Jul 1, 1944 CE
First Appearance of Toyman
Toyman first appears in Action Comics #64, created by Don Cameron, Ed Dobrotka, and George Roussos. Winslow Schott is introduced as a toymaker who uses deadly toys for crime. #GoldenAge #Superman
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
1947 CE
Toyman Battles Superman
In Action Comics #106, Toyman uses a giant mechanical toy soldier to rob banks. Superman thwarts him, leading to Schott's imprisonment. #GoldenAge #Superman
1950 CE
Toyman Joins the Injustice Society
Toyman becomes a member of the Golden Age Injustice Society in All-Star Comics #37, teaming up with other villains. #GoldenAge #InjusticeSociety
1959 CE
Silver Age Reintroduction
In Adventure Comics #261, Toyman is reintroduced with a modernized design, using remote-controlled toys and robots. #SilverAge #Superman
1971 CE
Toyman Frames Superman
In Superman #248, Toyman frames Superman for crimes by using a Superman robot. The real Superman clears his name. #BronzeAge #Superman
1976 CE
Toyman's Origin Retold
In DC Super-Stars #16, Toyman's origin is expanded: Schott was a toy designer whose boss stole his ideas, leading him to become a criminal. #BronzeAge #Origin
1986 CE
Post-Crisis Revamp
After Crisis on Infinite Earths, Toyman is reintroduced in Superman (vol. 2) #9 as a more twisted character who murders children with his toys. #PostCrisis #Superman
1987 CE
Toyman Kills Cat Grant's Son
In Superman (vol. 2) #9, Toyman murders Cat Grant's son Adam, marking a dark turn for the character. This event haunts Superman for years. #PostCrisis #Tragedy
1988 CE
Toyman Imprisoned in Arkham
Following his arrest, Toyman is sent to Arkham Asylum due to his insanity. This becomes a recurring location for his incarcerations. #PostCrisis #Arkham
1991 CE
Toyman Uses a Toy Bomb
In Superman (vol. 2) #57, Toyman plants a toy bomb in a department store, causing mass panic. Superman defuses it. #ModernAge #Superman
1993 CE
Toyman in 'The Death of Superman'
During the Death of Superman storyline, Toyman is among the villains celebrating Superman's death. #DeathOfSuperman #Crossover
1995 CE
Toyman's Marionette Droids
Toyman debuts his marionette droid technology in Superman (vol. 2) #100, creating life-like puppets to commit crimes. #Marionette #Technology
1996 CE
Toyman vs. Batman
In Batman: Shadow of the Bat #51, Toyman crosses paths with Batman in Gotham, leading to a confrontation. #Batman #Crossover
1998 CE
Toyman's Cancer Diagnosis
In Superman (vol. 2) #136, Toyman is diagnosed with terminal cancer, leading to a change in his behavior. He seeks redemption. #Redemption #Cancer
1999 CE
Toyman's Daughter Appears
In Superman: The Man of Steel #94, Toyman's estranged daughter, Miki, appears, leading to a complex father-daughter dynamic. #Family #Drama
2000 CE
Toyman's Redemption Arc
Toyman attempts to reform in Superman (vol. 2) #164, using his skills for good. He builds a toy for a children's hospital. #Redemption #Superman
2001 CE
Toyman Relapses into Crime
In Action Comics #783, Toyman's redemption fails as he returns to crime after being taunted by other villains. #Relapse #Villainy
2002 CE
Toyman Killed in Action
In Superman (vol. 2) #188, Toyman is seemingly killed by the villain Prankster, but later revealed to have survived. #Death #Prankster
2003 CE
Toyman Returns with a Vengeance
In Action Comics #800, Toyman resurfaces, angrier than ever, and plans a massive attack on Metropolis using a giant toy army. #Return #Attack
2004 CE
Toyman Joins the Society
