Mar 1, 1941 CE
Bucky Barnes First Appearance
Bucky Barnes debuts in Captain America Comics #1 as the teen sidekick to Captain America, created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. #Marvel #GoldenAge
Chronological Storyline (34 Milestones)
Apr 1, 1945 CE
Bucky's 'Death' in Explosion
During a mission to stop Baron Zemo's drone plane, Bucky is thrown from the plane and presumed dead in an explosion over the English Channel. Captain America is frozen in ice. #WWII #Marvel
Apr 1, 1964 CE
Captain America Revived Without Bucky
Captain America is revived by the Avengers in Avengers #4, but Bucky remains dead in continuity for decades. #Marvel #Avengers
Jan 1, 2005 CE
Winter Soldier Revealed in Captain America #1
Ed Brubaker's run begins, revealing Bucky is alive as the Winter Soldier, a brainwashed Soviet assassin. #WinterSoldier #Marvel )
Jun 1, 2005 CE
Winter Soldier Kills Red Skull
The Winter Soldier assassinates the Red Skull in Captain America #7, showcasing his lethal programming. #WinterSoldier #Marvel )
Mar 1, 2006 CE
Bucky's Memory Restored
In Captain America #11, the Winter Soldier's memories are partially restored by the Cosmic Cube, leading to his defection. #WinterSoldier #Marvel )
Mar 1, 2007 CE
Captain America Assassinated
Captain America is shot and killed in Captain America #25, with the Winter Soldier initially blamed but later cleared. #CaptainAmerica #Marvel )
Jan 1, 2008 CE
Bucky Becomes Captain America
In Captain America #34, Bucky takes up the shield and mantle of Captain America, with a new costume. #CaptainAmerica #WinterSoldier
Jul 1, 2008 CE
Captain America: The Chosen
Bucky stars as Captain America in the miniseries Captain America: The Chosen, exploring his new role. #CaptainAmerica #Marvel
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Captain America: Reborn
Steve Rogers returns from the dead in Captain America: Reborn, leading to a dual Captain America status. #CaptainAmerica #Marvel
Mar 1, 2010 CE
Bucky Relinquishes Shield
In Captain America #602, Bucky returns the shield to Steve Rogers, but continues as Captain America in his own series. #CaptainAmerica #Marvel
May 1, 2011 CE
Fear Itself: Bucky as Captain America
During the Fear Itself event, Bucky as Captain America fights the Serpent's forces. #FearItself #Marvel )
Nov 1, 2011 CE
Bucky's 'Death' in Fear Itself
Bucky is seemingly killed by Sin in Fear Itself #7, but later revealed to be alive. #FearItself #Marvel )
Jan 1, 2012 CE
Winter Soldier Solo Series Begins
The Winter Soldier solo series launches, focusing on Bucky's missions as a spy. #WinterSoldier #Marvel )
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Bucky Joins the Secret Avengers
Bucky becomes a member of the Secret Avengers in Secret Avengers #29. #SecretAvengers #Marvel
Mar 1, 2014 CE
Original Sin: Bucky's Past Explored
In Original Sin, Bucky's hidden past is revealed, including his role in killing Nick Fury's son. #OriginalSin #Marvel )
May 1, 2015 CE
All-New Captain America: Sam Wilson Takes Over
Sam Wilson becomes Captain America, and Bucky takes on a new role as the Man on the Wall. #CaptainAmerica #Marvel )
Jan 1, 2016 CE
Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier Series
A new ongoing series titled Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier begins, exploring his adventures. #WinterSoldier #Marvel
Jul 1, 2016 CE
Civil War II: Bucky's Role
Bucky appears in Civil War II, siding with Captain Marvel's team. #CivilWarII #Marvel
May 1, 2017 CE
Secret Empire: Bucky as a Resistance Leader
During Secret Empire, Bucky leads the resistance against Hydra's takeover of America. #SecretEmpire #Marvel )
Jan 1, 2018 CE
Bucky Rejoins the Avengers
Bucky becomes a member of the Avengers in Avengers #684. #Avengers #Marvel )
Oct 1, 2018 CE
Winter Soldier: The Complete Collection
Marvel releases a collected edition of Ed Brubaker's Winter Soldier run. #WinterSoldier #Marvel )
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Bucky in the War of the Realms
Bucky fights in the War of the Realms event alongside the Avengers. #WarOfTheRealms #Marvel
Jan 1, 2020 CE
Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier Vol. 2
A new volume of Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier launches, written by Derek Landy. #WinterSoldier #Marvel
Mar 1, 2020 CE
Bucky's Role in Empyre
Bucky appears in the Empyre event, aiding the Avengers against the Cotati. #Empyre #Marvel
May 1, 2021 CE
Bucky in the Infinity Comics
Bucky stars in the Infinity Comics series Winter Soldier: The Winter Soldier. #WinterSoldier #Marvel
Sep 1, 2021 CE
Bucky's New Arm in Comics
Bucky receives a new vibranium arm from Shuri in the comics. #WinterSoldier #Marvel
Jan 1, 2022 CE
Bucky in the Devil's Reign Event
Bucky appears in Devil's Reign, fighting against Kingpin's anti-vigilante laws. #DevilsReign #Marvel
May 1, 2022 CE
Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier Vol. 3
A third volume of Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier begins, written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing. #WinterSoldier #Marvel
Nov 1, 2022 CE
Bucky in the Judgment Day Event
Bucky participates in the Judgment Day event, dealing with the Celestial's judgment. #JudgmentDay #Marvel )
Mar 1, 2023 CE
Bucky's Role in the Fall of X
Bucky appears in the Fall of X storyline, aiding mutants. #FallOfX #Marvel
Jul 1, 2023 CE
Bucky Barnes: The Winter Soldier #1
A new #1 issue launches as part of Marvel's relaunch. #WinterSoldier #Marvel
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Bucky in the Gang War Event
Bucky gets involved in the Gang War event in New York. #GangWar #Marvel )
May 1, 2024 CE
Bucky's New Ongoing Series
Marvel announces a new ongoing Winter Soldier series by writer Collin Kelly and artist Kev Walker. #WinterSoldier #Marvel )