Ghostbusters Wiki:Ghostbusters Timeline (IDW Comics Canon)

IDW Comics Canon includes Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, elements of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, nearly all comics printed by IDW Comics, and Insight Editions' Tobin's Spirit Guide.

Go back to Ghostbusters Timelines

8000 B.C.

• Hob Anagarak is defeated by his rivals and imprisoned within a chunk of obsidian. The Ice Age begins.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 73, the event is revealed. Year is conjecture based on last ice age roughly 10,000 years ago.

Between 8000 B.C. and 6000 B.C.

• Society is deemed ill and priests beg Poseidon to come and seal the fate of Atlantis. Lotan is present during the destruction.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, page 11, the Atlantean Priest Ghost refers to the event. placement is conjecture based on works of Plato.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, Plato claims Lotan was present during the event.

6000 B.C.

• Zuul is worshiped as a demigod by the Hittites, Mesopotamians, and Sumerians.
  • Outside the orchestra, Dana Barrett informally meets with Peter Venkman. She reads out loud the Ghostbusters' findings on Zuul from an excerpt of "The Roylance Guide to Secret Societies and Sects" (and probably other occult references mentioned earlier in the film, Ghostbusters).

4000 B.C.

• At the height of power in Sumeria, Gozer and the Cult of Gozer are engaged in a long, protracted war with the followers of Tiamat.
  • The date and event stating Gozer's height of power is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Shandor, Gozerian Sorceror and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Stylized Versions).
  • The events detailing Tiamat are from playable audio files in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions) during the Museum of (Super)Natural History Level (realistic version), near the Gozer displays.
• Tiamat encourages her followers to perform rituals required to banish Gozer. A massive interdimensional crossrip is triggered and Gozer is exiled, doom to wander the multiverse as the Traveler. Gozer's temple in Shuruppak burns for nine day and a host of plagues assaults the populace.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 81 and 88, the event is revealed.

Post-4000 B.C.

• During The Rectification of the Vuldronaii, Gozer assumes a (destructor) form of a Torb (in a parallel dimension).
  • Vinz Clortho, while in possession of Louis Tully, states this event to Egon Spengler and Janine Melnitz in Ghostbusters.
  • The notion that this event took place in a parallel dimension is taken from Ghostbusters: The Video Game, when Ray Stantz makes an assertion that Gozer can only take one Destructor form per dimension and therefore, the event likely took place after Gozer was banished from our physical plane by Tiamat.
• During the Third Reconciliation of the Last Meketrex Supplicants, Gozer assumes a (destructor) form of a Sloar (in a parallel dimension). Many Shubs and Zulls roast in the depths of the Sloar.
  • Vinz Clortho, while in possession of Louis Tully, states this event to Egon Spengler and Janine Melnitz in Ghostbusters.
  • The notion that this event took place in a parallel dimension is taken from Ghostbusters: The Video Game, when Ray Stantz makes an assertion that Gozer can only take one Destructor form per dimension and therefore, the event likely took place after Gozer was banished from our physical plane by Tiamat.

2800 B.C.

• The Cult of Gozer records the details of Gozer's exile in writing.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 88, the event is revealed.

2500 B.C.

• Chi-You leads the Nine Li Tribe against Emperor Huangdi in the Battle of Zhuolu.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, page 5, Ray Stantz refers to the Battle of Zhuolu.
  • In actual history, the Battle of Zhuolu took place in approximately 2500 B.C. according to the "Records of the Grand Historian."

Before 2140 B.C.

• Dumazu is born.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 77, the event is stated to have taken place nearly 130 years before 2010 BCE.

2010 B.C.

• Dumazu passes on and he is entombed in a cavern deep underground.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 77, the event is revealed.

1967 B.C.

• Statue of Azahotep is built.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Bagged Head of Azahotep.

1700 B.C.

• Worshipers of Resheph use Phoenician Plague Vases on enemies.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Phoenican Plague Vase.

997 B.C.

• Roughly 3000 Years Ago: Rall first manifests in sub-Saharan Africa. The hunting of animals by mankind enrages Rall and it kills human hunters. It is eventually captured and imprisoned in a statue bearing its likeness.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 44, the event is estimated to have happened roughly three thousand years ago.

Late 300 B.C.

• Plato claims Lotan was present during the destruction of Atlantis.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, the event is revealed. Placement in timeline is conjecture based on Plato's life span from around 415 to 373 BC.

Around 200 B.C.

• Proteus spends a full day debating philosophy with a goat in an area near present day Doliana, Greece. This is the last recorded sighting of Proteus.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #3, page 12, Kylie Griffin states the event took place around 200 B.C.E.

47 B.C.

• Cleopatra presents the statue of Rall to Julius Caesar.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 44, the event is revealed. Year is conjecture based on when Cleopatra and Caesar historically met in 47 BCE.

45 B.C.

• Julius Caesar brings the statue of Rall back to Rome.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 44, the event is revealed.

77 A.D.

• Pliny the Elder writes an essay that mentions the legend of Apshai.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 74, the event is revealed. Placement in timeline is conjecture based on when "Natural History" was compiled.

79 A.D.

• Lotan manifests during Mount Vesuvius's eruption.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, the event is revealed.

100s A.D.

• Druids perform a difficult series of rituals and incantations to gain audience with the chieftain of a group of demons threatening to drive mankind from the British Isles. Many druids are sacrificed to cast a spell the subjugates the chieftain. They strike a deal to keep the memory of the demons alive in exchange for them leaving Earth for the void of limbo. To avoid spontaneous combustion, the druids adopt an oral history and dub the chieftain "Boogaloo".
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 52, the event is revealed. Placement is conjecture based on the history of druids and when Great Britain was separated from the mainland.

700s A.D.

• Merlin banishes Morgan Le Fay to a pocket dimension.
  • In Displaced Aggression 2, King Arthur mentions the event.
• Peter Venkman, Rachel Unglighter, King Arthur, and Ray Stantz destroy Morgan Le Fay just as she escapes her dimensional exile.
  • In Displaced Aggression 2, the event occurs.
  • The Arthurian Era is believed to take place between Late 5th Century to Early 6th Century A.D. but since Arthur is already king and Merlin banished Le Fay, 700s is used as the date.

998 A.D.

• 1000 Years Give or Take: The Cybertronians are locked in a civil war on Cybertron. It ends with the Autobots leaving aboard their ship The Ark.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #1, page 9, the text box indicates the "present" takes place a thousand years later give or take.
• Gozer arrives on Cybertron to end it. Soundwave, Starscream, Megatron, and Shockwave face Gozer at the Temple of Gozer and are blasted. Megatron confronts Gozer but Starscream chooses the form of the Destructor, Megascream.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Devastator, Predaking and the rest of the Decepticons fail to stop Megascream. Megatron refuses to accept Cybertron is lost. Kremzeek appears to Megatron and offers a deal to escape destruction at a high price. Megatron accepts the offer in the absence of an alternative. Megatron, Shockwave, Soundwave, and Starscream are turned into ghosts enslaved to him.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #2, the event occurs.
• The ghosts of Megatron, Soundwave, and Shockwave refuse to pledge loyalty to Kremzeek and are absorbed. Starscream kneels to him.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event is recounted.
• Megascream destroys Cybertron.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #2, the event occurs.

Before 1000 A.D.

• Centuries Ago: A druid discovers Connla's true name and banishes him into chest.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, on page 9, Ray Stantz recounts Samhain hasn't been seen in centuries and notes it is believed he was banished by a druid who discovered his true name.

1100s A.D.

• A fortress in France is utilized.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 1, the narrator states the Louvre Museum was originally used as a fortress.
  • Historically, this began in the 12th century.

1256 A.D.

• Ali El-Baluu imbues an antique carpet with the power of flight.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Ali El-Baluu's Irksome Rug.

1300s A.D.

• Poveglia is abandoned by its inhabitants.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 8, Ray Stantz states Poveglia was abandoned by its inhabitants in the 1300s.
• A former fortress in France is used as home of French royalty.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 1, the narrator states the Louvre Museum was used as a home for French royalty.
  • Historically, this began in the 14th century.

Middle 1300s A.D.

• A Turkish merchant finds the Jar of Archangel's Gallbladder.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Archangel's Gallbladder.
• October: Achira causes the Black Death in Europe.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 75, the event is revealed. Historically, the Black Death began in October in the mid-1300s.

1400s A.D.

• Over 500 Years Ago: A young and foolish Una O'Neill offends Aibell after she breaks the heart of a boy under the god's protection. Aibell curses Una that she will never find another love in a dozen lifetimes and condemns her with life.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 6, Una O'Neill states she offended Aibell.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 11, Aibell states she cursed Una O'Neill.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 11, Kylie Griffin realizes Aibell kept Una O'Neill alive for over 500 years.

1499 A.D.

• John Cabot is taken by The Collectors.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, page one, one of the forms taken on is of John Cabot.
  • 1499 is taken from actual history, when he was lost at sea.

1505 A.D.

• Prince Vigo Von Homburg Deutschendorf is born.
  • The date and event is shown on the computer screen of Egon Spengler when he reveals his research from the Occult Reference Net to Ray Stantz in Ghostbusters II.

1510s A.D.

• Gottskalk Nikulausson places a spell of protection on the Rauoskinna.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, the event occurs. Placement in timeline is conjecture based on Gottskalk's death on December 8, 1520.

1547 A.D.

• March 31: King Francis I, a patron and close friend of Leonardo da Vinci, passes away.
  • In Displaced Aggression 4, Leonardo da Vinci mentions the death of King Francis. The date is based on actual history.

Late Renaissance

• A painter has a premonition of four men and an infant (The Ghostbusters and Oscar) and paints them. It is later acquired by Prince Vigo Von Homburg Deutschendorf and painted over.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Egon Spengler thinks the painting used by Vigo was Late Renaissance.

1600s A.D.

• Pre-Revolutionary War: The Hungry Manitou is unleashed upon European settlers by a Native American medicine man.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, pages 2 and 3, Kylie Griffin states the event was Pre-Revolutionary War, maybe as early as 1616 but in general, levied by the medicine man in the 1600s.
• Achira starts causing numerous plagues from Russia to Milan.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 75, the event is revealed. Based loosely on historical plagues.
• The Collectors are summoned to Jamestown.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-2, page 3, Kylie Griffin states the Collectors were connected to Jamestown.
  • The colony was active from May 14, 1607 to 1699.

1610 A.D.

• Prince Vigo Von Homburg Deutschendorf's subjects stage a coup. He is poisoned, shot, stabbed, hanged, and drawn and quartered but he still clings to life.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 64, the event is revealed.
• Days After: Prince Vigo Von Homburg Deutschendorf is beheaded and cremated then his ashes are scattered in the Black Sea.
  • The date and event is shown on the computer screen of Egon Spengler when he reveals his research from the Occult Reference Net to Ray Stantz in Ghostbusters II.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 64, the event is revealed to have happened days after.

1620 A.D.

• November: The ancestors of Dana Barrett arrive in America.
  • This event was listed in the Ghostbusters II script draft of the film but not mentioned in the movie. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
  • The month November is conjecture and was chosen because the Mayflower arrived in America in November 1620 according to history of the United States of America.

1682 A.D.

• King Louis XIV moves to Versailles.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 1, the narrator states the Louvre Museum was used as a home for French royalty until Louis XIV moved to Versailles.
  • Historically, this happened in 1682.

1692 to 1693 A.D.

• The Salem Witch Trials take place. 20 witches are officially executed. Kestrel is one of the witches executed. She threatens to exact revenge after her death.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page 23, the event is stated to in the trials of 1692-3.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 59, the event regarding Kestrel is revealed.

1700s A.D.

• Peter Venkman and Rachel Unglighter search for Ray Stantz in the 16th century.
  • In Displaced Aggression 2, Peter Venkman states they looked for Ray Stantz somewhere around the 16th century.

1700s to 1800s A.D.

• The ancestors of Winston Zeddemore arrive in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina against their will aboard a slave ship.
  • This event was listed in the Ghostbusters II script draft of the film but not mentioned in the movie. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
  • 1700s was chosen as Charleston Harbor was a major economic hub by the mid-1800s, including the slave trade.
• The great-grandparents of Ray Stantz arrive in America from Switzerland.
  • This event was listed in the Ghostbusters II script draft of the film but not mentioned in the movie. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
  • 1880s was chosen as Ellis Island was selected as a federal immigration system and opened on January 1, 1892.
• The grandparents of Egon Spengler arrive in America from Ostrov in Eastern Poland.
  • This event was listed in the Ghostbusters II script draft of the film but not mentioned in the movie. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
  • 1880s was chosen as Ellis Island was selected as a federal immigration system and opened on January 1, 1892.

1722 A.D.

• Nearly 200 Years Later: Loftur Þorsteinsson allegedly deciphers clues of the secret location of the Rauoskinna.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 5, Egon Spengler states the event took place nearly 200 years after the death of Gottskalk Nikulausson.
• 1722: Loftur Þorsteinsson is attacked by Spirits of the Ocean after he tries to leave Iceland. He is lost at sea.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 5, Egon Spengler states the event took place nearly 200 years after the death of Gottskalk Nikulausson.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 6, Egon Spengler states Loftur Þorsteinsson was lost at sea in the 1700s.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 18, Egon Spengler states Loftur Þorsteinsson died in 1722.
• The Rauoskinna washes ashore and is returned to the hidden tomb of Gottskalk Nikulausson.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 6, Egon Spengler states the event.
• Loftur Þorsteinsson cheats death and discovers the secrets of immortality.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 18, Loftur Þorsteinsson replies he discovered immortality instead of dying.

1734 A.D.

• Friedrich der Mausch's bust is carved by Marscapone.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Whistling Bust of Mausch.

1776 A.D.

• A relative of Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III is present while Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, Ray Stantz states his year and event to the team.

1779 A.D.

• Gracie Mansion is built in Manhattan on the East River.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the year is seen on the Gracie Mansion plaque as the NYPD officers arrive with the Ghostbusters.

1780 A.D.

• November 2: Janine Melnitz meets Leonardo da Vinci and a new branch of Ghostbusters is established soon after.
  • In Displaced Aggression 4, the event occurs. A timestamp states it is the year 1780.
  • In Displaced Aggression 4, Marie Antoinette states it is her birthday. She was born on November 2, 1755.

1796 A.D.

• The Alabaster Wretch is lost while on route to Zanzibar.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Wheel of the Alabaster Wretch.

1799 A.D.

• Gracie Mansion is remodeled for Archibald Gracie.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the year is seen on the Gracie Mansion plaque as the NYPD officers arrive with the Ghostbusters.

1800s A.D.

• Early 19th Century: The Sandman terrorizes children who would not go to sleep.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 27, the left hand page on the Sandman entry in Tobin's Spirit Guide states, "A nursery monster from the 19th century used to scare children. During the early part of the century the Sandman brought terror among children as it would sneak into the rooms of young ones who would not go to sleep."
• Over a hundred card designs that date back to the 1800s are made by various artists.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated on a display in the New York City Public Library near the second encounter of Crusto and Cruster.

1814 A.D.

• October 24: Ephraim Harding is born.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #8, page 19, "1814" is listed as the Date of Birth on Captain Harding's tombstone.
  • In actual history, Harding was born on October 24, 1814

1821 A.D.

• Swiss Death Clock constructed by Herschel Glueke.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Swiss Death Clock.

1849 A.D.

• October 7: Edgar Allan Poe passes away in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 12, Winston Zeddemore recalls Edgar Allan Poe died in Baltimore. Historically, Poe died on October 7, 1849.

1855 A.D.

• In or Around 1855: Ivo Shandor is born in Romania.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 87, the event is estimated to occur in or around 1855.

1858 A.D.

• February 20: The John Milton suffers a ship wreck near Long Island and sinks, killing nearly everyone onboard.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 17, Ray Stantz states the event happened in the winter.
  • The John Milton ship wreck took place on February 20, 1858.

1860s A.D.

• A castle is built on Shandor Island.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Egon Spengler mentions the date and event at the start of the Lost Island Rising Level (realistic version).

1861-1865 A.D.

• Poindexter's Partisan Rangers are killed in battle during the Civil War.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the date found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Confederate Ghost.
  • The timeframe of 1861 to 1865 is based on Civil War history.

1861 A.D.

• The New York 87th dies of hypothermia during the coldest winter.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Union Ghost.
  • The year is conjecture based on Civil War history: the consolidation of the New York 87th unit took place on September 6,1862. Logically, this event would happen before the consolidation in 1861.

1865 A.D.

• The Voyaging Case International begins appearing at train stations.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Voyaging Case International.

1867 A.D.

• In December, the Anguished Stuffed Bear is removed from Clough's Museum of Taxidermic Curiosities.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Anguished Stuffed Bear.

1868 A.D.

• Former Confederate artillery gunner Cecil Starkey is killed due to a curse for deserting his platoon.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Cursed Musket of Cecil Starkey.

1870 A.D.

• The Van Horne Pneumatic Transit is founded in New York.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the year is seen on sign by Ray Stantz as he descends the hole on First Avenue.

1874 A.D.

• March 24th: Sam Hain is born.
  • In What in Samhain Just Happened?!, Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman look at an article about Sam Hain. The partial statement "born on March 24" is visible.
  • Based on drafts provided by Dan Schoening, the birthyear is "1874" and is no longer obscured by dialogue.
    • See Talk:IDW Publishing Comics- What in Samhain Just Happened?!
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5, page 23, the birth date is stated.

1877 A.D.

• Ellen Gold begins her career as headmistress at Wander Hills Orphanage.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."

1880s A.D.

• Since the 1880s: The last sighting of a Brujo is recorded.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, page 3, Egon Spengler/Animated states there hasn't been any sightings since the 1880s.
  • Historically, witch trials were held in Chile from 1880 to 1881.

1884 A.D.

• The ghost of an unidentified woman begins haunting soldiers at Fort Detmerring in New York.
  • A Fort Detmerring official tells Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore about a 100 year old haunting (i.e. 1984-100=1884).
  • The Ghostbusters commentary and "Making Ghostbusters" explain this was a deleted scene recycled into a dream sequence. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.

1885 A.D.

• A portrait of Ivo Shandor's Mother is painted.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Egon Spengler mentions the date and event after the Ghostbusters enter the castle in the Lost Island Rising Level (realistic version).

1886 A.D.

• Peter Venkman protects the Red River Valley from unusually high paranormal activity. He meets Rachel Unglighter when facing the forces of the Demon Collective.
  • In Displaced Aggression 1, Peter Venkman states it is the Old West and he is from 125 years in the future.
  • On the back cover of the IDW Publishing Comics- Displaced Aggression TPB, it is stated Peter Venkman was stranded in 1886.
  • Both sets of information contradict each other. However, historically, after the Treaty of Old Crossing in 1863, settlement rapidly developed in the 1870s to 1880s. Josie Maye Landers states she is to be the new schoolmarm of Red River Junction, implying this historical event. Thus, 1886 is accepted as the year and it will be assumed Peter Venkman was never that good with mathematics like his animated counterpart.
• Midnight: The Black Train arrives in Red River Valley from Hell to kill Peter Venkman for capturing The Rudely Mallard Gang. He and Rachel Unglighter disperse the train and take off in Ecto-10 in search of Ray Stantz.
  • In Displaced Aggression 1, the mayor tells Peter 100 demons will arrive by train at midnight.

