Sep 1, 1983 CE
First Appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #256
Puma first appears as a mysterious hunter hired by the Kingpin to capture Spider-Man. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (43 Milestones)
Jan 1, 1984 CE
Revealed as Thomas Fireheart
In Amazing Spider-Man #258, Puma is unmasked as Thomas Fireheart, a wealthy Native American businessman. #marvel #comics )
Mar 1, 1984 CE
First Defeat by Spider-Man
Spider-Man defeats Puma in Amazing Spider-Man #259, leading to Fireheart's temporary retirement. #spiderman #marvel )
1985 CE
Appearance in Web of Spider-Man #6
Puma returns to help Spider-Man against the villainess Crimewave. #marvel #comics )
1986 CE
Joins the Heroic Initiative
Puma becomes a member of the Heroic Initiative, a team of minority superheroes. #marvel #heroes )
1987 CE
Fireheart Enterprises Expands
Thomas Fireheart expands his business empire, becoming a major corporate player. #marvel #business )
1988 CE
Fight with Wolverine
Puma battles Wolverine in a one-on-one fight, showcasing his enhanced senses and claws. #wolverine #marvel )
1989 CE
Mentor to the New Warriors
Puma briefly mentors the young superhero team the New Warriors. #marvel #new_warriors )
1990 CE
Acts of Vengeance Event
Puma is manipulated by the cosmic villain Loki during the Acts of Vengeance storyline. #marvel #events )
1991 CE
Part of the Outlaws Team
Puma joins the Outlaws, a team of anti-heroes including Ghost Rider and the Punisher. #marvel #teams )
1992 CE
Spider-Man: The Lost Hunt
Puma is hired again to hunt Spider-Man in the storyline 'The Lost Hunt'. #spiderman #marvel )
1993 CE
Fireheart Goes Public
Fireheart Enterprises goes public, making Thomas Fireheart a billionaire. #marvel #business )
1994 CE
Crossing Over with Hulk
Puma fights the Hulk in a crossover issue. #hulk #marvel )
1995 CE
Appearance in Fantastic Four
Puma guest-stars in Fantastic Four, aiding the team against a mystical threat. #fantasticfour #marvel )
1996 CE
Onslaught Event Involvement
Puma participates in the Onslaught crossover, fighting alongside other heroes. #marvel #events )
1997 CE
Spirit of the Cat God Empowerment
Puma's powers are temporarily amplified by the spirit of the cat god. #marvel #mystical )
1998 CE
Heroes for Hire Member
Puma joins the Heroes for Hire team, working as a mercenary. #marvel #teams )
1999 CE
Thunderbolts Recruitment
Puma is recruited into the Thunderbolts, a government-sanctioned superhero team. #marvel #thunderbolts )
2000 CE
Contract on the Punisher
Puma is hired to kill the Punisher but ultimately sides with him. #punisher #marvel )
2001 CE
Native American Pride Storyline
A storyline explores Puma's Native American heritage and his tribe's expectations. #marvel #nativeamerican )
2002 CE
Relationships with Spider-Man Evolve
Puma and Spider-Man develop a respect for each other, becoming occasional allies. #spiderman #marvel )
2003 CE
Civil War Registration
During the Civil War event, Puma registers with the government, staying neutral. #marvel #civilwar )
2004 CE
Secret Invasion Skrull Concerns
Puma suspects a Skrull infiltration in his company, leading to a minor conflict. #marvel #secretinvasion )
2005 CE
Appearance in Astonishing Spider-Man
Puma stars in a flashback issue of Astonishing Spider-Man, detailing his first hunt. #marvel #comics )
2006 CE
Fireheart Foundation Established
Thomas Fireheart sets up a charitable foundation for Native American causes. #marvel #philanthropy )
2007 CE
Partnership with Norman Osborn
Puma briefly allies with Norman Osborn during the Dark Reign storyline. #marvel #darkreign )
2008 CE
War of Kings Crossover
Puma travels to space to participate in the War of Kings event. #marvel #events )
2009 CE
Siege of Asgard Participation
Puma fights during the Siege of Asgard, siding with the heroes. #marvel #siege )
2010 CE
Shadowland Event
Puma gets involved in the Shadowland storyline, battling the Hand. #marvel #shadowland )
2011 CE
Spider-Island Outbreak
Puma helps contain the Spider-Island outbreak in Manhattan. #marvel #spiderisland )
2012 CE
Age of Ultron Involvement
Puma battles Ultron drones during the Age of Ultron event. #marvel #ageofultron )
2013 CE
Secret Wars Tie-In
During Secret Wars, Puma appears in the domain of Perfection. #marvel #secretwars )
2015 CE
All-New, All-Different Marvel Reboot
Puma gets a new costume and appears in the series Spider-Man/Deadpool. #marvel #reboot )
2016 CE
Clone Conspiracy Incident
Puma is targeted by the Jackal during the Clone Conspiracy storyline. #marvel #cloneconspiracy )
2017 CE
Secret Empire Resistance
Puma joins the resistance against Hydra's takeover of America in Secret Empire. #marvel #secretempire )
2018 CE
Hunt for Wolverine
Puma is part of a team searching for the missing Wolverine. #marvel #wolverine )
2019 CE
War of the Realms
Puma defends his reservation from dark elves during the War of the Realms. #marvel #waroftherealms )
2020 CE
Empyre Conflict
Puma fights the Cotati during the Empyre event. #marvel #empyre )
2021 CE
King in Black Battle
Puma assists the Avengers in fighting Knull, the King in Black. #marvel #kinginblack )
2022 CE
Appearance in X-Men: The Trial of Magneto
Puma makes a cameo in the X-Men event, showing his ties to mutant affairs. #marvel #xmen )
2023 CE
Fall of X Involvement
Puma aids the X-Men during the Fall of X storyline. #marvel #xmen )
2024 CE
Gang War Subplot in Amazing Spider-Man
Puma appears in the Gang War storyline, playing a role in the conflict. #marvel #spiderman )
2025 CE
New Solo Series Announced
Marvel announces a new solo series for Puma, expanding his lore. #marvel #comics )