Nov 1, 1995 CE
First Appearance: Underworld Unleashed #1
Neron makes his debut as the primary antagonist of the Underworld Unleashed crossover event. He offers villainous upgrades and forgiveness in exchange for souls. #dc #villains
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
Nov 1, 1995 CE
Underworld Unleashed #2: Neron's Bargains Begin
Neron contacts various supervillains, including the Joker, Lex Luthor, and Sinestro, offering them power upgrades. He begins collecting souls as payment. #dc #event
Dec 1, 1995 CE
Underworld Unleashed #3: Soul Contracts Activated
Neron's contracts take effect, transforming villains like the Riddler and Clayface into more powerful, demonic versions. The Justice League and other heroes investigate. #dc #crossover
Dec 1, 1995 CE
Underworld Unleashed: Abyss and Hell's Rising
Neron attempts to merge Hell with Earth, creating a new underworld. The Spectre confronts Neron but is temporarily defeated. #dc #supernatural
Jan 1, 1996 CE
Underworld Unleashed #4: Neron's Defeat
The combined forces of the Justice League, including Green Lantern and the Flash, defeat Neron by using the power of the Quintessence. Neron is banished back to Hell. #dc #heroes
Jun 1, 1996 CE
Neron in 'The Spectre' (Vol. 3) #31
Neron returns to torment the Spectre, revealing his role in the death of the Spectre's former host. Their rivalry deepens. #dc #spectre
1997 CE
Neron's Deal with the Joker in 'The Joker: Devil's Advocate'
Neron briefly appears offering the Joker a soul contract, but the Joker refuses, preferring his own madness. #dc #joker
Jan 1, 1998 CE
Neron in 'Green Lantern' (Vol. 3) #100
Neron manipulates the villain Oblivion to attack Earth, but Green Lantern Kyle Rayner defeats him. #dc #greenlantern
Aug 1, 1998 CE
Neron in 'Shazam!' (Vol. 2) #1-4
Neron becomes a recurring foe for Captain Marvel (Shazam), attempting to steal the power of the gods. He battles the Marvel Family. #dc #shazam
1999 CE
Neron and the 'Day of Judgment' Event
Neron plays a role in the Day of Judgment crossover, where he allies with other demons against Heaven. The Spectre and Asmodel are key players. #dc #event )
2000 CE
Neron in 'The Titans' (Vol. 2) #1-2
Neron manipulates the Titans, offering one of them a deal to save their friend. The team resists his temptations. #dc #titans
2001 CE
Neron's Battle with the Hellblazer (John Constantine)
Constantine outwits Neron, trapping him in a magical contract that forces Neron to serve him temporarily. #dc #hellblazer
2002 CE
Neron in 'JSA' #43-45
Neron allies with the villain Mordru to conquer the magical realm of Gemworld. The Justice Society of America intervenes. #dc #jsa
2003 CE
Neron's Role in 'Superman/Batman' #7-8
Neron attempts to corrupt Superman by offering him a way to save Krypton, but Superman resists. #dc #superman #batman
2004 CE
Neron in 'Green Lantern' (Vol. 4) #1-2
Neron reappears to challenge the new Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner, and later Hal Jordan. He is defeated by the power of the emotional spectrum. #dc #greenlantern
2005 CE
Neron in 'Infinite Crisis' Tie-Ins
During Infinite Crisis, Neron takes advantage of the chaos to increase his power, but is thwarted by the Spectre. #dc #crisis
2006 CE
Neron and the 'Seven Soldiers' Event
Neron appears in the Seven Soldiers: Mister Miracle series, tempting Mister Miracle with freedom from Apokolips. #dc #seven_soldiers
2007 CE
Neron in 'Justice League of America' (Vol. 2) #14-15
Neron forms an alliance with the villain Prometheus to attack the Justice League, but is defeated by the team's unity. #dc #justiceleague
2008 CE
Neron's Cameo in 'Final Crisis' #5
During the Final Crisis event, Neron is seen among the villains gathered by Darkseid. He plays a minor role. #dc #finalcrisis
2009 CE
Neron in 'The Flash: Rebirth' #3
