Jan 1, 1942 CE
Wildcat Debuts in Sensation Comics #1
Ted Grant, heavyweight boxing champion, is framed for murder and escapes prison wearing a black cat costume to fight crime, debuting as Wildcat in Sensation Comics #1. #comics #DC )
Chronological Storyline (33 Milestones)
Dec 1, 1942 CE
Joins Justice Society of America
Wildcat becomes a member of the Justice Society of America in All Star Comics #8, marking his first team-up with Golden Age heroes. #JSA #comics
1942 CE
Solo Backup Feature Begins
Wildcat receives his own solo backup feature in Sensation Comics and later in Comic Cavalcade, solidifying his popularity. #comics )
1944 CE
Teams Up with Batman
Wildcat first teams with Batman in a story from World's Finest Comics, beginning a long mentorship in boxing. #Batman #comics )
1947 CE
First Appearance of Black Canary
Black Canary (Dinah Drake) debuts in Flash Comics #86; Wildcat later becomes her trainer and ally. #BlackCanary #comics
1951 CE
Golden Age Decline
After the decline of superhero comics in the early 1950s, Wildcat's adventures cease as the JSA dissolves. #comics )
Aug 1, 1965 CE
Silver Age Revival in JLA/JSA Crossover
Wildcat returns in Justice League of America #40, the first Earth-One/Earth-Two crossover, reintroducing him to a new generation. #JLA #JSA )
1976 CE
All-Star Squadron Founding
Ted Grant joins the All-Star Squadron from its first issue, fighting in World War II-era adventures. #AllStarSquadron #comics
Jul 1, 1981 CE
Trains Batman in Boxing
In a flashback in Batman #319, it is revealed that Ted Grant trained a young Bruce Wayne in boxing during his early crime-fighting days. #Batman #training )
Apr 1, 1985 CE
Crisis on Infinite Earths
Wildcat appears in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1-12, witnessing the merging of the multiverse. #Crisis #comics
1986 CE
Legends Crossover
Wildcat participates in the Legends event, helping to restore heroes' public trust. #Legends #comics )
1991 CE
The Golden Age Miniseries
Wildcat and the original JSA star in The Golden Age miniseries, a noir retelling of their later years. #GoldenAge #comics )
Apr 1, 1992 CE
First Solo Limited Series
Wildcat (vol. 2) #1-4 is published, focusing on Ted Grant's past and his fight against organized crime. #Wildcat #comics )
Aug 1, 1994 CE
Zero Hour: Crisis in Time
Wildcat participates in Zero Hour, helping to restore the timeline after a temporal crisis. #ZeroHour #comics
Jun 1, 1999 CE
JSA Series Launch
The JSA ongoing series begins with Wildcat as a central member, re-establishing the team. #JSA #comics )
2002 CE
Trains Black Canary
In JSA #30, Wildcat intensifies training Dinah Lance (Black Canary) in hand-to-hand combat. #BlackCanary #training )
Jan 1, 2006 CE
Death in 52
Ted Grant is murdered by the villain Intergang in 52 #8, shocking the superhero community. #52 #death )
2007 CE
Funeral and Memorial
A memorial issue in JSA #50 honors Wildcat's legacy as a hero and trainer. #JSA #memorial )
May 1, 2008 CE
Black Lantern Resurrection
In Blackest Night, Ted Grant is reanimated as a Black Lantern, forced to fight his former allies. #BlackestNight #comics
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Fully Resurrected
Following Blackest Night, Wildcat is properly resurrected and rejoins the JSA. #JSA #resurrection )
Jun 1, 2011 CE
Flashpoint Appearance
Wildcat appears in the Flashpoint event as part of a different timeline. #Flashpoint #comics )
Sep 1, 2011 CE
New 52: Earth 2 Relaunch
In the New 52, Ted Grant appears in Earth 2 (vol. 2) as a hero, with a revamped origin. #New52 #Earth2 )
2013 CE
Trinity War
Wildcat participates in the Trinity War crossover, fighting alongside the Justice League. #TrinityWar #comics
2014 CE
Futures End Cameo
Wildcat appears in the Futures End weekly series in a flashforward sequence. #FuturesEnd #comics
Jun 1, 2016 CE
DC Rebirth: Return to Main Continuity
With DC Rebirth, Ted Grant returns to the main Earth in Titans #1, reconnecting with former teammates. #Rebirth #Titans
2017 CE
Doomsday Clock
Wildcat appears in Doomsday Clock as part of the restored JSA. #DoomsdayClock #comics )
2018 CE
Death of the JSA
In DC's 'The New Age of DC Heroes', Wildcat is featured in 'The Terrifics' as a supporting character. #Terrifics #comics
2019 CE
Year of the Villain: Trains Catwoman
In a flashback in Batman/Catwoman #1, Wildcat is shown training a young Selina Kyle. #Catwoman #training )
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal
Wildcat appears in Dark Nights: Death Metal as a key member of the resistance. #DeathMetal #comics
Aug 1, 2021 CE
Infinite Frontier: JSA Reforms
In Infinite Frontier #0, Wildcat joins the newly reformed Justice Society of America. #InfiniteFrontier #JSA
Jan 1, 2022 CE
The New Golden Age
Wildcat is featured in The New Golden Age one-shot, teasing future JSA stories. #NewGoldenAge #comics
2023 CE
JSA Relaunch
Ted Grant appears as a main character in the new JSA series by Geoff Johns. #JSA #comics )
2024 CE
Legacy of the Cat: Wildcat's Influence
Multiple family members and protégés continue Wildcat's legacy, including his daughter and a new Wildcat. #Wildcat #legacy )