1889 A.D.

• One of the greatest tangible evidence of psychic energy is recorded.
  • In Ghostbusters II, during the conclusion of the Armand's Restaurant date, Ray Stantz compares the Mood slime to an event that has not happened in 100 years (i.e. 1989-100=1889).
• June 6th: The Great Seattle Fire decimates part of Seattle.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 12, page 14, Ray Stantz mentions the event.

1893 A.D.

• The Gustav Self-Service Tray is purchased from Hotel de Gustav.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Gustav's Self-Service Tray.
• May 20: The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is established.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 23, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz states, in the incident detail of the Spectral Incident Report, a nearby zoological park was established in the 1800s.

1897 A.D.

• Gracie Mansion is purchased by the City of New York.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the year is seen on the Gracie Mansion plaque as the NYPD officers arrive with the Ghostbusters.
• The Sedgewick Hotel is founded.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Bellhop Ghost.
• Two children die of malnutrition at Wander Hills Orphanage.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, Ray mentions the year. In the PCOC back-up, the police discover the event the next year in 1898.
• A fleet of electric hansoms begin taking passengers in New York.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 10, the event is revealed.
• Sebastian Whitlow is strangled to death by his animated overcoat near Hoboken, New Jersey.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 26, the event is revealed.

1898 A.D.

• A police investigation finds Ellen Gold responsible for the death of two children. She is arrested and diagnosed with advanced signs of dementia. Martin Gold, her brother and a prominent New York politician, pays for her bail and has records of her affliction destroyed.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
• Ivo Shandor moves from Bucharest to New York.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 87, the event is revealed.

Late 1800s-Early 1900s A.D.

• Late 1800s: Edward Quinn passes away.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 23, in the Spectral Incident Report it is stated Edward Quinn died in the late 1800s after a short but prolific career hunting buffalo in post-Civil War America.
• Late 1800s: A cigar factory is burned to the ground in Cayey, Puerto Rico. The factory's guard dogs perish in the fire.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 8, Kylie Griffin states the event took place in the late 1800s.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the incident detail also states the factory burned down in the late 1800s.
• Dr. Ivo Shandor's architecture firm is involved in a number of projects around New York City. It also did renovations on several existing buildings and a number of public works that caused a public controversy. A lot of people thought the renovations were unnecessary.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Ilyssa Selwyn mentions the date and event in the cinematic after the Checking Out the Library Level (realistic version).

Late 1800s-Mid 1900s A.D.

• Dr. Ivo Shandor's power brokers dominate their respective industries.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Black Slime Monster.

Early 1900s A.D.

• The Natural History Museum is run by a board of trustees led by Chairman Cornelius Wellesly.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Ray Stantz mentions this date and event in the Museum of (Super)Natural History Level (realistic version) after the Union Ghosts and Confederate Ghosts encounter in the Civil War Exhibit.

1900 A.D.

• April 30th: Casey Jones dies while trying to save lives.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, page 8, Peter Venkman refers to Casey Jones.

1901 A.D.

• Early 1901: T. Watson Spates begins publishing his annual periodical Spates Catalog.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Spates Catalog section states it was published from early 1901 to 1935.

1903 A.D.

• Luna Park opens on Coney Island.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, page 1, the narrator stated Luna Park ran from 1903 to 1944.

1905 A.D.

• February 14th: Ballard Wright proposes to Hazel Mayfield but is turned down.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Tainted Love, Ray Stantz states the year, date, and event to the team.

1906 A.D.

• The Phantom Flush Toilet is presented to His Majesty Edward VII as a diplomatic gift.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Phantom Flush Toilet.

1907 A.D.

• Ballard Wright dies after becoming depressed and withdrawn.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Tainted Love, Ray Stantz states the year, date, and event to the team.
• November 7th: Jesus Garcia, a Mexican railroad brakeman, is killed while trying to keep a train loaded with dynamite from exploding near Nacozari de García, Sonora.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, page 8, Kylie Griffin refers to Jesus Garcia.

1909 A.D.

• A Few Years Ago: John Horace Tobin is called on to investigate a creature preying on children in an East German village. Tobin encounters a Grundel.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 21 it is stated the event took place a few years before September 1912.
• John Horace Tobin and Vladimir Belascu meet in the Tunguska Region.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 21 it is stated they met then the Tunguska Blast of 1909 took place.
• The Tunguska Blast of 1909 takes place. The parapsychological community considers this the biggest inter-dimensional cross rip, that is, until 1984.
  • Ray Stantz states this event to Louis Tully upon Gozer's defeat at the end of Ghostbusters.

1910 A.D.

• Portrait of Godfrey McCallister Sedgewick is commissioned.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Portrait of G. Sedgewick.
• Shandor devotee, Vikram Veedam paints "Fox Hunt on Tiamat Island."
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Fox Hunt on Tiamat Island.

1912 A.D.

• September 7th: Mikhael Gallon and his team embarks on a journey in Siberia to investigate reports of Woolly Mammoths.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 20 Mikhael Gallon writes the team was barely into its second week of travel.
• September 14th: Mikhael Gallon and his team stops at a small village north of Krasnoyarsk where they meet John Horace Tobin.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 20 it is stated to be September 14, 1912.
• Days Later: Mikhael Gallon, his team, and John Horace Tobin find and takes shelter in The Soldier's Tower. Mikhael and Tobin meet in the room of The Undying Soldier but Tobin gazes at Death Itself.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 21 it is days went by.

1915 A.D.

• Leslie Campbell receives Ritual Mask of Bad Advice from her uncle, Professor Gordon Campbell.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Ritual Mask of Bad Advice.

Before 1916 A.D.

• The family friendly mascot Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is created.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the fifth message left on the Firehouse answering machine after Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version), mentions the family friendly image of Mr. Stay Puft was cultivated over 75 years ago.
  • Since Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions) takes place in 1991, "over 75 years" would be before 1916.

1918 A.D.

• Achira causes the Spanish influenza outbreak.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 75, the event is revealed. Historically, the flu started in January 1918.
• Several people in Aviles, Spain have their eyes stolen by the Sandman while they slept.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 41, the event is revealed.

1919 A.D.

• Dr. Ivo Shandor attempts to update the Church of Gozer Songbook.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Church of Gozer Songbook.

1920 A.D.

• The New York Central City Albany train is derailed, killing hundreds of people.
  • Egon Spengler reveals this event after Winston Zeddemore is passed through by a Ghost Train.
• March: Wander Hills Orphanage burns down after catching fire during a lightning storm. Ellen Gold and the children die in the fire.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the month is in the file when the police records are mentioned as "NYPD cf: #MAR20 #012-014" in "Known History."
• June 6th: Dr. Ivo Shandor starts a secret society, the Cult of Gozer.
  • Egon Spengler states the year and event information in a prison cell taken from Tobin's Spirit Guide in Ghostbusters.
  • The name Cult of Gozer is taken from Ghostbusters: The Video Game.
  • The "June 6th" part of the date is taken from Shandor's Tobin's Spirit Guide entry in Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions).

1920s A.D.

• The Cult of Gozer begins holding meetings at the Sedgewick Hotel.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 12, the event is revealed.
• An anonymous woman begins living at the Sedgewick Hotel and kills for her master, Dr. Ivo Shandor.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Spider Witch.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 14, the event is revealed.
• Cathulhu exacts its psychic influence on a group of writers on Earth. Haunted by dreams of specific details, they start writing stories about entities similar to Cathulhu.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 71, the event is revealed. Placement is conjecture based on similarities to H.P. Lovecraft.
• 1920s: The head doctor of the asylum on Poveglia experiments on inmates. He is dogged by ghosts until he commits suicide and jumps from the bell tower. He is strangled by the ghosts before landing.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 9, Ray Stantz mentions the event took place in the 1920s.
• For Decades: The bell is removed from the asylum on Poveglia.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 9, Ray Stantz mentions the bell's been gone for decades.
• 1920s: The Woman in Blue is killed on the tenth floor of The Trask Hotel. She manifests as a ghost and haunts the hotel.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Second City Ghostbusters", the event occurs. On page 24, Dani Shpak finds an entry in the "Spooky Chicago Tour Guide and states she was killed "in the 1920s."

1920s to early 1930s A.D.

• Vladmir Belascu performs exorcisms in central Russia.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Unruly Beard of V. Belascu.
• John H. Tobin goes undercover in the Cult of Gozer to conduct research on them.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Tobin's Spirit Guide section mentions the event.

1922 A.D.

• The ghost of Ellen Gold is first sighted in the attic of a house built on the grounds of the former Wander Hills Orphanage. The house soon catches fire.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."

1923 A.D.

• 550 Central Park West is completed by Ivo Shandor.
  • This event was listed in the August 5, 1983 draft of Ghostbusters but not mentioned in the movie. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
• The ghosts of Mrs. Myrnick and her charges begin appearing at fine establishments and hotels.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Possessor Ghost.
• Portrait of Dr. Eleanor Twitty is commissioned.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Portrait of Eleanor Twitty.
• An oil tycoon named George S. Wooten passes away. The Wooten Collection, a rare book set, is acquired by Edmund Hoover. He is also engaged to Wooten's daughter, Tillie, and planning to marry later in the year.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Winston Zeddemore discovers an archived newspaper article that details this event. The year is not given but the article does reference the Spanish-American War that took place in 1898. This event likely took place after the war but before Hoover's relationship with Dr. Eleanor Twitty.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Winston Zeddemore discovers another archived newspaper article whose title reads "Oil Heiress Jilted...For Librarian?" and thus places it before Twitty's murder.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Azetlor's entry in Tobin's Spirit Guide states he seduced Dr. Eleanor Twitty around 1923.

1924 A.D.

• March: Dr. Eleanor Twitty is murdered by Edmund Hoover, her fiancee. At the time, Twitty is the fifth woman to go missing under mysterious circumstances.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Librarian Ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Winston Zeddemore discovers an archived newspaper article that details this event.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 17, the event is revealed.
• May 10: Before dawn, Edmund Hoover is executed by hanging. His last words were that he will return as Azetlor and guard all rare books in its collection.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Winston Zeddemore discovers an archived newspaper article that details this event and date.

Mid-1920s A.D.

• The Cult of Gozer tries to draw Gozer to their dimension. During one such ceremony, Slimer manifests instead.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", on page 41, Ray Stantz reads from the revised Funder's Cults of the Northeast and states it was "up through 1938 or so."
• Slimer begins haunting the twelfth floor of the Sedgewick Hotel.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 12, the event is revealed.

1925 A.D.

• Patrons and other librarians start to notice signs of the Library ghost's presence in the New York City Public Library.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 17, the event is revealed.

1926 A.D.

• John George Hohman commissions a scale model from the Shandor architectural firm.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Hohman's Black Low-Rise.
• Felix Ashton is born.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 22, the Entity Datasheet states Felix Ashton was 27 years old in 1953.
• December: Agatha Christie is taken by The Collectors
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, page one, one of the forms taken on is of Agatha Christie.
  • December 1926 is taken from actual history, when she was believed to be missing.

1927 A.D.

• The Fred F. Frech & Co. builds a penthouse complex on top of the Goat Hill Slums.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, Ray Stantz states his year and event to the team.

1929 A.D.

• Artie Lester is born.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5, page 23, Artie Lester is stated to be 23 years old in 1952.
• John H. Tobin completes Tobin's Spirit Guide.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Tobin's Spirit Guide section states the full text was completed in 1929.
• The Library ghost goes dormant.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 17, the event is revealed.

Late 1920s to 1930s A.D.

• Frank Bancroft begins drawing comic books.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Con-Volution, Ray Stantz states Frank Bancroft was drawing since before World War II.

1932 A.D.

• Dr. Slausow's "Quantum Futuristics" is published and predicts a society on Mars in 2060.
  • In Displaced Aggression 3, Ray Stantz mentions the book and year when he first observes the Outer Colony's city.
• Jacqueline Unglighter is born.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 22, the Entity Datasheet states Jacqueline Unglighter was 21 years old in 1953.
• September 16: Peg Entwistle commits suicide by jumping from the "H" on the Hollywoodland sign on Mount Lee.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, on page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states Peg Entwistle died in 1932.
  • In actual history, Peg Entwistle died on September 16, 1932.
• November, Two Months Later: The Fayne Sisters commit suicide by jumping from the "H" on the Hollywoodland sign on Mount Lee.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, on page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states The Fayne Sisters followed suit two months later.

1933 A.D.

• A minor sub-demon hides in Vladmir Belascu's beard.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Unruly Beard of V. Belascu.

1934 A.D.

• Blackshirts brutalize a woman and her children near Pontevecchio in Italy.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Stone Angel Head.
• Sam Hain purchases Tobin's Mansion.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5, page 23, the event is stated.
• Ivo Shandor dies from complications surrounding an experimental surgery he conducted on himself to carry out the first ever interspecies leg transplant.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 87, the event is revealed.

1935 A.D.

• T. Watson Spates stops publishing his annual periodical Spates Catalog and retires a rich man.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Spates Catalog section states it was published from early 1901 to 1935.

1936 A.D.

• Ambrose Whitman paints portrait of The Chairman and The Board of Trustees.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Painting of the Trustees.

1937 A.D.

• The second edition of Tobin's Spirit Guide is published.
  • In Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 23, File #F390 mentions this year and edition.
• July 2nd: The Collectors abduct Amelia Earhart.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 3, Kylie Griffin mentions Amelia Earhart as a victim of The Collectors.
  • Date based on disappearance of Amelia Earhart in actual history.
• November 25th: Arbison Morguncher commits suicide by massive binging on Thanksgiving Day.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Sloth Ghost.
  • The month and day are taken from the historical date of Thanksgiving 1937.

1938 A.D.

• Through 1938 or so: The Sedgewick Hotel stops playing host to the Cult of Gozer.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", on page 41, Ray Stantz reads from the revised Funder's Cults of the Northeast and states it was "up through 1938 or so."

1939 A.D.

• A flower cart is possessed in Berlin, Germany. 300 eyewitnesses saw it move half a kilometer.
  • Egon Spengler states this event to Ray Stantz in Ray's Occult Books after the title sequence of Ghostbusters II.
• The Van Horne Pneumatic Transit is abandoned.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Egon Spengler states to Winston Zeddemore that the tunnel was abandoned for 50 years (i.e. 1989-50=1939).

1940 A.D.

• Lunchpail is enchanted by Angelo Galliano, a former magician.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Galliano's Enchanted Pail.
• Lotan manifests above London during The Blitz.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, the event is revealed. Historically, The Blitz took place from September 7, 1940 to May 11, 1941.

1940s A.D.

• Fred is killed by Japanese forces during World War II.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 1, Fred tells the Yakuza Ghosts he was killed by some of them in World War II.
• Frank Bancroft enlists during World War II and fights in campaigns against Nazi Germany.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Con-Volution, Frank Bancroft states he fought Nazi's in World War II.

1942 A.D.

• Gracie Mansion is selected as the official mayoral residence by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the year is seen on the Gracie Mansion plaque as the NYPD officers arrive with the Ghostbusters.

1944 A.D.

• Speedy Jenkins makes a deal for a bottomless bottle of cough syrup.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the 3-Toed Jenkins' Midnight Goose.
• Children see the ghosts of Wander Hills Children.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
• Two days later: The children themselves all die from bizarre accidents.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
• August 12: Jonas Schultz watches as Luna Park burns to the ground.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, page 1, the narrator stated Luna Park ran from 1903 to 1944 and Jonas Schultz watched it burn to the ground. Historically, the fire that effectively ended Luna Park was on August 12, 1944.

1945 A.D.

• June 17: Winston Zeddemore is born in Michigan.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Cover B, the D.O.B. "June 17, 1945" is listed on a document.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 4, Winston Zeddemore states he was born in Michigan.
• August 6: Lotan manifests over Hiroshima just before the first atomic bomb is dropped.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, the event is revealed. Historically, the bombing of Hiroshima took place on August 6, 1945.

1947 A.D.

• The Philadelphia Mass Turbulence of 1947 takes place. It is the most definitive event of symmetrical book stacking to date.
  • In Ghostbusters, Ray Stantz states this event to Egon Spengler and Peter Venkman in the New York City Public Library.
• Summer: The Roswell UFO Incident takes place.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 11, page 1, it is stated to be 1947.
• September 20th: Mayor Fiorello La Guardia dies.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Mayor Lenny tells his staff he spent his night talking to La Guardia, and he'd been dead for 40 years.
  • The date of death is taken from actual history.

1950s to early 1960s A.D.

• Gamble Architecture is founded.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), one of the awards in the hallway before the Drafting Room in Panic in Times Square Level is in appreciation for 30 years of dedicated service in engineering to the City of New York.
  • Span of era is conjecture based on assumption the firm has recent awards up so it was likely founded between the early 1950s up to 1961.
• While out on a fishing trip, Egon Spengler gets a rockfish, equal in weight to him, on his line. He is unable to reel it in and the rockfish gets away.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, on page 16, Egon Spengler recalls the event took place during his childhood. Placement in timeline is conjecture.
• Mama Scoleri kills herself out of grief after she hears her children, the Scoleri Brothers, are sentenced to death by the electric chair.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Where Winston Was", the event is mentioned by Winston Zeddemore.
  • Note: Capitol punishment was not used in New York since 1963. Placement in timeline is conjecture and 1948 date from Ghostbusters II draft has discounted due to possible conflict in age of Stephen Wexler in draft and final version.
• The Scoleri Brothers are executed at Sing Sing.
  • This event was listed in the Ghostbusters II script draft of the film but not mentioned in the movie. The 1948 year is discounted.

1950 A.D.

• Pappy Sargassi opens a restaurant called "Sargassi's."
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event is found in the "Tobin's Spirit Guide" entry's notes for Sargassi.
• September 21: Peter Venkman is born.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the date 9/21/50 appears in the D.O.B. Section of Peter Venkman's file on Cover B.

1951 A.D.

• A guest on the 12th floor of the Sedgewick Hotel orders room service despite hotel policy. Slimer attacks the two bellhops and their cart.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 35, it is stated to be 1951.

1952 A.D.

• Sam Hain makes his last public appearance during a film premiere.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5, page 23, the event is stated.
• Sam Hain and Artie Lester form a film production company.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5, page 23, the event is stated.

1953 A.D.

• Jacqueline Unglighter arrives in America and soon falls prey to the Temple of the Divine Father.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 22, the Entity Datasheet states the event.
• April 18: Louis Tully is born.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, on the left side of cover B, Louis Tully's date of birth on the blue bottle with the brain sample reads "DOB 04/18/53."

1954 A.D.

• Remco de Groot paints "The Ravishing Red Prince."
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the The Ravishing Red Prince.
• Pappy Sargassi is lost at sea on a fishing trip.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 9, the event is revealed.

1957 A.D.

• Franklin Wurst binds a sub-demon to a chair as a prank.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Seat of Vapors Foul.

