Jun 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance in My Greatest Adventure #80
Robotman (Cliff Steele) debuts alongside the Doom Patrol in this issue. Cliff is a former race car driver who is critically injured in a crash. #comics #dc )
Chronological Storyline (25 Milestones)
Aug 1, 1963 CE
Origin Story Revealed
My Greatest Adventure #81 elaborates on Cliff's origin: Dr. Niles Caulder transplants his brain into a powerful robot body. #comics #origin )
1964 CE
Doom Patrol Gets Own Title
The Doom Patrol, including Robotman, star in their own series starting with Doom Patrol #1. #doompatrol #comics
Sep 1, 1968 CE
Sacrifice of the Doom Patrol
In Doom Patrol #121, the team sacrifices themselves to save a small town. Robotman appears to die. #comics #death
1977 CE
Doom Patrol Revival Series
A new Doom Patrol series launches, with Robotman as a core member. The series runs for 6 issues. #doompatrol #comics
1977 CE
Revival in Showcase #100
Robotman and the Doom Patrol are resurrected in Showcase #100, returning to active duty. #comics #resurrection )
1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Cameo
Robotman appears briefly in the Crisis on Infinite Earths event, which reboots DC continuity. #crisis #dc
1987 CE
Robotman Solo Series
A short-lived Robotman solo series by writer John Byrne launches, exploring his personal struggles. #robotman #comics )
Feb 1, 1989 CE
Grant Morrison Takes Over Doom Patrol
Grant Morrison begins their acclaimed run on Doom Patrol #19, redefining Robotman as a complex, philosophical character. #doompatrol #morrison )
1990 CE
Robotman's Brain Transplant Retold
Morrison's run delves into Cliff's backstory, exploring the trauma of his brain being placed in a metal body. #psychology #comics )
1993 CE
Doom Patrol #63: End of Morrison Run
Morrison's final issue leaves Robotman with a new outlook on his humanity. #doompatrol #endaspect )
2001 CE
Infinite Crisis Prelude: The OMAC Project
Robotman appears in the OMAC Project, fighting against Maxwell Lord's control. #dc #crisis
Oct 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis #1 Cameo
Robotman is seen among the superheroes gathering in Infinite Crisis. #dc #crisis
2009 CE
Blackest Night: Robotman as a Black Lantern
During Blackest Night, Robotman is temporarily reanimated as a Black Lantern. #blackestnight #dc
2010 CE
Doom Patrol Revival by Keith Giffen
A new Doom Patrol series by Keith Giffen and J.M. DeMatteis features Robotman in a more humorous tone. #doompatrol #comics
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Reboot: Robotman Redesigned
As part of DC's New 52, Robotman appears in a new Doom Patrol series with a sleeker design. #new52 #dc
2013 CE
Forever Evil: Robotman vs. Crime Syndicate
Robotman joins the fight against the Crime Syndicate in the Forever Evil event. #foreverevil #dc
Sep 1, 2016 CE
Gerard Way's Doom Patrol Rebirth
Musician Gerard Way launches a new Doom Patrol series as part of DC Rebirth, with Robotman as a central figure. #doompatrol #rebirth )
2017 CE
Milk Wars Crossover
Robotman appears in the Doom Patrol/JLA crossover Milk Wars, dealing with bizarre corporate entities. #doompatrol #jla
Feb 15, 2019 CE
Doom Patrol TV Series Premiere
Robotman is portrayed by actor Brendan Fraser (voice) and Riley Shanahan (physical) in the live-action Doom Patrol series on DC Universe. #doompatrol #tv )
May 1, 2019 CE
Robotman's Backstory in TV Series
The TV series devotes an episode to Cliff's pre-accident life and his relationship with his daughter. #backstory #drama )
Jun 1, 2020 CE
Doom Patrol Season 2
Robotman continues to search for his humanity while dealing with his daughter's rejection. #doompatrol #season2 )
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier: Doom Patrol Special
Robotman appears in the Infinite Frontier one-shot Doom Patrol Special, setting up new stories. #infinitefrontier #dc
2022 CE
Unstoppable Doom Patrol #1
A new series by Dennis Culver and Chris Burnham launches, with Robotman facing a new threat to his soul. #unstoppable #doompatrol
2023 CE
Robotman's Digital Existence Arc
In Unstoppable Doom Patrol, Cliff's consciousness is uploaded into a digital realm, exploring new themes. #digital #consciousness )