Apr 25, 1940 CE
First Appearance in Batman #1
Hugo Strange makes his first appearance as a brilliant but mad scientist who uses a death ray and deduces Batman's secret identity, though he cannot remember it.
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
Jan 1, 1964 CE
First Silver Age Appearance in 'World's Finest Comics' #141
Hugo Strange returns in a story where he impersonates Superman.
Sep 1, 1977 CE
Revival in 'Strange Apparitions'
Hugo Strange returns in Detective Comics #470-475, written by Steve Englehart and drawn by Marshall Rogers, establishing him as a sinister psychiatrist obsessed with Batman.
Dec 1, 1978 CE
Death in Detective Comics #477
Hugo Strange appears to die after falling from a height during a confrontation with Batman in 'Strange Apparitions'.
Mar 1, 1987 CE
Post-Crisis Reintroduction in 'Batman: Year One'
Hugo Strange appears as a minor character in Frank Miller's 'Batman: Year One', running a gang of thugs.
Oct 1, 1987 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Cult'
Deceased by this point, but referenced.
Oct 1, 1989 CE
Hugo Strange as Arkham Warden in 'Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth'
In the graphic novel by Grant Morrison, Hugo Strange is the warden of Arkham Asylum before the events of the story.
Jun 1, 1990 CE
'Prey' Storyline Begins in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #11
In 'Prey', Hugo Strange manipulates Batman's psyche and creates a new persona called the Night-Slayer.
Nov 1, 1990 CE
'Prey' Conclusion and Strange's Temporary Defeat
Batman defeats Hugo Strange, who is sent to Arkham Asylum.
Mar 1, 1991 CE
'Terror' Storyline: Strange's Revenge
Hugo Strange kills Batman's ally Henri Ducard in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #25-26.
Sep 1, 1994 CE
Strange as a Ghost in 'Batman & Dracula: Red Rain'
Alternate universe story where Hugo Strange is a vampire.
May 1, 1999 CE
Hugo Strange in 'No Man's Land'
Strange appears as a minor figure during the earthquake-ravaged Gotham.
Jan 1, 2003 CE
Arkham Warden in 'Arkham Asylum: Living Hell'
Hugo Strange is promoted to warden of Arkham Asylum, leading to his corruption and downfall.
Mar 1, 2004 CE
Death in 'Arkham Asylum: Living Hell'
Hugo Strange is killed by a prisoner in Arkham Asylum.
Jun 1, 2004 CE
Hugo Strange in 'The Batman' Animated Episode
Voiced by Steve Harris, Strange appears in the animated series.
Oct 1, 2005 CE
Return in 'Batman: The Monster Men'
After being resurrected by Ra's al Ghul, Strange creates the Monster Men, using Professor Langstrom's formula.
Feb 1, 2006 CE
Batman and the Monster Men TPB Published
The six-issue miniseries 'Batman and the Monster Men' is collected, featuring Hugo Strange's origin.
Jul 1, 2006 CE
Sequel 'Batman and the Mad Monk'
Hugo Strange appears via flashbacks in this sequel to 'Batman and the Monster Men'.
Aug 1, 2007 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Black Glove'
Strange is a member of the Black Glove, a secret society targeting Batman.
Oct 1, 2008 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Gotham Knight'
Animated film featuring Strange as a psychiatrist.
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Revenge of the Red Hood'
Strange appears as an adversary in the 'Red Hood' storyline.
Aug 1, 2010 CE
The New 52 Reboot: Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Dark Knight'
Strange is reintroduced as a psychiatrist obsessed with Batman's psychology.
Mar 1, 2011 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Arkham City' Video Game
Voiced by Corey Burton, Strange is the main antagonist, running Arkham City.
Oct 1, 2011 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Earth One'
Alternate universe version of Hugo Strange appears as a corrupt police psychiatrist.
Jun 1, 2012 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Wrath'
Strange creates a new villain called The Wrath.
Sep 1, 2013 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Zero Year'
Strange is a minor antagonist in the 'Zero Year' storyline.
Aug 1, 2014 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Assault on Arkham'
Animated film featuring Strange as a minor character.
Nov 1, 2014 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman Eternal'
Strange manipulates events from Arkham.
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman and Robin Eternal'
Strange appears as a former associate of the villain Mother.
Mar 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Hugo Strange in 'Batman' #1
Strange is referenced as a past foe.
Sep 1, 2016 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Gotham' TV Series
BD Wong portrays Hugo Strange, a recurring villain in the series.
May 1, 2017 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Murder Machine'
Alternate universe version becomes a cybernetic villain.
Jan 1, 2018 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: White Knight'
Strange appears as a villain in the alternate continuity.
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Curse of the White Knight'
Strange returns as a major antagonist.
Oct 1, 2019 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Enemy Within'
Video game appearance as a supporting character.
Feb 1, 2020 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Joker War Zone'
Strange is featured in the tie-in one-shot.
Mar 1, 2020 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Harley Quinn' Animated Series
Voiced by James Urbaniak, Strange appears as a therapist.
May 1, 2021 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Fear State'
Strange appears as a supporting villain.
Mar 1, 2022 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Knight'
Flashback appearances show Strange influencing young Bruce Wayne.
Jul 1, 2022 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Animated Series
Voiced by an unknown actor, Strange is a main antagonist.
Oct 1, 2023 CE
Hugo Strange in 'Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween'
Strange appears as a suspect in the holiday killings.