Toyman becomes a member of Alexander Luthor Jr.'s Secret Society of Super Villains during the Infinite Crisis build-up. #SecretSociety #InfiniteCrisis
2005 CE
Toyman's Role in Infinite Crisis
In Infinite Crisis #1, Toyman participates in the Society's attack on Metropolis. He is later captured by the Freedom Fighters. #Crossover #InfiniteCrisis
2006 CE
Toyman Tortured by the Joker
In Batman #648, Toyman is captured and tortured by the Joker during the 'Batman: Under the Hood' storyline. #Batman #Joker
2007 CE
Toyman's Mental Deterioration
In Action Comics Annual #11, Toyman's sanity further declines after the torture, leading to more erratic behavior. #Madness #Psychological
2008 CE
Toyman in 'Final Crisis'
Toyman appears in Final Crisis #1 as a member of the Secret Society under Libra's leadership. #FinalCrisis #Crossover
2009 CE
Toyman's Daughter Dies
In Superman: World of New Krypton #6, Toyman's daughter Miki is killed, causing him immense grief and rage. #Tragedy #Family
2010 CE
Toyman's New Costume
In Action Comics #888, Toyman debuts a new, more sinister costume resembling a twisted marionette. #Design #Villainous
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52 Reboot: Toyman Depowered
In the New 52 reboot, Toyman is reintroduced in Superman (vol. 3) #1 as a genius inventor but without the explosive toys gimmick. #New52 #Reboot
2012 CE
Toyman's Tech-Powered Crimes
In Superman (vol. 3) #6, Toyman uses advanced robotics and holograms to commit heists. #Technology #Crime
2013 CE
Toyman Joins the Crime Syndicate
In Justice League (vol. 2) #23, Toyman becomes a member of the Crime Syndicate's earth-based branch during the Forever Evil storyline. #ForeverEvil #CrimeSyndicate
2014 CE
Toyman's Grudge Against Lex Luthor
In Action Comics (vol. 2) #31, Toyman develops a grudge against Lex Luthor for stealing his designs. #LexLuthor #Rivalry
2015 CE
Toyman as a Superman: Earth One Villain
In the graphic novel Superman: Earth One Vol. 3, Toyman is reimagined as a twisted genius who creates deadly toys for children. #EarthOne #GraphicNovel
Aug 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Toyman's Return
In Action Comics #963, Toyman returns in the DC Rebirth era, now using nanotech-based toys. #Rebirth #Nanotech
2017 CE
Toyman's Marionette Army
In Action Comics #978, Toyman unleashes a marionette army controlled by his mind to terrorize Metropolis. #Marionette #Army
2018 CE
Toyman Infiltrates LexCorp
In Action Comics #1003, Toyman infiltrates LexCorp to steal corporate secrets, leading to a confrontation with Superman and Lex Luthor. #LexCorp #Infiltration
2019 CE
Toyman's Brainwashed Minions
In Action Comics #1015, Toyman brainwashes children to act as his pawns, forcing Superman to stop him without harming them. #Brainwashing #Children
2020 CE
Toyman in 'The Joker War'
Toyman appears in the 'Joker War' storyline, selling weapons to the Joker's gang. #JokerWar #Crossover
2021 CE
Toyman's Lethal Escape Room
In Action Comics #1035, Toyman creates a deadly escape room for Superman, testing his wits and morality. #EscapeRoom #Psychological
2022 CE
Toyman's Redemption Attempt Again
In Action Comics #1047, Toyman tries to reform but is sabotaged by a new villain, 'The Puppeteer'. #Redemption #NewVillain
2023 CE
Toyman's Origin Retold (2023)
In Action Comics #1060, Toyman's origin is retold with new details: Schott's father was an abusive toymaker, leading to his obsession. #Origin #FamilyHistory
2024 CE
Toyman's Giant Robot Attack
In Action Comics #1090, Toyman builds a giant toy robot that rampages through Metropolis, requiring the Justice League to intervene. #GiantRobot #JusticeLeague