List of comic book supervillain debuts explained

The following is a list of first appearances of fictional supervillains and teams in American comic books.

For a list of comic book superhero debuts, see List of superhero debuts.

1930s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Ultra-Humanite1939 (June)DCJerry Siegel, Joe ShusterAction Comics (vol. 1) #13
Dr. Death1939 (July)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #29
The Monk1939 (September)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #31
The Claw1939 (December)Lev Gleason PublicationsJack ColeSilver Streak Comics #1

1940s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Hath-Set1940 (January)DCGardner Fox, Dennis NevilleFlash Comics #1
Professor Hugo Strange1940 (February)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #36
Doctor Sivana1940 (February)Fawcett Comics/DCBill Parker, C. C. BeckWhiz Comics #2
Lex Luthor1940 (April)DCJerry Siegel, Joe ShusterAction Comics (vol. 1) #23
The Joker1940 (April)DCBob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Bill FingerBatman (vol. 1) #1
Catwoman1940 (April)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerBatman (vol. 1) #1
Tony Zucco1940 (April)DCBob Kane, Bill Finger, Jerry RobinsonDetective Comics (vol. 1) #38
Clayface1940 (June)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #40
Scarecrow1941 (September)DCBill Finger, Bob KaneWorld's Finest Comics #3
Ares1941 (October)DCWilliam Moulton Marston, H. G. PeterWonder Woman #1
Red Skull1941 (October)Marvel/TimelyJoe Simon, Jack KirbyCaptain America Comics #1
The Penguin1941 (December)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #58
Captain Nazi1941 (December)Fawcett Comics/DCBill Woolfolk, Mac RaboyMaster Comics #21
Ibac1942 (March)Fawcett Comics/DCOtto Binder, C. C. BeckCaptain Marvel Adventures #8
The Puzzler1942 (June)DCAction Comics (vol. 1) #49
Two-Face1942 (August)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #66
Prankster1942 (August)DCAction Comics (vol. 1) #51
The Shade1942 (September)DCGardner FoxFlash Comics #33
Rag Doll1942 (December)DCGardner FoxFlash Comics #36
Sabbac(Fawcett) 1943; (DC) 2007Fawcett Comics/DC(Fawcett) Otto Binder, Al Carreno; (DC) Judd Winick, Tom Raney(Fawcett) Captain Marvel, Jr. #4; (DC) Outsiders, vol. 3 #8
Mister Mind and the Monster Society of Evil1943Fawcett Comics/DCOtto Binder, C. C. BeckCaptain Marvel Adventures #22
Brainwave1943 (February)DCGardner FoxAll Star #15
Tweedledum, Tweedledee1943 (April)DCDetective Comics (vol. 1) #74
Crime Doctor1943 (July)DCBill Finger, Bob Kane, George RoussosDetective Comics (vol. 1) #77
Toyman1943 (September)DCJerry Siegel, Joe ShusterAction Comics (vol. 1) #64
Cheetah1943 (September)DCWilliam Moulton MarstonWonder Woman (vol. 1) #6
Thinker1943 (October)DCGardner Fox, E. E. HibbardAll-Flash #12
Cavalier1943 (November)DCDon Cameron, Bob KaneDetective Comics (vol. 1) #81
Vandal Savage1943 (December)DCAlfred Bester, Martin NodellGreen Lantern (vol. 1) #10
Gambler1944DCHenry Kuttner, Martin NodellGreen Lantern (vol. 1) #12
Giganta1944 (June)DCWilliam Moulton MarstonWonder Woman (vol. 1) #9
Mr. Mxyzptlk1944 (September)DCJerry Siegel, Joe ShusterSuperman (vol. 1) #30
Solomon Grundy1944 (October)DCAlfred Bester, Paul ReinmanAll-American Comics #61
Monocle1945 (April)DCGardner Fox, Joe KubertFlash Comics #64
Turtle1945 (December)DCGardner Fox, Martin NaydelAll-Star #21
Black Adam1945 (December)Fawcett Comics/DCOtto Binder & C. C. BeckThe Marvel Family #1
Crazy Quilt1946 (June)DCJack KirbyBoy Commandos #15
Wizard1947 (April)DCGardner Fox, Irwin HasenAll Star Comics #34
Penny Plunderer1947 (September)DCWorld's Finest Comics #30
Gentleman Ghost1947 (October)DCRobert Kanigher, Joe KubertFlash Comics #88
Icicle (comics) (Joar)1947 (October)DCRobert Kanigher, Irwin HasenAll American Comics #90
Rose, Thorn1947 (November)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoFlash Comics #89
The Fiddler1947 (December)DCRobert Kanigher, Lee EliasAll-Flash #32
Star Sapphire1947 (December)DCRobert Kanigher, Lee EliasAll-Flash #32
Mad Hatter1948 (October)DCBob Kane, Bill FingerBatman (vol. 1) #49
Riddler1948 (October)DCBill Finger, Dick SprangDetective Comics (vol. 1) #140
The Rival1949 (February)DCJohn Broome, Joe KubertFlash Comics #104

1950s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Deadshot1950 (June)DCBob Kane, David Vern Reed, Lew SchwartzBatman (vol. 1) #59
The Mekon1950Frank HampsonDan Dare, Pilot of the Future
Red Hood1951 (February)DCDetective Comics #168
Killer Moth1951 (February)DCBatman #63
Firefly1952 (June)DCFrance Herron, Dick SprangDetective Comics #184
Gorilla-Man1954Marvel/TimelyBob PowellMystery Tales #21
Morgan le Fay1955Marvel/TimelyStan Lee, Joe ManeelyBlack Knight comics #1
The Yellow Claw1956Marvel/TimelyAl Feldstein, Joe ManeelyYellow Claw comics #1
Captain Cold1957 (May)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoShowcase #8
Doctor Achilles Milo1957 (September)DCDetective Comics #247
Signalman1957 (December)DCBatman #112
Brainiac1958 (July)DCCurt Swan, Stan KayeAction Comics (vol. 1) #242
Bizarro1958 (October)DCOtto Binder, George PappSuperboy (vol. 1) #68
Terrible Trio (DC Comics) (Fox, Shark, Vulture)1958 (March)DCDave Wood, Sheldon MoldoffDetective Comics (vol. 1) #253
Calendar Man1958 (September)DCBill FingerDetective Comics (vol. 1) #259
Doctor Double X1958 (November)DCDetective Comics (vol. 1) #261
Titano1959 (February)DCSuperman (vol. 1) #127
Mr. Freeze (originally Mr. Zero)1959 (February)DCBob KaneBatman (vol. 1) #121
Doctor Alchemy (originally as Mr. Element)1959 (March)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoShowcase #19
Mirror Master1959 (March)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #105
Gorilla Grodd1959 (April)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #106
Metallo1959 (May)DCRobert Bernstein, Al PlastinoAction Comics (vol. 1) #252
Pied Piper1959 (May)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #106
Molten Man-Thing1959 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve DitkoTales of Suspense #7
Suicide Squad (Rick Flag Jr., Jess Bright, Dr. Hugh Evans, Karin Grace)1959 (September)DCRobert Kanigher, Ross AndruThe Brave and the Bold (vol. 1) #25
Weather Wizard1959 (December)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #110

