speed Force-related time anomalies. He is quickly defeated. #comics #dc #flash )
A new version of Chronos appears in The New 52's The Atom #0, though David Clinton's continuity is altered. He battles the new Atom, Rhonda Pineda. #comics #dc #new52 )
Chronos appears as a villain in the New 52 Justice League of America series, challenging the newly formed team. #comics #dc #justiceleague )
During the Forever Evil event, Chronos aligns with the Crime Syndicate's villains, using his time powers to assist the syndicate. #comics #dc #foreverevil )
Chronos appears in the Futures End storyline, manipulating time to prevent a future catastrophe. He is stopped by the Flash. #comics #dc #futuresend )
Chronos appears in DC Convergence #1, a multiverse event where he is among time-displaced villains. He has a minor role. #comics #dc #convergence )
In DC Rebirth, David Clinton returns in The Atom (2018) #1, facing the new Atom, Adam Cray. The series explores his continuing obsession. #comics #dc #rebirth )
Chronos appears in a tie-in to Dark Nights: Metal, using his time lens to assist the forces of the Dark Multiverse. #comics #dc #metal )
A one-shot focuses on Chronos's continued schemes to steal time, facing off against the Atom in a classic confrontation. #comics #dc #one-shot )
Chronos makes a brief appearance in Doomsday Clock, part of the larger DC timeline convergence. His role is minor but notable. #comics #dc #doomsdayclock )
In the alternate universe of DCeased, Chronos is infected by the anti-life virus and becomes one of the undead. #comics #dc #dceased )
Chronos appears in Infinite Frontier #1, interacting with the revitalized multiverse. He is seen as a minor threat in the new era. #comics #dc #infinitefrontier )
Chronos appears in the 2022 Flash series, briefly encountering the Speedster during a time anomaly. #comics #dc #flash )
Chronos faces the final confrontation in the 2023 The Atom miniseries, where his time-lens is destroyed and he is imprisoned for good. #comics #dc #atom )
Chronos appears in a Multiversity tie-in, manipulating time across multiple Earths. His role emphasizes his versatility as a villain. #comics #dc #multiversity )