Dec 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance as Human Top
David Cannon debuts as the Human Top in 'Tales to Astonish' #50, using his super-speed rotation powers to commit crimes. He battles Ant-Man and is defeated. #marvel #villain #firstappearance )
Chronological Storyline (42 Milestones)
Sep 1, 1964 CE
Revealed as Stalker of Janet van Dyne
In 'Tales to Astonish' #58, it is revealed that David Cannon has been stalking Janet van Dyne, working as her chauffeur to get close to her. This adds a creepy personal dimension to his villainy. #marvel #wasp #stalker )
May 1, 1965 CE
Joins the Masters of Evil
Under the alias Whirlwind, David Cannon joins Baron Zemo's first Masters of Evil in 'Avengers' #15. He fights the Avengers alongside other villains. #marvel #mastersofevil )
Jul 1, 1965 CE
First Defeat by Avengers
Whirlwind is defeated by the Avengers in 'Avengers' #16, with Quicksilver outpacing him. He is imprisoned but later escapes. #marvel #avengers #defeat )
Jan 1, 1967 CE
Recruited by Egghead
In 'Tales to Astonish' #80, Egghead recruits Whirlwind and others to form a new villainous team. They battle Ant-Man and the Wasp. #marvel #egghead )
Mar 1, 1968 CE
Operates Under New Costume
Whirlwind adopts a new costume in 'Avengers' #46, further distancing himself from the Human Top identity. He continues his criminal activities. #marvel #costume )
May 1, 1970 CE
Battles the Defenders
Whirlwind appears in 'Defenders' #7, fighting the non-team alongside other villains. He is defeated by Valkyrie. #marvel #defenders )
Jan 1, 1974 CE
Forms Lethal Legion
Whirlwind becomes a founding member of the Lethal Legion in 'Avengers' #119. The team is created by the Grim Reaper and targets the Avengers. #marvel #lethallegion )
Sep 1, 1977 CE
Killed by Yellowjacket
In 'Marvel Two-in-One' #31, Whirlwind is apparently killed by Hank Pym (as Yellowjacket) during a battle. His death is later revealed as a temporary coma. #marvel #yellowjacket #death )
Aug 1, 1978 CE
Resurrected by Maelstrom
Whirlwind is revived by the villain Maelstrom in 'Marvel Two-in-One' #33, gaining enhanced speed and spinning abilities. He becomes a pawn in Maelstrom's schemes. #marvel #resurrection )
Mar 1, 1979 CE
Imprisoned in the Vault
After multiple defeats, Whirlwind is incarcerated in the Vault, a super-villain prison. He attempts escape but fails. #marvel #prison )
Dec 1, 1985 CE
Released by the Beyonder
Whirlwind is among the villains transported to Battleworld during the Secret Wars. He briefly serves the Beyonder but is returned to Earth. #marvel #secretwars )
Aug 1, 1987 CE
Joins the New Enforcers
In 'Power Man and Iron Fist' #105, Whirlwind becomes a member of the New Enforcers, a crime syndicate. He battles Power Man and Iron Fist. #marvel #enforcers )
Oct 1, 1989 CE
Captures Janet van Dyne
Whirlwind kidnaps the Wasp in 'Avengers West Coast' #53, attempting to force her to marry him. He is stopped by the West Coast Avengers. #marvel #wasp #kidnap )
Feb 1, 1990 CE
Betrayed by Maelstrom
Maelstrom betrays Whirlwind, draining his power in 'Captain America' #371. Whirlwind loses his speed and is left helpless. #marvel #betrayal )
Mar 1, 1992 CE
Regains Powers via Techno-Organic Enhancement
In 'Quicksilver' #7, the villainous organization A.I.M. restores Whirlwind's powers with cybernetic implants, making him faster than ever. #marvel #aim )
Jun 1, 1994 CE
Appears in Generation X
Whirlwind attacks the young mutants of Generation X in 'Generation X' #10, seeking revenge on the Wasp. He is defeated by the team. #marvel #generationx )
Jan 1, 1997 CE
Sent to Prison by Ant-Man
Whirlwind battles the new Ant-Man (Scott Lang) in 'Ant-Man' #1, and is imprisoned again. This marks a recurring rivalry. #marvel #antman )
Aug 1, 1998 CE
Joins the Thunderbolts
Whirlwind becomes a member of the Thunderbolts during their villainous phase. He serves under Baron Zemo and clashes with heroes. #marvel #thunderbolts )
Jun 1, 2000 CE
Killed by Maelstrom Again
Whirlwind is seemingly killed when Maelstrom uses him as a battery in 'Avengers' #49. However, he later returns due to his mutant healing factor. #marvel #death )
Sep 1, 2001 CE
Clones Created by the Superhuman Registration Act
In 'Ant-Man' #6, a Whirlwind clone is created by a rogue scientist, but the real Whirlwind survives and confronts the clone. #marvel #clone )