1960s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Grottu1960 (February)MarvelJack Kirby, Bill EverettStrange Tales #73
Starro1960 (February)DCGardner FoxThe Brave and the Bold (vol. 1) #28
Amazo1960 (June)DCGardner FoxThe Brave and the Bold (vol. 1) #30
Professor Ivo1960 (June)DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyThe Brave and the Bold (vol. 1) #30
Trickster1960 (June)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #113
Clock King1960 (August)DCFrance Herron, Lee EliasWorld's Finest Comics #111
Kryptonite Man1960 (September)DCSuperboy (vol. 1) #83
Despero1960 (October)DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America (vol. 1) #1
Gorgilla1960 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyTales To Astonish #12
Xemnu1960 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #62
Captain Boomerang1960 (December)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #117
Elektro1961 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyTales of Suspense #13
Byth1961 (February)DCGardner Fox, Joe KubertThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #34
Hyathis1961 (February)DCGardner FoxJustice League of America vol. 1 #3
Kanjar Ro1961 (February)DCGardner FoxJustice League of America vol. 1 #3
Hector Hammond1961 (March)DCGil Kane, John BroomeGreen Lantern vol. 2 #5
Goom1961 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Dick Ayers, Jack KirbyTales of Suspense #15
Matter Master1961 (April)DCGardner Fox, Joe KubertThe Brave and the Bold (vol. 1) #35
General Zod1961 (April)DCRobert Bernstein, George PappAdventure Comics (vol. 1) #283
Googam, Son of Goom1961 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoTales of Suspense #17
Spragg1961 (May)Marvelattributed to Stan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #68
Doctor Destiny1961 (June)DCJustice League of America vol. 1 #5
Shadow Thief1961 (June)DCGardner Fox, Joe KubertThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #36
Amos Fortune1961 (August)DCGardner FoxJustice League of America vol. 1 #6
Legion of Super-Villains1961 (August)DCJerry Siegel, Curt SwanSuperman vol. 1 #147
Sinestro1961 (August)DCJohn Broome, Gil KaneGreen Lantern (vol. 2) #7
The Top1961 (August)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (comic book) vol. 1 #122
Fin Fang Foom1961 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #89
Jax-Ur1961 (October)DCAdventure Comics #289
Mole Man1961 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #1
The Skrulls1962 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #2
Polka-Dot Man1962 (February)DCBill Finger, Sheldon MoldoffDetective Comics #300
Tim Boo Ba1962 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoAmazing Adult Fantasy #9
Felix Faust1962 (March)DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America (vol. 1) #10
Miracle Man1962 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #3
Gargoyle1962 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyIncredible Hulk vol. 1 #1
Dr. Light (Arthur Light)1962 (June)DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America (vol. 1) #12
Floronic Man1962 (June)DCGardner Fox, Gil KaneAtom #1
Doctor Doom1962 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #5
Yancy Street Gang1962 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #6
Destroyer1962 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #101
Kurrgo, Master of Planet X1962 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #7
Loki1962 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Larry LieberJourney into Mystery #85
Ringmaster1962 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Incredible Hulk #3
The Puppet Master1962 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #8
The Wingless Wizard1962 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #102
Warlord Zemu1962 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #103
Egghead1962 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyTales to Astonish #38
Abra Kadabra1962DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash vol. 1 #128
Chronos1962DCGardner Fox, Gil KaneThe Atom #3
Doctor Polaris1962DCGreen Lantern vol. 2 #21
Qwsp1962DCAquaman vol. 1 #1
Sonar1962DCJohn Broome, Gil KaneGreen Lantern vol. 2 #14
Star Sapphire1962DCJohn Broome, Gil KaneAs Carol Ferris: Showcase #22; as Star Sapphire: Green Lantern vol. 2 #16
Paste-Pot Pete1963 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #104
Impossible Man1963 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #11
Acrobat1963 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #106
The Chameleon1963 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #1
Gargantus1963 (April)MarvelRobert Bernstein, Jack KirbyTales of Suspense #40
Red Ghost1963 (April)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #13
Tinkerer1963 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #2
The Vulture1963 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #2
The Awesome Android1963 (June)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #15
Mad Thinker1963 (June)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #15
Radioactive Man1963 (June)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #93
Doctor Octopus1963 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #3
Eclipso1963 (July)DCBob Haney, Lee EliasHouse of Secrets #61
Nightmare1963 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoStrange Tales #110
Asbestos Man1963 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #111
Baron Mordo1963 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoStrange Tales #111
Jack Frost1963 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckTales of Suspense #45
Magneto1963 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #1
Sandman1963 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #4
Super-Skrull1963 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #18
Crimson Dynamo (Anton Vanko)1963 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckTales of Suspense #46
Pharaoh Rama Tut1963 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #19
Porcupine1963 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckTales to Astonish #48
Plantman1963 (October)MarvelJoe Carter, Stan Lee, Dick AyersStrange Tales #113
Heat Wave1963 (November)DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash (vol. 1) #140
The Lizard1963 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #6
Molecule Man1963 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #20
Space Phantom1963 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyAvengers vol. 1 #2
Vanisher1963 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #2
Hate-Monger1963 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #21
Mister Hyde1963 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckJourney into Mystery #99
Catman1963DCBill Finger, Jim MooneyDetective Comics #311
Reverse Flash1963DCJohn Broome, Carmine InfantinoThe Flash vol. 1 #139
Queen Bee1963DCJustice League of America vol. 1 #23
Shark1963DCGreen Lantern vol.2 #24
Superman Revenge Squad1963DCSuperman vol. 1 #163
Tattooed Man1963DCGreen Lantern vol. 2 #23
The Blob1964 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #3
Moloid subterraneans1964 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #22
Black Knight1964 (February)MarvelTales To Astonish #52
Mandarin1964 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckTales of Suspense #50
Electro1964 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #9
The Terrible Trio1964 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #23
Infant Terrible1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #24
Hela1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #102
Mastermind1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #4
Quicksilver1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #4
Scarlet Witch1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #4
Toad1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #4
Brotherhood of Evil Mutants1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #4
Baron Zemo1964 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyAvengers vol. 1 #4
Enchantress1964 (April)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #103
Executioner1964 (April)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #103
Black Widow1964 (April)MarvelStan Lee, Don Rico, Don HeckTales of Suspense #52
Crimson Dynamo (Boris Turgenev)1964 (April)MarvelStan Lee, Don Rico, Don HeckTales of Suspense #52
Lava Men1964 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyAvengers vol. 1 #5
