Feb 1, 1998 CE
First Appearance in 'New Year's Evil: Prometheus'
Prometheus makes his debut in a one-shot comic, establishing his origin and modus operandi. #comics #villains )
Chronological Storyline (29 Milestones)
May 1, 1998 CE
Attacks the Justice League in JLA #15
Prometheus strikes the JLA Watchtower, using his helmet to download skills and defeat the team, stealing their weapons. #justiceleague #villains )
Jul 1, 1998 CE
Defeated by Batman in JLA #17
Batman exploits the helmet's vulnerability to an electromagnetic pulse, trapping Prometheus in a malfunctioning suit. #batman #justiceleague )
Sep 1, 1998 CE
Returns in JLA #19
After a brief incarceration, Prometheus escapes and attempts to revive the villainous group the 'Mighty Endowed.' #justiceleague )
Apr 1, 2002 CE
Origin Revealed in 'Batman: Gotham Knights' #26
The full backstory is told: his parents were criminals killed by police, leading him to train globally and build the skill-downloading helmet. #origin #batman
Aug 1, 2003 CE
Clashes with Batman in 'Batman' #610
During the 'Hush' storyline, Prometheus ambushes Batman, but is driven off by the combined efforts of Batman and Catwoman. #batman #hush )
Sep 1, 2005 CE
Joins the Villain Society in 'Infinite Crisis' #1
Prometheus becomes a member of Lex Luthor's Secret Society of Super-Villains during the lead-up to Infinite Crisis. #infinitecrisis #villains
Jan 1, 2006 CE
Appears in 'The Outsiders' #29
Prometheus battles the Outsiders as part of the 'Crisis of Conscience' storyline. #outsiders #dccomics )
Oct 1, 2006 CE
Makes Cameo in '52' #15
Prometheus appears briefly in the weekly series '52,' observing the events from a hidden location. #52 #dccomics )
Nov 1, 2007 CE
Faces the Birds of Prey in 'Birds of Prey' #110
Prometheus targets Oracle (Barbara Gordon) and the Birds of Prey, but is thwarted by the team. #birdsofprey #oracle )
Nov 1, 2009 CE
Star City Bombing in 'Justice League: Cry for Justice' #7
In a devastating attack, Prometheus bombs Star City, killing many civilians including Lian Harper (the daughter of Roy Harper). #cryforjustice #starcity
Jan 1, 2010 CE
Confrontation with Green Arrow in 'Cry for Justice' #9
Green Arrow, driven by rage, confronts and apparently kills Prometheus with an arrow to the head, ending his reign of terror. #greenarrow #cryforjustice
May 1, 2010 CE
Posthumous Appearance in 'Green Arrow' #1
The aftermath of Prometheus's death is explored in the new Green Arrow series. #greenarrow )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Reboot: Prometheus Reimagined
In the New 52 continuity, Prometheus is reintroduced as a member of the Secret Society in 'Justice League' #7. #new52 #justiceleague )
Feb 1, 2012 CE
Fights the Justice League in 'Justice League' #7
The New 52 Prometheus, with a redesigned helmet, battles the League and is defeated by Batman. #justiceleague #new52 )
Jun 1, 2012 CE
Appears in 'The Fury of Firestorm' #4
Prometheus manipulates the Firestorm network in an attempt to gain nuclear power. #firestorm #dccomics
Feb 1, 2013 CE
Part of the Crime Syndicate in 'Forever Evil' #1
Prometheus is recruited by the Crime Syndicate of America to help take over the world. #foreverevil #crimesyndicate
May 1, 2013 CE
Defeated in 'Forever Evil' #4
The Justice League defeats Prometheus during the Crime Syndicate's invasion. #foreverevil #justiceleague
Mar 1, 2014 CE
Returns in 'Justice League United' #1
Prometheus appears as a minor antagonist in the new 'Justice League United' series. #justiceleagueunited
Jul 1, 2015 CE
Convergence: Prometheus from Pre-Flashpoint
During the 'Convergence' event, the pre-Flashpoint Prometheus appears from a pocket universe. #convergence #dccomics )
Nov 1, 2016 CE
Appears in 'Batgirl and the Birds of Prey' #5
Prometheus targets the new Birds of Prey team in Gotham. #batgirl #birdsofprey
Jan 1, 2017 CE
Featured in 'DC Rebirth: Dark Days'
Prometheus is briefly featured in the 'Dark Days' prelude to 'Dark Nights: Metal.' #darknightsmetal #dcrebirth
May 1, 2018 CE
Kills a Speedster in 'The Flash' #48
Using a modified helmet, Prometheus manages to kill the Flash's friend, August Heart (Godspeed). #theflash #speedster )
Mar 1, 2019 CE
Captures the Justice League in 'Justice League' #25
Prometheus executes a plan to capture several League members and use them as battery power for his weapon. #justiceleague )
Aug 1, 2020 CE
Appears in 'Batman: The Joker War Zone' #1
During the Joker War, Prometheus attempts to steal Joker toxin for his own purposes. #jokerwar #batman
Jun 1, 2021 CE
Teams with Lex Luthor in 'Justice League vs. The Legion of Doom' #4
Prometheus joins Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom in a war against the Justice League. #legionofdoom #justiceleague
Feb 1, 2022 CE
Death in 'Green Arrow' #1 (2022 series)
In a new Green Arrow series, Prometheus is killed by an enraged citizen of Star City. #greenarrow )
Oct 1, 2023 CE
Revived in 'Dark Knights of Steel' #7
An alternate universe version of Prometheus appears in the 'Dark Knights of Steel' series. #darkknightsofsteel
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Featured in 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow' Comic Tie-In
Prometheus appears in a comic tie-in for the TV series 'Legends of Tomorrow', battling the team across time. #legendsoftomorrow )