Dec 1, 1941 CE
First Appearance in Detective Comics #58
Penguin makes his debut as a Batman villain, a high-society criminal with a fondness for birds and trick umbrellas. #DCComics #Batman #Villain )
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
Oct 1, 1942 CE
Origin Story: The Penguin's Nest
In Batman #61, Penguin's origin is revealed: he was bullied as a child and turned to crime, using his umbrella as a weapon. #DCComics #Batman #Origin )
May 1, 1949 CE
First Team-Up with Other Villains
Penguin joins the first gathering of Batman rogues in Batman #34, forming a temporary alliance. #DCComics #Batman #Villains )
Jan 1, 1966 CE
Camp Era Depiction in Comics
During the Silver Age, Penguin becomes a more comical villain, coinciding with the Batman TV series. #DCComics #Batman #SilverAge )
Jul 1, 1975 CE
Solo Story in The Joker #3
Penguin gets a solo feature in the anthology series The Joker, focusing on his criminal schemes. #DCComics #Penguin )
Feb 1, 1987 CE
Batman: Year One Cameo
Penguin appears briefly in Batman: Year One, establishing his presence in Gotham's underworld. #DCComics #Batman #YearOne
May 1, 1992 CE
Batman: The Long Halloween Debut
Penguin is a key informant in Batman: The Long Halloween, operating the Iceberg Lounge. #DCComics #Batman #LongHalloween
Oct 1, 1994 CE
Penguin: Pain and Prejudice One-Shot
A solo one-shot exploring Penguin's psyche and his hatred of Batman. #DCComics #Penguin )
Mar 1, 1999 CE
Batman: No Man's Land
Penguin becomes a major power broker in Gotham after an earthquake, running the Iceberg Lounge as his base. #DCComics #Batman #NoMansLand
Sep 1, 2000 CE
Birds of Prey: Penguin as Target
Penguin becomes a recurring antagonist for the Birds of Prey, manipulating criminal networks. #DCComics #BirdsOfPrey )
Dec 1, 2002 CE
Batman: Hush Appearance
Penguin appears in Batman: Hush as part of the Riddler's scheme, showcasing his underworld connections. #DCComics #Batman #Hush
May 1, 2004 CE
Identity Crisis Cameo
Penguin appears in Identity Crisis during the investigation of the Justice League mind wipe. #DCComics #JusticeLeague )
Oct 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis Role
Penguin is briefly involved in the Infinite Crisis event, aligning with other villains. #DCComics #InfiniteCrisis
Jul 1, 2006 CE
Batman: Under the Red Hood Reference
Penguin is mentioned as a source of information in the Under the Red Hood storyline. #DCComics #Batman #RedHood
May 1, 2007 CE
52: Villainy Inc.
Penguin becomes part of the Intergang operation during the 52 series. #DCComics #52 )
Oct 1, 2008 CE
Batman: R.I.P. Involvement
Penguin is one of the villains targeted by the Black Glove in Batman: R.I.P. #DCComics #Batman #RIP
Jul 1, 2009 CE
Batman: Battle for the Cowl
Penguin manipulates the power vacuum after Batman's supposed death. #DCComics #Batman #BattleForTheCowl
Apr 1, 2010 CE
Gotham City Sirens
Penguin appears in Gotham City Sirens as a foe to Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. #DCComics #GothamCitySirens
Sep 1, 2011 CE
The New 52 Reboot: Batman #1
Penguin is reintroduced in The New 52 with a redesigned look and darker personality. #DCComics #New52 #Batman
Mar 1, 2012 CE
Batman: Court of Owls
Penguin is revealed to have ties to the Court of Owls, aiding Batman in the conflict. #DCComics #Batman #CourtOfOwls
Oct 1, 2013 CE
Batman: Zero Year
Penguin appears in the Zero Year storyline, establishing his criminal empire in Gotham's early days. #DCComics #Batman #ZeroYear
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Forever Evil: Penguin as Survivor
Penguin survives the Crime Syndicate's attack in Forever Evil and collaborates with other villains. #DCComics #ForeverEvil
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Batman: Endgame
Penguin is infected by the Joker's toxin in Endgame but survives. #DCComics #Batman #Endgame
Jun 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Batman #1
Penguin regains his prominence in Gotham's underworld during the DC Rebirth era. #DCComics #Rebirth #Batman
May 1, 2017 CE
Batman: The War of Jokes and Riddles
Penguin sides with the Joker in the war against the Riddler, but later betrays him. #DCComics #Batman #WarOfJokesAndRiddles
Jul 1, 2018 CE
Batman: The Wedding
Penguin attends Batman and Catwoman's wedding attempt, causing trouble. #DCComics #Batman #TheWedding
Mar 1, 2019 CE
City of Bane
Penguin initially opposes Bane's takeover of Gotham but eventually submits. #DCComics #Batman #CityOfBane
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Batman: The Joker War
Penguin is killed by the Joker in a brutal attack, but later revived? Actually he survived. He is attacked but survives. #DCComics #Batman #JokerWar
Sep 1, 2021 CE
The Penguin #1 (Solo Series)
Tom King writes a solo Penguin series exploring his criminal empire and family ties. #DCComics #Penguin #TomKing )
Feb 1, 2022 CE
Batman: Fear State
Penguin plays a role in the Fear State event, manipulating the Magistrate. #DCComics #Batman #FearState
Jun 1, 2022 CE
Batman: Killing Time
Penguin is involved in a heist storyline spanning centuries. #DCComics #Batman #KillingTime
Sep 1, 2022 CE
DC vs. Vampires: Penguin Turned
Penguin is turned into a vampire in the DC vs. Vampires event. #DCComics #DCvsVampires
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Batman: One Bad Day: The Penguin
A standalone issue focusing on Penguin's worst day and his rivalry with Batman. #DCComics #Batman #OneBadDay
Aug 1, 2023 CE
Batman: The Gotham War
Penguin sides with the other villains in Gotham War, opposing Batman. #DCComics #Batman #GothamWar
Dec 1, 2023 CE
The Penguin #12 (Series Finale)
The Penguin solo series concludes with Oswald Cobblepot's fate uncertain. #DCComics #Penguin )
Mar 1, 2024 CE
Batman: The Merciless (Elseworlds)
Penguin appears in an alternate universe story as a ruthless leader. #DCComics #Elseworlds
Jul 1, 2024 CE
Absolute Power: Penguin's Role
Penguin is involved in the Absolute Power event, aligning with the Trinity of Evil. #DCComics #AbsolutePower )