1958 A.D.

• Sam Hain dies in a secret room in Tobin's Mansion.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5, page 23, the event is to have happened roughly 35 years before the discovery of the body (1993-35=1958).

1959 A.D.

• Arthur Houston's psychic frustration transfers to his reading lamp.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Reluctant Reading Lamp.
• October 28th: Camilo Cienfuegos is taken by The Collectors.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, page one, one of the forms taken on by the Collectors is of Camilo Cienfuegos.
  • October 28, 1959 is taken from actual history when Camilo Cienfuegos disappeared during an ocean flight to Havana, Cuba.

1960s A.D.

• The Ghost of Christmas Past teleports the Ghostbusters and Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III to Camp Waconda where they observe a young Ray Stantz roasting Stay Puft Marshmallows with his parents.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, the event occurs.
  • 1960s is based on Ray's approximate age and appearance in 1984.
• Missile silos are built on Hart Island.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #17, page 4, Ray Stantz mentions there were missile silos back in the 60s.

1961 A.D.

• The Book of Curses is compiled by Robert Tipton.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Book of Curses section states compiled in 1961.
• November 15th: An infant girl is born and adopted by Jeremiah and Fabienne Selwyn. She is named Ilyssa.
  • This data is revealed in the March 20, 2009 Ghostbusters: The Video Game press kit.

1962 A.D.

• Mr. Fianella begins working for ConEd in New York.
  • In Ghostbusters II, during the Ghostbusters' trial, Fianella states he worked at ConEd for 27 years (i.e. 1989-27=1962).

1963 A.D.

• The ghost of Ellen Gold is sighted.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."

1964 A.D.

• Between April 22nd and October 18th: Janine Melnitz buys two coins from the 1964 New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
  • In Ghostbusters, Janine Melnitz gives one of her coins to Egon Spengler before they set out to 550 Central Park West in the "Busy" deleted scene. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
• Summer: The Possessed Bell Bottom Jeans are seen in Merry Pranksters' tour bus.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Possessed Bell-Bottom Jeans.
  • Summer and year based on the actual history of the Merry Pranksters.
• Ethan Alder is shot and killed while he is caught in the act of a murder in Roarke's Junction, Iowa.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", on page 18, the Sheriff of Roarke's Junction states Ethan Alder was shot in '64.

1965 A.D.

• A TeleCo "Red Phone" becomes Asmodeus' Hotline.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Asmodeus' Hotline.
• Something "overt," possibly paranormal, happens at the Louvre Museum.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 1, the narrator states there was nothing overt at the Louvre Museum since 1965.

1967 A.D.

• Spring: The Possessed Bell Bottom Jeans are seen at Haight-Ashbury.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Possessed Bell-Bottom Jeans.
  • Spring and year based on the actual history of Haight-Ashbury.
• November 23rd: Sydney Chalmers is selected to be Broccoli Queen of Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Broccoli Queen Autobiography.
  • The month and day are based on the historical date for Thanksgiving 1967.

1968 A.D.

• Madame Dee transfers her medium powers to the Toaster of Sights Unseen.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Toaster of Sights Unseen.
• March: A photograph of the ghost of Ellen Gold is taken.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the date March 1968 is written on the photo.
• Poveglia is completely abandoned.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 8, Ray Stantz states Poveglia was completely abandoned in 1968.

1969 A.D.

• Between August 15th and August 18th: The Possessed Bell Bottom Jeans are seen at Woodstock.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Possessed Bell-Bottom Jeans.
  • The August timeframe and year is based on actual history of Woodstock.
• Between August 15th and August 18th: The Hungry Manitou feeds on Hippies at Woodstock.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 2, Kylie Griffin states the updated Bilderberg Guide mentioned the manifestation at Woodstock.
• December 6th: The Possessed Bell Bottom Jeans are seen at Altamont.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Possessed Bell-Bottom Jeans.
  • The date is based on the actual history of Altamont.

1970s A.D.

• Wat possesses a young California woman named Sarah Westlake but is eventually discovered and forcibly exorcised.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 66, the event is revealed.

1970 A.D.

• The Possessed Bell Bottom Jeans are documented in action.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Possessed Bell-Bottom Jeans.

1970 to 1971 A.D.

• Ethan Alder's house in Roarke's Junction, Iowa is burned down.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", on page 18, the Sheriff of Roarke's Junction recalls Ethan Alder's house was burned down "in '70, '71."

1971 A.D.

• November 24th: The Collectors abduct D.B. Cooper.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 3, Kylie Griffin mentions D.B. Cooper as a victim of The Collectors.
  • Date based on disappearance of D.B. Cooper in actual history.

Between Fall 1972 and Spring 1973 A.D.

• Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman enroll in Professor Tonick's Esoteric Literature class in their freshman year of college.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, page 6, Ray Stantz mentions the event. Placement is conjecture.
• Peter Venkman meets Egon Spengler in a Women's Studies course after the latter is mistakenly assigned to it. Peter convinces Egon to keep the course to improve his social skills.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 4, Egon Spengler mentions the event.
  • The first accredited Women's Studies course in the U.S. was held in Cornell University in 1969.
• Peter Venkman witnesses Egon Spengler break his glasses in an embarrassing way during freshman year at Columbia University.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, Peter Venkman mentions freshman year at Columbia in response to the Ectoplasmic Glasses breaking when Egon Spengler is using them.

1973 A.D.

• The Broccoli Queen Autobiography is released for sale.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Broccoli Queen Autobiography.
• The ghost of Ellen Gold is sighted.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
• Eugene Visitor is hit by a car and vanishes after trapping Death in his backpack.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 11 Egon Spengler stated it was almost 20 years since the accident.

Between 1975 and 1976 A.D.

• Laura Parr is hit by the Phantom Truck Driver and killed.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, page 24 the man on the radio mentions Kiss' Detroit Rock City single, first released on July 28, 1976, and Hall & Oates, who came into prominence around 1975.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, page 25 the song announced is "I Cheat the Hangman" a Doobie Brothers single released on November 12, 1975.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 13, page 22 Mrs. Parr stated it was nearly 20 years since Laura Parr's death.

1975 A.D.

• Werner Gischman prints the pin-up Calendar of Doom.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Pin-Up Calendar of Doom!.
• July 30th: Jimmy Hoffa is taken by The Collectors.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, page one, one of the forms taken on by the Collectors is of Jimmy Hodda.
  • July 30, 1975 is taken from actual history when Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in Detroit, Michigan.
• Winster: Peter Venkman introduces Ray Stantz to Egon Spengler after Ray hears about Columbia University's Parapsychology pilot program. Peter assures them of using the pilot program to get tenure. Ray and Egon connect over the field. Peter leaves with two women from the fencing team.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs during a winter setting.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 5, Ray Stantz mentions MKUltra but Peter Venkman reminds him the files were all destroyed. In real world history, MKULtra was revealed to the public by September 1975.
• December 25th: The Vigilant Legion of the Black Pit murders all of Werner Gischman's friends and family and confiscates Calendar of Doom copies.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Pin-Up Calendar of Doom!.

1976 A.D.

• Nate Featherwell and dummy Smuggy are murdered by the Stalking Chair.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Featherwell's Stalking Chair.
• The Norton Bros. Design Works is founded.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Second City Ghostbusters", the event occurs. On page 24, the company logo and year appears on a glass near The Trask Hotel.
• Years Ago: Egon Spengler studies Draugar in Sweden.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, on the What Came Before! page, the event is mentioned to happen back in Egon Spengler's college days.
• More than 20 Years Ago: Egon Spengler invents the P.K.E. Meter to locate the Rauoskinna. He takes some P.K.E. readings that matches up with the Poveglian Artifact in northern Europe.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 19, Egon Spengler mentions the readings taken on Poveglia correlate to readings he took years ago in Sweden.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 4, Egon Spengler states he personally recorded more than twenty years ago in northern Europe.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 6, Egon Spengler states the event.
• Egon Spengler decides to suspend his search for the Rauoskinna.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 6, Egon Spengler states he decided to leave well enough alone.
• During Grad School: A Norwegian flight attendant punches out Peter Venkman. Egon Spengler witnesses the incident.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 4, Egon Spengler recalls the event took place in grad school.
• Ray Stantz makes suggests a few tweaks to Egon Spengler's P.K.E. Meter during graduate school.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 6, Ray Stantz mentions the event took place in grad school.
• Ray Stantz witnesses a Mass Sponge Migration with two other researchers during a dive in a deep sea submersible vehicle.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 3, Ray Stantz recounts the event. Place is conjecture based on the submarine's visual inspiration from Alvin from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, a private non-profit research facility dedicated to marine science and engineering. It was notably used to explore the Mid-Atlantic Ridge in 1964, discovered deep sea hydrothermal vents in 1977 in the Galapagos, and explored the Titanic wreckage.

1977 A.D.

• Ilyssa Selwyn enters the University of Illinois at age 15 after her foster parents are killed in a cave-in.
  • This data is revealed in the March 20, 2009 Ghostbusters: The Video Game press kit.
• June 16: Janine Melnitz attends her senior high school prom.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #6, page 8, the date is present.
• Ned Tipton follows up on his father's "The Book of Curses" with a companion on African curses.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Book of Curses section states it was published in 1977.

1978 A.D.

• Winston Zeddemore enlists in the U.S. Marine Corps. He is assigned to basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island under Staff Sergeant Adams.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 6, Winston Zeddemore states he did six years in the military. 1984 minus six is 1978.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 1 Issue #16, page 15, a brief flashback of the event is seen.

1979 A.D.

• Patrelli's Mischievous Traffic Cone begins to cause bizarre traffic accidents.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Patrelli's Mischievous Traffic Cone.

Late 1970s A.D.

• Late 1970s: Esme Torres starts teaching at a school in Cayey, Puerto Rico. She gets a "particularly boisterous class."
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the incident detail states Esme Torres started teaching in the late 1970s.
• A Few Months Later: Esme Torres commits suicide after a long bout with depression.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the incident detail states Esme Torres commits suicide a few months later.
• Kevin Tanaka, age seven, has his left leg amputated above his knee due to cancer.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #2, page 11, Kevin Tanaka states he lost his leg when he was seven years old. Placement in timeline is conjecture, Kevin is assumed to be in his early to mid 20s.
• Late 1970s: The ghost of Pappy Sargassi manifests at different branches of Sargassi's restaurants, including Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Times Square outlets then settles in the dining room of the Sedgewick Hotel branch.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 9, the event is revealed to have been in the late 1970s.

Between 1970s and 1980s A.D.

• The ghost of Edgar Allan Poe starts haunting Thurman Hall at Excelsior State University.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 12, Ray Stantz states Thurman was haunted for years. Placement in timeline is conjecture.

1980s A.D.

• At age 22, Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III is running his own Fortune 500 corporation.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, Ray Stantz states the event to the team.
  • 1980s is based on Woodrow's features when he is 22, 32, and in the present.
• Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III is possessed by the Ghost of Christmas Present.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, it is stated Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III was visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past and Ghost of Christmas Future since he was 22 years old.
• Dante Barnes and his band perform at numerous venues.
  • In Ghostbusters Issue #12, page 9, DJ Fever recounts the event as "a long time ago."
  • Placement is conjecture and matched up with the Seattle grunge rock movement.
• A year or so later: Dante Barnes dies of spontaneous combustion onstage while performing his new song.
  • In Ghostbusters Issue #12, page 11, DJ Fever recounts the event as "a year or so later."
• Slimer attacks a honeymooning couple in their room at the Sedgewick Hotel and eats their Primo Spiffies Cakes.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", the event occurs. Placement in timeline before first encounter with Ghostbusters is conjecture.

1980 A.D.

• Louis Tully starts his career as an accountant.
  • In Ghostbusters, Louis Tully tells Dana Barrett he is holding a party that celebrates his fourth anniversary as an accountant (i.e. 1984-4=1980).
• 15 Years Ago: Gareth Dibello kidnaps and murders 12 people from Central Park.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 11, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz states the murders took place 15 years ago.
• June 14: Peter Venkman receives his Doctorate of Psychology from Columbia University.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 18, the date "14th day of June in the year Nineteen Hundred and Eighty" is visible on Peter Venkman's doctorate.

1981 A.D.

• The Possessed Bell Bottom Jeans are last seen, until 1991.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Possessed Bell-Bottom Jeans.
• 13 Years Ago: The International Psychic Fair begins.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 1, a flyer for the 13th International Psychic Fair is posted.

1982 A.D.

• The New York City Public Library's Branch Collection Special History is founded in order to preserve the artistry of card design.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated on a display in the New York City Public Library near the second encounter of Crusto and Cruster.
• Annette Fleming decides to defer a bonus.
  • In Ghostbusters, Louis Tully states the event happened two years ago to everyone at his 4th anniversary party.

1983 A.D.

• Fran Abernathy imports a Ghostfruit Tree to Louisiana.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Ghostfruit Tree.
• Gamble Architecture is awarded Design Engineer Champions by the City of New York.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is found on one of the awards in the hallway before the Drafting Room in Panic in Times Square Level.