Jan 1, 2003 CE
Appears in Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes
Whirlwind appears in the animated series 'Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes', voiced by Nolan North. He is depicted as a speedster villain. #marvel #animation #tv )
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Apr 1, 2004 CE
Captures Hank Pym
In 'Avengers' #500, Whirlwind kidnaps Hank Pym and attempts to harvest his Pym Particles. He is stopped by the Avengers. #marvel #hankpym )
Jul 1, 2005 CE
Joins the Sinister Syndicate
Whirlwind becomes a member of the Sinister Syndicate in 'Venom' #7, a group of Spider-Man villains. He battles Venom and Spider-Man. #marvel #sinistersyndicate )
Oct 1, 2006 CE
Participates in Civil War
Whirlwind is recruited by the Anti-Registration side during the Civil War. He fights against Iron Man's forces but is captured. #marvel #civilwar )
May 1, 2007 CE
Revealed as a Skrull Impostor
During Secret Invasion, it is revealed that an impostor Skrull had replaced Whirlwind. The real Whirlwind is freed from Skrull captivity. #marvel #secretinvasion #skrull )
Feb 1, 2008 CE
Kills for Hire
Whirlwind takes on assassination contracts in 'Punisher: War Zone' #8, but is defeated by the Punisher. #marvel #punisher )
Jan 1, 2009 CE
Takes Hostages at Avengers Mansion
In 'Mighty Avengers' #21, Whirlwind breaks into Avengers Mansion and takes hostages, demanding the Wasp's surrender. He is subdued by Ms. Marvel. #marvel #avengersmansion )
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Experiments by the Hood
Whirlwind is recruited by the Hood to become part of a superhuman army. He undergoes psychological conditioning to enhance his loyalty. #marvel #thehood )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
Fights with Young Allies
In 'Young Allies' #1, Whirlwind attacks a group of teenage heroes and is defeated by them. This shows his continued threat to younger heroes. #marvel #youngallies )
May 1, 2012 CE
Killed by the Grim Reaper
Whirlwind is murdered by the Grim Reaper in 'Avengers' #32, as part of a villain power struggle. He is later resurrected. #marvel #death #grimreaper )
Jul 1, 2013 CE
Resurrected by the Wrecker
The Wrecker uses dark magic to revive Whirlwind in 'The Mighty Avengers' #6, forcing him to serve the Wrecking Crew. #marvel #resurrection )
Jan 1, 2014 CE
Appears in Superior Foes of Spider-Man
Whirlwind has a cameo in 'Superior Foes of Spider-Man' #12, as a minor antagonist. The series focuses on B-list villains. #marvel #spiderman )
Sep 1, 2015 CE
Captured by Hydra
During the Secret Wars aftermath, Whirlwind is captured by Hydra and experimented on, gaining temporary enhancements. He escapes and goes into hiding. #marvel #hydra )
Mar 1, 2016 CE
Faces the Unworthy Thor
In 'The Unworthy Thor' #2, Whirlwind attempts to steal Mjolnir but is easily defeated by the unworthy Thor. This highlights his lower power level. #marvel #thor )
May 1, 2017 CE
Joins the Sinister Six
Whirlwind is temporarily a member of the Sinister Six in 'Amazing Spider-Man' #28, replacing Sandman. He battles Spider-Man. #marvel #sinistersix )
Jan 1, 2018 CE
Killed by the Wasp
In 'The Wasp' #1, Janet van Dyne kills Whirlwind in self-defense after he attacks her. His death is permanent for a time. #marvel #wasp #death )
Apr 1, 2019 CE
Revived by Mephisto
Whirlwind's soul is claimed by Mephisto, who resurrects him as a demonic servant. He is shown in 'Dark Reign' #7 as a hellish speedster. #marvel #mephisto #demonic )
Jun 1, 2020 CE
Appears in Empyre
Whirlwind is among the villains recruited by the Cotati during the Empyre event. He fights the Avengers but is turned to stone. #marvel #empyre )
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Returns to Human Form
In 'Avengers' #46, Whirlwind is restored to human form and imprisoned again. He plots revenge on the Wasp. #marvel #imprisonment )
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Spotted in Hellfire Gala
Whirlwind makes a brief appearance at the Hellfire Gala in 'X-Men' #12, causing chaos and being subdued by the X-Men. #marvel #xmen #hellfiregala )
Jan 1, 2023 CE
Last Known Appearance in Daredevil
Whirlwind appears in 'Daredevil' #20 as a hired assassin targeting Matt Murdock. He is defeated by Daredevil and sent back to prison. #marvel #daredevil )