Mysterio1964 (June)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #13
Green Goblin1964 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #14
Masters of Evil1964 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyAvengers vol. 1 #6
Beetle1964 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Carl BurgosStrange Tales #123
Kraven the Hunter1964 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #15
Diablo1964 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #30
Kang the Conqueror1964 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyAvengers vol. 1 #8
Sinister Six1964 (October)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1
Dormammu1964 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #126
Immortus1964 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don HeckAvengers vol. 1 #10
Unus the Untouchable1964 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #8
Attuma1964 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #33
The Leader1964 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoTales To Astonish #62
Black Hand1964DCJohn Broome, Gil KaneGreen Lantern vol. 2 #29
Brotherhood of Evil1964DCArnold Drake, Bruno PremianiDoom Patrol vol. 1 #86
Composite Superman1964DCEdmond Hamilton, Curt SwanWorld's Finest Comics #142
Crime Syndicate of America1964DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America vol. 1 #29
Mister Twister1964DCBob Haney, Bruno PremianiThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #54
Owlman1964DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America vol. 1 #29
T.O. Morrow1964DCJohn BroomeThe Flash vol. 1 #143
Ultraman1964DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America vol. 1 #29
Lucifer1965 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #9
The Scorpion1965 (January)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #20
Count Nefaria1965 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don HeckAvengers vol. 1 #13
Dragon Man1965 (February)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #35
Absorbing Man1965 (March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyJourney into Mystery #114
Frightful Four1965(March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #36
Medusa1965(March)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #36
The Stranger1965 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #11
Spencer Smythe1965 (June)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #25
Juggernaut1965 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #12
Agent H of HYDRA1965 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #135
Swordsman1965 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don HeckAvengers vol. 1 #19
HYDRA1965 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #135
Titanium Man1965 (August)MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckTales of Suspense #69
Molten Man1965 (September)MarvelStan Lee, Steve DitkoThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #28
Power Man1965(October)MarvelStan Lee, Jack Kirby, Don HeckAvengers vol. 1 #21
Bolivar Trask1965 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #14
Sentinels1965 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #14
Shrike (comics)1965 (December)DCHawkman vol. 1 #11
Maximus1965 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #45
Master Mold1965 (December)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #15
Blockbuster1965DCGardner Fox, Carmine InfantinoDetective Comics #345
Fisherman1965DCHenry Boltinoff, Nick CardyAquaman vol. 2, #21
Goldface1965DCGil KaneGreen Lantern vol. 2 #38
Krona1965DCJohn Broome, Gil KaneGreen Lantern vol. 2 #40
Psycho-Pirate1965DCGardner Fox, Murphy AndersonShowcase #56
The Separated Man1965DCBob Haney, Bruno PremianiThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #60
Poison Ivy1966 (June)DCRobert Kanigher, Sheldon MoldoffBatman (vol. 1) #181
Advanced Idea Mechanics1966MarvelStrange Tales #146
Parasite1966 (August)DCJim ShooterAction Comics (vol. 1) #340
Peacemaker (comics) (Christopher Smith)1966 (November)DCJoe Gill, Pat BoyetteFightin' 5 #40
Batroc the Leaper1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyTales of Suspense #75
Bug-Eyed Bandit1966DCAtom #26
Cluemaster1966DCGardner Fox, Carmine InfantinoDetective Comics #351
Fixer1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyStrange Tales #141
Galactus1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #48
Hades1966 (May)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyThor #127
Collector1966MarvelStan Lee, Don HeckThe Avengers #28
High Evolutionary1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyThor #134
Klaw1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #53
Living Laser1966MarvelStan Lee, Art Simek, Don HeckAvengers vol. 1 #34
Major Disaster1966DCGardner Fox, Gil KaneGreen Lantern vol. 2 #43
Man Beast1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyThor #135
Mimic1966MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyUncanny X-Men #19
Nemesis Kid1966DCJim ShooterAdventure Comics (vol. 1) #346
Ocean Master1966DCBob Haney, Nick CardyAquaman (vol. 2) #29
The Rhino1966MarvelStan Lee, John Romita, Sr.The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #41
Royal Flush Gang1966DCGardner Fox, Mike SekowskyJustice League of America vol. 1 #43
Spellbinder (Delbert Billings)1966DCDetective Comics #358
Umar1966MarvelRoy Thomas, Bill EverettStrange Tales #150
Black Manta1967 (September)DCBob Haney, Nick CardyAquaman (vol. 1) #35
Awesome Threesome1967DCHenry Boltinoff, Nick CardyAquaman vol. 2 #36
Abomination1967 (April)MarvelStan Lee, Gil KaneTales to Astonish #90
Blastaar1967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #62
Cobalt Man1967MarvelRoy Thomas, Werner RothUncanny X-Men #31
Factor Three1967MarvelUncanny X-Men #37
Growing Man1967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyThor #140
Intergalactic Sentry #4591967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #64
Kingpin1967MarvelStan Lee, John Romita, Sr.The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #50
The Kree1967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #65
Lion-Mane1967DCGardner Fox, Murphy AndersonHawkman vol. 1 #20
The Mad Mod1967DCBob Haney, Nick CardyTeen Titans vol. 1 #7
Mandarin's Minions1967MarvelAvengers Special #1
MODOK1967MarvelJack KirbyTales of Suspense #94
Persuader1967DCJim Shooter, Curt SwanAdventure Comics #352
Psycho-Man1967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four Annual #5
Ronan the Accuser1967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #65
The Shocker1967MarvelStan Lee, John Romita, Sr.The Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #46
Supreme Intelligence1967MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four vol. 1 #65
Vulture (Blackie Dargo)1967MarvelThe Amazing Spider-Man vol. 1 #67
Mangog1968 (July)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyThor #154
Tiger Shark1968 (September)MarvelRoy Thomas, John BuscemaPrince Namor, the Sub-Mariner #5
Mesmero1968 (October)MarvelArnold DrakeX-Men #49
Doctor Faustus1968 (November)MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyCaptain America (v1) #107
Scavenger1968DCHenry Boltinoff, Nick CardyAquaman vol. 2 #37
The Aliens of "Dimension X"1968DCBob Haney, Nick CardyTeen Titans vol. 1 #16
Annihilus1968MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four Annual #6
Black Zero1968DCSuperman vol. 1 #205
Copperhead1968DCBob Haney, Bob BrownThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #78
The Gargoyle1968DCBob Haney, Nick CardyTeen Titans vol. 1 #14
Grim Reaper1968MarvelRoy Thomas, John BuscemaAvengers vol. 1 #52
Ultron1968MarvelRoy Thomas, John BuscemaAvengers #54
Hellgrammite1968DCBob Haney, Neal AdamsThe Brave and the Bold vol. 1 #80
League of Assassins1968DCDenny O'Neil, Neal AdamsStrange Adventures #215
Mephisto1968MarvelStan Lee, John BuscemaSilver Surfer #3
Sensei1968DCNeal AdamsStrange Adventures #215
Madame Masque1968MarvelStan Lee, Gene ColanTales of Suspense #97
Doctor Cyber1968 (December)DCDennis O'Neil, Mike SekowskyWonder Woman #179
Man-Ape1969 (March) MarvelRoy Thomas, John BuscemaAvengers #62
Grandmaster1969 (October)MarvelRoy Thomas, Sal BuscemaAvengers #69
Squadron Sinister1969 (October)MarvelRoy Thomas, Sal BuscemaAvengers #69
Doctor Spectrum1969 (November) MarvelRoy ThomasAvengers vol. 1 #70
Hyperion1969 (November) MarvelRoy Thomas, Sal BuscemaAvengers vol. 1 #70
The Fat Man1969DCNeal AdamsTeen Titans vol. 1 #20
Naga1969MarvelRoy Thomas, Marie SeverinSub-Mariner #9
Set1969MarvelRoy ThomasSub-Mariner #9
Viper1969MarvelJim SterankoCaptain America vol. 1 #110

