Jan 1, 1968 CE
First Appearance as Whiplash
Mark Scarlotti debuts as the villain Whiplash in Tales of Suspense #97. He uses a cybernetic whip to fight Iron Man. #comics #marvel )
Chronological Storyline (40 Milestones)
Feb 1, 1968 CE
Second Battle with Iron Man
Whiplash returns in Tales of Suspense #98 for a rematch with Iron Man, showcasing his improved whip skills. #comics #marvel )
Jun 1, 1968 CE
Origin: Stark Technician
Flashback reveals Scarlotti's past as a disgruntled Stark International technician who stole whip technology. #comics #marvel )
Mar 1, 1970 CE
Joins the Maggia
Whiplash becomes an enforcer for the Maggia crime syndicate, using his whip to intimidate rivals. #comics #marvel )
Sep 1, 1973 CE
First Whip Upgrade
Whiplash develops an energy whip capable of cutting through Iron Man's armor, appearing in Iron Man #70. #comics #marvel )
May 1, 1974 CE
Adopts the Name Blacklash
After a costume redesign and upgrade to his whips, Scarlotti rebrands as Blacklash in Iron Man #80. #comics #marvel
Mar 1, 1975 CE
Teaming with the Melter
Blacklash teams up with the Melter to attack Stark Industries, but they are defeated by Iron Man. #comics #marvel
Nov 1, 1976 CE
Maggia Elite Status
Blacklash is promoted to a lieutenant within the Maggia, overseeing operations in New York. #comics #marvel
Dec 1, 1978 CE
Member of the Lethal Legion
Blacklash joins the Lethal Legion under the leadership of Count Nefaria, battling the Avengers. #comics #marvel
Mar 1, 1981 CE
Murder Contract on Stark
Blacklash accepts a contract to assassinate Tony Stark but fails due to interference from the Black Widow. #comics #marvel
Jun 1, 1982 CE
Killed by the Scourge
In Iron Man #161, Blacklash is murdered by the Scourge of the Underworld during a mass assassination of villains. #comics #marvel
Jul 1, 1985 CE
Post-Resurrection Depression
After resurrection, Scarlotti struggles with identity issues, briefly retiring from crime. #comics #marvel )
May 1, 1991 CE
Resurrected in Deadpool
Mark Scarlotti is resurrected by an unknown force and appears in Deadpool #59, causing chaos. #comics #marvel )
Aug 1, 1993 CE
Returns as Whiplash
Scarlotti reverts to the Whiplash identity and fights the West Coast Avengers in Avengers West Coast #100. #comics #marvel )
Oct 1, 1995 CE
Whip vs. Tech: Arms Race
Whiplash refines his whip to counter Stark's latest armor, creating electromagnetic variants. #comics #marvel )
Feb 1, 1997 CE
Employed by the Tinkerer
Whiplash works for the Tinkerer, providing tech support and muscle for criminal operations. #comics #marvel )
Sep 1, 2000 CE
Maggia Power Struggle
During a power vacuum in the Maggia, Whiplash attempts to seize control but fails due to interference from Spider-Man. #comics #marvel )
Jun 1, 2004 CE
Joins the Sinister Sinister Syndicate
Whiplash becomes a member of the Sinister Syndicate, a group of villains led by the Beetle. #comics #marvel
Aug 1, 2006 CE
Civil War: Rogue Agent
Whiplash becomes an unregistered villain during Civil War, hunted by both pro- and anti-registration forces. #comics #marvel )
Jan 1, 2007 CE
Initiative Registration
During the Superhuman Registration Act, Whiplash registers with the Initiative and is assigned to the criminal rehabilitation program. #comics #marvel )
Apr 1, 2008 CE
Secret Invasion Involvement
Whiplash is manipulated by the Skrulls during the Secret Invasion, but eventually fights against them alongside other villains. #comics #marvel
Mar 1, 2009 CE
Dark Reign: Joins H.A.M.M.E.R.
Whiplash becomes an agent of Norman Osborn's H.A.M.M.E.R., using his skills for the Dark Avengers. #comics #marvel )
May 1, 2010 CE
Shadowland Participation
Whiplash fights in the Shadowland conflict, aligning with the Hand's enemies. #comics #marvel )
Feb 1, 2011 CE
Heist of Stark Tech
Whiplash steals advanced Stark Industries weaponry, leading to a confrontation with War Machine. #comics #marvel )
Aug 1, 2012 CE
The Avengers Assemble
Whiplash is recruited by the Loki-possessed Scarlet Witch to attack the Avengers, but is defeated. #comics #marvel )
Jun 1, 2013 CE
Iron Man 3: Movie Tie-In
A version of Whiplash appears in the comics tie-in for Iron Man 3, depicting an alternate origin. #comics #marvel )
Oct 1, 2014 CE
AXIS: Inverted Morality
During the AXIS event, Whiplash's morality is inverted, briefly turning him into a heroic vigilante. #comics #marvel )
Jul 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Battleworld
Whiplash is stranded on Battleworld during Secret Wars, fighting in the domains of the map. #comics #marvel )
May 1, 2016 CE
Civil War II: Neutral Zone
Whiplash attempts to stay neutral in the Civil War II conflict, but is forced to pick a side after an attack by Ulysses' predictions. #comics #marvel
Mar 1, 2017 CE
Return of the Maggia
Whiplash helps revive the Maggia, becoming a high-ranking enforcer in the new syndicate. #comics #marvel )
Nov 1, 2017 CE
Syndicate Robbery
Whiplash orchestrates a massive heist of vibranium with the Syndicate, foiled by Black Panther. #comics #marvel )
Sep 1, 2018 CE
The Hunt for Tony Stark
Whiplash joins a team of villains hunting a depowered Tony Stark, seeking revenge for past defeats. #comics #marvel )
Feb 1, 2019 CE
Death of Whiplash?
During a fight with the new Iron Man (Riri Williams), Whiplash is seemingly killed in an explosion. #comics #marvel )
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Resurrection via Mephisto
Whiplash is resurrected by Mephisto as a demonic servant, gaining dark whip powers. #comics #marvel )
Jun 1, 2021 CE
King in Black: Symbiote Whip
Whiplash temporarily wields a symbiote whip during the King in Black event, becoming more powerful. #comics #marvel
Apr 1, 2022 CE
Devil's Reign: Underworld
Whiplash allies with the Mayor Fisk's anti-vigilante task force, wielding weapons against heroes. #comics #marvel
Aug 1, 2023 CE
The Gala Redemption
Whiplash attempts a heist at the Hellfire Gala, but is thwarted by the X-Men. #comics #marvel
Feb 1, 2024 CE
Gang War: Maggia Reboot
Whiplash becomes a key player in the Maggia's turf war against the new Kingpin. #comics #marvel )
Jul 1, 2024 CE
New Whip Tech from Doom
Doctor Doom upgrades Whiplash's whips with Latverian tech, making him a threat to the entire superhero community. #comics #marvel )
Jan 1, 2025 CE
Upcoming Battle for Stark Tech
Whiplash is slated to appear in 'Iron Man: Legacy of the Whip' storyline, a return to his origins. #comics #marvel )