1997 CE
Origin Revealed: Cold War Pilot
In The Flash #109, Savitar's origin is revealed: he was a supersonic jet test pilot during the Cold War who gained Speed Force powers when lightning struck his plane. #origin #speedforce )
Chronological Storyline (21 Milestones)
1997 CE
First Appearance in The Flash #108
Savitar makes his debut as a new speedster villain in The Flash vol. 2 #108, created by Mark Waid and Oscar Jimenez. #comics #villain )
1998 CE
Forms the Cult of Savitar
Savitar establishes a cult of speedsters, recruiting followers like the Black Flash and others, believing himself a god of speed. #cult #speed )
1999 CE
Conflict with the Flash (Wally West)
Savitar battles Wally West, the Flash, attempting to absorb his speed and become the ultimate speedster. #flash #wallywest )
1999 CE
Death at the Hands of the Flash
Wally West defeats Savitar by severing his connection to the Speed Force, causing him to disintegrate. #death #defeat )
2000 CE
Flash: The Return of Barry Allen (Posthumous Mention)
Savitar's cult is referenced in the storyline where Barry Allen returns from the Speed Force. #barryallen #return )
2002 CE
Flash: Blitz - Savitar's Legacy
During the 'Blitz' storyline, remnants of Savitar's cult appear, attempting to resurrect him. #blitz #legacy )
2005 CE
Rogue War - Savitar's Return
Savitar is resurrected by the Rogues in the 'Rogue War' storyline, regaining his powers. #rogues #return )
2009 CE
Flash: Rebirth - Confrontation with Barry Allen
Savitar battles Barry Allen in the 'Flash: Rebirth' miniseries, seeking to absorb his speed. #barryallen #rebirth )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
The New 52 Relaunch
Following DC's New 52 reboot, Savitar's backstory is slightly altered, but he remains a speedster cult leader. #new52 #reboot )
2012 CE
Appearance in The Flash (New 52) #12
Savitar appears as a threat to the Flash (Barry Allen) during the 'Gorilla Warfare' storyline. #gorillawarfare #flash )
2014 CE
Savitar in The Flash TV Series
A version of Savitar appears as a main antagonist in Season 3 of The Flash TV series, portrayed as a future evil version of Barry Allen. #tvseries #theflash )
2016 CE
DC Rebirth - Savitar Returns
Savitar returns in the DC Rebirth era, clashing with both Wally West and Barry Allen. #rebirth #speedforce )
2017 CE
The Button Crossover
Savitar is involved in 'The Button' crossover event, appearing as a servant of the cosmic entity known as the Speed Force. #thebutton #crossover )
2018 CE
Deathstroke vs. Savitar
Savitar fights Deathstroke in a one-shot comic, showcasing his speed abilities against the assassin. #deathstroke #fight )
2019 CE
Heroes in Crisis - Savitar's Role
Savitar appears in the 'Heroes in Crisis' storyline, facing the trauma of his past. #heroesincrisis #trauma )
2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal
Savitar joins the Dark Multiverse version of the Flash in the 'Death Metal' event. #deathmetal #darkmultiverse )
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier - New Status Quo
Savitar is featured in the 'Infinite Frontier' era, with his cult resurging in the Speed Force. #infinitefrontier #cult )
2022 CE
One-Minute War Crossover
Savitar participates in the 'One-Minute War' crossover, challenging the Flash family. #oneminutewar #flashfamily )
2023 CE
Savitar in The Flash (2023) Film
A version of Savitar is hinted at in the Flash film, setting up potential future appearances. #theflashmovie #debut )
2024 CE
Savitar vs. The Flash: The Final Race
Savitar engages in a final race against the Flash, with the fate of the Speed Force at stake. #finalrace #speedforce )