1970s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Agatha Harkness1970 (January) MarvelStan Lee, Jack KirbyFantastic Four #94
Arkon1970 (April) MarvelRoy Thomas, John BuscemaAvengers #75
Man-Bat1970 (June)DCFrank Robbins, Neal AdamsDetective Comics (vol. 1) #400
Lethal Legion1970 (July) MarvelRoy Thomas, John Buscema, Tom PalmerAvengers #78
Intergang (Morgan Edge)1970 (October)DCJack KirbySuperman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133
Darkseid1970 (November)DCJack KirbySuperman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #134
Orka1970MarvelRoy Thomas, Marie SeverinSub-Mariner #23
Aries1970; 1974; 1977; 1984; 1987; 1998MarvelRoy Thomas, Sal Buscema; Steve Englehart, Bob Brown; David Anthony Kraft, Keith Giffen; Dennis O'Neil, Luke McDonnell; Steve Englehart, Al Milgrom; Steve Seagle, Duncan RouleauThe Avengers #72; The Avengers #120; The Defenders #49; Iron Man #184; West Coast Avengers Vol.2 #26; Alpha Flight Vol.2 #12
Appa Ali Apsa1970DCDennis O'Neil, Neal AdamsGreen Lantern Series 2, #76
Llyra1970MarvelRoy Thomas, Sal BuscemaSub-Mariner #32
Ten-Eyed Man1970DCFrank Robbins, Irv Novick, Dick GiordanoBatman #226
Kanto1971DCJack KirbyMister Miracle #1
Kalibak1971DCJack KirbyNew Gods #1
Parademons1971DCJack KirbyNew Gods #1
Bruno "Ugly" Mannheim1971DCJack KirbySuperman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #139
Deep Six1971DCJack KirbyNew Gods #2
Doctor Bedlam1971DCJack KirbyMister Miracle #2
Granny Goodness1971DCJack KirbyMister Miracle #2
Desaad1971 (May)DCJack KirbyForever People (vol. 1) #2
Mantis1971 (May)DCJack KirbyForever People (vol. 1) #2
Glorious Godfrey1971DCJack KirbyForever People #3
Talia al Ghul1971 (May)DCDenny O'NeilDetective Comics (vol. 1) #411
Ra's al Ghul1971 (June)DCDennis O'Neil, Neal AdamsBatman (vol. 1) #232
Overmind1971 (August)MarvelStan Lee, John BuscemaFantastic Four #113
Merlyn1971 (November)DCMike Friedrich, Neal Adams, Dick DillinJustice League of America #94
Virman Vundabar1971DCJack KirbyMister Miracle #5
Ballox the Monstroid1972MarvelGerry Conway, Gil KaneMarvel Team-Up #5
Heggra1972DCJack KirbyNew Gods #7
Female Furies (Bernadeth, Lashina, Mad Harriet, Stompa)1972DCJack KirbyMister Miracle #6
Kulan Gath1972MarvelRoy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, Michael Moorcock, James CawthornConan the Barbarian #14-15
Effron the Sorcerer1972DCElliot S! MagginWorld's Finest Comics #210
Gilotina1972DCJack KirbyMister Miracle #8
Terra-Man1972DCSuperman #249
Devilance1972DCJack KirbyForever People #11
Grand Director1972MarvelCaptain America: Steve Englehart, Sal Buscema; Grand Director: Roger McKenzie, Jim Shooter, Sal BuscemaCaptain America #153
Griffin (Marvel Comics)1972DCSteve Englehart, Tom SuttonAmazing Adventures #15
Doctor Moon1972DCBatman #240
1973MarvelLen Wein, Gil KaneMarvel Team-Up #16
1973MarvelCarole Seuling, Ross AndruShanna the She-Devil #4
The Man-Killer1973MarvelGerry Conway, Jim MooneyMarvel Team-Up #8
Moondark1973MarvelGerry Conway, Len Wein, Ross AndruMarvel Team-Up #12
Nekra1973MarvelSteve Gerber, Ross AndruShanna the She-Devil #5
The Orb1973MarvelLen Wein, Ross AndruMarvel Team-Up #15
Thanos1973MarvelJim StarlinIron Man #55
They Who Wield Power1973MarvelLen Wein, Ross AndruMarvel Team-Up #15
Angar the Screamer1973MarvelSteve Gerber, Gene Colan, John TartaglioneDaredevil #100
