Commander Steel (Hank Heywood) is a DC Comics superhero from the Golden Age, known for his steel alloy bones after a wartime injury. He was a member of the All-Star Squadron and his legacy continues through his son and grandson, forming the Steel family.
Hank Heywood first appears as Commander Steel, a Golden Age hero with steel-reinforced bones.
Commander Steel becomes a member of the All-Star Squadron, a team of Golden Age heroes.
Commander Steel fights the Ultra-Humanite in All-Star Squadron #5.
The All-Star Squadron disbands at the end of the Golden Age, and Commander Steel retires from active duty.
Hank Heywood marries Gloria, and they have a son named Henry Jr.
Hank Heywood Jr. is born, later to become the second Steel. )
Hank Heywood Jr. becomes the new Steel, continuing his father's legacy in a new solo series. )
Commander Steel trains his son in the use of his steel abilities.
Commander Steel makes a cameo in JLA, foreshadowing his son's involvement.
Commander Steel joins the new All-Star Squadron series, bringing back Golden Age heroes.
Hank Heywood Sr. dies in a battle against the Anti-Monitor during the Crisis on Infinite Earths.
The younger Steel becomes a member of the Justice League Detroit, a new team incarnation.
Hank Heywood Jr. survives the Crisis, but many heroes die.
Hank Heywood Jr. dies during the Legends crossover, sacrificing himself. )
Hank Heywood III, grandson of the original, is born.
Hank Heywood III has a cameo in Starman, setting up future appearances. )
Hank Heywood III becomes Citizen Steel, a member of the new Justice Society of America. )
Citizen Steel joins the Justice Society of America as a full member.
Hank Heywood Sr. is resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night #1.
Hank Heywood Jr. returns as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night #2.
Hank Heywood III takes on a leadership role in the Justice Society.
Citizen Steel attends the wedding of the Justice League, participating in the event.
All three Steel family members appear as Black Lanterns, fighting the living heroes.
A new version of Commander Steel appears on Earth 2 in the New 52 reboot. )
Hank Heywood III appears as a resident of Earth 2. )
Citizen Steel participates in the Trinity War event, fighting alongside the Justice League.
The original Commander Steel appears in the Convergence event from a pre-Flashpoint timeline. )
Hank Heywood III joins the Titans in a new team dynamic. )
The Steel family legacy is explored in DC Rebirth, with Hank III appearing in Titans #1.
Hank Heywood Sr. appears briefly in Doomsday Clock #4.
Citizen Steel participates in the No Justice event.
The Steel family is targeted by Lex Luthor's offer in Year of the Villain.
Hank Heywood Sr. returns to life in Dark Nights: Death Metal #5.
Hank Heywood III appears in Infinite Frontier #0, continuing his legacy.
All Steels unite during Dark Crisis to protect the multiverse.
The Steel family plays a role in the Dawn of DC initiative, with Hank III in Titans.
Hank Heywood Sr. appears in the Absolute Power crossover event. )
Hank Heywood III stars in a new Justice Society series, cementing his status.