The Unofficial Rebirth Timeline of the DCU: Version 2.1

[Bored at 3:00AM]

With Superman Reborn and The Button essentially nuking what remained of the New 52's 5 year timeline, it's time for an update. Here's the basic shape of it as it stands these days. Feel free to point out any corrections or additions in the comments

This Google Doc has the in-depth version, with pictures and details: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1...it?usp=sharing

For those of you who just want the stripped-down basics, here it is:

Recent retcons established by either Rebirth or the New 52 are in bold

Events not yet re-established, but possibly will be, are in italics.

The Justice Society of America operated as a covert team of costumed Mystery Men during World War II, but disappeared following the Communist Witch Hunts of 1951. Johnny Thunder's Thunderbolt erased all memory of their existence.

Superman, Batman & Wonder Woman first appeared several years ago, inspiring the modern age of the Super-Hero, which culminated in the formation of the original Justice League with The Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and, their youngest member, the teen Cyborg, whose body was merged with a Mother Box during Darkseid's invasion of Earth. Martian Manhunter, Green Arrow, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, The Atom, Black Canary, Zatanna and others also joined the expanding Justice League.

Shortly afterwards, Robin, Kid Flash, Speedy, Aqualad & Wonder Girl formed the original Teen Titans. Other young heroes including Hawk & Dove and Batgirl also began their adventures.

Strange new heroes like Deadman and the Doom Patrol first appeared. Captain Atom, Blue Beetle, The Question, Nightshade and Peacemaker debuted.

Clark & Lois fell in love, Catwoman seduced Batman, Mera met Aquaman after he was crowned king of Atlantis, Carol first became Star Sapphire, and Sinestro forged his original yellow ring.

Hal, Ollie & Dinah did their Social Justice Warrior roadtrip, and John Stewart joined the GLCorps. Batman first met Talia & Ra's Al Ghul, who soon conceived their son Damian. The New Gods of Apokolips and New Genesis brought their war with each other to Earth.

Black Lightning & Firestorm debuted, Travis Morgan became lost in Skartaris, and Alec Holland was transformed into Swamp Thing, who eventually met John Constantine.

Not long after the Teen Titans first encounter with the mercenary Slade Wilson, Deathstroke, Jason Todd debuted when Dick Grayson left his days as Robin behind to become Nightwing, who had fallen in love with an exiled alien princess named Starfire.

While Batman quit the League to secretly form the Outsiders, Hal Jordan was exiled from Earth, prompting John Stewart to take his place the Justice League. Eventually, with most of their teammates gone, Aquaman & J'Onn formed a new League with Elongated Man, Vibe, Gypsy, Vixen, and Steel in Detroit.

During their battle with Mr.Twister, Dove was killed and Lilith erased the world's memory of the Teen Titans' adventures. Furthermore, Wally West was trapped in the Speed Force by Abra Kadabra.

The Detroit League was decimated by Anti-Hero Riots orchestrated by Darkseid, during which Amanda Waller formed the first Suicide Squad and a new Justice League was created with Batman, J'Onn, Black Canary, new Green Lantern Guy Gardner, Blue Beetle, Mr.Miracle, and others. This team was soon manipulated by Checkmate agent Maxwell Lord into becoming Justice League International with an expanded membership including Booster Gold, Rocket Red, Fire & Ice, Captain Atom and Power Girl.

Jason Todd was murdered, Batgirl was crippled & Harley Quinn was seduced by the Joker. Tim Drake became the third Robin. Batman's back was broken by Bane. Gotham City was devestated by a massive earthquake. Barbara Gordon became Oracle and formed the Birds of Prey with Black Canary.

Superman died fighting Doomsday, the clone Superboy, armored Steel and the Cyborg Superman first appeared. This culminated in the return of Superman and the destruction of Coast City, which led to Sinestro's corruption of Hal Jordan with Parallax, the destruction of the GLCorps and Kyle Rayner's debut as Green Lantern, who soon joined the reformed JLA to thwart a White Martian invasion, and the attack of Maggedon.

Soon after Lois & Clark were married, Superman rallied together Earth's heroes against the invasion of Imperiex. Meanwhile, Lois had become pregnant and gave birth to their son, Jonathan Samuel Kent, who went into hiding with his parents in California when Lois’s investigation into Intergang threatened their lives. During this period, Superman mostly worked clandestinely at night.