Stegron, the Dinosaur Man1974MarvelLen Wein, Gil KaneMarvel Team-Up #19
Punisher1974MarvelGerry Conway, Ross Andru, John Romita, Sr.The Amazing Spider-Man #129
Midnight Sun1974MarvelSteve Englehart, Jim Starlin, Al MilgromSpecial Marvel Edition #16
Black Talon1974MarvelGene Colan, Len WeinStrange Tales #173
Anthony Lupus1974DCBatman #255
Allatou1974MarvelSteve Gerber, Gene ColanMarvel Spotlight #18
Tarantula1974MarvelRoss Andru, Gerry ConwayThe Amazing Spider-Man #134
Wrecking Crew1974 (November)MarvelLen Wein, Sal BuscemaThe Defenders vol. 1, #17
Legion of the Unliving1975MarvelAvengers #131
Korvac1975MarvelSteve Gerber, Jim StarlinGiant-Size Defenders #3
Moses Magnum1975MarvelGerry Conway, Stan Lee, Ross Andru, Steve DitkoGiant-Size Spider-Man 4
Magus (Adam Warlock)1975MarvelJim StarlinStrange Tales (Vol.2) #178
Manhunters1975DCJack Kirby1st Issue Special #5 (Aug. 1975)
Chthon1975MarvelMarv Wolfman, Bill Mantlo, Yong MountainoMarvel Chillers #1
Moonstone1975MarvelMarv Wolfman, Frank RobbinsCaptain America #192
Bullseye1976 (March)MarvelMarv Wolfman, John Romita Sr.Daredevil #131
Blackrock1976DCAction Comics #458
1001976DC100: Robert Kanigher (writer), Ross Andru (artist); 1000: Dan Jurgens100: Lois Lane #105; 1000: Booster Gold #2
O.G.R.E.1976DCBob Haney, Nick CardyAquaman #301
Baron Blood1976MarvelRoy Thomas, Frank Robbins, Vince CollettaInvaders #7
SKULL1976DCGerry Conway, Curt SwanSuperman #301
Atomic Skull1976DCGerry Conway, Curt SwanSuperman #303
Black Spider
  1. 1: 1976; #2: 1995
DC
  1. 1: Gerry Conway
  1. 1: Detective Comics #463; #2: Batman #518
Duela Dent1976DCBob RozakisBatman Family #6
Doctor Phosphorus1977DCSteve EnglehartDetective Comics #469
Rupert Thorne1977DCSteve Englehart, Walter SimonsonDetective Comics #469
Graviton1977MarvelJim Shooter, Sal BuscemaAvengers #158
Hulk Robot1977MarvelEternals #14
Deathbird1977MarvelChris Claremont, Keith PollardMs. Marvel #9
Aqueduct1977MarvelJim Shooter, Don HeckGhost Rider #23
Faora1977DCAction Comics #471
Golden Glider1977DCCary Bates, Irv NovickFlash #250
Constrictor1977MarvelWriters: Len Wein, Sal Buscema; Artists: Ernie Chan, Glynis WeinIncredible Hulk #212
Baron Blitzkrieg1977DCWorld's Finest Comics #246
Sabretooth1977MarvelChris Claremont, John ByrneIron Fist #14
Resistants1977MarvelJack KirbyCaptain America Annual #4
Doctor Demonicus1977MarvelDoug Moench, Tom SuttonGodzilla #4
Killer Frost1978 (June)DCGerry Conway, Al MigromSteel, The Indestructible Man #1
Mystique1978MarvelChris Claremont, Dave CockrumMs. Marvel #16
Blackout1978MarvelMarv Wolfman, Carmine Infantino, Tom PalmerNova #19
Count Vertigo1978DCBob Haney, Vince Colletta, George TuskaWorld's Finest Comics #251
Fadeaway Man1978DCLen Wein, Rich BucklerDetective Comics #479
Blue Streak1978MarvelRoy Thomas, John BuscemaCaptain America v1 #217
Needle1978MarvelMark Gruenwald, Carmine Infantino, Al GordonSpider-Woman #9
Maxie Zeus1979DCDetective Comics #483
Crossfire1979MarvelSteven Grant, Jim CraigMarvel Two-in-One #52
Letha1979MarvelMark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, John ByrneMarvel Two-in-One #54
Poundcakes1979MarvelMark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, John ByrneMarvel Two-in-One #54
Screaming Mimi1979 (August)MarvelMark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio, John ByrneMarvel Two-in-One #54
Zaran1979MarvelMike ZeckMaster of Kung Fu #77
Firebug1979DCBatman #318