Neron briefly appears to taunt the Flash, offering Barry Allen a deal to bring back his mother. Barry refuses. #dc #flash
2010 CE
Neron's Defeat by the Justice League Dark
During the 'Rise of the Black Lanterns' storyline, Neron is defeated by the magical team Justice League Dark, including Zatanna and John Constantine. #dc #magic
2011 CE
Neron in 'New 52' Continuity: 'Justice League Dark' #5-6
In the New 52 reboot, Neron is reintroduced as a major threat, manipulating villains to attack the magical community. #dc #new52
2012 CE
Neron and the 'Trinity of Sin'
Neron reveals he was behind the creation of the Trinity of Sin (the Phantom Stranger, Pandora, and the Question) to destabilize the universe. #dc #trinity
2013 CE
Neron in 'Forever Evil' Tie-Ins
During Forever Evil, Neron attempts to ally with the Crime Syndicate but is double-crossed. #dc #foreverevil
2014 CE
Neron's Battle with John Constantine in 'Constantine: The Hellblazer' #9
Constantine tricks Neron into signing a contract that binds him to help the hero in future battles. #dc #hellblazer
2015 CE
Neron in 'Darkseid War' Prelude
Neron is revealed as one of the gods that empowered the Anti-Monitor, setting the stage for the Darkseid War. #dc #darkseidwar
2016 CE
Neron in 'Rebirth' Era: 'The Flash' #25
Neron offers a deal to the villain Godspeed, granting him speed powers in exchange for his soul. #dc #rebirth
2017 CE
Neron in 'Justice League' (Vol. 3) #25-26
Neron leads a demonic invasion of Earth, forcing the Justice League to seek help from the magic users. #dc #justiceleague
2018 CE
Neron in 'Wonder Woman' #60-62
Neron attempts to corrupt Wonder Woman by offering her a world without war, but she rejects his offer. #dc #wonderwoman
2019 CE
Neron's Role in 'Year of the Villain'
Neron becomes an ally of Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom, providing hellish resources for the villainous uprising. #dc #yearofthevillain
2020 CE
Neron in 'Hell Arisen' Event
Neron vies for control of Hell during the Hell Arisen miniseries, battling the demon Belial and other infernal lords. #dc #hell_arisen
2021 CE
Neron's Bargain with the Spectre in 'The Spectre' (2021) #1
Neron offers the Spectre a chance to regain his human host, but the Spectre refuses, choosing his divine mission. #dc #spectre
2021 CE
Neron in 'Infinite Frontier' #0
Neron is seen among the villains plotting in the new multiverse landscape, hinting at future schemes. #dc #infinitefrontier
2022 CE
Neron's Alliance with Darkseid in 'Justice League Incarnate' #5
Darkseid recruits Neron for his assault on the DC Multiverse, but Neron secretly plots to betray him. #dc #justiceleagueincarnate
2022 CE
Neron in 'The Joker' #10-11
Neron attempts to claim the Joker's soul, but the Joker's unpredictability thwarts him, leading to a chaotic confrontation. #dc #joker
2023 CE
Neron's Defeat by the Titans in 'Titans: Beast World' #4
During the Beast World event, Neron attempts to exploit the chaos but is defeated by the combined might of the Titans and the Amazonians. #dc #titans
2023 CE
Neron in 'Dawn of DC' - 'Green Arrow' #6
Neron offers the villain Merlyn enhanced archery skills, but Green Arrow foils their plan. #dc #greenarrow
2024 CE
Neron's Origin Story in 'The Demon: Hell on Earth' #1
A flashback reveals Neron's rise to power in Hell, where he outwitted other demon lords to become a major threat. #dc #origin
2024 CE
Neron in 'Absolute Power' Event
Neron joins the villainous alliance 'Absolute Power' to strip heroes of their abilities, but his true goal is to rule Hell. #dc #absolutepower
2025 CE
Neron's Last Stand in 'Justice League Dark: Reckoning'
Neron makes a final attempt to merge Hell with Earth, but the Justice League Dark, with help from the Spectre, imprisons him in a magical prison. #dc #justiceleaguedark