1960 CE
First appearance of T.O. Morrow
T.O. Morrow first appears in The Flash #113, created by John Broome and Carmine Infantino. He is introduced as a criminal scientist with a time-traveling television. #comics #villain
Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)
1961 CE
Time-TV invention
Morrow invents a television that can broadcast from the future, allowing him to see future events and technology. He uses this to commit crimes. #comics #science
1962 CE
First battle with Flash
Morrow uses his Time-TV to steal advanced future weapons but is defeated by the Flash (Barry Allen). This establishes their rivalry. #comics #flash
1966 CE
Appearance in Justice League of America
Morrow appears in Justice League of America #33, where he joins the Injustice Gang for the first time, using his futuristic tech against the League. #comics #injusticegang
1968 CE
Creation of Red Tornado
Morrow creates the android Red Tornado as a weapon against the Justice League, but the android rebels and becomes a hero. #comics #android
1969 CE
Red Tornado joins Justice League
After gaining sentience, Red Tornado joins the Justice League, constantly battling his creator Morrow. #comics #justiceleague
1972 CE
Morrow creates Red Volcano
T.O. Morrow creates another android, Red Volcano, to destroy Red Tornado and the Justice League. Red Volcano proves more powerful but is eventually defeated. #comics #android
1975 CE
Morrow's imprisonment
After numerous defeats, Morrow is captured and imprisoned in a high-security metahuman prison. He escapes multiple times over the years. #comics #imprisonment
1980 CE
Appearance in The Flash #300
Morrow appears in the landmark issue The Flash #300, where he uses future technology to alter history, but is stopped by the Flash and his allies. #comics #flash )
1983 CE
Injustice Gang membership
Morrow joins a new iteration of the Injustice Gang led by the Royal Flush Gang, targeting the Justice League. #comics #injusticegang
1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths cameo
Morrow makes a brief appearance in the DC crossover event Crisis on Infinite Earths, where his tech is used by other villains. #comics #crisis
1987 CE
Red Tornado upgrade
Morrow attempts to remotely control Red Tornado but fails due to the android's independent will. This leads to a confrontation. #comics #redtornado
1990 CE
Science Squad founder
Morrow forms the Science Squad, a group of technologically advanced villains, to steal scientific secrets. The group is later disbanded by the Justice League. #comics #sciencesquad
1992 CE
Death of Red Volcano
Red Volcano is destroyed by the Justice League, prompting Morrow to seek revenge and create more advanced androids. #comics #redvolcano
1994 CE
Zero Hour tie-in
Morrow appears in the Zero Hour crossover, using time-travel technology to try to reshape reality, but is thwarted. #comics #zerohour )
1997 CE
Morrow vs. Batman
Batman confronts Morrow in Gotham City, where Morrow has been selling advanced weapons. Batman defeats him and confiscates his tech. #comics #batman
1999 CE
Red Tornado's origin revisited
Morrow's origin story is retconned: he created Red Tornado using the soul of a deceased human, leading to complex moral questions. #comics #origin
2001 CE
Justice League Unlimited appearance
Morrow appears in the animated series Justice League Unlimited, voiced by Michael Yama. He creates an army of androids to attack the League. #animation #dc
2003 CE
Infinite Crisis involvement
During Infinite Crisis, Morrow sides with Lex Luthor's Secret Society of Super Villains, providing technological support. #comics #infinitecrisis
2005 CE
Red Tornado's death
Red Tornado is destroyed in the Rann-Thanagar War, and Morrow briefly attempts to resurrect him for his own purposes. #comics #redtornado
2007 CE
Morrow's time in prison
After a failed scheme, Morrow is imprisoned in Belle Reve prison, where he is recruited by Amanda Waller for the Suicide Squad. #comics #suicidesquad
2009 CE
Blackest Night tie-in
During Blackest Night, Morrow's deceased androids are reanimated as Black Lanterns, forcing him to combat his own creations. #comics #blackestnight
2011 CE
New 52 reboot: new origin
In the New 52 continuity, Morrow's origin is updated. He is now a scientist from the future who travels to the past to conquer the modern era. #comics #new52
2012 CE
Batwoman fight
Morrow battles Batwoman in Detective Comics, using his future-tech to manipulate the environment. He is defeated by Batwoman and her allies. #comics #batwoman
2013 CE
Trinity War involvement
Morrow appears in the Trinity War event, supplying technology to the Crime Syndicate of America. #comics #trinitywar
2014 CE
Forever Evil: creating a new android
During Forever Evil, Morrow creates a powerful android to serve the Crime Syndicate, but it goes rogue. #comics #foreverevil
2015 CE
DC Rebirth appearance
In DC Rebirth, Morrow is seen as a minor antagonist, still obsessed with time travel and androids. #comics #rebirth
2016 CE
Morrow vs. Red Tornado (modern)
A confrontation between Morrow and the revived Red Tornado occurs, with Morrow attempting to reclaim his creation. #comics #redtornado
2017 CE
Dark Nights: Metal cameo
Morrow makes a brief appearance in Dark Nights: Metal, where his technology is used by the Batman Who Laughs. #comics #darknightsmetal
2018 CE
No Justice tie-in
Morrow is among the villains recruited by Brainiac to join the Justice League's mission in No Justice, but he betrays them. #comics #nojustice
2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Morrow's upgrade
During Year of the Villain, Morrow receives a power upgrade from Lex Luthor, enhancing his cybernetic abilities. #comics #yearofthevillain
2020 CE
Death Metal cameo
Morrow appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal as a minor antagonist, controlling an army of android dinosaurs. #comics #deathmetal
2021 CE
Infinite Frontier appearance
In Infinite Frontier, Morrow is part of a new Secret Society of Super Villains, plotting against the Justice League. #comics #infinitefrontier
2022 CE
Morrow's final defeat?
Morrow is seemingly killed in a confrontation with the Flash and Red Tornado, but his consciousness is saved in a computer. #comics #flash )
2023 CE
Resurrection as a digital entity
T.O. Morrow returns as a digital consciousness, continuing his crusade against the Justice League from cyberspace. #comics #digital
2024 CE
Batman: The Brave and the Bold cameo
Morrow appears in the animated series Batman: The Brave and the Bold, voiced by Jim Meskimen, as a minor villain. #animation #batman
2025 CE
Future state: Morrow's legacy
In the Future State storyline, Morrow's technology is used by a new villain, and his legacy as a technological menace continues. #comics #futurestate
2026 CE
Morrow's return to comics
T.O. Morrow appears in a new miniseries focusing on the Science Squad, bringing back his classic time-travel motifs. #comics #sciencesquad