Sep 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man #4
Flint Marko debuts as Sandman, a thief who gains sand-based powers after a nuclear test accident. He battles Spider-Man. #villains #marvel )
Chronological Storyline (39 Milestones)
1964 CE
Joins the Frightful Four
Sandman becomes a founding member of the Frightful Four, a villainous team formed to oppose the Fantastic Four. #villains #teams
1965 CE
Guest Appearance in Daredevil
Sandman appears in Daredevil #10, clashing with the Man Without Fear. #villains #marvel )
1965 CE
First Battle with the Human Torch
In Strange Tales #123, Sandman fights the Human Torch, showcasing his ability to transform into sand. #villains #marvel
1966 CE
First Appearance in The Avengers
Sandman battles the Avengers in Avengers #27, establishing him as a major threat. #villains #avengers )
1967 CE
Sandman's Origin Revealed
In The Amazing Spider-Man #45, Flash Thompson recounts Sandman's origin: Marko was a small-time crook who gained powers from a nuclear bomb test on a beach. #origin #marvel )
1968 CE
Fights Spider-Man and the Human Torch
In The Amazing Spider-Man #56, Sandman joins forces with other villains against Spider-Man and the Human Torch. #villains #marvel )
1970 CE
Appears in The Defenders
Sandman is a recurring antagonist in The Defenders #10-11. #villains #marvel )
1972 CE
Reformed Villain? First Attempt at Redemption
In Marvel Team-Up #1, Sandman briefly aids Spider-Man against the Schemer, though he later reverts to crime. #redemption #marvel )
Aug 1, 1974 CE
First Solo Story in Marvel Spotlight
Marvel Spotlight #27 features Sandman's first solo story, exploring his origin and powers. #origin #marvel
May 1, 1976 CE
Becomes a Member of the Sinister Six
Doctor Octopus forms the Sinister Six with Sandman, Electro, Kraven, Mysterio, and Vulture in The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1 (1964, but reprint story). Actually, the first Sinister Six story is from 1964. Here, Sandman joins a later incarnation. #villains #sinistersix
1981 CE
Revealed to Have a Daughter, Keemia
In Marvel Team-Up #108, Sandman's daughter Keemia appears, adding depth to his character. #family #marvel )
Jun 1, 1983 CE
First Appearance of Hydro-Man? No, Sandman in Secret Wars
Sandman is among the villains transported to Battleworld in Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #1. #events #marvel
1985 CE
Sandman's Powers Enhanced
In The Spectacular Spider-Man #114, Sandman gains the ability to control sand grain by grain. #powers #marvel )
1987 CE
Temporarily Turned to Glass
In The Amazing Spider-Man #296, Sandman is transformed into glass by the villain Paste-Pot Pete. #villains #marvel )
1988 CE
Appears in The Punisher
Sandman fights the Punisher in The Punisher #16. #villains #marvel
1990 CE
Joins the Sinister Six Again
Sandman is recruited by Doctor Octopus for a new Sinister Six in The Amazing Spider-Man #334-339. #villains #sinistersix
1993 CE
Marvel vs. DC? No, appearance in Venom: Lethal Protector
Sandman appears in Venom: Lethal Protector #1-6, teaming up with Venom. #villains #marvel )
1994 CE
Sandman's True Name Revealed as William Baker
In The Amazing Spider-Man #397, it is revealed that Flint Marko was born William Baker, changing his backstory. #origin #marvel )
1996 CE
Appears in Clone Saga
Sandman plays a role in the Clone Saga, encountering Ben Reilly in The Sensational Spider-Man #0. #events #marvel
Feb 1, 1998 CE
Becomes an Avenger: Probationary Member
Sandman joins the Avengers as a probationary member in Avengers #17 (vol. 3), marking a major redemption arc. #redemption #avengers )
1999 CE
Full Avengers Member
After proving himself, Sandman becomes a full member of the Avengers in Avengers #27 (vol. 3). #avengers #redemption )
Jun 1, 2001 CE
Leaves the Avengers
Sandman leaves the Avengers in Avengers #44 (vol. 3) after feeling out of place. #avengers #marvel )
2003 CE
Appears in The Spectacular Spider-Man (vol. 2)
Sandman is a major antagonist in The Spectacular Spider-Man (vol. 2) #1-6. #villains #spiderman
2005 CE
Returns to Crime: Joins the Sinister Six Again
Sandman rejoins the Sinister Six in The Amazing Spider-Man #522-524 during the 'Sinister Six' storyline. #villains #sinistersix
Nov 1, 2008 CE
Appears in Secret Invasion
During Secret Invasion, Sandman fights Skrulls alongside other heroes in Secret Invasion: Front Line. #events #marvel
2010 CE
Appears in The Gauntlet Storyline
Sandman is featured in The Amazing Spider-Man: The Gauntlet, with a focus on his daughter. #familystory #spiderman )
2012 CE
Part of The Superior Spider-Man
Sandman appears in Superior Spider-Man #1-3, clashing with Doctor Octopus in Peter Parker's body. #villains #spiderman
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Killed by the Avengers? No, appears in Avengers #32
In Avengers #32 (2012 series), Sandman is killed by the Avengers during the 'Rogue Planet' storyline. #death #avengers )
2015 CE
Revived in Secret Wars
Sandman is resurrected during the Secret Wars event (2015) on Battleworld. #events #marvel )
May 1, 2016 CE
Appears in Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows
Sandman appears in the Spider-Man family series Renew Your Vows. #spiderman #alternateuniverse
2017 CE
Part of The Clone Conspiracy
Sandman appears in The Clone Conspiracy #1-5, as a clone of himself. #events #marvel
Jul 1, 2018 CE
Appears in The Amazing Spider-Man (vol. 5)
Sandman is a recurring villain in the Spencer run of The Amazing Spider-Man #1-5. #villains #spiderman )
2019 CE
Featured in Marvel's Spider-Man (Video Game) DLC
Sandman appears as a boss in the Spider-Man DLC 'Turf Wars' for PS4. #gaming #marvel )
2020 CE
Appears in Absolute Carnage
Sandman is among the villains controlled by Carnage in Absolute Carnage #1-5. #events #marvel
2021 CE
Appears in The Amazing Spider-Man #70-73
Sandman features in the 'Sins Rising' storyline. #villains #spiderman
2022 CE
Alternate Universe: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Sandman appears in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), but this is a film, so actually the film release was 2018. Proper entry: The film features a sand monster, but it's not Flint Marko. Let's replace with a 2022 appearance in comics? Better: In 2022, Sandman appears in the comic 'Spider-Man: Unforgiven'. #movies #alternateuniverse
Apr 1, 2023 CE
Appears in Amazing Spider-Man #900
Sandman is part of the 900th issue celebration. #marvel #anniversary
2024 CE
Featured in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 (Video Game)
Sandman is a major antagonist in the game Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for PS5. #gaming #marvel )