Dec 1, 1977 CE
First Appearance in Marvel Team-Up #64
Frank Payne debuts as Constrictor, a mercenary hired to kill Spider-Man. He is equipped with cybernetic wrist coils that become vibranium whips. #Marvel #Villains )
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
May 1, 1980 CE
First Encounter with Captain America
Constrictor faces Captain America in Captain America #249. He is defeated but escapes, establishing him as a recurring antagonist. #Marvel #Comics )
1981 CE
Joins the Serpent Society
Constrictor becomes a member of the Serpent Society, a villainous organization, appearing in Captain America #310. #Marvel #Villains
1985 CE
Hired by the Red Skull
Constrictor is hired by the Red Skull to assassinate Captain America, leading to a fight in Captain America #321. #Marvel #Comics )
1988 CE
First Appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #287
Constrictor appears alongside other villains in a prison break orchestrated by the Hobgoblin. #Marvel #SpiderMan )
1989 CE
Acts of Vengeance Participant
Constrictor is manipulated by Loki during the Acts of Vengeance storyline, fighting various heroes. #Marvel #Events
1990 CE
First Appearance in Daredevil #280
Constrictor is hired by the Kingpin to kill Daredevil, but is defeated. #Marvel #Daredevil )
1991 CE
Recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D.
Frank Payne becomes an undercover agent for S.H.I.E.L.D., infiltrating the criminal underworld. He reports to Nick Fury. #Marvel #SHIELD )
1993 CE
First Appearance in Venom: Lethal Protector #1
Constrictor is hired by the Life Foundation to capture Venom, but fails. #Marvel #Venom )
1994 CE
Wrist Whips Upgraded with Vibranium
During a mission, Constrictor's wrist coils are upgraded with vibranium, increasing their effectiveness. #Marvel #Tech )
1995 CE
Betrayed by S.H.I.E.L.D. Handler
Constrictor's S.H.I.E.L.D. handler is revealed to be a double agent, leading to Payne's brief imprisonment. #Marvel #SHIELD )
1996 CE
Appears in Deadpool: The Circle Chase
Constrictor encounters Deadpool for the first time in the limited series. They fight but later become unlikely allies. #Marvel #Deadpool )
1997 CE
Becomes Deadpool's Roommate
After a series of events, Constrictor moves into Deadpool's apartment, becoming his roommate. This is a running gag in the Deadpool series. #Marvel #Humor )
1998 CE
Initiative Instructor Role Begins
Constrictor is recruited by the U.S. government to train new superheroes as part of the Initiative program, serving as a combat instructor. #Marvel #Initiative )
1999 CE
Death and Resurrection in Deadpool #41
Constrictor is seemingly killed by Deadpool but later resurrected due to a deal with Death. This cements their complicated relationship. #Marvel #Deadpool )
2000 CE
First Appearance in Wolverine #148
Constrictor is hired by the villain Cyber to ambush Wolverine, but is defeated. #Marvel #Wolverine )
2001 CE
Secret War Involvement
Constrictor is recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D. for the Secret War against Latveria, working alongside other villains. #Marvel #Events )
2002 CE
Union Jack Team-Up
Constrictor teams up with Union Jack to stop a terrorist plot, showing his shift towards heroism. #Marvel #Heroes )
2003 CE
Appears in Avengers: The Initiative #1
Constrictor is featured as a primary instructor in the new Initiative program, training young heroes. #Marvel #Initiative
2004 CE
Civil War: Front Line Cameo
Constrictor appears in the Civil War tie-in series, remaining neutral but aiding SHIELD. #Marvel #CivilWar )
2005 CE
Death of Constrictor in Shadowland
During the Shadowland storyline, Constrictor is killed by the Hand while protecting Daredevil. #Marvel #Death )
2006 CE
Posthumous Appearance in Deadpool: Merc with a Mouth
Constrictor's ghost appears to Deadpool, providing comic relief. #Marvel #Deadpool )
2008 CE
Revived by the Hood
Constrictor is resurrected by the Hood using dark magic, becoming part of his criminal syndicate. #Marvel #Magic )
2009 CE
Siege of Asgard Participant
Constrictor joins the Hood's army during the Siege of Asgard, fighting against the New Avengers. #Marvel #Events )
2010 CE
Heroic Age: New Avengers
Constrictor attempts to reform and joins the New Avengers briefly, but his past catches up. #Marvel #Heroes )
2011 CE
Spider-Island Outbreak
Constrictor gains spider-powers temporarily during the Spider-Island event, but loses them when cured. #Marvel #Events
2012 CE
Avengers vs. X-Men: Side Choice
Constrictor stays neutral during the Avengers vs. X-Men conflict, but is seen in the background. #Marvel #Events
2013 CE
Infinity: Tie-In Appearance
Constrictor is among the villains recruited by Thanos' forces to fight the Avengers during the Infinity event. #Marvel #Infinity )
2014 CE
Original Sin: Murdered by Nick Fury
In Original Sin, it is revealed that Nick Fury killed Constrictor as part of a darker secret. This causes retcons. #Marvel #Events )
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Battleworld Appearance
Constrictor appears as a resident of the Deadpool's Inferno domain during the Secret Wars event. #Marvel #Events )
2016 CE
Deadpool vs. the Punisher
Constrictor is caught in the crossfire between Deadpool and Punisher, leading to a brief fight. #Marvel #Deadpool )
2017 CE
Inhumans vs. X-Men: Background Role
Constrictor is seen as a mercenary for hire during the Inhumans vs. X-Men conflict. #Marvel #Events
2018 CE
Hunt for Wolverine: Claws of a Killer
Constrictor is hired by the villainous organization to track down clues about Wolverine's death. #Marvel #Wolverine )
2019 CE
War of the Realms: Midgard Defense
Constrictor joins the Earth's heroes in defending against Malekith's invasion during the War of the Realms. #Marvel #Events
2020 CE
Appears in Venom #200
Constrictor is seen in the massive villain gathering in Venom #200, showcasing his lasting presence. #Marvel #Venom )
2021 CE
King in Black: Symbiote Tie-In
Constrictor is temporarily bonded to a symbiote during the King in Black event, gaining new powers. #Marvel #Symbiote
2022 CE
Dark Web: City of Shadows
Constrictor is manipulated by the Goblin Queen and fights Spider-Man in the Dark Web event. #Marvel #Events )
2023 CE
Fall of X: Deadpool Series
Constrictor makes a cameo in the Deadpool series during the Fall of X era. #Marvel #Deadpool )
2024 CE
Gang War: Hammerhead's Rival
Constrictor sides with the Rose in the Gang War storyline, challenging Hammerhead's control. #Marvel #Events )