1984 A.D.

• Late September, Two Weeks Prior: An Ecto Surge is released in New York City, the beginning of an inter-dimensional cross rip that summons Gozer to the physical plane.
  • The Sedgewick Hotel Manager tells the Ghostbusters the disturbances have never been problematic until two weeks ago.
    • The Sedgewick Hotel busts takes place in early October so it is likely Slimer became a bigger problem in late September.
  • Given future surges that take place on The Real Ghostbusters, Extreme Ghostbusters, and Ghostbusters: The Video Game, it appears logical to assume a similar Ecto Surge took place prior to the events in the Ghostbusters.
• Late September: At 1:40 p.m., in the New York City Public Library, 10 eyewitnesses sight the ghost of Dr. Eleanor Twitty. Drs. Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, and Peter Venkman investigate and take readings that go toward perfecting key technology.
  • In Ghostbusters, Ray Stantz states this event to Peter Venkman just as he was making a move on Jennifer in Weaver Hall.
  • Late September is conjecture based on the October time frame.
• Winston Zeddemore leaves the U.S. Marine Corps.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 6, Winston Zeddemore states he did six years in the military. 1984 minus six is 1978.
• Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz test out the P.K.E. Meter in the New York City Public Library and get a reading. Ray rushes back to Columbia University to get equipment and Peter Venkman.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event is recounted.
• The Ghostbusters is founded.
• October 4: Ray Stantz purchases a 1959 Cadillac Miller-Meteor Hearse for $4800 from Elwood Motors, inc.
  • In Ghostbusters: Interdimensional Cross-Rip, on page 2, there is a Manhattan City Bank check dated "4-10-1984".
• Janine Melnitz is interviewed by Peter Venkman for an office job. Egon Spengler emerges from the basement and asks Peter for help with the boiler. She is instantly attracted to Egon and quickly agrees to take the job. Peter counters he hasn't even offered anything yet. She states she can smell desperation a mile away.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #6, page 9, a memory of the event is seen. This event occurs after Ray Stantz purchased the Cadillac.
• Early October: After leaving her apartment for two days, Dana Barrett sees the Ghostbusters about Zuul.
  • In Ghostbusters, Dana Barrett states she left her apartment two days ago and hadn't been back since.
  • Early October is conjecture based on the interview with Dana Barrett taking place the day of or same week of the Sedgewick Hotel bust.
• October 7-8: Before midnight, the Ghostbusters receive their first call and capture Slimer at the Sedgewick Hotel.
  • In Ghostbusters, the sign in front of the Alhambra Ballroom reads "Eastside Theatre Guild, Midnight Buffet."
  • The USA Today newspaper has a date of October 8, 1984.
    • It is conjecture but assumed the Ghostbusters met the press outside the Sedgewick after midnight and the newspaper ran with the story as soon as possible.
• The Ghostbusters leave the Sedgewick Hotel. Ray Stantz is still excited about the bust. Peter Venkman gives the invoice to Janine Melnitz back at the Firehouse. Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz deposit Slimer in the Containment Unit but the field is not properly neutronized and he escapes. It steals a prototype Proton Grenade from Egon's locker. They run out onto N. Moore and Varick after it.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event is recounted and it takes place after the first call in Ghostbusters.
• Slimer terrorizes citizens then spooks a man with a pizza in Tribeca Park. Ray Stantz goes to Square Diner to dig around for bait in the dumpster.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event is recounted.
• Egon Spengler takes a chance and recaptures Slimer on his own at Tribeca Park.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event is recounted. Placement in timeline is conjecture.
• A ghost flies into The Rose. People waiting in line outside rush in after the doorman Shawn Doning is knocked off his feet. The ghost levitates everyone above the dance floor, forces everyone inside to dance non-stop and forbids anyone from leaving. The Ghostbusters are called.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, on page 14, Peter Venkman notes it's been a long week.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, on page 20, Peter Venkman mentions this event took place before Winston Zeddemore was hired.
• Egon Spengler shoots the front door of The Rose to interrupt the P.K.E. sealing it shut. The Ghostbusters head to the dance floor. Ray Stantz is taken and forced to dance with the others. Peter Venkman and Egon try shooting the DJ booth but the ghost reforms it.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler does the Moonwalk to force the ghost to manifest. The ghost is trapped and the people drop to the floor. Surprisingly, they aren't angry and invite the Ghostbusters to dance with them.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs.
• In the Following Months: The Ghostbusters return to the New York City Public Library several times in failed attempts to capture the Library ghost.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 17, the event is revealed.
• Ellen Gold fully manifests in Queens.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 21, the event is revealed to have taken place during the arrival of Gozer.
• A Few Weeks in: Winston Zeddemore is nearly hit by a wrench dropped from three stories up at a construction site by the foreman's clumsy nephew. Winston has words with him. He choices to quit instead of continuing to work with the nephew around.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 5, Winston Zeddemore states he as a few weeks into his construction job when the foreman's nephew started working.
• Monday, October 22: Winston Zeddemore searches the classifieds for a new job. He sees an ad posted by the Ghostbusters. Winston goes to the Firehouse and is interviewed by Janine Melnitz
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Cover B, a New York Times Monday classified appears. "Monday" correlates to October 22, 1984.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 5 to 7, the event occurs.
• October 22, Two Weeks Later: Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman return from the Brooklyn job and hire Winston Zeddemore.
  • In Ghostbusters, after the interview, Janine Melnitz states to Peter Venkman that she's been working two weeks without a break.
  • The latest date during the montage is on the New York Post, on October 22, 1984.
    • It is conjecture but assumed the Chinatown Spook bust was the day before.
• October 22, Less Than 30 Minutes Later: Ray Stantz shows Winston Zeddemore how to properly empty a Trap into the Containment Unit in the Firehouse basement.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 7, Winston Zeddemore states it was not even a half hour past walking through the door that he was shown how to empty a Trap.
• October 22, For 15 Minutes: Ray Stantz trains Winston Zeddemore in the use of a Proton Pack. He has Winston shoot three pumpkins on the roof. Ray is amazed by his aim, control, and quick learning and concludes he is ready for field work. Winston doesn't think he's had enough training. Ray reminds him things are about to get very busy and they need him to hit the ground running.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 8 to 9, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 8, Winston Zeddemore states Ray Stantz had him shooting for 15 minutes.
• October 24, About 2 Days Later: Winston Zeddemore goes out his first call. The Ghostbusters arrive at Excelsior State University in Greenwich Village.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 10, Winston Zeddemore states his first time in the field was about two days after he was hired.
• October 24: The Ghostbusters split up and search Thurman Hall at Excelsior State University floor by floor. Winston Zeddemore finds the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe on the east side of the fourth floor. He reacts to Winston's critique and shrills. Winston opens fire but the ghost turns into ravens and leaves the university.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 13 to 14, the event occurs.
• October 24: The Ghostbusters follow the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe to Washington Square Arch. They observe the ravens rouse another ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 15 to 16, the event occurs.
• October 24: Winston Zeddemore wrangles the Black Cat Ghost with his first shot but it retaliates and tries to stomp the Ghostbusters. Peter Venkman and Ray Stantz confine it properly. Egon Spengler gives Winston the honor of using the Trap for the first time. He looks into the Trap.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 17 to 19, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman and Ray Stantz go on a bust at the Consulate General of Canada in New York. The consulate defers full payment until they hear back from Ottawa.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 10, the event is mentioned by Ray Stantz.
• Roger Delacorte goes to the Firehouse desperate for the Ghostbusters' help. Janine Melnitz tries to let him down about how busy they are but Peter Venkman and Ray Stantz happen to return from the consulate bust. Ray promises to finish what they started.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, page 9, Ray Stantz states they returned to the library several months after their first visit.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, page 19, Peter Venkman mentions the first encounter with the Library ghost was a few months back.
• After Hours: The Ghostbusters search the New York City Public Library for the Library ghost. Ray tries yelling in the stacks. Book Bats attack them. Ray threatens to destroy Ptolomy's Cosmographia to make her appear. The ghost manifests but the book bites Ray's hand. Peter Venkman wrangles her and Winston Zeddemore traps her.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 11, Ray Stantz asks Roger Delacorte to get them access after hours.
• Ray Stantz talks Roger Delacorte into selling him some of the New York City Public Library's occult collection.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 20, Ray Stantz mentions Roger Delacorte was so happy they trapped the Library ghost, he talked him into selling some of the collection for a song.
• Rebecca Morales interviews Winston Zeddemore and Janine Melnitz at the Firehouse. He calls Peter Venkman's ability the gift of gab. Janine notes he leaps before he looks.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. Placement in timeline between October 24 and November 8 is conjecture based on Winston Zeddemore and Janine Melnitz both being spoken to in the Firehouse before the grid was shut off.
• November 2: Winston Zeddemore is paid $479.19 with a Manhattan City Bank check.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Cover B, there is a check dated November 2, 1984.
• November 8, A Couple Weeks Later, Thursday: Before 9 p.m., Zuul possesses Dana Barrett and Vinz Clortho posssesses Louis Tully.
  • In Ghostbusters, just prior to the final battle, Winston Zeddemore states to Mayor Lenny that he's only been working with the Ghostbusters for a couple weeks.
  • In Ghostbusters, Dana Barrett agrees to a date with Peter Venkman on Thursday, nine-ish. The grid is shut down the next day.
  • November 8, 1984 was chosen among the historical Thursdays in the time frame for Winston Zeddemore to have been working a couple weeks with the Ghostbusters.
• November 9, Friday: The Ghostbusters defeat Gozer by crossing the streams into its Ziggurat.
  • In Ghostbusters, just prior to the final battle, Winston Zeddemore states to Mayor Lenny that he's only been working with the Ghostbusters for a couple weeks.
  • In Ghostbusters, Dana Barrett agrees to a date with Peter Venkman on Thursday, nine-ish. The grid is shut down the next day.
  • November 8, 1984 was chosen among the historical Thursdays in the time frame for Winston Zeddemore to have been working a couple weeks with the Ghostbusters.
  • Ghostbusters II takes place five years later in November. It is conjecture, but logically Ghostbusters would also end in November.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 6, Ray Stantz recalls the Ghostbusters' first battle against Gozer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was in November.
• The ghost of Ellen Gold is sighted.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
• A Few Weeks Ago: Someone sneaks into the Firehouse to look for a memento and almost falls through the giant hole on the ground floor.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, on page 4, Winston Zeddemore mentions the event happened a few weeks ago.
• Walter Peck is placed on restricted duty pending review.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, page 1, Walter Peck's status is listed in a text box.
• Weeks Later: Rebecca Morales begins interviewing individuals who interacted with the Ghostbusters for her book about them.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 2, Dana Barrett muses it feels like years, not weeks since the events of the first movie.
• Last Night: Bob Douglas has a weird dream about a giant painting trying to kidnap a baby. He is unaware it is precognitive in nature.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, on page 1, Bob Douglas states he had a weird dream last night.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Louis Tully outside 550 Central Park West. Louis agrees to talk to her and suggests getting coffee. He gives her free advice about saving her receipts for a write-off.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 1, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales meets with Dana Barrett at a diner. She correctly guesses Louis Tully told her to save her receipts and agrees to answer what she feels comfortable answering.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 1, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Dana Barrett lets it slip to Rebecca Morales that she couldn't see Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman, and Ray Stantz as professors.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Jennifer Adams and Bob Douglas about Peter Venkman.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Dean Yeager in the Low Memorial Library on the campus of Columbia University. He notes the exploits of the Ghostbusters led to an increase of alumni donations to the science department.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2 and Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Roger Delacorte in the New York City Public Library. He recalls Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz often requested the expanded collection's more esoteric books and deferred to their expertise for the incident.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Alice Sherman at a facility outside the city. She considers her encounter with the Library ghost as a blessing in disguise.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Bennett Davis at the Sedgewick Hotel. He asserts the hotel was the first customer then states while the damages were unacceptable, the hotel experienced an incredible uptick in interest and are booked through next fall. Bennett recalls Peter Venkman had a lot of nerve.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 1, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, Rebecca Morales remembers Bennett Davis's opinion of Peter Venkman.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Archbishop Mike O'Sullivan in his office. He admits he found the Ghostbusters to be an interesting group and watching them talk a group of politicians into fast action was either the funniest thing he ever saw in his life or an actual miracle.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 2, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Deputy Mayor Daniel Nash in his office at New York City Hall Nash re-states the current position of the Mayor's Office is that "the Ghostbusters were involved in some kind of...event" and "they reserve the right to investigate things more thoroughly before committing to further comment." Nash also states he doesn't care what Archbishop Mike O'Sullivan said.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 2, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Officer Tim Carlson at the NYPD Lock-Up. Carlson found the Ghostbusters to be a lucky bunch. He recalls after their Firehouse blew up and they didn't seem too concerned about it.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, page 2, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Winston Zeddemore at his apartment. She begins by asking "Who is Winston Zeddemore?" Winston starts to talk about his birth but she clarifies herself and asks how he went from Marine to Ghostbuster. He talks about starting fresh in New York, applying at the Firehouse, his brief training, what he thinks about the other Ghostbusters, and his first bust. The ghost of Edgar Allan Poe, in his raven form, appears outside Winston's window unnoticed.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, the event begins. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Ray Stantz at the American Society for Psychical Research. He recounts the Mass Sponge Migration he witnessed. Rebecca asks him how he met Egon Spengler and Peter Venkman. Ray recalls what Egon said after their first encounter with the Library ghost. The discussion moves to the Library ghost. Ray tells Rebecca about how the Ghostbusters captured her.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Late November: On her way out, Rebecca Morales suggests to Ray Stantz he should open a bookstore someday instead of an occult reference library. He is keen on the idea.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Louis Tully at a diner. The conversation shifts to Peter Venkman. Louis mentions he agreed to a deal with Peter to do his taxes for three years in exchange for using the Ghostbusters' logo in his ads.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales meets with Walter Peck despite his disinterest in an interview. He reiterates the Ghostbusters used unregulated technology and begins to talk about Peter Venkman but stops and refuses to participate any further.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Janine Melnitz at the Empire Diner. She warns Rebecca that Peter Venkman is cagey when it comes to being asked questions. She answers a question about Egon Spengler.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales interviews Dana Barrett again. Dana agrees with the advice given by Janine Melnitz and elaborates how Peter Venkman deflects. She explains the Thorazine was for her hiccups.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales finds Peter Venkman addressing a crowd at the USS Maine National Monument in Columbus Circle. Rebecca and Peter walk and talk in Central Park. Peter tells her to ask Egon Spengler about HB Huges. He inquires what everyone has said about him. She asks him what he thinks of himself.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, on page 7, Rebecca Morales states she already interviewed Winston Zeddemore and Ray Stantz but still has Egon Spengler left. "Late November" is conjecture.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales moves the conversation to Peter Venkman's academic career. Peter suggests lunch at the Tavern on the Green. He is surprised she talked to Dana Barrett and Walter Peck wasn't fired then talks about The Rose.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Rebecca Morales catches up to Peter Venkman outside Tavern on the Green after paying the bill and asks him if that bust was real and why he doesn't want to answer personal questions.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Peter Venkman meets with his agent about working in television.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #3, the event occurs. "Late November" is conjecture.
• Late November: Winston Zeddemore walks Rebecca Morales to the Firehouse. He informs her about Peter Venkman's HB Huges prank and notifies Officer Mike about Rebecca's visit.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs. Placement in timeline is conjecture.
• Late November: Winston Zeddemore and Rebecca Morales find Egon Spengler in the Firehouse's basement. She asks him why he is interested in the paranormal then transitions to the flaws in the Containment Unit.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs. Placement in timeline is conjecture.
• Late November: Winston Zeddemore slips about Slimer's first escape from the Containment Unit to Egon Spengler's displeasure. Winston excuses himself. Egon tells Rebecca Morales the story.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs. Placement in timeline is conjecture.
• Late November: Egon Spengler concludes the story on the second floor of the Firehouse. He emphasizes it was proof the Ghostbusters should never go on solo calls and rely on blind luck. Rebecca Morales talks about scheduling a follow-up but she is taken over by an Unidentified Possessor. The entity warns Egon his luck won't last forever and his doom is coming. It leaves and Rebecca is livid about being slimed then storms out past Peter Venkman. Egon promises to find out the truth about what happened.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #4, the event occurs. Placement in timeline is conjecture.

1985 A.D.

• January 26: Winston Zeddemore has his first review.
  • In Ghostbusters Year One Issue #1, Cover B, the date of the first review is listed as "January 26" on a document.

1986 A.D.

• The Ghostbusters finally award the Sedgewick Hotel with a clean bill of health, in terms of paranormal activity.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), after Ray Stantz and the Rookie find a slimed Peter Venkman, Stantz notes there can't be more ghosts because they gave a clean bill of health for the Sedgewick five years ago.
  • Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions) takes place in 1991, so the year 1986 is derived by subtracting 5 years from 1991.
• The Sedgewick Hotel undergoes remodeling, during which Room 1221 is unlocked.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), John O'Keefe's notes state "After her spree it was locked up, until about five years ago when the hotel was remodeled."
  • Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions) takes place in 1991, so the year 1986 is derived by subtracting 5 years from 1991.

1986 and 1987

• The Ghostbusters are sued by every state, city, and county for the Gozer Incident. They are served a judicial restraining order, preventing them from paranormal investigation and eliminations.
  • Ghostbusters II begins with "5 Years Later" but that is interpreted as "five years after the events of Ghostbusters" and in the courtroom scene, Peter Venkman says, "its been years since they used the packs." There is never a concrete mention of exactly when the Ghostbusters were served the order.

1987 A.D.

• Remote-controlled Ecto-1 goes for sale.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this date and event is stated in the scan for the Remote-Controlled Ecto-1.

1989 A.D.

• March/April: Dana Barrett's son, Oscar, is born.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 05: Investigating Oscar, Ray Stantz notes Oscar is about eight months. Calculated from the assumption Ghostbusters II takes place only in part of late November and December.
• The ghost of Ellen Gold is sighted.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, page 23, the year is in the file under "Known History."
• May: Episode 4 of The World of the Psychic features Rob Rodgers. He senses Peter Venkman was Catherine the Great in a past life.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 40, the event occurs.
  • "May" is conjecture based on the Episode 32 having taken place in late November during the events of Ghostbusters II and The World of the Psychic was a weekly show that aired without break.
• June: Episode 9 of The World of the Psychic features a woman who wants Peter Venkman to help her repopulate Earth since she has Tiwaz' blessing.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 40, the event occurs.
  • "June" is conjecture based on the Episode 32 having taken place in late November during the events of Ghostbusters II and The World of the Psychic was a weekly show that aired without break.
• June: Episode 11 of The World of the Psychic features a man who tries to demonstrate an alien device implanted in his rear that has plans for a takeover through fast food.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 40, the event occurs.
  • "June" is conjecture based on the Episode 32 having taken place in late November during the events of Ghostbusters II and The World of the Psychic was a weekly show that aired without break.
• July: Episode 14 of The World of the Psychic features a witchdoctor. Peter Venkman is amused with his voodoo doll.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 41, the event occurs.
  • "July" is conjecture based on the Episode 32 having taken place in late November during the events of Ghostbusters II and The World of the Psychic was a weekly show that aired without break.
• Late August: Episode 20 of The World of the Psychic features a man who thinks putting pants on your head will stop the Communists from reading your mind.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 41, the event occurs.
  • "Late August" is conjecture based on the Episode 32 having taken place in late November during the events of Ghostbusters II and The World of the Psychic was a weekly show that aired without break.
• November 14: An exhibit featuring the art of Edgar Degas begins at the Manhattan Museum of Art
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 03: Dr. Janosz Poha, the Edgar Degas banner hanging outside the museum has the dates November 14 to March 3.
• Last Week: Dana Barrett asks Frank the Superintendent to fix the radiator in Oscar's bedroom.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 01: Start, Dana Barrett tells Frank the Superintendent she asked him last week.
• Late November, Friday: Psychomagnetheric Slime possesses Dana Barrett's baby carriage in an attempt to kidnap her son Oscar, indirectly putting the Ghostbusters back in business.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 01: Start, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 05: Investigating Oscar, Dana Barrett's calendar is still on November 1989 when Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Peter Venkman first visit.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 06: Late-Night Excavation, Ray Stantz tells the First Cop someone made them work on Friday night.
• Late November, Friday: Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore perform as Ghostbusters at a birthday party in Upper Manhattan.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 01: Start, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday, 2.5 Hours Ago: A Husband and Wife arrive for what they think is marriage counseling but is really Psychomagnetheric research done by Egon Spengler at the Institute for Advanced Theoretical Research.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 01: Start, Egon Spengler tells Dana Barrett the couple have been waiting for 2 and a half hours.
• Late November, Friday: Dana Barrett goes to the Institute for Advanced Theoretical Research and seeks help from Egon Spengler about the possessed carriage incident.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 01: Start, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday: Peter Venkman records an Episode 32 of The World of the Psychic with guests Milton Angland and Elaine. After the taping, Peter sees Mayor Lenny but is rebuffed by Jack Hardemeyer.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 02: "World of the Psychic", the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 41, the event occurs.
• Late November: Episode 33 of The World of the Psychic features Ira. It urinates on Peter. He invokes the three-stain clause in his contract and quits the show.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 42, the event occurs.
  • "June" is conjecture based on the Episode 32 having taken place in late November during the events of Ghostbusters II and The World of the Psychic was a weekly show that aired without break.
• Late November, Friday: Dr. Janosz Poha has the Vigo painting moved near his desk in the restoration department of the Manhattan Museum of Art. Vigo's head briefly bulges out of the painting.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 03: Dr. Janosz Poha, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday: In Ray's Occult Books, Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz research possessions but Peter Venkman finds out it is for Dana Barrett.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 04: Ray's Occult Books, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday: Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, and Ray Stantz go to Dana's Apartment to examine Oscar and his bedroom then take readings on First Avenue.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 05: Investigating Oscar, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday Night, One Hour Later: Egon Spengler finishes making a hole on First Avenue. A police officer inquires what he is doing. Peter Venkman and Ray Stantz exit Libby's Coffee Shop and put on an act. Ray is elected to check out what's down the hole.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 06: Late-Night Excavation, Ray Stantz notes it's a Friday night and Egon Spengler exclaims he was working while the others were gone for one hour.
• Late November, Friday Night: Janosz Poha tries to work on the Vigo painting but is blasted with energy and told to find a child.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 07: Vigo Commands, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday Night: Ray Stantz is lowered down the First Avenue hole into the old New York Pneumatic Railroad Van Horne station where he discovers a River of Slime. Egon Spengler and Peter Venkman are confronted by police. A Con Edison Supervisor calls them on their fake story.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 08: Down the Shaft, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday Night: The River of Slime takes a couple swipes at Ray Stantz. While being reeled to the surface, Ray panics and accidentally causes a city-wide blackout.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 09: Great Blackout of 1989, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday Night: Janosz Poha checks in on Dana Barrett and Oscar.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 09: Great Blackout of 1989, the event takes place.
• Late November, Friday Night, For Two Hours: Louis Tully is trapped in an elevator for two hours during the blackout.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 10: Their Day in Court, Louis Tully opens with being stuck for two hours.
• Late November, Saturday: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler stand trial at the Thurgood Marshall U.S. Courthouse. Judge Stephen Wexler finds them guilty on all charges, fines them $25,000 each, and orders them to 18 months in the city correctional facility on Riker's Island. Luckily, during Wexler's tirade, the ghosts of the Scoleri Brothers manifests from a sample of Psychomagnetheric Slime.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 10: Their Day in Court, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the February 27, 1989 script, it is stated to be the next day.
• Winston Zeddemore leaves the courtroom and sees two police officers with a sample of Psychomagnotheric Slime. He tries to warn them but they go off on him. Mama Scoleri manifests. Winston retrieves a Trap from Ecto-1 and captures her unceremoniously.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Where Winston Was", the event occurs.
• Late November, Saturday: Judge Stephen Wexler rescinds the judicial restraining order on the Ghostbusters and dismisses the case so they will deal with the Scoleri Brothers. They successfully capture both ghosts and declare they're back in business.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 11: The Scoleri Brothers and Chapter 12: Two in the Box, the events take place.
• Late November to December, Day: The Ghostbusters jog down a street amid traffic.
• Late November to December, Night: Ecto-1a turns at the corner of East 76th Street and First Avenue.
• Late November to December, Day: The Ghostbusters exit a store with Santa hats on.
• Late November to December, Day: Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler collect Psychomagnetheric Slime on steps.
• Late November to December, Day: Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman capture a Jogger Ghost on the path around the Reservoir in Central Park.
• Late November to December: The Ghostbusters run a new television commercial.
• Late November to December, Day: The Ghostbusters debug a straight polarity reversal in Orrefors.
• Late November to December, Day: Louis Tully encounters Slimer, eating Louis' lunch at his desk in the Firehouse.
• Late November to December, Day: Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler collect Psychomagnetheric Slime from a pay phone.
• Late November to December, Day: Ecto-1a goes down FDR Drive between East 36th & East 37th Streets.
• Late November to December, Day: The Ghostbusters return to Ecto-1a after a case.
• Late November to December, Night: Dana Barrett sees the television commercial.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 12: Two in the Box, the events take place.
• December 30th, 2:30 PM: Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler demonstrate the properties of the Psychomagnetheric Slime to Winston Zeddemore and Peter Venkman.
  • December 30 is calculated the day based on the build up to the final battle with Vigo and passage of time.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 13: Mood Slime, it is 2:30 on the clock behind Egon Spengler.
• December 30th, Late Afternoon: Peter Venkman visits Dana Barrett at the Manhattan Museum of Art. Janosz Poha introduces him to the Vigo painting.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 13: Mood Slime, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters II, the February 27, 1989 script, it is stated to be late afternoon.
• December 30th, Night: Psychomagnetheric Slime possesses Dana Barrett's apartment bathtub and attempts to kidnap her son Oscar. Dana flees to Peter's apartment.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 14: A Tub Full of Slime to Chapter 15: Peter's Place, the event takes place.
• December 30th, Night, For One Hour: Mayor Lenny has a conversation with the ghost of Fiorello La Guardia for one hour.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 21: Tenth Level of Hell, Mayor Lenny states he had the conversation last night.
• December 31st, Day: The Ghostbusters investigate the Manhattan Museum of Art.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 16: Vigo 101, the event takes place.
• December 31st, Day: Peter Venkman convinces Dana Barrett to go out with him for dinner.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 16: Vigo 101, the event takes place.
• December 31st, Late Afternoon: Janine Melnitz closes the Firehouse for the day. Louis Tully asks her out on a date. Instead, Janine invites him to babysit with her.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 16: Vigo 101, the event takes place.
• December 31st, Late Afternoon: Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler examine the photographs of Vigo that Peter Venkman took. They spontaneously catch on fire. Winston Zeddemore busts into the room and puts out the fires.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 17: Fire-Trapped, the event takes place.
• December 31st, After 8 PM: Just as Peter Venkman and Dana Barrett are about to leave Peter's apartment, the other Ghostbusters arrive and invite Peter to search the tunnels for the River of Slime. Dana hails a taxi.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 17: Fire-Trapped, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 16: Vigo 101, Janine Melnitz tells Louis Tully to be at Peter's apartment at 8 PM.
• December 31st, Night: Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore find the River of Slime after encountering a Disembodied Voice, Impaled heads, and a Ghost Train. Winston is pulled into the river. Egon and Ray jump in after him.
• December 31st, Night: Peter Venkman and Dana Barrett have dinner at Armand's Restaurant.
• December 31st, Night: Louis Tully and Janine Melnitz fool around.
• December 31st, Night: Winston, Ray, and Egon emerge from the sewers and realize they are in front of the Manhattan Museum of Art.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 18: In the Tunnel, the events take place.
• December 31st, Night: Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore enter Armand's Restaurant and tell Peter Venkman and Dana Barrett about the River of Slime and its connection to the Manhattan Museum of Art.
• December 31st, Night: The Ghostbusters are taken to Gracie Mansion and are given two minutes to tell Mayor Lenny about the Psychomagnetheric Slime. Jack Hardemeyer has them committed to Parkview Psychiatric Hospital beneath Lenny's notice.
• December 31st, Night: Janosz Poha makes a deal with Vigo to keep Dana Barrett as his wife.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 19: Scaring the Straights, the events take place.
• December 31st, Night: Oscar is kidnapped by Janosz Poha.
• December 31st, Night: The Ghostbusters tell the Psychiatric Doctor about the Psychomagnetheric Slime.
• December 31st, Night: After Dana Barrett enters, a Psychomagnetheric Slime Mold forms around the Manhattan Museum of Art while approximately 3000 manifestations related to the Slime terrorizes New York.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 20: Kidnapping Oscar, the events take place.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 21: Tenth Level of Hell, the Police Commissioner states they were swamped with 3000 paranormal cases.
• December 31st, Night: Mayor Lenny has Jack Hardemeyer fired for going behind his back and committing the Ghostbusters.
• December 31st, Night: Louis Tully apprises the Ghostbusters as they suit up and leave Parkview Psychiatric Hospital for the Manhattan Museum of Art.
• December 31st, Night: Janosz Poha tries to reason with Dana Barrett.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 21: Tenth Level of Hell, the events take place.
• December 31st, Night: The Ghostbusters fail to damage the Slime Wall with their Proton Streams.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 22: No Dent, the event takes place.
• December 31st, Night: The Ghostbusters go to Liberty Island and animate the Statue of Liberty with positively charged Psychomagnetheric Slime.
• December 31st, Night: Louis Tully suits up as a Ghostbuster and departs the Firehouse.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 23: The Statue of Liberty, the events take place.
• December 31st, Night: The Ghostbusters march the Statue of Liberty to the Manhattan Museum of Art.
• December 31st, Night: Slimer commandeers a bus and gives Louis Tully a ride.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 24: A Harbor Chick, the events take place.
• December 31st, Night: The Statue of Liberty destroys a portion of the Slime Wall. The Ghostbusters enter the Manhattan Museum of Art and slime Janosz Poha.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 25: Breaking and Entering, the event takes place.
• December 31st, Night: Vigo leaves his painting and takes on the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapterr 26: Ghostbusters vs. Vigo, the event takes place.

