May 1, 1941 CE
First Appearance in All-American Comics #25
Charles McNider debuts as Doctor Mid-Nite, a surgeon blinded by a mob grenade who discovers he can see perfectly in the dark. #comics #dc #firstappearance
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
Sep 1, 1941 CE
Joins the Justice Society of America
Doctor Mid-Nite becomes a member of the JSA, one of the first superhero teams. #jsa #comics
Jun 1, 1942 CE
Introduces Blackout Bombs
McNider develops blackout bombs to create darkness and gain an advantage over foes. #gadgets #comics
Aug 1, 1942 CE
Hooty the Owl Companion Appears
McNider takes in Hooty, a trained owl who aids him in crimefighting. #sidekick #animals
Sep 1, 1943 CE
First Solo Story Arc in All-American Comics
Doctor Mid-Nite gets his first solo feature in All-American Comics #31. #comics #goldenage
By Sheldon Mayer - https://majorspoilers.com/2024/03/10/retro-review-all-american-comics-1-april-1939, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=177426156
May 1, 1945 CE
All-Star Comics #37: JSA Adventure
McNider participates in a major JSA story against the Injustice Society. #jsa #teamup
Dec 1, 1948 CE
Last Golden Age Appearance in All-American Comics #102
Doctor Mid-Nite's original series ends as superhero comics decline post-war. #goldenage #comics
Sep 1, 1960 CE
Revived in Justice League of America #21
McNider returns alongside other Golden Age heroes in a JLA/JSA team-up. #silverage #crossover
Aug 1, 1963 CE
JSA All-Stars in Justice League of America #30
Doctor Mid-Nite appears in another JLA/JSA crossover, reinforcing his legacy. #jsa #crossover
Nov 1, 1976 CE
All-Star Comics Revival #58
Doctor Mid-Nite becomes a regular in the revived All-Star Comics series. #bronzeage #comics
Mar 1, 1981 CE
DC Comics Presents #38: Solo Story
McNider stars in a solo backup story in DC Comics Presents. #solo #comics
May 1, 1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths #10: Dies Saving Others
Doctor Mid-Nite sacrifices himself during the Crisis to protect civilians. #death #crisis
Feb 1, 1991 CE
Post-Crisis Revival in Armageddon: Inferno
McNider is resurrected during the Armageddon: Inferno event. #resurrection #comics )
Aug 1, 1992 CE
Appears in JSA #1 (1992 Series)
McNider joins the new JSA series by Len Strazewski. #jsa #modernage )
Dec 1, 1993 CE
Battle with the Injustice Society in JSA #10
Doctor Mid-Nite faces old foes in a classic JSA storyline. #team #comics )
Jun 1, 1996 CE
JSA: All-Stars #1
McNider appears in this miniseries showcasing JSA members. #miniseries #comics
Nov 1, 1999 CE
JSA #1: New Series by Geoff Johns
Doctor Mid-Nite is a key member of the new JSA series, mentoring younger heroes. #jsa #legacy )
May 1, 2000 CE
JSA: The Golden Age
McNider appears in this elseworlds story set in the 1950s. #elseworlds #comics
Mar 1, 2002 CE
JSA #39: Doctor Mid-Nite's Past Explored
A flashback issue delving into McNider's origin and early career. #origin #comics )
Jul 1, 2003 CE
Crisis of Conscience: JSA #56
McNider faces a moral dilemma regarding his powers. #moral #comics )
Sep 1, 2004 CE
Death in Identity Crisis #7
Doctor Mid-Nite is killed by the villain Deathstroke during the Identity Crisis event. #death #crisis )
May 1, 2005 CE
Resurrected in Infinite Crisis #1
McNider is brought back to life by the Spectre's rampage. #resurrection #crisis
Feb 1, 2006 CE
Appears in Justice League of America (2006) #8
Doctor Mid-Nide joins the new JLA as a reserve member. #jla #comics )
Dec 1, 2007 CE
JSA: The Unholy Three
McNider teams up with other JSA vets in this storyline. #teamup #comics )
Apr 1, 2009 CE
Blackest Night: JSA
Doctor Mid-Nite's corpse is animated as a Black Lantern during Blackest Night. #blacklantern #event
Feb 1, 2010 CE
Brightest Day: JSA Rebirth
McNider is fully resurrected and returns to active duty. #resurrection #brightestday
Aug 1, 2011 CE
New 52: Doctor Mid-Nite Rebooted
In the New 52 reboot, Charles McNider's origin is updated with minor changes. #new52 #reboot
May 1, 2012 CE
Earth 2: Doctor Mid-Nite Version
An alternate version of McNider appears in Earth 2, a new JSA world. #earth2 #alternate )
Jan 1, 2013 CE
Batman/Superman #3: Team-Up
Doctor Mid-Nite teams up with Batman and Superman in a multiversal adventure. #crossover #comics )
Jul 1, 2014 CE
Justice League United #4
McNider appears as a member of the League's space branch. #space #comics
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Convergence: JSA
Doctor Mid-Nite features in the Convergence event, protecting his timeline. #event #comics )
Jan 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Doctor Mid-Nite Returns
Under DC Rebirth, Charles McNider is restored to his classic characterization. #rebirth #comics
May 1, 2017 CE
Doomsday Clock #1: Cameo
McNider appears in a crowd scene, hinting at the JSA's return. #doomsdayclock #cameo
By User:Freedoxm based on work by RicHard-59 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=182628423
Sep 1, 2018 CE
Justice League of America: Rebirth
Doctor Mid-Nite is part of the newly reformed JSA in the Rebirth era. #jsa #rebirth )
Feb 1, 2019 CE
Shazam! #4: Team-Up
McNider teams up with Shazam and the Marvel Family. #shazam #teamup )
Jun 1, 2020 CE
Death Metal: JSA Resistance
Doctor Mid-Nite fights in the Dark Nights: Death Metal event. #deathmetal #event
Jan 1, 2021 CE
Infinite Frontier #0: Reinstated
McNider is confirmed as a key member of the JSA in the new Infinite Frontier era. #infinitefrontier #jsa
Aug 1, 2022 CE
The New Golden Age #1
Doctor Mid-Nide features in this series reintroducing the JSA's classic heroes. #goldenage #comics
May 1, 2023 CE
Stargirl: The Lost Children #1
McNider appears in this miniseries exploring forgotten sidekicks. #stargirl #sidekicks )
Mar 1, 2024 CE
JSA (2024) #1: Regular Series
Doctor Mid-Nite is a central character in the new ongoing JSA series. #jsa #ongoing )