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Creation & Design

The Monitor was created by writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez as a pivotal character in the 'Crisis on Infinite Earths' storyline, designed to be a cosmic overseer of the multiverse.

Early Years

The Monitor first appeared in 'Crisis on Infinite Earths', where he was introduced as a being who watched over the multiverse and sought to prevent its destruction.

Character Development

Over the years, the Monitor has evolved from a mysterious overseer to a more complex character with deep ties to the multiverse and its heroes, often serving as a catalyst for major events in the DC Universe.

Cultural Reception

The Monitor has been well-received as a significant figure in the DC Universe, often praised for his role in shaping the multiverse and the narrative of the Crisis events.

Character Details

Real Name:
Unknown
First Appearance:
New Teen Titans #21
Aliases:
The Monitor
Species:
Cosmic Being
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Crisis on Infinite Earths
Abilities:
Reality Manipulation, Cosmic Awareness, Time Travel
Equipment:
Monitor Sphere
Weight:
Unknown
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
Unknown
Hair Color:
Unknown

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New Teen Titans #21
DC ⋅ 1982
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New Teen Titans #21
 
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1st appearance of Brother Blood

1st appearance of Mother Mayhem

1st appearance of Baron Winters

1st cameo appearance of The Monitor, voice only

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Preview of Night Force

G.I. Combat #274
Quality ⋅ 1985
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G.I. Combat #274
 
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Cameo appearance of The Monitor, face obscured in shadows

Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
DC ⋅ 1985
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Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
 
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 1

1st appearance of Blue Beetle, Ted Kord, in the DC Universe after being acquired from Charlton Comics

1st appearance of Pariah

1st appearance of Alex Luthor Jr.

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1st full appearance of the Monitor

Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
DC ⋅ 1985
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Crisis on Infinite Earths #4
 
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 4

1st appearance of Lady Quark

1st appearance of Doctor Light, Kimiyo Hoshi

1st appearance of Lord Volt

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2nd appearance of John Constantine

3rd cameo appearance of the Anti-Monitor, in shadows

Death of the Monitor

Tales of the Teen Titans #58
DC ⋅ 1985
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Tales of the Teen Titans #58
 
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Crisis on Infinite Earths tie-in

This issue was published months after the Monitor made a first full appearance in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1 yet this panel features the Monitor in his in-story chronological debut, meaning this part of the story happened prior to events in Crisis on Infinite Earths #1

The Monitor announces "In three months time, there will be a 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'"

Justice League #22
DC ⋅ 2019
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Justice League #22
 
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Origin of Perpetua

Origin of Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger

Justice League #33
DC ⋅ 2019
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Justice League #33
 
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The Monitor, Anti-Monitor and World Forger merge to become the Ultra-Monitor

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