Sep 1, 1959 CE
First Appearance in The Flash #105
Mirror Master makes his comic debut as a foe of the Flash, created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. #DCComics #Flash #Villain
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
1960 CE
Origin Revealed in The Flash #115
Sam Scudder's origin is detailed: a lab accident in a hall of mirrors gives him the ability to travel through mirrors and create holographic duplicates. #DCComics #Origin
1964 CE
Joins the Rogues
Mirror Master becomes a core member of the Rogues, the Flash's rogues gallery, alongside Captain Cold, Heat Wave, and others. #Rogues )
1965 CE
Invents Mirror Dimension Portal Gun
Scudder perfects a portal gun that allows him to access a mirror dimension, enabling teleportation and trapping victims. #Technology
1969 CE
First Battle with Kid Flash
Mirror Master battles Wally West, the original Kid Flash, showcasing his reflective abilities. #KidFlash
1970 CE
Appearance in The Flash #200
Mirror Master participates in a major Rogues storyline, attempting to kill the Flash. #Flash )
1975 CE
Betrayal by Fellow Rogue
Mirror Master is double-crossed by another Rogue, leading to a temporary imprisonment. #Rogues )
1980 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Cameo
Mirror Master appears in the massive crossover event, albeit in a minor role. #Crisis #DCComics
1985 CE
Post-Crisis Origin Retconned
After Crisis on Infinite Earths, Mirror Master's origin is slightly altered, emphasizing his criminal genius. #Retcon
1987 CE
Death in Underworld Unleashed
Mirror Master is killed by a demonic entity during the Underworld Unleashed storyline, later resurrected. #UnderworldUnleashed
1990 CE
Return in The Flash Vol. 2
Mirror Master is resurrected and returns to menace the Flash in the new ongoing series. #Flash )
1992 CE
Becomes Leader of the Rogues
Scudder temporarily takes leadership of the Rogues, organizing heists against the Flash. #Rogues )
1994 CE
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
Mirror Master appears in the Zero Hour crossover, dealing with time anomalies. #ZeroHour )
1997 CE
Featured in 'The Flash' Animated Series
Mirror Master appears as a villain in the animated series, voiced by Jim Piddock. #AnimatedSeries )
2000 CE
Infinite Crisis Appearances
Mirror Master appears in the Infinite Crisis event, fighting alongside other villains. #InfiniteCrisis
2003 CE
Death of Sam Scudder in Identity Crisis
Mirror Master is mistakenly killed by a vigilante during the Identity Crisis storyline. #IdentityCrisis )
2004 CE
Replaced by Evan McCulloch
A new Mirror Master, Evan McCulloch, takes over the mantle after Sam Scudder's death. #MirrorMaster
2005 CE
Sam Scudder Resurrected in Blackest Night
Scudder returns as a Black Lantern during the Blackest Night event. #BlackestNight
2006 CE
Appears in Justice League Unlimited
Mirror Master appears in the animated series Justice League Unlimited as a minor villain. #JusticeLeagueUnlimited
2007 CE
Part of 'Rogues' Revenge' Storyline
Scudder joins the Rogues in a revenge plot against the Flash family. #RoguesRevenge )
2008 CE
Flash: Rebirth Appearance
Mirror Master appears in the Flash: Rebirth miniseries as a minor antagonist. #FlashRebirth
2009 CE
The Flash: The Dastardly Death of the Rogues
Mirror Master is killed again but later revealed to be alive in a later storyline. #Rogues
2010 CE
Flashpoint: Mirror Master
In the alternate timeline of Flashpoint, Mirror Master appears as a resistance fighter. #Flashpoint )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Reboot
Mirror Master's history is rebooted in The New 52, with a new origin involving a mirror universe experiment gone wrong. #New52
2012 CE
Appears in 'Forever Evil'
Mirror Master is among the villains forced to join the Crime Syndicate's attack. #ForeverEvil
2013 CE
Joins Suicide Squad
Mirror Master is recruited into the Suicide Squad for his mirror abilities. #SuicideSquad
2014 CE
Betrays Suicide Squad
Scudder attempts to betray the Squad but is subdued by Amanda Waller. #SuicideSquad
2015 CE
Mirror Master vs. Flash: The Race
A classic race between the Flash and Mirror Master through the mirror dimension. #Flash )
2016 CE
DC Rebirth Introduction
Mirror Master appears in the DC Rebirth era with a slightly revised backstory. #Rebirth
2017 CE
Featured in 'The Flash' TV Series
Mirror Master appears in the CW's The Flash TV series, portrayed by actors Grey Damon and others. #TheFlashTV )
2018 CE
Death of Evan McCulloch
The second Mirror Master, Evan McCulloch, is killed in action. #MirrorMaster
2019 CE
Sam Scudder Returns as Primary Mirror Master
Sam Scudder returns as the primary Mirror Master after Evan McCulloch's death. #MirrorMaster
2020 CE
Year of the Villain: Mirror Master
Mirror Master participates in the 'Year of the Villain' event, aligning with Lex Luthor. #YearOfTheVillain
2021 CE
Appears in 'Infinite Frontier'
Mirror Master is featured in the Infinite Frontier storyline, exploring the multiverse. #InfiniteFrontier
2022 CE
The Flash #780: Mirror Master's Heist
Scudder plans a massive heist using his mirror dimension to steal priceless artifacts. #Flash )
2023 CE
Joins the Rogues Again
Mirror Master reunites with the Rogues for a new series of crimes in Central City. #Rogues )
2024 CE
Dark Crisis: Final Battle
Mirror Master plays a minor role in the Dark Crisis event, fighting alongside heroes against a cosmic threat. #DarkCrisis
2025 CE
Mirror Master's Redemption Arc
In a recent storyline, Scudder briefly considers turning over a new leaf but ultimately returns to crime. #Redemption
2026 CE
Upcoming Graphic Novel: Mirror Master's Revenge
DC announces a graphic novel focusing on Mirror Master's origin and his greatest heist. #GraphicNovel