1990 A.D.

• January 1st: Vigo the Carpathian is weakened from the crowd of people singing outside. He returns his painting and briefly possesses Ray Stantz. Ray is slimed and freed. The other Ghostbusters defeat Vigo. The Slime Wall disintegrates and Louis Tully is cheered by the crowd.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 27: The Fifth Ghostbusters, the event takes place.
• January 1st: Ray Stantz and Janosz Poha regain consciousness. Winston Zeddemore discovers the Vigo painting has been replaced with a painting of the Ghostbusters and Oscar. They go outside and address the crowd with Louis Tully and Mayor Lenny.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 28: World is Safe Again, the event takes place.
• Weeks Later: Mayor Lenny commemorates the return of the Statue of Liberty to Liberty Island and awards the Ghostbusters with their second Key to the City.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 28: World is Safe Again, the event is seen during the end credits.
  • 'Weeks Later' was listed in the Ghostbusters II February 27, 1989 script draft of the film but not mentioned in the movie. Accepted as canon because this does not contradict any established continuity.
• March 3: An exhibit featuring the art of Edgar Degas ends at the Manhattan Museum of Art
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 03: Dr. Janosz Poha, the Edgar Degas banner hanging outside the museum has the dates November 14 to March 3.
• The Ghostbusters interrupt a meeting between Yakuza Ghosts and Fred. Peter Venkman has his soul shunted to Purgatory when Fred takes over his body.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 1
  • Writer Keith Champagne stated The Other Side took place directly after Ghostbusters II in 1990.
• 20 Minutes Later: The Ghostbusters rush the body of Peter Venkman back to the Firehouse.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 1
• Midnight: Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore confer while watching over Peter Venkman.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 1
• The Dark Before Dawn: The Ghostbusters are lured outside by Fred in the body Peter Venkman and murdered by gunfire.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 1
• The Ghostbusters arrive in Purgatory and are chased by souls wanting to cross over to the real world.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 2
• 8 Hours Later:The Ghostbusters make it the bottom of a stairwell.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 2
• The Ghostbusters are reunited and team up with J. Edgar Hoover, Jelly Bryce, and Elliot Ness to investigate The Pipeline.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 3
• The Bosses attempt to destroy the Ghostbusters once and for all but are thwarted. J. Edgar Hoover, Jelly Bryce, and Elliot Ness arrest Al Capone and Fred.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 4
• One Week Later: The Bosses are captured by the Ghostbusters. Janelle and Jiff return to Purgatory.
  • IDW Publishing Comics- The Other Side 4
• The Ghostbusters are awarded with their third Key to the City.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), three Keys to the City can be seen in Peter Venkman's office. Two for each of the films and one marked for "1990."
• Fall: Mayor Lenny runs for Governor in the fall election.
  • In Ghostbusters II, Chapter 02: "World of the Psychic", behind the scenes of "World of the Psychic," Jack Hardemeyer states Lenny is running for governor next fall to Peter Venkman.

1990s A.D.

• At age 32, Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III initiates a very hostile takeover of the family corporation and his father is bought out.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, Ray Stantz states the event to the team.
  • 1980s is based on Woodrow's features when he is 22, 32, and in the present.
• A Couple Years Ago: The Ghostbusters encounter a harmless Ghost Kid on a bust in Brooklyn.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 16, page 10, Ray Stantz states the bust took place a couple years ago.
• Note: The following events in this section are incidents from Tobin's Spirit Guide. It is unknown when each takes place and could be anywhere between 1990-1999.
• Dumazu manifests in the dreams of his genetic descendants and demands the Relic of Nilhe.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 77, the event is revealed.
• The Ghostbusters use high-grade pharmaceutical appetite suppressants to close enough and trap Ravana.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 43, the event revealed.
• The statue of Rall is damaged in transit to the Natural History Museum. Rall escapes during the statue's public unveiling and anthropomorphizes the animals the city, causing unprecendented levels of rioting and municipal damage. The Ghostbuster us a tone played at 40 kHz to incapacitate Rall and trap him. All animals immediately return to normal.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 44, the event revealed.
• October 31: Boogaloo and his followers manifest in Pleasant Valley in Dutchess County, New York after the town places a ban on all Halloween activities. The Ghostbusters' equipment is ineffective They cross the town limits and discover Halloween being observed in Poughkeepsie. They willingly return to their exile.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 52, the event is revealed.
• The Ghostbustrers encounter Grundels and use positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime to save the host.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 54, the event is revealed.
• Killerwatt causes a series of blacouts throughout New York City. The Ghostbusters disrupt the power for Manhattan, Queens, and large portion of Brooklyn to disrupt its direct flow of current. Killerwatt's minion-clones vanish and it is trapped.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 56, the event is estimated to have happened roughly three thousand years ago.
• Over 300 Years Later: Moran Hrom holds a seance in Salem as a publicity stunt for her TV show but fully draw's Kestrel to the physical plane. Hrom is possessed and transmogrified then Kestrel sets buildings on fire with her psychokinetic powers. The Ghostbusters modify a Trap to force Kestrel out, after positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime fails, and they capture her but she manges to set the Salem Witch Museum on fire
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 59, the event is stated to take place over 300 years after the Salem Witch Trials that took place in 1692-1993, placing the event after 1992-1993.
• Three Days Later: The fire triggered by Kestrel onto the Salem Witch Museum ends.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 59, the event is stated to take over for three days.
• The Ghostbusters encounter Lilith at the East River Generating Station. They try to weaken it by turning off the station's flow of power but it begins attacking civilians. They drive it off with boson darts.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 60, the event is revealed.
• The Ghostbusters emit a frequency matching Lilith's P.K.E. signature from the Firehouse and lures her to feed on the Containment Unit's generators. They trap her while she feeds.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 60, the event is revealed.
• Wat disguises itself as an elderly woman and hires the Ghostbusters to investigate a haunted house. She is granted sanctuary at the Firehouse. Wat attempts to release all entities from the Containment Unit but is barred by its security features. The first floor suffers minor cosmetic damage but Wat is trapped.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 66, the event is revealed.
• October 31: Samhain manifests in Central Park and summons lesser entities to draw energy from. Proton Streams, Boson Darts, and Proton Grenades fail against it. The Ghostbusters trap all the lesser entities to weaken Samhain then trap it.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 69, the event is revealed.
• The Ghostbusters travel to a remote Alaskan village to investigate the chunk of obsidian holding Hob Anagarak. A P.K.E. Meter with remote transmission capabilities is left behind to monitor it for activity.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 73, the event is revealed.
• The Ghostbusters are called in by New York City Hall to out down a surge of aggressive cockroaches in the Bronx. They discover abnormally high P.K.E. readings and trace the bugs to a point of convergence then encounter Apshai in an abandoned subway station. They destroy the ceiling and destroys its physical form with sunlight.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 74, the event is revealed.
• Winston Zeddemore drives Achira out of its host with darts filled with concentrated antibiotics then the Ghostbusters trap it.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 75, the event is revealed.
• A genetic descendant of Dumazu unearths the Relic of Nilhe in Rhode Island.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 77, the event is revealed.
• Lotan manifests above the Natural History Museum.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, the event is revealed.
• Dumazu partially manifests in the Natural History Museum and transmogrifies several exhibits then forms them into substitute body. The Ghostbusters douse the body with positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime but it is ineffective. They shatter the Relic of Nilhe with a concentrated proton blast. Dumazu promises to return again and disperses.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 77, the event is revealed.
• Lotan goes into a frenzy and knocks an eagle statue off the Chrysler Building. The Ghostbusters remotely pilot a loaned unmanned aerial vehicle rigged with proton explosive into Lotan's mouth and weakens it enough to force a dispersal.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 76, the event is revealed.

1991 A.D.

• November 19th to November 21st: Ruthless producers reopen "Hindenburg The Opera" after a stage fire killed the cast.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Ray Stantz mentions the event and Winston Zeddemore mentions more of the event and the reopening was last week after the Rookie and Winston blow up the tanker in the Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version).
  • The dates November 19th to the 21st is based on when the main story takes place during Thanksgiving.
• November 19th to November 21st: Peter Venkman has a fling with a woman named Missy.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), a message is left by Missy accessible at the Firehouse answering machine after the cut scenes following Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version). Missy mentions "last week" in the message.
  • The dates November 19th to the 21st is based on when the main story takes place during Thanksgiving.
• The Other Night: Janine Melnitz attends the "I have a crush on my boss but I'm afraid to tell them" seminar.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), a message is left by Mark accessible at the Firehouse answering machine after the cut scenes following Welcome to the Hotel Sedgewick Level (realistic version). Mark mentions "the other night" in the message.
• The Ghostbusters hire three Rookies, Bryan Welsh, Chad Fuller, and Maddie Collins, just as Dr. Ivo Shandor's latest plan comes to fruition.
  • This year is revealed in March 20, 2009 Ghostbusters: The Video Game press kit.
  • The Gozer display was set to release Thanksgiving weekend. Month and dates are based on the historical date of Thanksgiving 1991.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 4, page 22, the names of the Rookies are disclosed.
• November 26th: Ilyssa Selwyn inadvertently triggers a Psi Energy Pulse at the Natural History Museum just as the Rookie arrives at the Firehouse for his first day of work. Slimer and the Sloth Ghost both escape.
  • November 26th is based on the progression of time in the game. See below.
• November 26th: The Ghostbusters track down Slimer to the Sedgewick Hotel and take three hours to recapture him as well as investigate the manifestation of more entities.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Peter Venkman mentions it took under three hours at the end of the Welcome to the Hotel Sedgewick Level (realistic version).
• November 26th: The Ghostbusters are called in to deal with Pappy Sargassi at Sargassi's in the Sedgewick Hotel. They trap the Class 4 spectral shark chasing and devouring him then Sargassi disperses.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 9, the event is revealed.
• November 26th: The Ghostbusters confront the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in Times Square and saves Ilyssa Selwyn from it.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the event takes place in the evening as Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version) happens directly after the Welcome to the Hotel Sedgewick Level (realistic version).
  • Winston Zeddemore notes it took him four hours to get from the opera to the Sedgewick Hotel.
  • At the end of the Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version), Ray Stantz declares, "Happy Thanksgiving!"
• November 27th: The Ghostbusters investigate a disturbance at the New York City Public Library. They finally trap the Library ghost, acquire the Gozerian Codex, destroy Azetlor, and shut off one node of the Mandala.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), the Ghostbusters arrive at the New York City Public Library during the day, indicating it is the next day after the Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version), which took place in the evening.
  • In the cinematic after the Panic in Times Square Level (realistic version), Mayor Mulligan mentions the Natural History Museum's opening gala is tomorrow night.
  • During the Checking Out the Library Level (realistic version), when Winston Zeddemore checks in from the periodical section, he mentions he is checking the box score from the Knicks game last night.
  • Historically, a New York Knicks game took place on November 26, 1991. This matches up with this event taking place on the 27th.
• November 27th: The Ghostbusters crash the opening gala of the "World of Gozer" Exhibit at the Natural History Museum. The Chairman appears and kidnaps Ilyssa Selwyn. She is saved by the Ghostbusers, who then disperse the Chairman and shuts down another node of the Mandala.
  • In the cinematic after the Checking Out the Library Level (realistic version), Ilyssa Selwyn mentions the gala is tonight, indicating the Museum of (Super)Natural History Level (realistic version) takes place on the same day as the Checking Out the Library Level (realistic version).
  • In the cinematic after Museum of (Super)Natural History Level (realistic version), Peter Venkman assures the team nobody will be around to pull their operating license on Monday and they have the four day weekend to solve the case. This matches up with Thanksgiving weekend starting on Thursday, November 28th, and ending on Sunday, December 1st then the mentioned Monday being December 2nd.
• November 28th, At Least One Hour: The Ghostbusters return to the Sedgewick Hotel in search of another node of the Mandala. Four Ghostbusters bring down the Spider Witch with three Proton Grenades in her former suite. Five of her most recent victims appear and thank them before dispersing.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 15, the event is stated to have taken them at least an hour.
• November 28th: The Ghostbusters leave the Sedgewick Hotel and set out to the Hudson River in search of the last node of the Mandala. They encounter Shandor Island and board it. They shut down the node, defeat a Imprisoned Juvenile Sloar, and destroy an orrery, causing the island to sink into the Hudson again.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), Winston Zeddemore mentions at the start of the Lost Island Rising Level (realistic version) that he is not swimming in the Hudson River in November and doesn't approve of a disaster happening so close to Christmas.
• November 28th: The Containment Unit is shut off and Ilyssa Selwyn is kidnapped. The Ghostbusters return to the Firehouse and realize the endgame is in Central Park. They confront Ivo Shandor and destroy him just as he chooses his Supreme Destructor Form.
  • In the cinematic after the Lost Island Rising Level (realistic version), the NY News 6 reporter mentions the Thanksgiving evacuation of Manhattan and a disturbance at the parade.
  • Historically, Thanksgiving took place on the 28th of November in 1991.
• November 28th: The Ghostbusters offer the Rookie a potentially lucrative opportunity to open his own franchise in Chicago. He accepts.
  • In Ghostbusters: The Video Game (Realistic Versions), this event is heard during the end credit sequence.
  • On the Crossing Over Virtual Trading Card #15, it is stated Rookie was given the chance to open his own franchise in the greater Chicago area.
• December 24th: Near midnight, the Ghost of Christmas Future visits Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III. Fraser makes a threat against the ghost if it returns next year.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, the timestamp "Christmas Eve, One Year Ago" is seen.