1980s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Cutthroat1980MarvelMarvel Team-Up Vol.1 #89
Destiny1980MarvelChris Claremont, John ByrneUncanny X-Men #141
Sebastian Shaw1980MarvelChris Claremont, John ByrneUncanny X-Men #131
Rainbow Raider1980DCCary BatesFlash #286
Dansen Macabre1980MarvelSteven Grant, Tom Sutton, Carmine InfantinoMarvel Team-Up vol.1 #93
Anaconda1980MarvelMark Gruenwald, Ralph MacchioMarvel Two-in-One #64
H.I.V.E.1980DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezNew Teen Titans #2
MongulMongul #1: 1980; Mongul #2: 1995DCMongul #1: Len Wein, Jim Starlin; Mongul #2: Jeph LoebMongul #1: DC Comics Presents #27; Mongul #2: Showcase '95 #8
Deathstroke1980 (December)DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezNew Teen Titans (vol. 1) #2
Trigon1980 (December)DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezNew Teen Titans (vol. 1) #2
Electrocutioner1981DCMarv Wolfman, Michael Fleisher, Irv NovickBatman #331
Fearsome Five1981DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezNew Teen Titans #3
Gizmo1981DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezNew Teen Titans #3
Mammoth1981DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezNew Teen Titans #3
Maelstrom1981MarvelMark GruenwaldMarvel Two-in-One #71
Jack O'Lantern1981MarvelTom DeFalco, Steve DitkoMachine Man #19
Nekron1981 (June)DCMike W. Barr, Joe StatonTales of the Green Lantern Corps #2
Neutron1981DCMarv Wolfman, Joe StatonAction Comics #525
Ghost Maker1982 (March)MarvelDoug Moench, Gene DayMaster of Kung Fu #110
Magenta1982DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezThe New Teen Titans #17-
Gargantua1982MarvelDefenders #126
Vermin1982MarvelJ. M. DeMatteis, Mike ZeckCaptain America #272
Grendel1982ComicoMatt WagnerComico Primer #2
Hobgoblin1983MarvelRoger Stern, John Romita, Jr.Spectacular Spider-Man #43 (as Roderick Kingsley); Amazing Spider-Man #238 (as Hobgoblin)
Killer Croc1983 (March)DCGerry Conway, Don NewtonBatman (vol. 1) #357
Jason Todd1983 (March)DCRobin: Gerry Conway, Don Newton; Red Hood: Judd Winick, Doug MahnkeBatman (vol. 1) #357
Lobo1983 (June)DCRoger Slifer, Keith GiffenOmega Men (vol. 1) #3
Lady Deathstrike1983MarvelDennis O'Neil, Larry Hama, Klaus Janson, William JohnsonDaredevil #197
Deathbolt1983DCRoy ThomasAll-Star Squadron #21
Brainwave1983DCRoy Thomas, Jerry Ordway, Mike MachlanAll-Star Squadron #24
Northwind1983DCRoy Thomas, Jerry Ordway, Mike MachlanAll-Star Squadron #25
Master of the World1983MarvelJohn ByrneAlpha Flight Vol. 1, #2
Nocturna1983DCDoug MoenchDetective Comics #529
Iron Maiden1983MarvelRalph Macchio, George PérezMarvel Fanfare vol.1 #11
Javelin1984 (February)DCDennis O'Neil, Mike Sekowsky, Dick GiordanoGreen Lantern (vol. 2) #173
Tsunami1984 (May)DCAll-Star Squadron #33
Shredder1984 (May)MirageKevin Eastman, Peter LairdTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (vol. 1) #1
Jericho1984 (June)DCMarv Wolfman, George PérezTales of the Teen Titans #43
Titania1984 (July)MarvelJim Shooter, Mike ZeckSecret Wars #3
Magus (X-Men)1984MarvelChris Claremont, Bill SienkiewiczNew Mutants (vol.1) #18
Answer1984MarvelSpectacular Spider-Man Vol.2 #92
Freedom Force1985MarvelChris Claremont, John Romita JrUncany X-Men #199
Anti-Monitor1985DCMarv Wolfman, George Pérez, Jerry OrdwayCrisis on Infinite Earths #2
Armadillo1985MarvelMark Gruenwald, Paul Neary, Dennis JankeCaptain America #308
Black Mask1985DCDoug Moench, Tom MandrakeBatman #386
Jinx1985DCMarv Wolfman, Chuck PattonTales of the Teen Titans #56
Spiral1985MarvelAnn Nocienti, Art AdamsLongshot #1
Ghaur1985MarvelPeter B. Gillis, Sal BuscemaEternals v2, #2
Flag-Smasher1985MarvelMark Gruenwald, Paul NearyCaptain America #312
Nebula1985 (July)MarvelRoger Stern, John BuscemaThe Avengers #257
Weasel1985 (August)DCGerry Conway, Rafael KayananThe Fury of Firestorm #35
Superboy-Prime1985 (November)DCElliot S! Maggin, Curt SwanDC Comics Presents #87
Film Freak1986DCBatman #395
Master Pandemonium1986MarvelWest Coast Avengers #4
Battleaxe1986MarvelMichael Carlin, Ron WilsonThe Thing #33
Apocalypse1986MarvelLouise Simonson, Jackson GuiceX-Factor #5
Headlok1986MarvelSteve Englehart, Al MilgromWest Coast Avengers #10
Halflife1986MarvelSteve Englehart, Al MilgromWest Coast Avengers #12
Quantum1986MarvelSteve Englehart, Al MilgromWest Coast Avengers #12
Magpie1986DCBatman #401
Carmine Falcone1987 (February)DCFrank Miller, David MazzucchelliBatman #405
Icicle (Cameron)1987 (January)DCRoy Thomas, Dann Thomas, Todd McFarlaneInfinity, Inc. #34
Famine1987MarvelLouise Simonson, Walter SimonsonX-Factor #12
Artemis Crock1987DCRoy Thomas, Todd McFarlaneInfinity, Inc. #34
Axis Amerika1987DCRoy ThomasYoung All-Stars #1
Amazing Grace1987DCJohn ByrneSuperman (Vol. 2) #3
Bloodsport1987DCSuperman #4
Commissioner Gillian B. Loeb1987DC
Deuce, Charger1987DCMarv Wolfman, Jerry OrdwayAdventures of Superman #430
Maxwell Lord1987 (May)DCKeith Giffen, J. M. DeMatteisJustice League (vol. 1) #1
Mister Sinister1987MarvelChris Claremont, Mark SilvestriUncanny X-Men #221
PrometheusCurt Calhoun: 1987; Morrison's Prometheus: 1997DCCurt Calhoun: Marv Wolfman; Morrison's Prometheus: Grant Morrison, Arnie JorgensenCurt Calhoun: Blue Beetle #12; Morrison's Prometheus: New Year's Evil: Prometheus #1
Reaper1987DC
Silver Banshee1987DCJohn ByrneAction Comics #595
Ventriloquist1988DCAlan Grant, John Wagner, Norm BreyfogleDetective Comics #583
Major Force1988DCCary Bates, Greg Weisman, Pat BroderickCaptain Atom v3, #12
KGBeast1988DCJim Starlin, Jim AparoBatman #417
Ratcatcher1988DCAlan Grant, John Wagner, Norm BreyfogleDetective Comics #585
Cold War1988MarvelMarvel Comics Presents #2
Deacon Blackfire1988DCThe Cult
Venom1988MarvelDavid Michelinie, Todd McFarlaneThe Amazing Spider-Man #299
Misfit1989MarvelMark Gruenwald, Al MilgromWest Coast Avengers #40
Blockbuster1989DCRoger Stern, Tom LyleStarman #9
Portal1989MarvelAvengers #304
Maxima1989DCRoger Stern, George PérezAction Comics #645
Powderkeg1989MarvelDwayne McDuffie, Mark D. BrightCaptain Marvel Special #1
Deadline1989DCStarman #15
Crossbones1989MarvelMark Gruenwald, Kieron DwyerCaptain America #360
Mud Pack1989DCDetective Comics #604
Artemiz1989DCJohn OstranderSuicide Squad #35
Anarky1989DCAlan Grant, Norm BreyfogleDetective Comics #608
Assembly of Evil1989MarvelActs of Vengeance

