Killer Croc
Creation & Design
Killer Croc was created by writer Jerry Conway and artist Gene Colan, first appearing in Batman #357. His design was inspired by the idea of a human with a reptilian appearance, reflecting his tragic backstory.Early Years
Waylon Jones was born with a rare condition that gave him a crocodile-like appearance. This led to a troubled childhood and eventual life of crime, where he adopted the persona of Killer Croc.Character Development
Over the years, Killer Croc has evolved from a simple brute to a more complex character, often portrayed with a tragic backstory and moments of vulnerability, reflecting the struggles of his life and the impact of his appearance on his psyche.Cultural Reception
Killer Croc has been received as a unique and memorable villain in the Batman rogues gallery, often praised for his design and depth.Character Details
Real Name:
Waylon Jones
Aliases:
Killer Croc, Croc
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Suicide Squad, Rogues Gallery
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Enhanced agility, Reptilian physiology
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
none
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Detective Comics #523
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Killer Croc
Batman #357
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Jason Todd
2nd cameo appearance of Killer Croc
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is cited as the first full appearance of Killer Croc but there is no difference in his depiction as a gangster in a trenchoat and fedora as first seen in Detective Comics #523, released one month before #357. In Detective Comics #524, he is revealed to have crocodile features for the first time
It should also be noted that this version of Jason Todd is not visually accurate to later versions and his origin is retconned in Batman #408
CGC recognizes this issue as the first full appearance of both Killer Croc and Jason Todd
1st cameo appearance of Jason Todd
2nd cameo appearance of Killer Croc
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: this issue is cited as the first full appearance of Killer Croc but there is no difference in his depiction as a gangster in a trenchoat and fedora as first seen in Detective Comics #523, released one month before #357. In Detective Comics #524, he is revealed to have crocodile features for the first time
It should also be noted that this version of Jason Todd is not visually accurate to later versions and his origin is retconned in Batman #408
CGC recognizes this issue as the first full appearance of both Killer Croc and Jason Todd
Detective Comics #524
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Killer Croc
Batman #357 is commonly cited as Killer Croc's first appearance but he remains obscured in the panels unlike his full reveal in this issue
2nd cameo appearance of Jason Todd, in one panel, mentioned by name
1st full appearance of Killer Croc
Batman #357 is commonly cited as Killer Croc's first appearance but he remains obscured in the panels unlike his full reveal in this issue
2nd cameo appearance of Jason Todd, in one panel, mentioned by name
Batman #358
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
2nd full appearance and 1st cover of Killer Croc
Detective Comics #525
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
3rd full appearance of Killer Croc
1st full appearance of Jason Todd
Many sources cite Batman #357 as Jason Todd's first full appearance even though his appearance is brief and he is not introduced by name
3rd full appearance of Killer Croc
1st full appearance of Jason Todd
Many sources cite Batman #357 as Jason Todd's first full appearance even though his appearance is brief and he is not introduced by name
Batman #359
DC
•
1983
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Killer Croc
Batman Adventures #7
DC
•
1993
•
Vol. 1
Introduction of Killer Croc in the DC animated universe comic universe
Introduction of Killer Croc in the DC animated universe comic universe
Variant cover art by Stjepan Sejic
Suicide Squad #46
DC
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2018
•
Vol. 5
First battle of Killer Croc versus King Shark
Injustice 2 #35
DC
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2018
•
Vol. 1
Marriage of Killer Croc and Orca
Variant sketch cover art by Riccardo Federici
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