Mar 1, 1964 CE
First Appearance in X-Men #4
Mortimer Toynbee, a hunchbacked mutant with superhuman jumping and a prehensile tongue, first appears as a member of Magneto's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, battling the X-Men. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (27 Milestones)
Jan 1, 1965 CE
Defeated by the X-Men
The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, including Toad, is defeated by the X-Men after attempting to conquer the world with Magneto's device. Toad is captured and imprisoned. #xmen #villains )
May 1, 1975 CE
Formation of the New Brotherhood
Magneto reforms the Brotherhood with new members, but Toad is initially absent, replaced by more powerful mutants. Toad later rejoins after being released from prison. #brotherhood
Dec 1, 1981 CE
Joins Freedom Force
After Magneto's apparent death, Toad joins the government-sanctioned Freedom Force, a team of reformed villains led by Mystique, working for the US government. #freedomforce )
Jan 1, 1984 CE
Betrayed by Mystique
During a mission, Mystique betrays Freedom Force, and Toad is left for dead, but survives. He later returns to a life of crime. #betrayal )
Jun 1, 1987 CE
Returns as a Solo Villain
Toad appears as a solo villain, attempting to prove himself by attacking the X-Men, but is easily defeated. He becomes more erratic. #villain )
Nov 1, 1990 CE
Tortured by Magneto
Magneto tortures Toad for his failures, scarring him psychologically. Toad becomes subservient again, but deeply resentful. #abuse )
Mar 1, 1992 CE
Joins X-Factor
For a short time, Toad joins the government team X-Factor under Havok's leadership, but his loyalty remains questionable. #xfactor )
Jul 1, 1994 CE
Attempts to Reform
Toad tries to reform and becomes romantically involved with the mutant Blob, but the relationship is turbulent. #reformation )
Jan 1, 1998 CE
Starts Working as a Janitor
After a series of failures, Toad begins working as a janitor at the Jean Grey School for Higher Learning, seeking redemption. #janitor #redemption )
Sep 1, 2001 CE
Helps the X-Men During Operation: Zero Tolerance
Toad aids the X-Men against the anti-mutant Bastion, risking his life to protect students. He gains some trust. #xmen #hero )
Nov 1, 2004 CE
Reveals Hidden Powers
During a battle, Toad shows an ability to secrete a paralytic toxin from his skin, a latent power. This surprises both allies and enemies. #powers )
May 1, 2006 CE
Resigns as Janitor
Feeling unappreciated, Toad leaves the school and briefly returns to crime, but is quickly captured. #resignation )
Aug 1, 2008 CE
Forced into Service by Norman Osborn
During the Dark Reign, Toad is coerced into joining the new Brotherhood under the command of Norman Osborn, but secretly works against him. #darkreign )
Feb 1, 2010 CE
Defeats Blob in Combat
Toad defeats his former friend Blob in a fight, proving his growth, but does not kill him. This shows his changed moral code. #growth )
Jul 1, 2012 CE
Reveals He Is Infected with the Legacy Virus
Toad discovers he has the Legacy Virus, but chooses to keep it a secret, fearing rejection. #legacyvirus
Apr 1, 2014 CE
Cured of the Legacy Virus
Toad is cured of the Legacy Virus by the X-Men's scientists, but the cure has side effects that alter his powers slightly. #cure
Oct 1, 2015 CE
Becomes a Teacher's Assistant
After proving his loyalty, Toad is promoted to teacher's assistant at the Jean Grey School, teaching janitorial and survival skills. #teacher )
Jun 1, 2017 CE
Betrays the X-Men to Magneto
In a moment of weakness, Toad betrays the X-Men's secrets to Magneto, but later regrets it and helps the team. #betrayal #regret )
2018 CE
Participates in the Age of X-Man Event
When reality is altered by Legion, Toad is one of the mutants trapped in the Age of X-Man, where he lives a peaceful life as a barista. #ageofxman
Nov 1, 2019 CE
Arrives on Krakoa
As part of the Krakoan era, Toad moves to the mutant nation of Krakoa, where he is resurrected after dying in a previous timeline. #krakoa
Mar 1, 2020 CE
Appointed as a Gatekeeper
Toad is given the role of a gatekeeper on Krakoa, monitoring the island's gates and assisting with mutant travel. #gatekeeper )
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Trial of Magneto: Accused of Helping Wanda Maximoff
During the Trial of Magneto, Toad is accused of aiding Magneto's plan to resurrect Wanda, but the charges are dropped. #trialofmagneto
Jun 1, 2021 CE
Dies and is Resurrected
Toad is killed during an attack on Krakoa, but is soon resurrected via the Krakoan protocols. #death #resurrection )
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Marries a Human Woman
In a surprising move, Toad marries a human woman named Sarah, a former nurse, showing his integration with humanity. #marriage )
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Killed by Nimrod
During the Orchis attack on Krakoa, Toad sacrifices himself to save several children, killed by the Sentinel Nimrod. #martyr )
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Posthumously Honored
The Quiet Council of Krakoa posthumously honors Toad as a hero, erecting a statue in the Gardens of Krakoa. #honor #statue )