May 1, 1984 CE
First Appearance of Shimmer
Selinda Flinders debuts in Tales of the Teen Titans #41 as a member of the Fearsome Five. She is the sister of Mammoth and a H.I.V.E. Academy graduate. #comics #dc #villain )
Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)
Jun 1, 1984 CE
Fearsome Five vs. Teen Titans
Shimmer and the Fearsome Five battle the Teen Titans in Tales of the Teen Titans #42. #comics #dc #teenTitans
Jul 1, 1984 CE
Shimmer's Powers Revealed
In Tales of the Teen Titans #43, Shimmer demonstrates her elemental transmutation abilities, turning a wall into water. #comics #dc #powers )
Aug 1, 1984 CE
Defeat and Imprisonment
The Fearsome Five are defeated and captured by the Teen Titans in Tales of the Teen Titans #44. Shimmer is imprisoned. #comics #dc #defeat
Jan 1, 1985 CE
Escape from Prison
Shimmer and the Fearsome Five escape from prison in Tales of the Teen Titans #58. #comics #dc #escape )
May 1, 1985 CE
Appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths
Shimmer appears briefly in Crisis on Infinite Earths #8 as part of a multiversal battle. #comics #dc #crisis
Nov 1, 1986 CE
Shimmer in Legends
Shimmer appears in DC's Legends event, assisting the Anti-Monitor. #comics #dc #legends )
Mar 1, 1987 CE
Redemption Attempt
Shimmer and the Fearsome Five join the Suicide Squad briefly for a mission in Suicide Squad #10. #comics #dc #suicidesquad )
Sep 1, 1989 CE
Shimmer's Past Revealed
In Secret Origins #33, Shimmer's origin as a H.I.V.E. Academy student is detailed. #comics #dc #origin )
Apr 1, 1991 CE
Return to Villainy
Shimmer reforms the Fearsome Five in The New Titans #80. #comics #dc #villainous )
Feb 1, 1992 CE
Batman Meets Shimmer
Shimmer faces Batman in Detective Comics #648. #comics #dc #batman )
Aug 1, 1993 CE
Shimmer in Underworld Unleashed
Shimmer sells her soul to Neron in Underworld Unleashed #1. #comics #dc #underworld
Jan 1, 1995 CE
New Powers
After a deal with Neron, Shimmer gains enhanced transmutation powers in Underworld Unleashed #2. #comics #dc #powers )
Sep 1, 1999 CE
Appearance in JLA
Shimmer is part of a villain army in JLA #40. #comics #dc #jla )
Nov 1, 2003 CE
Return to Teen Titans
Shimmer battles the Teen Titans in Teen Titans vol. 3 #5. #comics #dc #teenTitans )
Mar 1, 2005 CE
Villains United
Shimmer appears in Villains United #1 as a member of the Society. #comics #dc #villains
Aug 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis Prelude
Shimmer is present during the OMAC attack in The OMAC Project #3. #comics #dc #infinitecrisis )
May 1, 2006 CE
Death at the Hands of Superboy-Prime
Shimmer is killed by Superboy-Prime in Infinite Crisis #7. #comics #dc #death )
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Black Lantern Resurrection
Shimmer is resurrected as a Black Lantern in Blackest Night #1. #comics #dc #blackestnight )
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Defeated by Justice League
Shimmer as a Black Lantern is defeated by the Justice League in Blackest Night #8. #comics #dc #justiceleague )
Oct 1, 2010 CE
Reappearance in Brightest Day
Shimmer is temporarily revived during the Brightest Day event in Brightest Day #12. #comics #dc #brightestday )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Debut
Shimmer reappears in the New 52 continuity in Teen Titans vol. 4 #1. #comics #dc #new52 )
Feb 1, 2012 CE
Fearsome Five Reformed
Shimmer reforms the Fearsome Five in Teen Titans vol. 4 #6. #comics #dc #fearsomefive )
Sep 1, 2012 CE
Battle with Red Robin
Shimmer fights Red Robin in Teen Titans vol. 4 #12. #comics #dc #redrobin )
Jun 1, 2013 CE
Forever Evil Involvement
Shimmer appears in Forever Evil #3 as part of the Crime Syndicate's forces. #comics #dc #foreverevil )
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Killed Again
Shimmer is killed by Deathstroke during the Forever Evil event in Forever Evil #7. #comics #dc #death )
Sep 1, 2014 CE
Resurrected by Lazarus Pit
Shimmer is resurrected via a Lazarus Pit in Teen Titans vol. 5 #1. #comics #dc #resurrection )
May 1, 2015 CE
Joins the Injustice League
Shimmer becomes a member of the Injustice League in Justice League vol. 2 #41. #comics #dc #injusticeleague )
Aug 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth Appearance
Shimmer appears in Teen Titans vol. 6 #2 during DC Rebirth. #comics #dc #rebirth )
Mar 1, 2017 CE
Betrayal of Mammoth
Shimmer betrays her brother Mammoth to gain power in Teen Titans vol. 6 #8. #comics #dc #betrayal )
Jan 1, 2018 CE
Shimmer's Solo Mission
Shimmer embarks on a solo mission in Batman: The Dark Knight #50. #comics #dc #batman )
Sep 1, 2018 CE
Joined by Jinx
Shimmer teams up with Jinx in Titans Special #1. #comics #dc #titans )
May 1, 2019 CE
H.I.V.E. Academy Reunion
Shimmer returns to H.I.V.E. Academy for a mission in Teen Titans Academy #1. #comics #dc #hive )
Feb 1, 2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal
Shimmer appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal #4 as a member of the Batman Who Laughs' forces. #comics #dc #deathmetal )
Jun 1, 2021 CE
Reformed Fearsome Five Again
Shimmer reforms the Fearsome Five in Teen Titans Academy #10. #comics #dc #fearsomefive )
Apr 1, 2022 CE
Battle with Titans East
Shimmer battles the Titans East in Titans United #5. #comics #dc #titans )
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Lazarus Planet Appearance
Shimmer appears in Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #1. #comics #dc #lazarusplanet )
May 1, 2024 CE
40th Anniversary Special
Shimmer stars in a special anniversary issue Teen Titans 40th Anniversary Special #1. #comics #dc #anniversary )