1992 A.D.

• Louis Tully is issued a new employment identity badge.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, Louis Tully's badge indicates it was issued in 1992.
• April 22nd: "Ride of the Valkyries" starts at the Metropolitan Opera.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 13, a taxi cab has an out of date advertisement for a showing of the "Ride of the Valkyries" at the Metropolitan Opera from April 22, 1992 to June 26, 1992.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 6:54 am: Louis Tully gets breakfast from Pirozhki's New York Bagel.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the book is opened on Wednesday April 30.
    • In reality, April 30, 1992 was a Thursday.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, a receipt dated 6:54 am is in the lower right corner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 8 am: Louis Tully calls Tom Monroe.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 12 pm: Louis Tully talks to G. Todd.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 1 pm: Louis Tully focuses on toaster investments.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 2 pm: Louis Tully orders Chamomile Tea.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 3 pm: Louis Tully calls Crazy Hy's about a TV order.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 4 pm: Louis Tully delivers a package of smoked salmon to Mr. Larve.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• April 30th, Wednesday, 6 pm: Louis Tully buys Milk Bones and generic aspirin.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, regular cover, the time and event is in Louis Tully's planner.
• Janine Melnitz and Louis Tully break up. Soon after, Tully moves to Ocala, Marion County, Florida.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, page 1, Sherman Tully declares Louis Tully is back from the wilds of Ocala.
• June 26th: "Ride of the Valkyries" ends at the Metropolitan Opera.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 13, a taxi cab has an out of date advertisement for a showing of the "Ride of the Valkyries" at the Metropolitan Opera from April 22, 1992 to June 26, 1992.
• Pre-Displaced Aggression: Rachel Unglighter is photographed in Times Square at 6 pm.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 21, handwriting on the photograph states the event.
• Koza'Rai banishes the Ghostbusters to the four corners of time and space then sets his sights on turning Earth into a Netherworld.
  • 1992 is used because stories related to IDW Comics take place after the events of Ghostbusters: The Video Game and derived from the dates posited from the calendars in IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB.
  • In Displaced Aggression 2, Ray Stantz does comment it has been years since the Ghostbusters fought Vigo the Carpathian.
• The Ghostbusters and Rachel Unglighter send Koza'Rai and his army back to the Netherworld. Unglighter is pulled to the realm as she is revealed to be part-demon.
  • In Displaced Aggression 4, the event occurs.
• Two Days Later: Rachel Unglighter appears in the Emergency Room of Mount Sinai Hospital in a state of amnesia.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page 22, the event is stated.
• November 1st: Cynthia Crawford writes an article about the disappearance of Sam Hain.
  • In What in Samhain Just Happened?!, Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman look at an article with "November 1" printed on it through a microfiche reader.
• December 24th: On Christmas Eve, Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III hires the Ghostbusters to trap the Ghost of Christmas Past and Ghost of Christmas Future for a total of $4 million.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, the timestamp "Christmas Eve, Now" is seen.
  • Friday was revealed in IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB on page 82 but is ignored and the chronology of when the comic book was released is honored.
• Midnight, December 25th: The Ghostbusters and Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III encounter the Ghost of Christmas Past and Ghost of Christmas Future. Peter Venkman realizes the Ghost of Christmas Present is possessing Fraser and wrangles him away from his unwilling host.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, it is stated the ghosts arrive at midnight.

1993 A.D.

• Sunday, February 14th: After capturing two gangster ghosts, the Ghostbusters agree to conduct a free case for Tiyah Clarke, a substitute teacher who helped save Winston Zeddemore. They discover her apartment unit is haunted by the ghost of Ballard Wright. Winston convinces Wright to voluntarily disperse.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Tainted Love, it is stated to be Valentine's Day.
  • Sunday was revealed in IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB on page 3.
  • 1993 is derived from historical Valentine's Days that happen on a Sunday.
• A Few Months Ago: Frank Bancroft passes away.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Con-Volution, Ray Stantz states the event happened a few months ago. The tribute panel moderator states it was "earlier this year" positing it anywhere between January and May.
• Murdock makes tenure.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 4, page 8, Murdock states he made tenure last year.
• Kylie Griffin is hired by Ray Stantz to manage Ray's Occult Books
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 1, it is stated Kylie Griffin managed Ray's Occult for "almost two years." The beginning of the issue takes place in February, positing the hiring between some time in February to Spring most likely.
• The Ghostbusters bust the Red Gnome in Detroit
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, page 4, the Mayor of Detroit states the Ghostbusters took care of the Red Gnome last year. Placement is conjecture.
• Sunday, July 4th: The Ghostbusters take their vacation out of state at the annual Independence Day Con.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Con-Volution, it is stated to be Independence Day.
  • Sunday was revealed in IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB on page 26.
  • 1993 is derived from historical Independence Days that happen on a Sunday.
• Sunday, July 4th, Two Hours Later: The Independence Day Con is invaded by D'Orka, in search of worshipers. Egon Spengler summons the ghost of Frank Bancroft to destroy the demon.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Con-Volution, the event happens after a two hour tribute panel to Frank Bancroft.
• Special Agent Jim Savage is shot in the line of duty.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 11, page 12, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz stated the event took place last year.
  • Placement in the timeline is conjecture.
• September 6th: The Ghostbusters, with some difficulty, trap a Filipino Dragon Soul Avatar.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 3, Ray Stantz mentions the "Filipino Dragon Soul Avatar from Labor Day."
  • Placement in 1993 is conjecture since the event only has to happen before the events of the ongoing series.
• September 21st: Artie Lester has Sam Hain declared legally dead and takes ownership of Tobin's Mansion on the Hain Estate.
  • In What in Samhain Just Happened?!, Ray Stantz states the event happened "just his year" and the second article examined has the transfer date obscured. Only "MBE" can be seen.
  • Based on drafts provided by Dan Schoening, the transfer date is still obscured but now "EMBER 21," can be seen. Since Ray states the event happened "just this year" and the story takes place on Halloween, it is logical the transfer date is "September 21st" by process of elimation of months whose spelling ends in "EMBER."
  • See Talk:IDW Publishing Comics- What in Samhain Just Happened?!
• Wednesday, October 18th: A building collapses and civilians are injured from a Downtown bust.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 21, the PCOC Pages, The Times newspaper has the date "Wednesday October 18, 1993" and an official says the event in the paper was "a coupla months ago" and "since the incident with Mulligan."
• Sunday, October 31st: The Ghostbusters crash Artie Lester's Halloween gala to save Janine Melnitz, who went on an unsanctioned solo bust, and capture the ghost of Sam Hain.
  • In What in Samhain Just Happened?!, Artie Lester states it is Halloween.
  • Sunday was revealed in IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB on page 49.
  • 1993 is derived from historical Halloween holidays that happen on a Sunday.
• Monday, November 1st: Sam Hain goes through a supernatural soft spot that closes at midnight.
  • In What in Samhain Just Happened?!, Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler both state the balance between reality and the Nether realm is restored at midnight.
• The Ghostbusters trap the Headless Horseman near Tarrytown.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, on page 15, Ray Stantz states they caught the Headless Horseman four or five years ago. Placement is conjecture as it could work in 1992 or 1993.
• Thursday, November 25th: The Ghostbusters encounter a Possessed Turkey in the apartment unit of Mr. Fairless.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB, Ray Stantz states it is Thanksgiving.
  • Thursday was revealed in IDW Publishing Comics- Haunted Holidays TPB on page 72.
  • 1993 is derived from historical Thanksgiving holidays that happen on a Thursday.
• Ray Stantz makes a miscalculation that almost sinks Coney Island.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters: Infestation 1, Peter Venkman reminds Ray Stantz of this event.
• The Poltergeists and Stay Puft Marshmallow Man escape from the Containment Unit.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters: Infestation 1, the event is mentioned by Peter Venkman and Egon Spengler.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 4, page 23, the PCOC file on the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man mentions the Infestation event took place last year.
• A drunk driver runs over a Zombie and is infected with the Infestation virus. He encounters an avatar of Britt, sent to steal a portion of Gozer's essence.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters: Infestation 1, the event occurs.
• Two Days Later: While trying to recapture Poltergeists with a unique energy signature, the Ghostbusters encounter a Zombie. At the Firehouse, one of the Poltergeists possesses one of the Zombies.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters: Infestation 1, the event occurs. The timestamp "Two Days Later" is seen.
• 15 Minutes Later: Egon Spengler confirms that the Poltergeist and Zombie were both altered on a subatomic level. The Poltergeist could now be held in the Containment Unit and the Zombie could be safely destroyed.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters: Infestation 1, the event occurs. The timestamp "15 Minutes Later" is seen.
• The Ghostbusters find the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on West 57th Street. However, he is infected by 37 Zombies and is forced to battle his necrotic doppelganger. The Ghostbusters destroy the double with Poltergeists. The weakened Stay Puft disperses. The avatar of Britt captures an essence of Gozer with a stolen Trap.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters: Infestation 2, the event occurs.

1994 A.D.

• March 1: The Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission turns in a 15 page technical report titled "Identification of Biometric Security Measures in relation to the Containment Unit (Storage Facility)" authored by Walter Peck, D. Aykroyd, H. Ramis, and I. Reitman.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 12, the date "3/1/94" is visible on the technical report.
• March: A blizzard devastates New York City.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 4, page 20, Walter Peck mentions a blizzard from back in March.
• Spring
  • Erik Burnham stated the ongoing series starts in roughly spring.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 4, page 20, Walter Peck mentions a blizzard from back in March. The ongoing series likely started in late March or April and the blizzard took place in early March before the spring solstice.
• Last Week: Slimer haunts the apartment building where the Crendall family resides.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 11, Alan Crendall mentions a ghost showed up last week.
• Days Ago: The Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission is reinstated with Walter Peck leading it again.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 21, the PCOC Pages, a timestamp indicates the story took place days ago at New York City Hall.
• Ray Stantz suffers a precognitive episode during a dream.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, pages 1-6, the events take place.
• Afternoon: Winston Zeddemore and Peter Venkman investigate an apartment building and encounters Slimer
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, the events take place.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 12, Winston Zeddemore refers to the events of Ghostbusters II as "New Years a ways back"
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 13, a taxi cab has an out of date advertisement for a showing of the "Ride of the Valkyries" at the Metropolitan Opera from April 22, 1992 to June 26, 1992.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 1, page 14, Peter Venkman mentions he should get Winston Zeddemore a red velor jumpsuit in time for the holidays.
• An hour or two later: Winston Zeddemore and Peter Venkman captures Slimer
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2, index page, it is stated to be "an hour or two into their battle" in the Story so Far section.
• After a strange visitation from a man named Jim Silver, the Ghostbusters are called out to Queens and encounter the ghost of Ellen Gold and the manifestation of Wander Hills Orphanage. Jim Silver animates a bear statue to draw them back to Manhattan.
  • The events occur in IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2.
• Hours: The Gozerian Terror Bear rampages down Wall Street.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 3, the reporter stated it was "just hours ago."
• Two days later: Ray Stantz completes the Megatrap and the Gozerian Terror Bear is defeated. However, Idulnas kidnaps Ray.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 3, it is stated to be "two days later."
• Ray Stantz ruins the Re-Selection and Gozer manifests again in the form of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Idulnas departs the physical plane. Ray traps most of Gozer's essence with a Megatrap resulting in the destruction of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Central Park and 550 Central Park West is covered in marshmallow residue.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 4, the event occurs.
• Last Month: Egon Spengler runs a sample of an experiment that positively stimulates the brain in an issue of Newer York Magazine.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page six Ray Stantz states it was done last month.
• Several Weeks Later: A Hungry Manitou takes over a Fantastic Land just outside Schenectady.
  • The credits page of IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 5 states the battle with Stay Puft was several weeks ago.
• Two and a Half Hours Later: Kylie Griffin identifies the Hungry Manitou and notifies Ray Stantz of her findings.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page one it is stated Kylie Griffin took two and half hours (40 minutes alone with Poughkeepsie) sifting through occult references.
• Five Minutes Later: Ray Stantz explains Kylie Griffin's findings to the other Ghostbusters.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 6, page three it is stated to be five minutes later.
• The Ghostbusters locate the Hungry Manitou but it possesses Peter Venkman. The Manitou later vacates Peter's body and is trapped by the other Ghostbusters. Peter falls 20 feet and cracks four ribs.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 7, the events take place.
• One Week Later, 9 A.M.: Janine Melnitz visits Peter Venkman in the hospital.
• At 11:44 a.m., Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore encounters Old Lady Myrtle and Dinah the Cat in the western wing of the Arbutus Place Rest Home.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 7, page 19 it is stated to be one week later. On page 20, the clock above Peter reads 9:00 and it is day outside.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 10 it is stated Egon revisits the street corner from about a week ago.
• Three Days Later: Egon Spengler makes no progress in his research of the surge in ambient P.K.E. and goes to Delgado's Gym.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 8 Winston Zeddemore stated Egon Spengler hadn't moved for three days.
• 20 Minutes Later: Egon Spengler finally gets a successful scan and takes Ecto-1a to New Jersey to confront Eugene Visitor.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 8, page 12 it is stated to be 20 minutes later.
• A few weeks: Marie Laveau II appears throughout New Orleans.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 5 Mr. Thibodeaux states Marie Laveau II was seen in the city the last few weeks.
• Mid-June: The Ghostbusters depart New York for several out of state jobs
  • Erik Burnham stated the story took place in mid-June.
• Two days later: Walter Peck informs the Mayor of the Ghostbusters leave. Elsewhere in Ohio, the Ghostbusters captures a Crybaby Ghost.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, page 1 Walter Peck states the Ghostbusters left two days ago.
• The Ghostbusters trap the ghost of Major-General Anthony Wayne and his army before they mount an invasion of Canada.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, the even occurs
• Mid-June: The Ghostbusters battle a local nasty in White River, Arkansas.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, page 28 Peter Venkman recalls the event.
• June 22: The Ghostbusters arrive in New Orleans.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, the battle against Marie Laveau takes place the next night on St. John's Eve.
• June 23: The Ghostbusters capture Marie Laveau II in the evening.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 8 and 11, it is stated to be the next night on St. John's Eve.
  • Erik Burnham stated the story took place on June 23, St. John's Eve.
• June 24: The Ghostbusters meet with Mr. Thibodeaux and Marie Laveau before departing Louisiana.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 19, it is stated to be the next morning.
• Late June/Early July: Ray Stantz makes the other Ghostbusters watch "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" in New Mexico.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 22, Peter Venkman recalls the event.
• Late June/Early July, Several Days: The Ghostbusters confront the Roswell Army Ghosts in Roswell.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 11, page 2, Peter Venkman states its been days.
• The Next Morning: Peter Venkman separates from the team and departs Roswell for Las Vegas.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 11, page 19, it is stated to be the next morning.
• July: Peter Venkman stops at a diner for directions. He heads to Devil's Bend and decides to give Laura Parr a lift to Twin Ridges. They end up battling and trapping the Phantom Truck Driver.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 9, page 28 Peter Venkman states they already finished up a case in New Orleans, have one city to go, and fought a local nasty in White River, Arkansas. It should be early July by the time of the events of "Who Killed Laura Parr?"
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 24, a radio report indicates the Ghostbusters are on the tail end of their trek.
• July: Dante Barnes manifests by Charon's Patisserie and a Pequod's and both are destroyed in a fire.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 1, the event takes place.
• A Few Days Later: The Ghostbusters investigate Pequod's, reunite with Peter Venkman and trap Dante Barnes at Pioneer Square.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 2, the event is stated to take place "A Few Days Later"
• The Next Day: The Ghostbusters meet with the Mayor of Seattle and are charged for damaged trees.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, page 19, the event is stated to take place "The Next Day"
• Mid-July: Steady calls to the Ghostbusters begin to drop.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 13, page 6, Janine Melnitz stated there were steady calls until "about a week ago"
• Late July: The Ghostbusters help the Rookie capture a Ghost Shark in Chicago
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 13, the event occurs.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 13, page 6, Peter stated the Ghostbusters were gone for the "better part of a month."
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 10, credits page, it is stated to have been "several long weeks."
• Three Days Later: The Phantom of the Opera manifests during a performance of "Don Giovanni" but is atomized by the Ghost Smashers.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 13, page 6, it is stated to be "Three Days Later"
• 10 Minutes Later: Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler meet the Ghost Smashers.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 13, page 19, it is stated to be "10 Minutes Later"
• During renovations, The Olive in Las Vegas becomes plagued by a Vegas Ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 11, Winston Zeddemore states The Olive was able "to keep it quiet for almost a year on their own."
• Fall: Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman saves the Ghost Smashers from the Goast in Central Park
  • Erik Burnham stated it would "full on fall" in Issue #14.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 14, page 4, Peter states the Ghost Smashers were eating the Ghostbusters' lunch for weeks.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 14, page 5, Egon notes he spent several days experimenting in explosive dispersal of mid-range ectoplasmic manifestations.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 14, page 7, Walter Peck notes the Ghost Smashers became more and more popular over the last month
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 14, page 12, the autumn season is prevalent with the fauna in Central Park.
• The Ghostbusters capture the ghost of Little Steve.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-10, page 5, Little Steve's Cousin states they trapped Little Steve last year. Placement is conjecture.
• November: Walter Peck, the Ghostbusters, and Ghost Smashers formulates a plan to trap the Megaspook.
• Several Hours Later: Death is released and disperses the Megaspook.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 15, page 3, it is stated to be several hours earlier.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 15, page 6, there is a poster for the Thanksgiving Day Parade. In the lower right corner of the advertisement is the date of the event, November 24th. This fits with the year being 1994 as Thanksgiving took place on the 24th (other years were 1983 1988, 2005, and 2011). The Megaspook incident therefore took place before November 24th.
  • Also of note, in IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 15, page 1, Carl mentioned the first appearance of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man was "those many years ago."
• November 21: Ron Alexander is processed by police and has his mug shot taken.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 20, the date November 21 is seen on Ron Alexander's file.
• December: Before Christmas, Winston Zeddemore is lured into a battle against the ghost of his old drill instructor Staff Sergeant Adams.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 16, credits page, it is stated to be "business as usual for a month now" and "holidays are upon us..." Since the previous issue took place in November, this issue would take place in December.
• A Few Hours Later: Winston Zeddemore and Tiyah Clarke ride the last train to Connecticut.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 16, page 20, it stated to be a few hours later.
• December 20: Ron Alexander is sentenced to serve time at a minimum security prison on Riker's Island.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 20, Ron Alexander's file partially reads his date of sentence as "December 2..."

