William Tockman, the Clock King, is a DC Comics villain known for his obsession with time and precision planning. Originally a Batman foe, he later became a recurring member of the Suicide Squad.
Clock King debuts as a Batman villain in World's Finest Comics #111, crafted by writer France Herron and artist Lee Elias. He is a meticulous planner obsessed with time. #DCComics #villain #firstappearance )
Clock King battles Batman in a story involving a time-themed crime spree. His clock-based gadgets and precise timing are showcased. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King returns in Batman #183, further developing his modus operandi of timing every second of his crimes. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King is defeated by Batman in a story about a time-locked safe. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King appears as a background villain in a Justice League story. #DCComics #JusticeLeague )
Clock King is reintroduced in New Teen Titans #8, now with a more tragic backstory involving his sister's illness. He becomes a time-obsessed master planner. #DCComics #NewTeenTitans )
William Tockman becomes a member of the Suicide Squad in the 1987 series. He uses his time manipulation skills for covert missions. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
Clock King battles Captain Atom, using his time manipulation to gain an edge. #DCComics #CaptainAtom )
Clock King plays a key role in a mission involving time-sensitive explosives, highlighting his precision planning. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
Clock King attempts to betray the Squad, leading to a confrontation with Amanda Waller. He is later captured. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
Clock King devises a time-based strategy to break into a high-security facility. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
Clock King is killed by a bomb implanted by the government after his betrayal. His death serves as a warning to other members. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
A flashback to Clock King's past in the new Suicide Squad volume. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
Clock King is resurrected by time-travel shenanigans in JSA #3, returning to his villainous ways. #DCComics #JSA )
Clock King appears in the Batman: Gotham Adventures series, a tie-in to the animated universe, showcasing his clock-themed crimes. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King features in a Batman story about a time bomb in the clock tower. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King appears in Infinite Crisis as part of the Secret Society of Super Villains, highlighting his role in the larger DC universe. #DCComics #crisis )
Clock King is a member of the Society in Villains United, organizing time-based attacks. #DCComics #VillainsUnited )
Clock King participates in the Battle for Blüdhaven, using his time bombs. #DCComics #BattleForBlüdhaven )
Clock King is recruited by Checkmate for his time-keeping expertise, but eventually betrays them. #DCComics #Checkmate )
Clock King is resurrected as a Black Lantern during Blackest Night, attacking his former allies. #DCComics #BlackestNight )
Clock King resurfaces during Brightest Day, causing trouble in Gotham. #DCComics #BrightestDay )
Clock King appears in the New 52 reboot of Detective Comics #9, with a redesigned costume and origin involving his sister's terminal illness. #DCComics #New52 )
Clock King battles Batman in a story about time bombs and precision timing, showcasing his obsession. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King is among villains imprisoned by the Crime Syndicate during Forever Evil. #DCComics #ForeverEvil )
Clock King appears in Grayson #3 as an agent of Spyral, using his time skills for espionage. #DCComics #Grayson )
Clock King appears in Batman and Robin Eternal, working with an unknown employer. #DCComics #BatmanAndRobinEternal )
Clock King is featured in Suicide Squad Most Wanted #1, trying to create a perfect time-based heist. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
Batgirl faces Clock King in a story involving time manipulation and a ticking clock bomb. #DCComics #Batgirl )
Clock King joins the Unexpected team, a group of misfit villains, in a time-travel narrative. #DCComics #TheUnexpected )
Clock King appears in Hawkman #12, using his knowledge of time to aid or hinder Hawkman's quest. #DCComics #Hawkman )
In Dark Nights: Death Metal, Clock King is transformed into a Bat-Fan, but later restored. #DCComics #DeathMetal )
A take on the classic animated series, Clock King appears in Batman: The Adventures Continue, showcasing his time-theme. #DCComics #batman )
Clock King appears in Infinite Frontier #1 as a member of the new Secret Society, expanding his influence. #DCComics #InfiniteFrontier )
Clock King battles the Flash, using time-based tactics to counter the speedster. #DCComics #TheFlash )
Clock King appears in Birds of Prey #1 as a minor antagonist, showcasing his precision planning. #DCComics #BirdsOfPrey )
Clock King is recruited into a new Suicide Squad iteration, emphasizing his tactical contributions. #DCComics #SuicideSquad )
In a recent one-shot, Clock King establishes a secret Clock Tower base, filled with time-themed traps. #DCComics #villain )