Aug 1, 1961 CE
Sinestro First Appearance in Green Lantern #7
Sinestro debuts as a Green Lantern in Green Lantern vol. 2 #7, initially depicted as a respected member of the Corps. #comics #DCComics #GreenLantern
Chronological Storyline (41 Milestones)
Jan 1, 1962 CE
Sinestro vs. Hal Jordan in Green Lantern #9
Sinestro first battles Hal Jordan in Green Lantern vol. 2 #9, establishing their rivalry. #comics #DCComics #rivalry
Mar 1, 1963 CE
Sinestro's Origin Revealed in Green Lantern #23
Green Lantern vol. 2 #23 reveals Sinestro's backstory as a former Green Lantern from the planet Korugar. #comics #DCComics #origin
May 1, 1969 CE
Sinestro's Dictatorship and Banishment in Green Lantern #59
In Green Lantern vol. 2 #59, Sinestro's tyrannical rule over Korugar is exposed, leading to his banishment to the anti-matter universe by the Guardians. #comics #DCComics #villain
Jun 1, 1970 CE
Sinestro Obtains a Yellow Power Ring from the Qwardians
In Green Lantern vol. 2 #76, Sinestro gains a yellow power ring from the Weaponers of Qward, powered by fear. #comics #DCComics #yellowring
Aug 1, 1971 CE
Sinestro as First Yellow Lantern in Green Lantern #77
Sinestro becomes the first being to wield a yellow power ring, establishing his signature weapon. #comics #DCComics #SinestroCorps
Sep 1, 1972 CE
Sinestro Trains the Weaponers of Qward in Green Lantern #85
Sinestro tutors the Qwardians in fear, enhancing their yellow ring technology. #comics #DCComics #fear
1985 CE
Sinestro in Crisis on Infinite Earths
Sinestro appears in the landmark crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, fighting alongside other villains. #comics #crisis
1991 CE
Sinestro's Cameo in The Death of Superman
Sinestro makes a brief appearance during the Death of Superman storyline, observing the battle. #comics #DCComics #DeathOfSuperman
1994 CE
Sinestro Killed by the Manhunters in Green Lantern #81
In Green Lantern vol. 3 #81, Sinestro is apparently killed by the Manhunters, but later returns. #comics #DCComics #death
Mar 1, 2000 CE
Sinestro's Resurrection in Green Lantern #150
Sinestro is resurrected in Green Lantern vol. 3 #150, revealed to have been saved by the Qwardians. #comics #DCComics #resurrection
2001 CE
Sinestro in Green Lantern: Legacy - The Last Will and Testament of Hal Jordan
Sinestro appears in the story arc where Hal Jordan becomes Parallax, influencing events. #comics #DCComics #Parallax
Nov 1, 2005 CE
Sinestro Corps Established in Green Lantern #10
Sinestro recruits members for his Sinestro Corps in Green Lantern vol. 4 #10, leading to the Sinestro Corps War. #comics #DCComics #SinestroCorpsWar
Dec 1, 2006 CE
Sinestro Corps Recruits Members in Green Lantern #12
The Sinestro Corps expands its roster, recruiting villains like Arkillo and Kryb. #comics #DCComics #SinestroCorps
Jun 1, 2007 CE
Sinestro Corps War Begins in Green Lantern #21
The Sinestro Corps War storyline kicks off in Green Lantern vol. 4 #21, with Sinestro attacking the Green Lantern Corps. #comics #DCComics #SinestroCorpsWar
Dec 1, 2007 CE
Sinestro Steals Hal Jordan's Ring in Green Lantern #24
During the Sinestro Corps War, Sinestro temporarily takes Hal Jordan's Green Lantern ring. #comics #DCComics #SinestroCorpsWar
Sep 1, 2008 CE
Sinestro Kills Abin Sur in Green Lantern #31
In a flashback, Sinestro murders his friend Abin Sur to prevent him from exposing his crimes. #comics #DCComics #tragedy
2008 CE
Sinestro Kills His Own Daughter in Green Lantern #25
During the Sinestro Corps War, Sinestro kills his daughter Arin Sur, an act that haunts him. #comics #DCComics #tragedy
May 1, 2009 CE
Sinestro Becomes a Black Lantern in Blackest Night #1
Sinestro is resurrected as a Black Lantern during the Blackest Night event, but later reclaims his yellow ring. #comics #DCComics #BlackestNight
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Sinestro in Brightest Day: Sinestro #1
Sinestro stars in his own one-shot during the Brightest Day event, exploring his redemption. #comics #DCComics #BrightestDay
Jun 1, 2011 CE
Sinestro Regains Green Lantern Power in War of the Green Lanterns
