1950 CE
First Appearance in Batman #59
Deadshot appears as an unnamed villain in Batman #59, written by David Vern Reed and illustrated by Lew Sayre Schwartz. He is a skilled marksman but is defeated by Batman. #dccomics #firstappearance
Chronological Storyline (36 Milestones)
1977 CE
Floyd Lawton Introduced in Detective Comics #474
Steve Engelhart and Marshall Rogers reimagine Deadshot as Floyd Lawton, a wealthy vigilante with a tragic past, in Detective Comics #474. This establishes his iconic wrist-mounted blasters and origin. #dccomics #origin
1978 CE
First Team-Up with Batman
Deadshot faces Batman in Detective Comics #474 and later in Batman #337 (1980), beginning their long rivalry. #dccomics #batman
1986 CE
Joins the Suicide Squad
Deadshot becomes a founding member of the Suicide Squad in the 1986 series by John Ostrander, serving as field leader under Amanda Waller. #suicidesquad #dccomics
1987 CE
First Deadshot Miniseries
The four-issue Deadshot miniseries by John Ostrander and Kim Yale explores Floyd Lawton's brother, son, and his psychological drive to be the world's greatest marksman. #dccomics #miniseries
1988 CE
Suicide Squad Annual #1: Origin
The annual delves into Deadshot's origin, including his father's abuse and the death of his brother, shaping his killer instinct. #suicidesquad #origin
1989 CE
Killed by the Joker in Suicide Squad #28
The Joker kills Deadshot in Suicide Squad #28 after forcing him to miss a shot, leading to his temporary death. #suicidesquad #joker
1992 CE
Resurrected in Deadshot: The Enemy Within
Deadshot returns in the one-shot Deadshot: The Enemy Within, resurrected by a mysterious benefactor and continuing his lethal career. #dccomics #resurrection
1993 CE
Deadshot: A Bullet for You One-Shot
In this one-shot, Deadshot confronts his son's murder and his own morality, reinforcing his role as a tragic antihero. #dccomics #family
1994 CE
Appears in Suicide Squad Vol. 2
Deadshot joins the new Suicide Squad series in 1994, teaming up with a new roster of villains. #suicidesquad
1996 CE
Cameo in Underworld Unleashed
Deadshot appears in the Underworld Unleashed event, selling his soul to the demon Neron for upgrades. #dccomics #event
1998 CE
Batman: Cataclysm Appearance
During the Cataclysm earthquake in Gotham, Deadshot is among the villains taking advantage of the chaos. #batman #event
1999 CE
Batman: No Man's Land Arc
Deadshot becomes a key player in No Man's Land, allying with other villains to control Gotham's territories. #batman #event
2000 CE
Appears in Batman: Officer Down
Deadshot is involved in the Officer Down storyline, targeting police officers in Gotham. #batman #storyarc
2001 CE
Batman: The Search for Ra's al Ghul
Deadshot is hired as an assassin during the global hunt for Ra's al Ghul, crossing paths with Batman. #batman #ra'salghul
2003 CE
Hired in Batman: Hush
Deadshot is among the villains hired by the mysterious Hush to kill Batman, appearing in the Hush storyline. #batman #hush
2004 CE
Appears in Identity Crisis
Deadshot is part of the villain community in Identity Crisis, dealing with the fallout of the murder of Sue Dibny. #dccomics #event
2006 CE
Joins Secret Six in Secret Six #1
Deadshot becomes a core member of the Secret Six under Mockingbird, showcasing his tactical skills and dark humor. #secretix #dccomics
2007 CE
Secret Six: Six Degrees of Devastation
Deadshot fights alongside the Secret Six against the All-New Atom and the Society, deepening his camaraderie with the team. #secretix
2008 CE
Secret Six: The Darkest Side of the Darkside
The Secret Six face off against the Crime Syndicate, with Deadshot using his marksmanship to take down alternate reality villains. #secretix #crimeenate
2009 CE
Secret Six: Danse Macabre
Deadshot and the Secret Six are captured by the government, leading to a showdown that tests their loyalty. #secretix
2010 CE
Appears in Brightest Day
Deadshot makes a cameo in Brightest Day, as part of the larger DC universe events. #dccomics #event
2011 CE
New 52 Relaunch in Suicide Squad #1
With the New 52 reboot, Deadshot returns to the Suicide Squad in a new series by Adam Glass, retaining his classic characterization. #suicidesquad #new52
2012 CE
Suicide Squad: Kicked in the Teeth
In the first story arc of the New 52 Suicide Squad, Deadshot leads missions against threats like Basilisk and the Joker's daughter. #suicidesquad
2013 CE
Forever Evil Tie-In
Deadshot appears in the Suicide Squad tie-in for Forever Evil, fighting against the Crime Syndicate's invasion. #event #foreverevil
2014 CE
Suicide Squad: Death is for Suckers
Deadshot faces the death of a teammate and confronts his own mortality in this story arc. #suicidesquad
2015 CE
Suicide Squad: The Black Vault
Deadshot's skills are tested when the Squad infiltrates a secret facility housing a dangerous alien artifact. #suicidesquad
2016 CE
DC Rebirth Suicide Squad #1
With DC Rebirth, Deadshot rejoins the Suicide Squad in a new series by Rob Williams, exploring his personal code and family ties. #suicidesquad #rebirth
2017 CE
Deadshot Solo Series (2017)
A six-issue Deadshot series by Brian Buccellato and Viktor Bogdanovic delves into his past and his relationship with his daughter. #dccomics #solo
2018 CE
Batman: The Wedding Appearance
Deadshot appears in the Batman: The Wedding storyline, hired to disrupt the wedding of Batman and Catwoman. #batman #catwoman
2019 CE
Heroes in Crisis Cameo
Deadshot has a cameo in Heroes in Crisis, part of the larger DC event focusing on trauma and superhero mental health. #dccomics #event
2020 CE
Suicide Squad: Bad Blood
Deadshot leads the Squad in a mission against the terrorist group Bad Blood, showcasing his leadership. #suicidesquad
2021 CE
Appears in Infinite Frontier
Deadshot appears in Infinite Frontier #0, part of DC's new status quo involving the omniverse. #dccomics #event
2022 CE
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths Appearance
Deadshot is among the villains fighting in the Dark Crisis event, allying with the Justice League. #dccomics #event
2023 CE
Deadshot: The End One-Shot
This one-shot part of DC's 'The End' series envisions Deadshot's final days, exploring his legacy and death. #dccomics #oneshot
2024 CE
Appears in Suicide Squad: Dream Team
Deadshot continues as a key member in the latest Suicide Squad series, facing new threats in the DC Universe. #suicidesquad