Aug 1, 1992 CE
First Appearance as Spoiler
Stephanie Brown debuts as the vigilante Spoiler in Detective Comics #647, seeking to thwart her father Cluemaster's crimes. #comics #dc )
Chronological Storyline (30 Milestones)
1993 CE
Spoiler Joins Robin in Battle
Stephanie teams up with Tim Drake's Robin in Robin #1, beginning a partnership that evolves into a romantic relationship. #comics #dc )
1994 CE
Romance with Tim Drake Blossoms
Stephanie and Tim's relationship deepens in Robin #10, becoming a central element of their characters. #comics #dc )
1996 CE
Spoiler's Mother Killed
In Robin #52, Stephanie's mother Crystal Brown is murdered by the villain Obeah Man, deepening her resolve. #comics #dc )
1998 CE
Stephanie Discovers Tim's Secret Identity
In Robin #90, Stephanie learns Tim Drake is Robin, strengthening their bond. #comics #dc )
1999 CE
Stephanie Becomes Robin
In Robin #126, Stephanie briefly takes on the Robin mantle after Tim Drake quits, becoming the fourth Robin. #comics #dc )
2000 CE
Batman Fires Stephanie as Robin
In Robin #128, Batman dismisses Stephanie as Robin due to her reckless behavior, leading to her return as Spoiler. #comics #dc )
2001 CE
Stephanie's Pregnancy and Miscarriage
In Robin #134, Stephanie becomes pregnant with Tim's child but suffers a miscarriage, straining their relationship. #comics #dc )
2002 CE
Stephanie and Tim Break Up
Following the miscarriage, Stephanie and Tim end their romantic relationship in Robin #142. #comics #dc )
2004 CE
War Games: Stephanie's Fake Death
In Batman: War Games, Stephanie's plan to prove herself backfires, leading to her apparent death at the hands of Black Mask. #comics #dc
2005 CE
Stephanie Revealed Alive
In Robin #143, it is revealed that Stephanie survived her ordeal and has been in hiding. #comics #dc )
2006 CE
Stephanie Returns as Spoiler
Stephanie resumes her Spoiler identity in Robin #148, re-entering the vigilante scene. #comics #dc )
2007 CE
Stephanie Joins the Teen Titans
Stephanie becomes a member of the Teen Titans in Teen Titans #50, expanding her role in the DC Universe. #comics #dc )
2008 CE
Stephanie's Father Cluemaster Killed
In Robin #175, Cluemaster is killed by the villain the General, affecting Stephanie emotionally. #comics #dc )
2009 CE
Stephanie Becomes Batgirl
In Batgirl #1 (vol. 3), Stephanie Brown takes on the Batgirl mantle, replacing Cassandra Cain, with Bryan Q. Miller as writer. #comics #dc )
2010 CE
Batgirl: The Flood Arc
In Batgirl #7-12, Stephanie faces the villainous Mirror and deals with the aftermath of a flood in Gotham. #comics #dc )
Aug 1, 2011 CE
Batgirl Series Cancelled
The Stephanie Brown Batgirl series ends with issue #24 due to DC's New 52 reboot, concluding her run. #comics #dc )
2011 CE
Batgirl: The Lesson Arc
In Batgirl #13-18, Stephanie trains under Barbara Gordon and faces the villainous Knightfall. #comics #dc )
2012 CE
Stephanie Appears in Batman Eternal
Stephanie Brown appears as Spoiler in the weekly series Batman Eternal, reintroducing her to the New 52 continuity. #comics #dc
2014 CE
Stephanie Joins Batman and Robin Eternal
Stephanie plays a key role in the weekly series Batman and Robin Eternal, alongside other Bat-family members. #comics #dc
2015 CE
Stephanie Stars in Detective Comics Rebirth
Stephanie Brown becomes a regular character in Detective Comics as part of the Bat-family team led by Batman. #comics #dc
2016 CE
Stephanie's Role in DC Rebirth
In DC Rebirth, Stephanie continues as Spoiler in Detective Comics and later in the series Batgirl and the Birds of Prey. #comics #dc
2017 CE
Stephanie Appears in Batgirl and the Birds of Prey
Stephanie joins the Birds of Prey team in the series Batgirl and the Birds of Prey #1. #comics #dc
2018 CE
Stephanie's Solo Series: Spoiler
Stephanie Brown stars in a short-lived solo series titled Spoiler, written by Bryan Q. Miller, lasting 5 issues. #comics #dc )
2019 CE
Stephanie in Batman: The Adventures Continue
Stephanie appears as Spoiler in the digital-first series Batman: The Adventures Continue, set in the Batman: The Animated Series universe. #comics #dc
2020 CE
Stephanie's Role in Batman: Urban Legends
Stephanie Brown appears in the anthology series Batman: Urban Legends, featuring a story arc focused on her. #comics #dc
2021 CE
Stephanie in Batman: The Knight
Stephanie Brown makes a cameo in the limited series Batman: The Knight, which explores Bruce Wayne's training. #comics #dc
2022 CE
Stephanie's Return in Batgirls
Stephanie Brown becomes a main character in the series Batgirls, alongside Cassandra Cain and Barbara Gordon. #comics #dc )
2023 CE
Stephanie in Batman: The Brave and the Bold
Stephanie appears in the anthology series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, teaming up with other heroes. #comics #dc
2024 CE
Stephanie's Ongoing Role in DC Comics
Stephanie Brown continues to appear in various DC titles, maintaining her status as a fan-favorite Bat-family member. #comics #dc )