Wonder Woman relocated to Gateway City. Robin, Superboy, Impulse and the new Wonder Girl had adventures as Young Justice, which eventually became another Teen Titans with Cyborg, Starfire & Beast Boy. Revived by the Lazarus Pit, Jason Todd returned as the Red Hood, Jamie Reyes became Blue Beetle, Kate Kane debuted as the new Batwoman.

Sinestro formed his Corps, Darkseid seemingly killed Batman, prompting Dick Grayson to train Damian Wayne as the new Batman & Robin while Tim Drake searched for Bruce Wayne as Red Robin.

The Blackest Night brought back the dead, Batman Incorporated was established around the world, Barry Allen accidentally created Flashpoint by traveling back in time to prevent his mother's murder and Zatanna & Constantine formed Justice League Dark to combat magical threats.

Supergirl arrived on Earth, Batgirl recovered from her spinal injuries, Batman faced the Court of Owls, the Crime Syndicate of Earth-3 invaded, the Anti-Monitor and Darkseid waged a war against each other on Earth. Wally West returned with knowledge that history is being manipulated by outside forces. Wonder Woman learns the Paradise Island she had returned to in the past was an illusion to keep Ares imprisoned from Man's World.

And there you have it. I'm sure future stories will require some further tweaks here and there, but this seems to be the general shape of DC history right now.

[Sodam Yat]

This is really interesting. It's definitely helpful and helps me do some research. Thanks for taking the time writing this, Bored.

[Waterfall]

Flash history is about to expand though, whatever Kadabra did to Wally seems to be part of time travel: He says he went back in time because Wally kept usurping his spotlight. This implies his time as Flash exists in some form. Barry also reinstated this, he also established fighting Thawne longer than N52 had shown too. It's not illogical to think entire Silver Age Flash is canon now and the eventual added years will take it to Johns era at least.

Oh and Button easter eggs included Morrison JLA, which meand Kyle and Wally were part of JL at some point too.

[scary harpy]

Thanks for writing this, Bored.

Wow. This is a bigger mess than I could have imagined.

[Jokerz79]

If this is the New DC Timeline I will be happy. It's so much better than just throwing most of it out like New 52 and then trying to fit what you want to keep into a 5 year box that doesn't fit.

[brandnewfan]

In another 5-7 years, will we be looking at yet another rebooted timeline?

[SlimeStack]

In another 5-7 years, will we be looking at yet another rebooted timeline?

If this timeline proves problematic, then they'll definitely do another event about it. But I wouldn't expect things to reset like the new 52 any time soon.

[Bored at 3:00AM]

Welp, John Stewart's tenure in the Justice League has just been restored. Only a matter of time before Guy and Kyle's membership gets re-established.

[Green Goblin of Sector 2814]

I'm not sure that the New 52 JL founding still holds. Superman Reborn means that Cyborg would have to be 10 years older than he currently is for his role in the origin of the League to hold. It's probably a sign that he's being tossed as a founding member.

[Bored at 3:00AM]

I'm not sure that the New 52 JL founding still holds. Superman Reborn means that Cyborg would have to be 10 years older than he currently is for his role in the origin of the League to hold. It's probably a sign that he's being tossed as a founding member.

Along with restoring his past membership with the Titans, I suspect that will be the case, too. We'll probably have to wait for the conclusions of The Button and Lazarus Contract before those reveals though...

[WebLurker]

I'm confused; I thought that the current Superman (married Lois Lane) was a survivor of the pre-New 52/Rebirth universe. What happened to the New 52 Superman who dated Wonder Woman and died?

[AlexanderLuthor]

I'm confused; I thought that the current Superman (married Lois Lane) was a survivor of the pre-New 52/Rebirth universe. What happened to the New 52 Superman who dated Wonder Woman and died?

Oh do they have a story to tell you if you buy Superman: Reborn for $19.99 Long story short, through the magic of comic books they have now merged

[WebLurker]

Oh do they have a story to tell you if you buy Superman: Reborn for $19.99 Long story short, through the magic of comic books they have now merged

To what point and purpose?

[AlexanderLuthor]

To what point and purpose?

In the real world? To try to make both sides of the fanbase happy and they figured out classic Supes' son Jon was extremely marketable as Superboy. In comics? I guess because one Superman with one timeline makes more sense

[WebLurker]

In the real world? To try to make both sides of the fanbase happy and they figured out classic Supes' son Jon was extremely marketable as Superboy. In comics? I guess because one Superman with one timeline makes more sense

So, now pre-Flashpoint Superman took New 52 Superman's place across history, with the latter having never existed?