Aug 1, 2002 CE
Hunter Zolomon First Appears
Hunter Zolomon, an FBI profiler and friend of Wally West, makes his first appearance in The Flash Vol. 2 #197. )
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
Sep 1, 2002 CE
Hunter Zolomon Paralyzed by Grodd
In The Flash #198, Hunter is paralyzed by a bomb planted by Gorilla Grodd, ending his career as an FBI profiler. )
Oct 1, 2002 CE
Becomes Zoom Using Cosmic Treadmill
In The Flash #199, Hunter uses the Cosmic Treadmill to accelerate his own time, gaining speedster powers and becoming the villain Zoom. )
Nov 1, 2002 CE
First Battle with Wally West
In The Flash #200, Zoom battles Wally West for the first time, establishing their rivalry. )
Jan 1, 2003 CE
Ignition Storyline Begins
The Flash #201 launches the 'Ignition' arc, revealing Zoom's motive: to make Wally a better hero through tragedy. )
Jul 1, 2003 CE
Wild Wests Storyline
In The Flash #207-212, Zoom returns as a key antagonist during the 'Wild Wests' arc, testing Wally's limits. )
Mar 1, 2004 CE
Teen Titans Crossover
Zoom appears in Teen Titans #20-21 (crossover with The Flash) as part of the 'The Lightning and the Thunder' story. )
May 1, 2005 CE
Rogue War Storyline
Zoom plays a central role in 'Rogue War' (The Flash #218-225), manipulating the Rogues and fighting the Flash.
Jul 1, 2005 CE
Joins the Secret Society
Zoom becomes a member of the Secret Society of Super Villains during Infinite Crisis #1, aligning with major DC villains.
Dec 1, 2005 CE
Appears in Villains United
Zoom appears in Villains United #1-6 as a Society member, battling the Secret Six.
Apr 1, 2006 CE
Appears in The Flash: The Fastest Man Alive
Zoom appears in issues #5-6 of the series during Bart Allen's tenure as the Flash, testing the new speedster.
Jul 1, 2006 CE
Infinite Crisis Event
Zoom appears in multiple issues of Infinite Crisis, culminating in Infinite Crisis #7 as part of the Society.
Aug 1, 2006 CE
Justice League Cameo
Zoom appears in Justice League of America (vol. 2) #1 as a member of the Secret Society. )
Aug 1, 2008 CE
Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge Begins
Zoom is a major player in the Final Crisis: Rogues' Revenge miniseries #1-3, fighting the Rogues and the Black Flash.
Sep 1, 2008 CE
Featured in DC Universe: 0
Zoom is among the villains featured in DC Universe: 0, a prelude to Final Crisis.
Oct 1, 2008 CE
Rogues' Revenge Concludes
In Rogues' Revenge #3, Zoom is defeated by the Rogues and the Black Flash, but survives.
Apr 1, 2009 CE
The Flash: Rebirth Begins
Zoom appears as a specter-like figure in The Flash: Rebirth #1-6, haunting Wally and Barry.
Sep 1, 2009 CE
Zoom Killed by the Black Flash
In The Flash: Rebirth #6, Zoom is killed by the Black Flash, ending his apparent return.
Apr 1, 2010 CE
Ghost of Zoom in The Flash Vol. 3
Zoom's ghost appears in The Flash (vol. 3) #1-12, influencing events as a haunting presence. )
May 1, 2011 CE
Alternate Zoom in Flashpoint
An alternate version of Zoom appears in the Flashpoint tie-in Flashpoint: Reverse-Flash #1, part of the altered timeline. )
Jun 1, 2011 CE
Flashpoint: Reverse-Flash Appearance
Zoom appears in the Flashpoint tie-in series Flashpoint: Reverse-Flash, exploring an alternate timeline.
Nov 1, 2012 CE
Featured in The Flash Annual #1
Zoom appears in The Flash (vol. 4) Annual #1, a New 52 story.
Sep 1, 2013 CE
The Flash Vol. 4 #23.1: Reverse-Flash
Although focused on Daniel West, Zoom is referenced or appears briefly in The Flash #23.1. )
Sep 1, 2014 CE
Futures End Appearance
Hunter Zolomon appears in The Flash: Futures End #1, a one-shot set in the possible future.
May 1, 2016 CE
DC Universe: Rebirth Cameo
Zoom has a brief cameo in DC Universe: Rebirth #1, setting up his eventual return.
Jul 1, 2016 CE
Featured in DC Rebirth Holiday Special
Zoom appears in the DC Rebirth Holiday Special #1, a light-hearted story.
May 1, 2017 CE
The Button Crossover
Zoom appears in The Flash (vol. 5) #21-22 (part of 'The Button' crossover), though the main antagonist is Eobard Thawne. )
Dec 1, 2017 CE
The Flash #34: Zoom Cameo
Zoom makes a brief cameo in The Flash (vol. 5) #34, foreshadowing his return. )
Jan 1, 2018 CE
Zoom Returns in The Flash Vol. 5
The Flash (vol. 5) #41 launches the 'Zoom' storyline, bringing Hunter Zolomon back as a major villain. )
Apr 1, 2018 CE
Zoom Storyline Concludes
In The Flash (vol. 5) #44, Zoom is defeated but escapes, leaving his fate ambiguous. )
Jul 1, 2019 CE
Featured in DC Comics: Generations
Zoom appears in the DC Generations event, interacting with multiple Flashes.
Mar 1, 2020 CE
The Flash #750 Backup Story
Zoom appears in a backup story in The Flash #750, reflecting on his rivalry with Wally West. )
Aug 1, 2020 CE
Dark Nights: Death Metal
Zoom appears as part of the Batman Who Laughs' Secret Society in Dark Nights: Death Metal #1-7.
Oct 1, 2020 CE
The Flash Age Storyline
Zoom appears in The Flash #761-762 during the 'The Flash Age' arc, manipulating time. )
Mar 1, 2021 CE
Infinite Frontier #0
Zoom is part of a new Secret Society in Infinite Frontier #0, setting up future storylines.
Jun 1, 2021 CE
The Fastest Man Alive Arc Begins
Zoom features in The Flash #771-780 as a time-manipulating threat during the 'The Fastest Man Alive' arc. )
Oct 1, 2021 CE
The Flash #775: 'Escape the Doomverse'
Zoom appears in The Flash #775, part of the 'Escape the Doomverse' storyline. )
Mar 1, 2022 CE
The Flash #789: Prelude to One-Minute War
Zoom appears in The Flash #789 as a prelude to the upcoming One-Minute War. )
Apr 1, 2022 CE
War for the Light Force
Zoom appears in The Flash #781-787, where he aids the Flash against the Light Force. )
Jan 1, 2023 CE
One-Minute War Begins
Zoom is a major antagonist in the 'One-Minute War' crossover (The Flash #790-795), forcing the Flash into a time-accelerated conflict. )
Jun 1, 2023 CE
One-Minute War Concludes
In The Flash #795, Zoom is defeated by the Flash and his allies, but his time manipulation leaves lasting effects. )
Aug 1, 2023 CE
The Flash #800
Zoom appears in the milestone The Flash #800, part of a story celebrating the legacy of the Flash. )
Dec 1, 2023 CE
The Flash #802: Aftermath
Zoom appears in The Flash #802, dealing with the aftermath of the One-Minute War. )
May 1, 2024 CE
The Flash #812: Legacy
Zoom appears in The Flash #812 as part of the ongoing title, continuing his rivalry. )