1995 A.D.

• February: The Ghostbusters are kidnapped by The Collectors.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 2, it is stated to be February.
    • It appears to be near to or Valentine's Day evidenced with Janine Melnitz having a Valentine from Roger Baugh on the file cabinet behind her and Ritz Cafe having Valentine's Day decorations up.
• May: Janine Melnitz's team of new Ghostbusters captures the Jail Jaw Ghost but are arrested for their "misadventure" then sign a contract with the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission to continue operating.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page six, it is stated to be "Three Months Later"
• Monday: Jack Hardemeyer, a liaison from the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission, begins work with the New Ghostbusters team to coordinate and prioritize case loads.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 19, Walter Peck stated the liaison will start on Monday.
• Over 1 Hour Later: The New Ghostbusters capture Gareth Dibello on Bridge #24 in Central Park.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 17, Janine Melnitz states they spent over an hour running through brush.
• Tuesday: Jack Hardemeyer has the regular Ghostbusters coveralls returned to the Firehouse.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 17, Jack Hardemeyer exclaims he will have the coveralls returned tomorrow.
• Tuesday Afternoon: Kylie Griffin conducts consultation at the Parkview Psychiatric Hospital regarding Janosz Poha.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 18, Kylie Griffin schedules an appointment for the next day in the afternoon.
• Tuesday, 6 pm: The Grendel manifests in Times Square to challenge Janine Melnitz as part of an ancient test of bravery.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, page 10, the clock turns to 6 and the Grendel manifests.
• Tuesday evening: The Ghostbusters and New Ghostbusters fight off The Collectors at Parkview Psychiatric Hospital while Kylie Griffin turns Janosz Poha against Idulnas.
  • The event takes place in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4
• Summer, A Couple Weeks Later: Egon Spengler and Roger Baugh attempt to save Janine Melnitz from a discharge of Yellow Slime only to encounter vengeful Draugar while Peter Venkman and Kylie Griffin bust a Phantom Train Conductor in Mamaroneck.
  • The events takes place in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5 and Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #6
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #6, page 10, Roger Baugh states the Grendel incident "was just a couple weeks back"
• Thursday: Roger Baugh and Janine Melnitz meet for racquetball and to talk about the encounter with the Draugar.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #6, page 20, Roger Baugh declares they will talk on Thursday.
• Summer, A Few Days Ago: The Olive contacts the Ghostbusters. Winston Zeddemore answers and takes the case in exchange for an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 11, Winston Zeddemore states The Olive contacted the Ghostbusters "a few days ago."
• Summer, A Weekend: Egon Spengler continues to analyze himself in the aftermath of saving Janine Melnitz. Winston Zeddemore and Tiyah Clarke arrive in Las Vegas for a working holiday. Peter Venkman is tasked with dealing with the John Milton. He recruits Ray Stantz and Kylie Griffin.
  • The events takes place in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 3, Peter notes Egon had "been at this for days."
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 5, Tiyah mentions it is the weekend.
• One Hour Later: Peter Venkman and Kylie Griffin arrive at the Warehouse.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 12, Peter Venkman notes it's been one hour since they left Ray's Occult Books.
• One Hour Later: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Kylie Griffin locates the John Milton a few miles east of Montauk, Long Island.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 15, Peter Venkman notes they have been at sea for one hour.
• Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Kylie Griffin confronts and traps Francis Harding then takes him to Vineyard Haven to "reunite" with his father, Captain Harding.
  • The event take place in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #8.
• Winston Zeddemore captures the Vegas Ghost after blowing up its Meat Golem and exonerates himself from damages done to The Olive.
  • The event take place in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #8.
• Egon Spengler discovers his perceptions were mis-calibrated upon return to his natural form to a gamma wave variance of .00076%.
  • The event take place in Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #8.
• Walter Peck makes a deal with Agent Edward Norris to secure Special Agent Melanie Ortiz as a FBI liaison to the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #10, "Tee Time Terror", the event is shown. The story must take place before the events of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #9.
  • In Ghostbusters: Mass Hysteria, "Tee Time Terror" is placed before "Blah Blah Blob," "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn," and "Visitation"
• Rookie and Ron Alexander track down a Red Blob during a bust in Chicago. On the thirteenth floor, Ron is swallowed whole while he is lectured about respect over the Radio.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, the event occurs in The Rookie & Ron in "Blah Blab Blob" back up story.
  • In Ghostbusters: Mass Hysteria, "Tee Time Terror" is placed before "Blah Blah Blob," "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn," and "Visitation"
• While out on her lunch hour, Kylie Griffin does a favor for Ray Stantz and goes on a bust. A robbed entity attempts to dust Kylie and put her to sleep. Kylie was unaffected due to high levels of caffeine intake and captures the entity.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, the event occurs in the "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn" back up story.
  • In Ghostbusters: Mass Hysteria, "Tee Time Terror" is placed before "Blah Blah Blob," "No Sleep 'Til Brooklyn," and "Visitation"
• September: The Chicago Ghostbusters visit a class at Nevermore Elementary School in Chicago at 2 pm.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, it is 2:00 on the clock.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, the calendar has the 1st on a Friday, and the 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd on Saturdays. This correlates with the month of September 1995 and the four upcoming field trip dates in the chalkboard.
• October 29: The Ghostbusters capture 11 ghosts, including Maud S.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #9, page 2, the time stamp states it is October 29.
• October 30: The Ghostbusters, staff, and Walter Peck assemble for staff meeting.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #9, page 6, the time stamp states it is October 29.
• October 30, Before Noon: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz arrives at the Firehouse
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #9, page 9, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz inquires about Red Lightning before noon.
• October 30, Afternoon: The Ghostbusters encounter Stingy Jack and The Devil in Central Park. The former traps himself.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, the chalkboard list of field trip dates lists Tuesday October 31 yet the story takes place mainly on the day before, Devil's Night.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 6, there is a photo of Central Park labeled "Oct. 30".
• A Few Days Ago, 8 pm: Rodefhiri possesses an Amigo Clown doll and manipulated Jasmine into building an altar to tether Santa Muerte to her bedroom.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #10, page 2, it is 8:00 on Jasmine's clock.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #10, page 4, it is stated to be a few days later from the event.
• November 2: In Bushwick, Brooklyn, Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddemore and Kylie Griffin trap a Constable Ghost outside the 83rd Police Precinct while Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz encounter a projection of Santa Muerte at Central Avenue and Bleecker Street.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, the chalkboard list of field trip dates lists Thursday November 2.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #10, credits page, it is stated to be November and Day of the Dead.
• November 2, 15 minutes later, 8 pm: Ray Stantz and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz find and destroy the altar tethering Santa Muerte. The entity vacates the home. Jasmine and Jasmine's Mother are restored to normal but Rodefhiri attempts to drag Jasmine through a portal. Ortiz intervenes and saves the girl.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #10, page 15, it is stated to be 15 minutes later.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #10, page 18, it is 8:00 on Jasmine's clock.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 5, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz states the thing under the bed trying to take the girl was a few weeks back.
• Last Week: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz goes shopping.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 3, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz retorts she got a great deal on some long underwear last week.
• December 8: A boy named Tommy in Rhinebeck is forewarned by Zwarte Pieten.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 2, it is stated to be the next day.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, the pertinent date on the chalkboard list of field trip dates is December 9.
• December 9, The Next Day: Tommy's father Wally hired the Ghostbusters. Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman, and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz investigate and capture a Sinterklaas Ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, the pertinent date on the chalkboard list of field trip dates is December 9.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 6, the calendar in Ray's Occult Books is on December.
  • The Sinterklaas Festival in Rhinebeck traditionally takes place on the first or second Saturday of December.
• Christmas: Janine Melnitz receives a Christmas card, with a photograph of Oscar, from Dana Barrett.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 5, Janine Melnitz remembers she got the card last Christmas.
• Late December, Egon Spengler seriously investigates Red Lightning strikes.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 2, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz states Egon Spengler started last month.
• December 31, 11:49:43 pm: Egon Spengler locates Rodefhiri at the Times Tower.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 7, Egon Spengler states the event will happen on New Years Eve.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 9, the sign states there are 10 minutes, 17 seconds left before midnight.
• December 31, 11:55 pm: The Ghostbusters confront Rodefhiri.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 10, it is 11:55 on the clock.

1996 A.D.

• January 1, 12 am: The Ghostbusters capture Rodefhiri in five Traps.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 15, it is midnight.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #7, page 23, the chalkboard list of field trips has the date Mon. January 1.
• January: The Ghostbusters seal the Traps holding Rodefhiri at the Warehouse then dump them into a river.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, the event takes place.
• Late January: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz goes over the Rodefhiri report with Agent Edward Norris in his office at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 1, the event is stated to be 'Late January'.
• Late January, The Next Morning: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz goes over the Rodefhiri report with the Deputy Director at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, page 16, the event is stated to happen the next morning by Agent Edward Norris.
• The Parapsychological Journal of North America publishes Kylie Griffin's paper on the pattern of appearances by Bogeyman-related manifestations.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 23, the Stott's Spectral Almanac section states the event. Presumed to take place after the events of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12.
• Afternoon: Eduardo Rivera accepts a package while on duty at Ray's Occult Books and has an out of body experience. He encounters Tiamat, who sends him back to his body with a message. She's coming to play.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #11, page 18, the delivery man greets Eduardo Rivera with "Afternoon." Snow is also visibly melting outside, indicating the event takes place after the New Years holiday.
• The Chicago Ghostbusters consult with Ilyssa Selwyn and examine Gozerian artifacts for a World of Gozer exhibit set to debut at the Field Museum of Natural History but Tiamat causes some chaos.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #12, back up story "Field Trip," the event takes place.
• February: Oscar is given the "All Star Award" for sportsmanship at his elementary school, PS 9.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 15, the award is on Dana Barrett's refrigerator.
• A Few Weeks Later, 7 pm: Louis Tully arrives at LaGuardia International Airport and is picked up by Sherman Tully.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 15, Ray Stantz notes Eduardo Rivera's encounter with Tiamat was a few weeks ago.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, page 1, it is stated in a text box that Louis Tully arrived a few days before the main story. The board of incoming flights has one flight from Florida arriving at 7 pm.
• A Few Days Later: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Kylie Griffin, Rookie, and Ron Alexander pull an all nighter.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 2, Ron Alexander notes the lack of sleep after going at it all night.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 15, Ray Stantz notes Eduardo Rivera's encounter with Tiamat was a few weeks ago.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Ghostbusters 2-15, page 1, it is stated in a text box that Louis Tully arrived a few days before the main story.
• Springtime, Late February: While Winston Zeddemore and Tiyah Clarke get married, a team composed of Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Kylie Griffin, Rookie, and Ron Alexander captures the Five Points Killer at Bates CPA, PC.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 1, it is stated to be "Springtime".
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 1, there is a February calendar in a cubicle.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 2, there is a Lunar New Year banner reading February 19, 1996.
• For 45 Minutes: Blood Rain showers Manhattan.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 4, Peter Venkman states it rained for 45 minutes.
• The Next Day: Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz conclude Blood Rain is standard blood. Janine Melnitz meets with Dana Barrett at Pequod's on Columbus.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 4, the text box states it is the next day.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 17, the news anchor mentions the Blood Rain has occurred over the past few days.
• Later That Day: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler study gravitational anomalies on Columbus Circle while Special Agent Melanie Ortiz and Kylie Griffin investigate Dana Barrett and inspect Dana's Apartment.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 7, Janine Melnitz tells Dana Barrett she will send some associates later today.
• Afternoon: Blood Rain showers increase.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, page 10, the reporter states blood showers have increases since the afternoon.
• Hours Later: The floating cars on Columbus Circle stop floating.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, page 12, Peter Venkman states the cars stopped floating in Columbus hours ago.
• Winston Zeddemore and Tiyah Zeddemore stay at the Waltz-Partington Hotel and encounter three Talking Pigeons.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 17-19, the event occurs.
• Dana Barrett finishes packing her bags for the Waltz-Partington Hotel and is about to leave but encounters a brick wall barring her exit.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 20, the event occurs.
• Dana Barrett kicks through the brick wall but is possessed by Aetil.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, pages 5-7, the event occurs.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz goes to Ray's Occult Books and goes over Tiamat and Gozer with Kylie Griffin and Eduardo Rivera.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, pages 8-9, the event occurs.
• Later that evening: Louis Tully is kidnapped by Tiamat from a bar.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, pages 10-11, the event occurs. A text box states the event takes place later that evening.
• Walter Peck completes a day's worth of meetings and goes to the Firehouse for any new findings on the Blood Rain he can take back to the Mayor.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, page 13, the event occurs. Walter Peck states he was in meetings all day.
• Peter Venkman and the rest of the Ghostbusters are lured to Dana's apartment and are greeted by Dana Barrett and Louis Tully, possessed by the Terror Birds.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #15, pages 15-20, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters walk 15 floors up to the roof of Dana's apartment. Along the way, they encounter a Judge Ghost and a simple minor chronal anomaly, future versions of Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Winston Zeddemore. They Cross the Streams on Tiamat but her presence is still felt.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #16, the event occurs.
• February 25: Oscar's field trip slip is due.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 14, the reminder slip is on Dana's board.
• February 28: Dana Barrett has a performance at the Lincoln Center.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 15, there is a note on the right side of Dana Barrett's refrigerator.
• March 8: A Karate championship takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #13, page 15, the flier is on the left side of Dana Barrett's refrigerator.
• March 17: The St. Patrick's Day Parade in Manhattan was scheduled to take place.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #14, page 8, the banner advertises the parade. On page 17, it is cancelled.
• Next Couple of Weeks: Blood Rain becomes a regular occurence. Relatively few of the symptoms of Tiamat's presence ease off.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #17, page 3, Lou Kamaka mentions regular Blood Rain over the last couple of weeks.
• March: The Ghostbusters, Chicago Ghostbusters and Ghost Smashers take the Marine Ecto-8 to Hart Island in order to investigate a surge in P.K.E. activity incited by the recently escaped Vigo. Ray Stantz begins to experience spontaneous mental episodes involving the latent spirit of Gozer, who demands to be freed so it can resume destroying.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #17, page 3, Lou Kamaka mentions regular Blood Rain over the last couple of weeks.
• March: Egon Spengler and Kylie Griffin run standard examinations on Dana Barrett and Louis Tully only to awaken the dormant Terror Birds still in possession of them.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #17, the event occurs.
• March: While Ray Stantz communicates with Gozer in his mind, Winston Zeddemore liberates the Hart Island Ghosts with Ray's Slime Blower. The ghosts then deal with Vigo and promise the Ghostbusters they won't cause any more trouble. Ray comes to aboard Marine Ecto-8 and pukes overboard.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, page 17, Slimer's Pin-Up Calendar of Doom! is on the month of March 1996.
• Ten Minutes Later: Egon Spengler and Kylie Griffin are forced to adjust their Arm Mounted Proton Pack's power output to maximum to neutralize the Terror Birds. They carefully extract them from Louis Tully and Dana Barrett with modified Traps.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, page 9, the timestamp indicates it was 10 minutes later since the pack's power outputs were switched to maximum.
• Tiyah Zeddemore has dinner with her friend Kas Gibbons. Kas brings up her psychic ability and warns Tiyah about some bad feelings she's had about her and Winston Zeddemore.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler and Kylie Griffin run tests on Louis Tully and Dana Barrett and clear them. Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, Janine Melnitz and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz return to the Firehouse. Vigo is back in his painting. Melanie grabs her bag and goes home.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman and Dana Barrett have a talk about their past and present circumstances. Ray Stantz is checked out with the Aura Video-Analyzer but suddenly becomes possessed by Gozer.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, the event occurs.
• Tiamat enters Ray Stantz' mind. Tiamat defeats, humiliates, and banishes Gozer to another dimension after he learns the biometric security protocols prevents him from opening the Containment Unit and taking back his trapped essence. Winston Zeddemore offers himself as a human sacrifice to Tiamat as a method of last resort to get her to leave the dimension.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #19, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #19, page 12, Ray mentions the Ghostbusters trapped Gozer's essence a "couple of years ago"
• March: Tiamat rejects Winston Zeddemore's sacrifice and demands he choose another. Winston comes back to life and races off on Ecto-5 to protect Tiyah Zeddemore. Ray Stantz comes to and manually vents the Containment Unit in order to prevent a catastrophic explosion. Ray, Egon Spengler, and Peter Venkman recaptures Ellen Gold and the Crybaby Ghost. Tiamat extracts a portion of Tiyah's soul and erases Tiyah's life experience with Winston from the world. Tiamat declares this sacrifice acceptable and leaves the dimension.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, the event occurs.
• March: Kylie Griffin stays overnight at a hospital for observation. She is cleared.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 25, the event is revealed.
• March: Rookie and Ron Alexander are called back to Chicago to deal with the ghosts of slaughtered cows goring tourists on the Magnificent Mile. Dani Shpak and Lou Kamaka are hired and join the Chicago Ghostbusters to help deal with the situation. The situation is neutralized but the Chicago River burned for three days afterward.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 23, the event is revealed.
• March: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz has her duties expanded by the FBI to investigate potentially dangerous supernatural situations in all U.S. territories and determine if intervention is required.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 23, the event is revealed.
• March: Dana Barrett has Ray Stantz double check her apartment for any trace of psychokinetic energy before she returns to her life. She welcomes Oscar home from his visit with his father.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 24, the event is revealed.
• March: Louis Tully returns home to Ocala, Florida. He considers filing paperwork to expand a branch of the Ghostbusters to Florida but decides a life of numbers is a much happier one.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 24, the event is revealed.
• March: Walter Peck is praised by New York City Hall for keeping so many Ghostbusters on hand to deal with the supernatural activity caused by Tiamat... even though he had nothing to do with it. Peck considers a run for higher office and hires Jenny Moran to more closely liaise between the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission and the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 25, the event is revealed.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 9, page 97, the event about Jenny Moran is revealed.
• March: Roger Baugh accepts a teaching position in San Francisco, California but Janine Melnitz declines the offer to move there with him. Janine is signed to write a memoir about her experiences with the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 25, the event is revealed.
• March: The Mayor awards the Key to the City to the Ghostbusters and a parade is held in their honor. It is interrupted on Houston Street by the manifestation of the first murdered resident of New Amsterdam.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 26, the event is revealed.
• Spring: College students from Savannah purchase what they thought was a party game while on spring break in the Caribbean.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, page 23, the event is mentioned in the Spectral Incident Report.
• Three Months Later, June: The Ghostbusters take on a job at Saks Fifth Avenue.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 20, it is stated to be three months later.
• Three Hours Later: The Ghostbusters finally capture the Subway Ghost at Saks Fifth Avenue. Peter Venkman decides to let it go so Winston Zeddemore can save Tiyah Clarke and restart their relationship.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 20, Egon Spengler stated it took them three hours to capture the ghost.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #1, page 10, the event is referred to on the New York Today newspaper front cover.
• Winston Zeddemore saves Tiyah Clarke from the Class 5 ghost. Out of gratitude, she invites him out for coffee.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 23, the event is revealed.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz investigates a demonic child who allegedly destroyed a firehouse in Riverside, California.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 24, the event is revealed. She is stated to be currently investigating.
• Slimer returns to the Sedgewick Hotel. He is recaptured again by the Ghostbusters.
  • This event takes place between Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #1, according to Main Artist Dan Schoening
• As a precautionary measure, Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz build a Dimensional Inverter to detect fallout from a dimensional breach.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #1, page 12, Peter Venkman refers to the event.
• Roughly August 10: Disembodied voices and Class 3 entities stop manifesting at the St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report lists the date as roughly August 10 in the Incident Detail section.
  • Note: The placement of the Haunter America Case Files events in the timeline is conjecture and settled on taking place after the events of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20.
• August 24: Ghost Alligators at the St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida attack three tourists from Kentucky and consume their service dog.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report lists the date August 24 in the Threat to Public section.
• August 25: The FBI Field Office in Jacksonville, Florida submits an official investigation request regarding the St. Augustine Lighthouse.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report lists the date August 25 in the Incident Detail section.
• August 29: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Peter Venkman, and Kylie Griffin trap Ghost Alligators infesting the St. Augustine Lighthouse in Florida.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report lists the date August 29.
• September 14: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz confronts Hedylogos at the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri with Egon Spengler, Janine Melnitz, and Lou Kamaka. Kamaka commandeers a police cruiser and lures Hedylogos' thralls outside its zone of influence while the others weaken it with negatively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime and trap it.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event took place on September 14.
  • Lou Kamaka is noted to be a member of the Chicago Ghostbusters, therefore the event must take place after the events of Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20
• October 2: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Lou Kamaka, and Dani Shpak investigate The Alamo for the ghost of an unidentified horseman. They attempt verbal communication. The ghost regains its composure, apologizes, and disperses.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the case took place on October 2.
• October 14, 12-1 am: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz and Special Agents Johnson and Mitchell deal with a Caribbean Pirate Ship Manifestation on River Street between midnight and 1 am.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, page 23, the event is summarized in the Spectral Incident Report. It is stated the manifestation takes place for one hour each night starting at midnight.
• The ghost of Edward Quinn manifests and wanders Highway 287.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 23, the event is stated in the Spectral Incident Report.
• About a week later: Ghost Buffalo manifest and begin chasing after Edward Quinn.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 23, the event is stated in the Spectral Incident Report to take place about a week after Edward Quinn manifests.
• October 30: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Ron Alexander, Dani Shpak and Lou Kamaka use a helicopter to bait the Ghost Buffalo with a Trap holding Edward Quinn then captures them all with the Megatrap.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 23, the October 30 date is stated in the Spectral Incident Report.
• Next Christmas: Janine Melnitz' memoir about her experiences working with and around the Ghostbusters is set to release.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #20, page 25, the event is stated to happen next Christmas.

