Timeline of the fictional comic biography of Peter Mortimer, the deep-sea pirate and scavenger known as Scavenger, a recurring villain of Aquaman in DC Comics. This timeline covers his publication history, key story arcs, and significant appearances from his debut in 1965 to modern reboots.
Scavenger (Peter Mortimer) first appears in Aquaman #35, published by DC Comics. He is introduced as a deep-sea scavenger who collects Atlantean artifacts and marine technology. #comics #villain )
Scavenger faces Aquaman for the first time and is defeated, beginning a long-running rivalry. His salvaged Atlantean tech is confiscated. #aquaman #villian )
Scavenger modifies his diving suit with cybernetic enhancements and weapons, increasing his threat level. #technology #comics )
Scavenger allies with Ocean Master to steal Atlantean treasures, but the partnership ends in betrayal. #villainalliance )
Scavenger appears in Adventure Comics #461, battling Aquaman and Aqualad. His salvage operation targets a sunken nuclear submarine. #comics )
Scavenger debuts his custom-built submarine, equipped with grappling claws and torpedoes. #technology )
Scavenger makes a cameo during the Crisis on Infinite Earths event, fighting alongside other villains. #crossover )
After the Crisis on Infinite Earths, Scavenger's origin is subtly revised. He remains a deep-sea pirate. #reboot )
Scavenger battles Aquaman in a salvaged Atlantean war machine. He is defeated but escapes. #aquaman )
Scavenger appears in the limited series Aquaman: Time and Tide, showcasing his past encounters with Aquaman. #limitedseries )
Scavenger recruits a crew of salvagers and mercenaries, expanding his operations. #villain )
In Aquaman #0, Scavenger's origin as Peter Mortimer is detailed: a former salvage operator turned criminal. #origin )
Scavenger battles Dolphin, Aquaman's ally, and is defeated. #comics )
During the Underworld Unleashed event, Scavenger receives a power upgrade from Neron, gaining enhanced strength. #event )
Scavenger appears in flashback sequences in The Atlantis Chronicles. #atlantis )
Scavenger's son, also a scavenger, is introduced in Aquaman #61. #family )
In Aquaman #35 (vol. 6), Scavenger appears to be killed by Aquaman, but later retcons suggest survival. #death )
Scavenger returns, revealed to have survived, and continues his criminal activities. #return )
Scavenger appears briefly during the Infinite Crisis event. #crossover )
In the One Year Later storyline, Scavenger is shown still operating in the oceans. #timeline )
In Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis, Scavenger is a minor antagonist. #series )
During Blackest Night, Scavenger is resurrected as a Black Lantern briefly before being defeated. #event )
In The New 52 continuity, Scavenger's backstory is updated; he is a former marine biologist turned pirate. #reboot )
Scavenger appears in Aquaman #9 (New 52), attacking Amnesty Bay. #aquaman )
Scavenger upgrades his armor with advanced salvaged technology from the Trench. #technology )
Scavenger appears as a background villain in the Throne of Atlantis storyline. #event )
During the Convergence event, a version of Scavenger appears in the Battleworld domain. #crossover )
Scavenger returns in DC Rebirth continuity, still a deep-sea pirate. #rebirth )
Scavenger attempts to steal a powerful Atlantean relic in Aquaman #25. #comics )
Scavenger temporarily allies with Aquaman during the Drowned Earth event. #event )
As part of Year of the Villain, Scavenger receives a power boost from Lex Luthor. #villain )
Scavenger is defeated by Aquaman and his son, Aquaboy. #comics )
In Infinite Frontier, Scavenger is shown operating in the Pacific Ocean. #continuity )
Scavenger appears in the limited series Aquaman: The Becoming, testing Jackson Hyde. #limitedseries )
Scavenger upgrades his submarine with new weaponry from Black Manta. #technology )
In a recent issue, Scavenger is seemingly killed in an explosion, but his fate remains ambiguous. #cliffhanger )