1990s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Crimesmith1990DCMarv WolfmanBatman #443
NKVDemon1990DCMarv Wolfman, Jim AparoBatman #445
Blackout #21990 (June)MarvelHoward MackieGhost Rider #2
Cyborg Superman (Hank Henshaw)1990DCDan JurgensAdventures of Superman #466
Yuga Khan1990DCNew Gods Vol.2, #17
Blaze, SatanusBlaze: 1990; Satanus: 1992DCBlaze: Roger Stern, Bob McLeod; Satanus: Jerry Ordway, Tom GrummettBlaze: Action Comics #655; Satanus: Adventures of Superman #493
Deadpool1991MarvelRob Liefeld, Fabian NiciezaThe New Mutants #98
Lynx1991DCChuck Dixon, Tom LyleRobin Vol.1
Bloody Mary1991DCHawk and Dove Vol.2 #21
Malice Vundabar1991DCHawk and Dove Vol.2 #21
Chessure1991DCHawk and Dove Vol.2 #21
Speed Queen1991DCKarl Kesel, Barbara KeselHawk and Dove Vol.2 #21
King Snake1991DCChuck Dixon, Tom LyleRobin #2
Abattoir1991DCDetective Comics #625
Superia1991MarvelMark Gruenwald, Rik LevinsCaptain America #390
Evil Ernie1991EternityBrain Pulido, Steven HughesEvil Ernie #1
Lady Death1991EternityBrian PulidoEvil Ernie #1
Fabian Cortez1991MarvelChris Claremont, Jim LeeX-Men Vol.2 #1
Acolytes1991MarvelChris Claremont, Jim LeeX-Men Vol.2 #1
Carnage1992MarvelDavid Michelinie, Mark BagleyThe Amazing Spider-Man #360
Amygdala1992DCAlan Grant, Norm Breyfogle #3
Lloigoroth1992MarvelAvengers #352
Doomsday1992 (December)DCDan Jurgens #17
Doppelganger1992MarvelJim Starlin, Ron Lim, Al MilgromInfinity War #1
Hawkman (Fel Andar)1992 (April)DCJohn Ostrander, Graham NolanHawkworld (vol. 2) #22
Rose Wilson1992 (October)DCMarv Wolfman, Art NicholsDeathstroke #15
Omega Red1992MarvelJim Lee, John ByrneX-Men (Vol. 2) #4
Goddess1992MarvelJim Starlin, Ron LimInfinity War #6
General1992DCChuck DixonDetective Comics #654
Overlord1992ImageErik LarsenThe Savage Dragon (vol. 1) #1
Malebolgia1992ImageTodd McFarlaneSpawn
  1. 1
Jason Wynn1992ImageTodd McfarlaneSpawn
  1. 1
Violator1992ImageTodd McFarlaneSpawn #2
Zsasz1992DCAlan Grant #1
Alkhema1993MarvelRoy Thomas, Dann Thomas, David Ross, Tim DzonAvengers West Coast #90
Bane1993 (January)DCChuck Dixon, Graham Nolan, Doug MoenchBatman: Vengeance of Bane #1
Harlequin1993DCRon Marz, Jim BalentGreen Lantern Corps Quarterly #5
Kleinstocks1993MarvelScott Lobdell, Brandon PetersonUncanny X-Men #298
Mace Blitzkrieg1993Dark HorseTeam CGWComics' Greatest World: Steel Harbor Week 1
Titan1993Dark HorseTeam CGWComics' Greatest World: Golden City Week 3
Cogliostro1993Image ComicsSpawn #9
Trigger Twins1993DCDetective Comics #667
Warmaker1993Dark HorseTeam CGWComics' Greatest World: Golden City Week 1
Tally Man1993DCAlan GrantShadow of the Bat #19
Americop1994MarvelCaptain America #428
Parallax1994DCHal Jordan: John Broome, Gil Kane; Concept: Ron Marz, Darryl Banks; Creature: Geoff Johns, Ethan van SciverHal Jordan: Showcase #22; As Parallax: Green Lantern #50
Conduit1994DCSuperman #0
Ignition1994Dark HorseTeam CGWWill To Power #4
Knockout1994DCKarl Kesel, Tom GrummettSuperboyVol.2 #1
Scavenger (Superboy)1994DCKarl Kesel, Tom GrummettSuperboy #2
King Shark1994DCKarl KeselSuperboy #0
Law1994Dark HorseDivision 13 #1
Massacre1994DCSuperman #92
Purgatori1994EternityBrian Pulido, Steven HughesLady Death #3
Roxy Rocket1994DCBatman Adventures Annual #1
Lady Spellbinder1995DCChuck Dixon, Staz Johnson, Scott HannaDetective Comics #691
Neron1995DCMark Waid, Howard PorterUnderworld Unleashed #1
Savitar1995DCFlash v.2 #108
Magog1996 (May)DCMark Waid, Alex RossKingdom Come #1
Cornelius Stirk1996DCBatman: Shadow of the Bat #46
Onslaught1996MarvelMark Waid, Andy KubertX-Men (Vol. 2) #54
Lock-Up1996DC