In War of the Green Lanterns, Sinestro temporarily becomes a Green Lantern again to defeat Krona. #comics #DCComics #WarOfTheGreenLanterns
Nov 1, 2011 CE
Sinestro in The New 52: Green Lantern #1
Sinestro appears in the New 52 reboot of Green Lantern, still wielding a yellow ring. #comics #DCComics #New52 )
May 1, 2012 CE
Sinestro's Role in The Wrath of the First Lantern
Sinestro is a central figure in the Wrath of the First Lantern storyline, facing the First Lantern. #comics #DCComics #WrathOfTheFirstLantern )
Sep 1, 2013 CE
Sinestro Series Launches in the New 52
Sinestro gets his own ongoing series as part of the New 52, focusing on his leadership of the Sinestro Corps. #comics #DCComics #New52 )
Nov 1, 2013 CE
Sinestro Gains a Green Lantern Ring in Green Lantern #24
Temporarily, Sinestro is given a green power ring by Hal Jordan to stop an enemy. #comics #DCComics #greenring )
Mar 1, 2014 CE
Sinestro Forms an Alliance with Hal Jordan in Sinestro #1
In Sinestro #1, Sinestro and Hal Jordan are forced to work together against a common threat. #comics #DCComics #alliance )
Oct 1, 2014 CE
Sinestro Faces the Indigo Tribe in Sinestro #5
The Indigo Tribe attempts to rehabilitate Sinestro, but he resists their compassion. #comics #DCComics #IndigoTribe
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Sinestro Killed by His Daughter Soranik Natu in Sinestro #23
Sinestro is killed by his own daughter Soranik Natu, who takes over the Sinestro Corps. #comics #DCComics #death )
Mar 1, 2016 CE
Sinestro's Death in Sinestro #23 (Final Issue)
Sinestro is killed by his daughter Soranik Natu, ending his New 52 series. #comics #DCComics #death )
Aug 1, 2016 CE
Sinestro Returns in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1
Sinestro is resurrected in the DC Rebirth era, appearing in Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #1. #comics #DCComics #Rebirth
Apr 1, 2017 CE
Sinestro Battles Hal Jordan in The Green Lantern #20
In Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps #20, Sinestro and Hal Jordan clash in a pivotal battle. #comics #DCComics #battle
May 1, 2018 CE
Sinestro in Terrifics #3
Sinestro appears as a foe in The Terrifics, battling the team. #comics #DCComics #Terrifics
Nov 1, 2018 CE
Sinestro Becomes a Black Lantern Again in The Green Lantern #1
In The Green Lantern (2018) #1, Sinestro is revealed to have become a Black Lantern once more. #comics #DCComics #BlackLantern )
May 1, 2019 CE
Sinestro's Origin Retold in The Green Lantern Annual #1
The Green Lantern Annual #1 explores Sinestro's early days as a Green Lantern and his fall to fear. #comics #DCComics #origin )
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Sinestro Appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal
Sinestro appears in the Dark Nights: Death Metal event, joining the Dark Multiverse's forces. #comics #DCComics #DeathMetal
Aug 1, 2020 CE
Sinestro in The Green Lantern Season Two #8
Sinestro manipulates events from behind the scenes in The Green Lantern Season Two. #comics #DCComics #GreenLantern )
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Sinestro in Future State: Green Lantern
In Future State: Green Lantern, an older Sinestro is depicted as a mentor to a new generation. #comics #DCComics #FutureState
Oct 1, 2021 CE
Sinestro Kills the Guardians in Infinite Frontier #0
In Infinite Frontier #0, Sinestro murders several Guardians of the Universe, escalating his villainy. #comics #DCComics #InfiniteFrontier
May 1, 2022 CE
Sinestro's Role in The Flashpoint Beyond
Sinestro appears in the Flashpoint Beyond storyline, involved in the altered timeline. #comics #DCComics #Flashpoint
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Sinestro Fights the United Planets in The Green Lantern #12
In The Green Lantern (2023) #12, Sinestro clashes with the United Planets' Green Lantern Corps. #comics #DCComics #GreenLantern )
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Sinestro Forms an Alliance with the Darkseid in DC's Absolute Power
In the Absolute Power event, Sinestro temporarily allies with Darkseid against the Justice League. #comics #DCComics #AbsolutePower )