1959 CE
First Battle with the Flash
Grodd battles the Flash for the first time, using his mind control to try and take over Central City. The Flash defeats him, establishing their long rivalry. #theflash #villain
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
1959 CE
Origin: Alien Meteor Mutation
Grodd's origin is revealed: an alien meteor crashes near Gorilla City, mutating him and granting him telepathic abilities. This event sets him on a path of conquest. #dccomics #origin
1959 CE
First Appearance in The Flash #106
Gorilla Grodd first appears in The Flash #106, published by DC Comics. Created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino, Grodd is a super-intelligent gorilla with mental powers. #dccomics #villains #firstappearance
By Pencils: Carmine Infantino Inks: Joe Giella - The Flash #106, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=180093480
1960 CE
Leads Gorilla City
Grodd becomes the leader of Gorilla City, using his intelligence to advance the gorilla society. He seeks to prove gorillas are superior to humans. #gorillacity
1965 CE
The Gorilla That Ruled the World
In The Flash #137, Grodd takes over the world in a fantasy scenario, but it is revealed to be a dream. This story explores his ambitions. #dreamstory
1972 CE
Team-Up with Solovar
Grodd's rival Solovar, a good gorilla, teams up with the Flash to stop Grodd's plans. This first appears in The Flash #200. #solovar
1975 CE
Member of the Secret Society
Grodd joins the Secret Society of Super Villains, a large villain alliance. He works with other major DC villains. #secretsoceity
1978 CE
Legion of Doom Membership (Cartoon)
Grodd joins the Legion of Doom in the Super Friends cartoon, becoming a recurring villain. This cements his status as a major villain in popular culture. #legionofdoom #superfriends
1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Cameo
Grodd appears briefly in the Crisis on Infinite Earths event, fighting alongside heroes against the Anti-Monitor. #crisis
1987 CE
Millennium Event
Grodd appears in the Millennium event, trying to exploit the alien Manhunters. #millennium
1991 CE
Gorilla Warfare Storyline
The Flash #53-54 features the 'Gorilla Warfare' storyline where Grodd allies with other gorillas to attack humanity. He gains temporary control over Central City. #gorillawarfare
1993 CE
Flash #1 Vol. 2 Appearance
In the new ongoing Flash series with Wally West, Grodd appears as a threat in the early issues. #wallywest
1995 CE
The Legend of the Two G-Men
In this story, Grodd teams up with the second Flash, Wally West, against a common enemy, showing a temporary truce. #theflash
1997 CE
Final Night Event
During the Final Night event, Grodd uses the darkness to attack. #finalnight
2000 CE
Our Worlds at War
Grodd appears in the 'Our Worlds at War' crossover event, where he uses the chaos to further his own plans. #dcuniverse
2001 CE
JLA: Earth 2
In the graphic novel JLA: Earth 2, Grodd is a member of the Crime Syndicate's counterpart in an alternate universe. #jla #earth2
2004 CE
Identity Crisis
Grodd is suspected of being involved in the death of Sue Dibny, but it turns out he is framed. This storyline explores his cunning. #identitycrisis
2005 CE
Rogue War
Grodd is a major player in the Rogue War storyline, fighting both the Flash and the Rogues. #roguewar
2006 CE
Infinite Crisis Tie-In
Grodd appears in tie-ins for Infinite Crisis, fighting against the heroes and attempting to reshape reality. #infinitecrisis
2009 CE
The Flash: Rebirth
In the miniseries The Flash: Rebirth, Grodd is a major antagonist, seeking to exploit the Speed Force. He battles Barry Allen. #flashrebirth
2010 CE
The Dastardly Death of the Rogues
Grodd appears in this storyline, attempting to steal the Speed Force from the Flash. #dastardlydeath
2011 CE
New 52 Origin
The New 52 reboot revises Grodd's origin: he is the ruler of Gorilla City and a scientific genius. He appears in The Flash #1 (2011). #new52
2012 CE
Earth 2: Grodd
In the Earth 2 title, a version of Grodd appears as a monstrous threat. #earth2
2013 CE
Forever Evil
In the Forever Evil event, Grodd is a member of the Crime Syndicate's army, attacking the Justice League. He demonstrates immense power. #foreverevil
2014 CE
The Flash #30 (New 52)
In a tie-in to Forever Evil, Grodd battles the Rogues and takes control of Central City. #foreverevil
2014 CE
Live-Action TV Debut
Grodd appears in the TV series The Flash, voiced by David Sobolov. He is a CGI character with telepathic abilities, a major antagonist. #theflashtv
2015 CE
Convergence: Flashpoint
Grodd appears in the Convergence Flashpoint tie-in, where he is a major villain in the alternate timeline. #convergence
2015 CE
Injustice 2 Video Game
Grodd is a playable character in Injustice 2, where he is a member of the Society. The game expands his recognition. #injustice2 #videogame
2016 CE
DC Universe Rebirth #1
Grodd is seen in the Flash part of the Rebirth one-shot, setting up future threats. #rebirth
2016 CE
DC Rebirth
In DC Rebirth, Grodd returns as a major villain in The Flash series. He is part of the 'The Speed of Light' storyline. #rebirth
2017 CE
The Flash #1 (Rebirth)
In the Rebirth relaunch of The Flash, Grodd confronts Barry Allen, establishing a new status quo. #rebirth
2017 CE
The Button Crossover
Grodd appears in 'The Button' crossover between The Flash and Batman, where he manipulates the Cosmic Treadmill. #thebutton
2018 CE
The Flash: Year One
In The Flash: Year One, Grodd is a key adversary as Barry Allen learns his powers. He serves as a major threat to a rookie Flash. #yearone
2019 CE
The Flash #100
Grodd plays a pivotal role in the 100th issue of The Flash (Rebirth), leading a gorilla army against Central City. #theflash #100
2019 CE
Year of the Villain
Grodd becomes a major player in the Year of the Villain event, gaining new powers from Lex Luthor. #yearofthevillain
2020 CE
Death Metal
In Dark Nights: Death Metal, Grodd is part of the Batman Who Laughs' forces. He is transformed into a monstrous form. #deathmetal
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier
With the Infinite Frontier relaunch, Grodd continues to appear in The Flash, now with an expanded role in the DC multiverse. #infinitefrontier
2021 CE
The Flash: Fastest Man Alive #1
In this limited series, Grodd is a central antagonist, using his intelligence to outsmart the Flash. #fastestmanalive
2022 CE
The Flash #780
Grodd features in the lead-up to Dark Crisis, showcasing his hatred for humanity. #darkcrisis
2022 CE
Dark Crisis
Grodd is a supporting villain in Dark Crisis, taking advantage of the Justice League's absence. He attacks the world's heroes. #darkcrisis
2023 CE
Knight Terrors Event
In Knight Terrors, Grodd appears in a nightmare realm, terrorizing the Flash. #knightterrors
2023 CE
One-Minute War
In 'The One-Minute War' storyline, Grodd is a key antagonist, using time manipulation to conquer the world in one minute. #oneminutewar
2024 CE
The Flash #1 (2024)
Grodd reappears in the new The Flash #1, continuing his role as a primary villain. #theflash2024