Lock-Up; Detective Comics #697

Grayven1996DCRon Marz, Darryl BanksGreen Lantern Vol.3 #74
Anomaly1996DCAdventures of Superman #539
Holiday1996DCJeph Loeb, Tim Sale
Alberto Falcone1996DCJeph Loeb, Tim Sale
Gearhead1997DCDetective Comics #712
Fatality1997DCGreen Lantern #38
Cobalt Blue1997DCMark Waid, Brian AugustynSpeed Force #1
Molloch, Lilith (as 'Lillie'), Nereus, Drive-By1997Brian BondurantPhat Wars #1 & #2
Dominus1998DCAction Comics #747
Black Flash1998DCMark Millar, Pop Mhan, Christ IvyFlash #138
Solaris1998DCGrant MorrisonDC One Million
David Cain1999DCKelley Puckett, Damion ScottBatman #567
Mammon1999ImageTodd McFarlaneSpawn #87
Exemplars1999Marvel #11
Inertia1999DCTodd Dezago, Mike WieringoImpulse #50
Answer1999MarvelCaptain America Vol.3 #20
Gog1999DCMark WaidThe Kingdom
Harley Quinn1999 (October) (1992 animated)DCPaul Dini, Bruce TimmBatman: Harley Quinn #1 (adapted from )
Hope Pym1999 (April)MarvelTom DeFalco, Ron FrenzA-Next #7
Pharzoof1999DCChuck DixonBirds of Prey #6
Shiv (Cindy Burman)1999 (August)DCGeoff Johns, Lee ModerStars and S.T.R.I.P.E #1
Hangman1999DC

2000s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Kyle Abbot2000DCGreg RuckaDetective Comics #743
Able Crown2000DCDetective Comics #744
Agamemno2000DCSilver Age #1
Orca2000DCLarry HamaBatman #579
Zeiss2000DCEd Brubaker, Scott McDanielBatman #582
Mortalla2000DCWalt SimonsonOrion #6
Queen of Fables2000DCMark Waid, Gail SimoneJLA #47
Nero2001DCJudd Winick, Darryl Banks, Mark BrightGreen Lantern Vol. 3 #132
Black, White Bandit2001DCDave GibbonsBatman: Gotham Knights #12
Blacksmith2001DCGeoff Johns, Ethan Van SciverIron Heights
Double Down2001DCGeoff Johns, Ethan Van SciverFlash: Iron Heights
Girder2001DCGeoff Johns, Ethan Van SciverFlash: Iron Heights
Murmur2001DCGeoff Johns, Ethan Van SciverFlash: Iron Heights
Cicada2001DCGeoff Johns, Scott KollinsThe Flash v2, #171
Onimar Synn2001DCDavid S. Goyer, Geoff JohnsJSA #23
Tar Pit2001DCGeoff Johns, Scott KollinsFlash v.2 #174
Monsieur Stigmonus2001DCJ. M. DeMatteis, Ryan SookThe Spectre v4 #6
Manchester Black2001DCJoe Kelly, Doug MahnkeAction Comics #775
Mongal2001DCSuperman #170
Morlun2001 (June)MarvelJ. Michael Straczynski, John Romita, Jr.The Amazing Spider-Man #471
Cassandra Nova2001 (July)MarvelGrant Morrison, Frank QuitelyNew X-Men #114
Imperiex2001DCOur Worlds at War
Zoom2001DCGeoff Johns, Scott KolinsThe Flash: Secret Files, Origins #3
Peek-a-Boo2002DCGeoff Johns, Scott KolinsFlash V.2, #180
Scorch2002DCJLA #61
Mortician2002DCDevin Grayson, Roger Robinson #28
Savant2003 (August)DCGail Simone, Ed BenesBirds of Prey #56
Hush2003DCJeph Loeb, Jim LeeBatman #609
Al-Tariq2003MarvelNew Deal
Great White2003DCDan Slott, Ryan SookArkham Asylum: Living Hell #1
Kira2003Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi ObataDeath Note Vol. 1
Equus2004DCBrian Azzarello, Jim LeeSuperman #206
Owen Mercer2004DCBrad Meltzer, Rags MoralesIdentity Crisis #3
Preus2004DCJoe Kelly, Talent CaldwellSuperman 2nd series #202
Ord2004MarvelJoss Whedon, John CassadayAstonishing X-Men 3rd series #1
Rainbow Raiders2005DCGeoff Johns, Howard PorterFlash v.2 #217
Batzarro2005DCJeph LoebSuperman/Batman #20
Parademon2005DCGail Simone, Dale EagleshamVillains United #1
Marvel Zombies2005MarvelMark Millar, Greg Land, Robert Kirkman, Sean PhillipsUltimate Fantastic Four #21
Amatsu-Mikaboshi2006 (February)MarvelMichael Oeming, Scott Kolins #6
Livewire2006DCEvan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Bruce TimmFirst Appearance: : Livewire; First Comic Appearance: Action Comics #835
Tally Man2006DCDetective Comics #819
Arkillo2006 (May)DCGeoff Johns, Ivan ReisGreen Lantern (vol. 4) #10
Talon2006DCTeen Titans #38
Facade2006DCPaul DiniDetective Comics #821
Atrocitus2007 (December)DCGeoff JohnsGreen Lantern vol. 4 #25
Larfleeze2007 (December)DCGeoff Johns, Ethan Van SciverGreen Lantern vol. 4 #25
Menace2008MarvelMarc Guggenheim, Salvador LarrocaThe Amazing Spider-Man #549
Beth Kane2009 (August)DCGreg Rucka, J.H. Williams IIIDetective Comics #854

2010s

Character / TeamYear DebutedCompanyCreator/sFirst Appearance
Allegra Garcia2010 (December)DCEric Wallace, Fabrizio Florentinom, Cliff RichardsTitans #28
Tommy Merlyn2012 (September)DCBrian BuccellatoGreen Arrow (vol.5) #0
Gorr the God Butcher2013 (January)MarvelJason Aaron #1
Robo-Chef2013Disney/HyperionRhode MontijoThe Gumazing Gum Girl! Book 1: Chews Your Destiny
Bloodwork2016 (August)DCBrian BuccellatoThe Flash #28
Godspeed2016 (August)DCJoshua Williamson, Carmine Di GiandomenicoThe Flash: Rebirth #1
The Hamster (Mr. Hansen)2017Disney/HyperionRhode MontijoThe Gumazing Gum Girl! Book 2: Gum Luck
The Underhander2019Disney/HyperionRhode MontijoThe Gumazing Gum Girl! Book 4: Cover Blown
The Cocodrilos2019Disney/HyperionRhode MontijoThe Gumazing Gum Girl! Book 4: Cover Blown

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