1944 CE
First Appearance: All-American Comics #61
Solomon Grundy debuts as a zombie villain, fighting Green Lantern (Alan Scott). Created by Alfred Bester and Paul Reinman, he becomes a recurring threat. #dc_comics #villain #zombie )
Chronological Storyline (37 Milestones)
1945 CE
Return in All-American Comics #63
Grundy returns, continuing his feud with Green Lantern and solidifying his place as a Golden Age menace. #dc_comics #villain )
1946 CE
Fights Wonder Woman in Sensation Comics #29
Grundy battles Wonder Woman, showcasing his strength against the Amazon princess. #dc_comics #wonderwoman )
1947 CE
Injustice Society Member in All-Star Comics #37
Grundy joins the Injustice Society, uniting with villains to fight the Justice Society of America. #dc_comics #jsa )
1950 CE
Hiatus During Superhero Decline
Grundy disappears from comics as superhero titles wane, only to resurface decades later. #dc_comics )
1976 CE
Return in Justice League of America #139
Grundy reappears during the 'Crisis on Earth-S' crossover, battling the Justice League. #dc_comics #crossover )
1977 CE
Battles the JSA in All-Star Comics #58
Grundy fights the revived Justice Society, reaffirming his role as a classic foe. #dc_comics #jsa )
1982 CE
Origin Story in DC Comics Presents #41
Grundy's origin is revealed: Cyrus Gold, a 19th-century merchant, murdered and transformed by Slaughter Swamp's mystic energies. #dc_comics #origin )
1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Appearance
Grundy appears in the multiversal crossover, though mostly as a background menace. #dc_comics #crisis )
1988 CE
Revised Origin in Secret Origins #41
A more detailed origin of Cyrus Gold's murder and resurrection is presented, deepening backstory. #dc_comics #origin )
1990 CE
Reanimated in Armageddon 2001
Grundy is revived during the Armageddon 2001 event, becoming a pawn in future timelines. #dc_comics #event )
1992 CE
Death in Starman #1
Grundy is seemingly destroyed by the new Starman, but his curse ensures rebirth. #dc_comics #starman )
1994 CE
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
Grundy is caught in the temporal distortions, altered by the crisis. #dc_comics #zerohour )
1996 CE
Underworld Unleashed Enhancement
During Underworld Unleashed, Grundy gains increased power and intelligence, becoming more dangerous. #dc_comics #underworldunleashed )
1997 CE
JSA Rebirth and Recurrence
Grundy becomes a recurring foe for the newly reformed Justice Society in the JSA series. #dc_comics #jsa )
1999 CE
JSA #1: New Era
Grundy attacks the JSA in their first issue, showcasing his enduring threat. #dc_comics #jsa )
2000 CE
Killed by The Spectre in Spectre #22
Grundy is destroyed by the Spectre's mystical wrath, but his curse defies final death. #dc_comics #spectre )
2002 CE
Resurrection in JSA #34
Grundy returns from death, drawn back by magical forces, ready to menace again. #dc_comics #resurrection )
2005 CE
Infinite Crisis Participation
Grundy appears on Apokolips, part of the battle between good and evil. #dc_comics #infinitecrisis )
2006 CE
52: Grundy's Return
In the weekly series 52, Grundy is resurrected by Black Adam's magic. #dc_comics #52 )
2007 CE
Final Crisis: Legion of Doom
Grundy serves as a member of Libra's Legion of Doom in Final Crisis. #dc_comics #finalcrisis )
2008 CE
Blackest Night: Black Lantern Grundy
Grundy becomes a Black Lantern, reanimated by the Black Power Ring as an undead enforcer. #dc_comics #blackestnight )
2009 CE
Brightest Day: Resurrection
After Blackest Night, Grundy is restored to life by the Entity, continuing his cycle. #dc_comics #brightestday )
2011 CE
Flashpoint: Alternate Grundy
In the Flashpoint timeline, Grundy appears as a mindless beast in a war-torn world. #dc_comics #flashpoint )
2011 CE
New 52: Earth 2 Version
The New 52 introduces an Earth 2 Grundy, a more primal force of nature. #dc_comics #earth2 )
2013 CE
Batman Eternal: Slaughter Swamp Return
Grundy emerges from Slaughter Swamp in Gotham during the Batman Eternal event. #dc_comics #batman )
2014 CE
Forever Evil: Power Upgrade
Grundy battles the Crime Syndicate, gaining a temporary power boost from the Grid. #dc_comics #foreverevil )
2015 CE
Convergence: Grundy's Role
During Convergence, Grundy appears on Telos, fighting in the time-merged cities. #dc_comics #convergence )
2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Detective Comics #936
Grundy is encountered by Batman and the Bat-Family, a brutal reminder of Gotham's horrors. #dc_comics #rebirth )
2017 CE
Dark Nights: Metal Enemy
Grundy becomes a servant of the Batman Who Laughs in Dark Nights: Metal. #dc_comics #darknightsmetal )
2018 CE
The Unexpected Series Regular
Grundy joins the team The Unexpected, becoming a protagonist in the series. #dc_comics #theunexpected )
2019 CE
Year of the Villain Boost
Grundy receives a power upgrade from Lex Luthor's offer in Year of the Villain. #dc_comics #yearofthevillain )
2020 CE
Infinite Frontier Appearance
Grundy appears in Infinite Frontier, part of the new multiverse landscape. #dc_comics #infinitefrontier )
2021 CE
Suicide Squad Member
Grundy is recruited into Task Force X, serving on the Suicide Squad briefly. #dc_comics #suicidesquad )
2022 CE
Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods
Grundy is empowered by the Lazarus resin, becoming a monstrous avatar. #dc_comics #lazarusplanet )
2023 CE
Knight Terrors: Nightmare Grundy
Grundy is trapped in a nightmare realm by the Knight Terrors event, facing inner fears. #dc_comics #knightterrors )
2024 CE
Batman/Superman: World's Finest #7
Grundy battles Batman and Superman in a storyline that revisits his origins. #dc_comics #worldsfinest )