Feb 1, 1983 CE
First Appearance in Batman #357
Killer Croc debuts in Batman #357, written by Gerry Conway and drawn by Gene Colan, as a former wrestler turned crime boss. #DCComics #villain #firstappearance
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
Oct 1, 1983 CE
Origin Revealed in Batman #359
Batman #359 provides Killer Croc's origin: Waylon Jones, born with a rare atavistic skin condition, becomes a carnival freak then a criminal. #DCComics #origin
1984 CE
First Fight with Batman in Detective Comics #526
Killer Croc engages Batman in a brutal fight in Detective Comics #526, showcasing his superhuman strength and durability. #DCComics #batman
1985 CE
Joins the Secret Society of Super Villains
Killer Croc becomes a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains in Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-ins. #DCComics #villains
1986 CE
Killer Croc's Origin Expanded in Who's Who #13
Who's Who: The Definitive Directory of the DC Universe #13 details Killer Croc's background, including his enhanced strength and scaly skin. #DCComics #reference
Oct 1, 1988 CE
Appears in Batman: The Killing Joke
Killer Croc appears briefly in Batman: The Killing Joke, one of the most acclaimed Batman graphic novels. #DCComics #graphicnovel
1989 CE
Member of the Suicide Squad in Suicide Squad #30
Killer Croc joins the Suicide Squad in Suicide Squad #30, serving as enforcer under Amanda Waller. #DCComics #SuicideSquad
1991 CE
Leads a Gang in Swamp Thing #68
Killer Croc appears in Swamp Thing #68, showing his territorial control over the Gotham sewers. #DCComics #SwampThing
1992 CE
Defeated by Batman in Batman: Vengeance of Bane
Killer Croc is defeated by Bane in Batman: Vengeance of Bane, establishing Bane's dominance in Gotham. #DCComics #bane
1993 CE
Appears in Batman: Knightfall Saga
Killer Croc is among the villains freed from Arkham during the Knightfall storyline, battling Batman and Bane. #DCComics #knightfall
1994 CE
Gains Enhanced Abilities in Underworld Unleashed
During Underworld Unleashed, Killer Croc makes a deal with the demon Neron, gaining additional powers but later losing them. #DCComics #crossover
1995 CE
Featured in Batman: The Animated Series Episode 'Vendetta'
Killer Croc appears in the animated series, voiced by Aron Kincaid, solidifying his popularity. #DCComics #animation
1996 CE
Becomes a Wrestler Again in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #38
Killer Croc returns to underground wrestling, tying back to his origin. #DCComics #wrestling
1997 CE
Appears in Batman: Cataclysm
Killer Croc is affected by the earthquake in Batman: Cataclysm, showing his resilience. #DCComics #cataclysm
1998 CE
Joins the Gangland Event in Detective Comics #727
Killer Croc participates in the Gangland storyline, consolidating his criminal empire. #DCComics #gangs
1999 CE
Fights Batman in Batman: No Man's Land
During the No Man's Land arc, Killer Croc claims a territory in Gotham and battles Batman. #DCComics #NoMansLand
2000 CE
Redesigned in Batman: Gotham Knights #1
Killer Croc gets a redesign in Batman: Gotham Knights #1, making him more crocodilian. #DCComics #redesign
2001 CE
Appears in Justice League Animated Series
Killer Croc appears in the Justice League animated series, voiced by Ron Perlman. #DCComics #animation
2002 CE
Revealed to Have a Sister in Batman #595
Batman #595 introduces Killer Croc's sister, who later becomes the villain She-Croc. #DCComics #family
2003 CE
Faces Batman in Batman: Hush
Killer Croc appears briefly in Batman: Hush, as part of the Riddler's scheme. #DCComics #hush
2004 CE
Joins the Society in Infinite Crisis
Killer Croc joins Alexander Luthor's Secret Society of Super Villains during Infinite Crisis. #DCComics #crisis
2005 CE
Battles Batman in Batman #644
In Batman #644, Killer Croc fights Batman in a story by Judd Winick. #DCComics #batman
2006 CE
Appears in 52 as a Prisoner
Killer Croc is shown imprisoned in the weekly series 52, alongside other villains. #DCComics #52 )
2007 CE
Member of the Suicide Squad in Salvation Run
Killer Croc is exiled to the prison planet Cygnus 4019 in Salvation Run. #DCComics #salvationrun
2008 CE
Returns to Earth in Final Crisis
Killer Croc returns to Earth during Final Crisis, escaping the prison planet. #DCComics #finalcrisis
2009 CE
Becomes a Friend to Roy Harper in Justice League: Cry for Justice
Killer Croc forms an unlikely alliance with Roy Harper (Arsenal) in Cry for Justice. #DCComics #RoyHarper
2010 CE
Appears in Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne
Killer Croc appears in the time-travel storyline, set in different eras. #DCComics #BruceWayne
Sep 1, 2011 CE
Rebooted in The New 52: Detective Comics #1
Killer Croc gets a new origin in The New 52, with his mutation being a result of a rare disease. #DCComics #New52
2012 CE
Joins the Secret Society in Forever Evil
Killer Croc is part of the Secret Society in Forever Evil, working with the Crime Syndicate. #DCComics #foreverevil
2013 CE
Appears in Batman: Arkham Origins Video Game
Killer Croc is a boss in the video game Batman: Arkham Origins, voiced by JB Blanc. #videogames #DCComics
2014 CE
Gains Intelligence Boost in Batman Eternal
In Batman Eternal, Killer Croc gains temporary intelligence due to a chemical accident. #DCComics #intelligence
2015 CE
Appears in Suicide Squad Rebirth #1
Killer Croc returns to the Suicide Squad in the Rebirth era. #DCComics #rebirth )
Aug 5, 2016 CE
Portrayed by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in Suicide Squad Film
Killer Croc appears in the live-action Suicide Squad film, depicted as a monster. #DCComics #movie )
2017 CE
Fights Batman in Batman: The Rebirth #1
Killer Croc has a brief encounter with Batman in the Rebirth title. #DCComics #batman )
2018 CE
Revealed to Be a Cannibal in Batman: White Knight
In the alternate universe of Batman: White Knight, Killer Croc is a cannibalistic monster. #DCComics #alternateuniverse
2019 CE
Joins the Freaks in Batman: The Curse of the White Knight
Killer Croc allies with the Freaks in the sequel to White Knight. #DCComics #whiteknight
2020 CE
Appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal
Killer Croc appears in the Dark Nights: Death Metal event, fighting alongside villains. #DCComics #deathmetal
2021 CE
Featured in Batman: Fear State
Killer Croc is involved in the Fear State storyline, manipulating the sewers. #DCComics #fearstate
2022 CE
Appears in The Flash: One-Minute War
Killer Croc appears in The Flash: One-Minute War, showing his speed. #DCComics #theflash )
2023 CE
Joins Task Force Z in the Series of the Same Name
Killer Croc becomes a zombie-like enforcer in Task Force Z. #DCComics #taskforcez
2024 CE
Current Status in Dawn of DC
Killer Croc remains a active villain in the Dawn of DC initiative, appearing in various titles. #DCComics #dawnofdc