1000000 BCE
Creation of the Multiverse
The cosmic entity Perpetua creates the Multiverse, including Earth-0 (Prime Earth), as part of a grand experiment. #dccomics #multiverse
Chronological Storyline (45 Milestones)
10000 BCE
First Martian Civilization
The Martian race flourishes on Mars, developing advanced technology and psychic abilities. #dccomics #martians
5000 BCE
Atlantis Sinks
The ancient city of Atlantis sinks beneath the ocean due to a cataclysm, leading to the evolution of Atlanteans like Aquaman. #dccomics #atlantis
3000 BCE
Rise of Themyscira
The Amazons, led by Queen Hippolyta, establish the hidden island of Themyscira after escaping from Greek mythology. #dccomics #amazons )
2500 BCE
Vandal Savage Born
A caveman is exposed to a meteorite, gaining immortality and becoming the villain Vandal Savage. #dccomics #villains
2000 BCE
Guardians of the Universe Formed
The immortal Guardians of the Universe establish the Green Lantern Corps to police the cosmos. #dccomics #greenlantern
1000 BCE
Speed Force Created
The Speed Force, a cosmic energy field granting super-speed, is created by the entity known as the Still Force. #dccomics #speedforce
1912 CE
Alan Scott Becomes Green Lantern
Engineer Alan Scott finds a mystical lantern and becomes the first Green Lantern of Earth. #dccomics #goldenage
Apr 18, 1938 CE
Superman Debuts in Action Comics #1
Superman, the first superhero, appears in Action Comics #1, heralding the Golden Age of Comics. #dccomics #superman
May 1, 1939 CE
Batman Debuts in Detective Comics #27
Batman, the Dark Knight, makes his first appearance in Detective Comics #27. #dccomics #batman
Jul 1, 1940 CE
Wonder Woman Debuts in All Star Comics #8
Wonder Woman, the Amazon princess, first appears in All Star Comics #8. #dccomics #wonderwoman
Nov 1, 1940 CE
Flash Debuts in Flash Comics #1
Jay Garrick, the first Flash, appears in Flash Comics #1. #dccomics #flash
Oct 1, 1941 CE
Aquaman Debuts in More Fun Comics #73
Aquaman, King of Atlantis, first appears in More Fun Comics #73. #dccomics #aquaman
Dec 1, 1941 CE
Green Arrow Debuts in More Fun Comics #73
Green Arrow, the archer hero, first appears alongside Aquaman. #dccomics #greenarrow
Jun 1, 1942 CE
Justice Society of America Forms
The Justice Society of America, the first superhero team, is formed in All Star Comics #3. #dccomics #jSA
Oct 1, 1956 CE
Barry Allen Becomes the Flash
Police scientist Barry Allen gains super-speed and becomes the new Flash in Showcase #4, starting the Silver Age. #dccomics #silverage )
May 1, 1959 CE
Hal Jordan Becomes Green Lantern
Test pilot Hal Jordan is chosen by a dying alien to become the Green Lantern of Sector 2814. #dccomics #greenlantern
Mar 1, 1960 CE
Justice League of America Forms
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter form the Justice League in The Brave and the Bold #28. #dccomics #justiceleague
Sep 1, 1961 CE
Flash of Two Worlds Introduces Multiverse
Barry Allen meets Jay Garrick, revealing the existence of Earth-1 and Earth-2, establishing the DC Multiverse. #dccomics #multiverse
Jun 1, 1963 CE
Teen Titans Form
Robin, Kid Flash, and Aqualad form the Teen Titans in The Brave and the Bold #54. #dccomics #teentitans
Nov 1, 1967 CE
Death of the Flash (Barry Allen)
Barry Allen sacrifices himself to save the multiverse in Crisis on Infinite Earths #8. #dccomics #crisis
Apr 1, 1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths Begins
The Anti-Monitor threatens all reality, leading to a massive crossover event that merges multiple Earths into one. #dccomics #crisis
Oct 1, 1986 CE
Superman Rebooted in Man of Steel
John Byrne's Man of Steel miniseries reboots Superman's origin for the post-Crisis era. #dccomics #superman )
Feb 1, 1987 CE
Batman: Year One Published
Frank Miller's Batman: Year One retells Batman's first year as a vigilante. #dccomics #batman
Nov 1, 1988 CE
Death in the Family: Jason Todd Killed
The Joker kills Robin Jason Todd in Batman: A Death in the Family. #dccomics #batman
Nov 17, 1992 CE
Death of Superman
Superman dies battling the monster Doomsday in Superman #75. #dccomics #superman
Oct 1, 1993 CE
Superman Returns
Superman is resurrected in the Reign of the Supermen storyline. #dccomics #superman
Jun 1, 1994 CE
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
A time-altering crisis reboots DC's timeline, fixing continuity errors. #dccomics #crisis
May 1, 1996 CE
Kingdom Come Miniseries
Alex Ross's Kingdom Come explores a future where superheroes clash with a new generation. #dccomics #elseworlds )
Nov 1, 1999 CE
Batman: No Man's Land
Gotham City is devastated by an earthquake and declared a no man's land. #dccomics #batman
May 1, 2005 CE
Infinite Crisis Begins
A sequel to Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis reshapes the DC Universe. #dccomics #crisis
May 1, 2006 CE
52 Weekly Series
The weekly series 52 explores a year without Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman. #dccomics #52 )
May 1, 2008 CE
Final Crisis
Darkseid's final invasion threatens all reality in Grant Morrison's Final Crisis. #dccomics #crisis
Sep 1, 2011 CE
Flashpoint and New 52 Launch
The Flashpoint event alters reality, leading to the New 52 reboot of the DC Universe. #dccomics #new52 )
Jun 1, 2013 CE
Trinity War
The Justice League, Justice League of America, and Justice League Dark clash in Trinity War. #dccomics #trinitywar
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Forever Evil
The Crime Syndicate from Earth-3 invades Prime Earth in Forever Evil. #dccomics #foreverevil
Jun 1, 2015 CE
Convergence
The dome event Convergence brings together characters from various timelines. #dccomics #convergence )
May 25, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth Launches
DC Rebirth restores legacy and hope to the DC Universe, undoing some New 52 changes. #dccomics #rebirth
May 1, 2017 CE
Dark Nights: Metal
The Dark Multiverse is introduced as Batman's nightmares become reality in Dark Nights: Metal. #dccomics #darkmultiverse
Nov 1, 2018 CE
Doomsday Clock
Doomsday Clock brings the Watchmen characters into the DC Universe, exploring the nature of superheroes. #dccomics #doomsdayclock
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May 1, 2019 CE
Year of the Villain
Lex Luthor offers power to villains across the DC Universe in Year of the Villain. #dccomics #yearofthevillain
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Death Metal
The sequel to Dark Nights: Metal, Death Metal reshapes the DC Multiverse. #dccomics #deathmetal
Mar 2, 2021 CE
Infinite Frontier Begins
The Infinite Frontier era expands the DC Multiverse with new Earths and possibilities. #dccomics #infinitefrontier
May 3, 2022 CE
Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths
The Justice League dies, and a new generation of heroes must save the multiverse in Dark Crisis. #dccomics #darkcrisis
Nov 7, 2023 CE
Dawn of DC
DC launches the Dawn of DC initiative, focusing on legacy and new directions for major characters. #dccomics #dawnofdc