1997 A.D.

• April 17, Late Afternoon: The Ghostbusters bust the Bug-Eye Ghost in an office at the Daily News Building. They are alerted to the presence of a potential Class 7 on the East Side.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
  • According to Erik Burnham, the mini-series was originally planned to take place a few months after the events of the Mass Hysteria! arc.
  • Initially, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters mini-series was going to take place a few months after Mass Hysteria! which ended around June, but the inclusion of an inaugural NHL playoff series shifts it to about 10 months after Mass Hysteria! ends.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Director's Cut, page 40, in the final draft, it is noted to be "late afternoon in NYC; on the cusp of night..."
• April 17: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, April O'Neil, and Casey Jones are shifted to the dimension occupied by the Ghostbusters. They interrupt a wedding at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Brooklyn.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
• April 17: Chi-You manifests inside the Emmanuel Baptist Church and uses his new powers to remotely possess several wedding guests and Casey Jones. The Ghostbusters blow a hole on the side of the church to get inside.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
• April 17: Chi-You retreats with his Possessed Humans. The Ghostbusters stop their attack and confer with the Turtles and April O'Neil.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, the event takes place.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, page 15, Slimer's Pin-Up Calendar of Doom! is set on the month of April.
• April 17: Chi-You and possessed Casey Jones disrupts NHL Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, New York vs. Montreal Game 1 at the Madison Square Garden and transmogrifies players into thralls.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, an inaugural NHL playoff series game is interrupted.
  • The standard NHL season spans October to June.
  • For reference, the NHL 1996-1997 season took place from October 4, 1996 to June 7, 1997. The playoff series began in April 17, 1997 for New York and Montreal, respectively. For the timeline, April 17 will be used.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, page 16, the sign displaying the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, New York vs. Montreal Game 1 correlates with the real life game that took place on April 16, 1996. For the timeline, it is not counted and regarded as just trivia.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, page 16, the sports commentator notes it is the first night of this playoff match.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, page 17, the civilian calling the police mentions it is the playoffs.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #2, page 20, Janine Melnitz tells everyone about a ghost attacking the hockey playoffs in Midtown Manhattan.
• April 17: The Ghostbusters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles confront Chi-You at the Madison Square Garden but discover they can't trap him due to a direct connection with his thralls.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• April 18, Hours Later: While hiding out in Chinatown, Chi-You exerts greater control over Casey Jones.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 9, it is stated to be hours later.
• April 18: Some of the Ghostbusters and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles attack Chi-You in Chinatown. Raphael frees Casey Jones from Chi-You's control with a modified Arm Mounted Proton Pack while Peter Venkman disperses Chi-You with the Proton Bazooka as a temporary measure.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• April 18: Casey Jones recovers at the Firehouse. Egon Spengler and Donatello work on a Interspatial Teleportation Unit in the basement. Ray Stantz, Kylie Griffin, and April O'Neil split off to work on an EMP device to take out the Thralls of Chi-You in one move.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• April 18, Several Hours Later: Egon Spengler and Donatello make strides on recreating a functional Interspatial Teleportation Unit in the basement. Ray Stantz, Kylie Griffin, and April O'Neil continue to work on an Electromagnetic Pulse Emitter.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event occurs. The narration box on page 1 indicates it is several hours since the dispersal of Chi-You.
• April 18: The Thralls of Chi-You attack the Firehouse. Chi-You teleports into the R&D Laboratory and attacks Ray Stantz, Kylie Griffin, and April O'Neil. Casey Jones activates the Electromagnetic Pulse Emitter. The Thralls return to normal and Chi-You can no longer enthrall. Egon Spengler and Donatello power on the Interspatial Teleportation Unit but the containment grid becomes unstable.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event occurs.
• April 18: Chi-You possesses and transmogrifies Winston Zeddemore. Michelangelo uses a Slime Blower on him. As Chi-You and Winston struggle for control, Leonardo and Raphael separates them with an Arm Mounted Proton Pack. Peter Venkman traps Chi-You. Egon Spengler and Donatello stabilize the containment grid
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event occurs.
• April 18, A Short While Later: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, April O'Neil, and Casey Jones return to their home dimension. Winston Zeddemore throws the Trap containing Chi-You through the Interspatial Teleportation Unit portal to Proxima Centauri.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event occurs. The narration box on page 20 indicates it has is a short while later.
• The Real Ghostbusters are dimensionally displaced and appear in front of the Firehouse. The parallel Ray Stantz accidentally frees Slimer from the Paranormal Containment Research Tank. They recapture it and meet the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #1, page 21, Janine Melnitz mentions it is the second time this year they had visitors from another universe. This is taken as an allusion to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, April O'Neil and Casey Jones.
• Night: The two sets of Ghostbusters confer on the second floor of the Firehouse. The discussion moves downstairs to the basement and focuses on the Interspatial Teleportation Unit. Janine Melnitz gets a call about a Poltergeist at the Bronx Zoo.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Kylie Griffin and Janine Melnitz observe Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler run tests on the parallel Winston Zeddemore and Peter Venkman.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #2, the event takes place.
• Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddemore and the parallel Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler respond to the call from the Bronx Zoo.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #2, the event takes place.
• Couple Hours Later: The parallel Ghostbusters agree to stay and work with their counterparts on identifying the entity that attacked them.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #2, page 21, Peter Venkman remarks he enjoyed the last couple hours of not being constantly on the go.
• Several Hours Later: Ray Stantz goes through a portal generated by the Interspatial Teleportation Unit and takes P.K.E. readings in the other Ghostbusters' Firehouse. He learns about Proteus but gets slimed by Slimer.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #3, page 2, the text box states it is "Several Hours Later".
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, page 3, Samuel Hazer mentions they discovered the existence of other dimensions six months ago.
• The majority of the two teams of Ghostbusters conduct research on Proteus. It is discovered he has an aversion to being captured and must provide a glimpse into the future if caught and he has a potential susceptibility to a quantum interruption.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #3, page 11 to 13, the event takes place.
• Over the Next Hour: The Egons and Rays perform maintenance on Proton Grenades and Proton Packs in anticipation of battling Proteus.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #3, page 14, the text box states the event took place "Over the Next Hour"
• The Cerberus Manifestation crosses over and bursts onto the second floor of the Firehouse.Kylie Griffin distracts it with the Wall-Trap while the Ghostbusters suit up downstairs. She manages to trap its P.K.E. with the Megatrap and reduces its corporeal form into ash. Proteus arrives.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #3, page 15 to 21, the event takes place.
• The Ghostbusters scatter. Proteus sends Kylie Griffin and Janine Melnitz to Tokyo. Egon Spengler and Egon Spengler stun Proteus with Proton Grenades.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters wrangle Proteus and he is forced to reveal eight futures all at once. Though weakened, Proteus teleports the Ghostbusters he wants to Limbo and leaves. Winston Zeddemore races to the Interspatial Teleportation Unit but Ananke reasons with him. He concedes his new comrades will escape on their own.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Before the Weekend: Kylie Griffin and Janine Melnitz meet with an official at the Embassy of the United States in Tokyo.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, page 21, Janine Melnitz mentions she had plans this weekend.
• For 3 Days: Janine Melnitz and Kylie Griffin fill out lot's of government forms while in Tokyo.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 13, Janine Melnitz states she filled out forms for three days and did zero sightseeing.
• For Several Weeks: The ghost of Esme Torres begins manifesting around Cayey, Puerto Rico.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the incident detail states the ghost had been manifesting for several weeks. Placement in timeline is conjecture under the parameter this event takes place before Ghostbusters International #1.
• 5-7 Days Later: At their home on Staten Island, Karen Pearson and her husband pack for their trip the next day then turn in. Karen is attacked by the Sandman and loses her right eye.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, on the story so far page, the narrator notes it's been a weird few months.
  • In an Interdimensional Crossrip Podcast interview recorded during the Cherry Bomb Toy Show on October 4, 2015 in Victoria B.C., from 1:15:38 to 1:16:49, Dan Schoening confirmed the annual takes place around 5 days to a week after the events of Ghostbusters: Get Real #4.
• 5:49 am: Mr. Pearson wakes up and discovers Karen Pearson is missing an eye. They call the police.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 2, the alarm clock rings at 5:49 A.M.
• Morning: The Ghostbusters continue with repairs on the Firehouse. A police officer named Brent Mitchell arrives and asks them to look into the Karen Pearson case.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 4 panel 3, Peter Venkman remarks "this morning."
• The Ghostbusters investigate the Pearson house and encounter the Sandman. He puts them to sleep.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, page 9, one of the glimpses of the future shows the Sandman.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 6, the event occurs.
• Ray's Spirit Guide confirms Ray Stantz' suspicions. The spirit guide sends Ray into Peter Venkman's dream. They proceed to Winston Zeddemore's then Egon Spengler's. The Sandman appears to them and they attack by visualizing their equipment. Sandman isolates Egon with a barrier and attempts to take an eye. Egon instructs the others to destroy his hourglass totem. Sandman is dispersed and the Ghostbusters are released.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 12-26, the event occurs.
• Around 12 pm: The Ghostbusters gather at the Warehouse. Ray Stantz medically clears Egon Spengler then shares his initial research into the Sandman.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 28 panel 5, the clock is at around 12.
• Peter Venkman uses his date as bait to capture a horned ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 31, the event occurs.
• Ron Alexander returns to New York City during his vacation and checks out the Interspatial Teleportation Unit. He sticks his head in through an active portal and sees several Doom Ghosts.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 32, the event occurs.
• Janine Melnitz leaves Jitters and gives her cookie to a Begging Boy unaware it is a ghost. The ghost spares her life and leaves.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 33, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz inadvertently shoots Peter Venkman in the foot while trying to blast a Pink Slime Creature on him.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 34, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler is offered a deal by a Chinese Ghost in a shop. The ghost declines oblivion but Egon slips a Trap underneath him.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 36, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz helps Louis Tully deal with a Possessed Microwave over the phone.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 37, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore wrap up a bust at The Dakota. Peter reminisces about The World of the Psychic.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 39, the event occurs.
• May, Shortly after Staten Island: Ray Stantz goes to Village Psychic in the East Village for a tarot reading from Jennifer.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, the event takes place.
  • In the IDW Publishing Interview with Erik Burnham published on January 7, 2016, Burnham stated Ghostbusters International begins shortly after the events of Ghostbusters Annual 2015.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: The Ghostbusters are called to the United Nations Building. Ghost Priests arrive during the bust and scream "No!" Egon Spengler is injured in the leg by chemically volatile Ectoplasm. The other Ghostbusters trap the Werecat Ghost. The Ghost Priests then vanish. Erland Vinter offers to pay the $15,000 surcharge and asks to meet with them before he leaves town
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Jenny Moran visits Janine Melnitz at the Warehouse She encourages Janine to hire help.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Evening: Winston Zeddemore, Ray Stantz, and Peter Venkman meet at O'Shaner's to discuss the meeting with Erland Vinter.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Kylie Griffin brings research material and data to Egon Spengler at his apartment.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, the event takes place.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, A Few Days Later: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, and Walter Peck meet with Erland Vinter. Vinter reveals he wants to buy out the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters International #1, page 15, Peter Venkman says they have a couple days. On page 28, the time stamp states a few days later.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Walter Peck squashes Erland Vinter's offer and arranges an exclusive deal that allows him use of the Ghostbusters for up to two weeks each month.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Later, 1:30 pm: Ray Stantz and Jenny Moran have lunch at the All Night Deli in the Lower East Side.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 5, the time stamp states it's "later."
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 5 panel 5, the clock is at around 1:30.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Last Week: Jenny Moran speaks to Special Agent Melanie Ortiz on the phone. Ortiz states she is willing to put in time and help the New York office between out of state investigations.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 8, Jenny Moran mentions the conversation and it took place last week.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Next Week: Janine Melnitz drops Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore off at the Teterboro Airport for their flight to Italy.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 5, Jenny Moran repeats what Ray Stantz says about them being sent to Italy next week.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 6, the time stamp states it is "a week later."
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Egon Spengler searches the New York City Public Library for a copy of "The Johansen Argument" but it is missing. He calls Ray's Occult Books but its copy is gone, too.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May Next Day: Ray Stantz takes a sampling of the local P.K.E. readings in Venice with a Giga meter and buries the needle while Peter Venkman is thrown into the river by a Venetian Shop Ghost who tells him to go.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 12, the time stamp states it is the next day.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, A Few Hours Later: The Ghostbusters are flown to Poveglia by helicopter. They witness a column of psychokinetic energy.
  • In Ghostbusters International #2, page 14, Peter Venkman states they had a few hours to kill before the job.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: An entity is seen on Poveglia.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, page 9, one of the glimpses of the future shows Poveglia.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, 8:00 pm local time: Erland Vinter, while at his office in Berlin, speaks with Kaia May over the phone.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 1, the time stamp states it is "Berlin 8 pm Local Time"
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, 8:04 pm local time: The Ghostbusters encounter the Plague Doctor Ghost on Poveglia.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 2, the time stamp states it is "Poveglia 8:04 pm Local Time"
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, 2 pm local time: Janine Melnitz, Jenny Moran, and Kylie Griffin start conducting interviews at the Firehouse for a position on the support staff.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 6, the time stamp states it is "New York City 2 pm Local Time"
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Two Hours Later: Kylie Griffin asks Janine Melnitz and Jenny Moran if they settled on any of the applicants. Janine admits there are a couple of "maybes" but likes the guy who types 65 words per minute.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 8, Kylie Griffin notes it's been two hours of interviews.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, The Ghostbusters search the Poveglia asylum. Ray Stantz gets a double reading on the Giga meter. The Plague Doctor Ghost grabs Ray. He blasts through the floor and "discovers" a basement.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 9, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Ray Stantz discovers a charged parchment with a Viking rune on it. The Plague Doctor Ghost is trapped.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 15, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, A Few Hours Later: Back at their hotel room in Venice, Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Winston Zeddemore have a phone conference with Egon Spengler about the case on Poveglia and their findings. Egon realizes the readings correlate to a "cold case" from his college days and admits concern about where everything is heading.
  • In Ghostbusters International #3, page 19, the time stamp states it's been a few hours later.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Kylie Griffin traps the ghost of a sad dog crying outside of a supposedly no kill shelter.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, page 2 panel 11, Janine Melnitz tells Special Agent Melanie Ortiz about the event.
  • Assumed to take place between Ghostbusters International #3 and #4.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Evening: Miguel Castillo, Nondo, and Gen look for a ghost on Flamboyan Street. Miguel is frightened and runs into a car.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, the event occurs. It is conjecture this event takes place before Ghostbusters International #4 when Special Agent Melanie Ortiz presented Janine Melnitz with the case.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Morning: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore bust two Unknown Soldier Ghosts at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, the event occurs
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, page 15 panel 4, Peter Venkman states the Unknown Soldier Ghosts were from this morning.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz meets with Janine Melnitz at the Firehouse. Melanie informs her of a change of plans because of a case that she just got. She asks to borrow Egon Spengler and Kylie Griffin. Janine gives her two cases on the back burner, one involving three Class Fives in the Bronx and one involving a clown thing attacking children in Harlem.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, the event occurs
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: The National Police Force take the Ghostbusters and their equipment into custody for operating outside a pre-approved area.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, the event occurs
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Egon Spengler, and Kylie Griffin bust three Class 5's at The Olympia Restaurant in the Bronx.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, the event occurs
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Two Hours Later: Kaia May attempts to steal the Trap holding the Poveglian Artifact but releases the Unknown Soldier Ghosts instead. They take the intended Trap with them and leave the police station.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, page 15 panel 1, Winston Zeddemore states they were cooling their heels for two hours.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Something happens at the Louvre Museum.
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, page 9, one of the glimpses of the future shows the Louvre.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, 15 Minutes Later: Kaia May lies to the Ghostbusters about what happened. Lieutenant Philip Constantin informs them the President of France is on the phone and wants to speak with them. They learn the Louvre Museum is bleeding slime.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, page 19 panel 5, Winston Zeddemore states the Unknown Soldier Ghosts haven't been gone for more than 15 minutes.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Egon Spengler records his current research on the Rauoskinna as a precaution.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May, Tonight: Lieutenant Philip Constantin leads the Ghostbusters through the Paris Catacombs to covertly enter the Louvre Museum undetected.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, page 2, the narrator states there was nothing overt at the Louvre Museum since 1965. Until tonight.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: The Ghostbusters and Lieutenant Philip Constantin enter the Louvre Museum. Ray Stantz arms Constantin with the Ghost Taser.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: The Ghostbusters and Lieutenant Philip Constantin encounter the ghost of Jean l'Ecorcheur. Constatin tasers Jean. It animates pieces of art, the David, Venus de Milo, Code of Hammurabi, and Mona Lisa.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: The Ghostbusters pursue the ghost of Jean l'Ecorcheur into the Tuileries Garden and witness it evolve as it bonds to the Poveglian Artifact. Lieutenant Philip Constantin gets behind him and fries the artifact with the Ghost Taser. Jean is trapped.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May: Kaia May apprises Erland Vinter, who is in Barcelona, of the Poveglian Artifact's destruction.
  • In Ghostbusters International #5, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May 12: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Egon Spengler, and Kylie Griffin arrive at a hospital in Cayey, Puerto Rico. They speak to Miguel Castillo, who encountered the ghost of Esme Torres.
  • In Ghostbusters International #4, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz tells Janine Melnitz she is only in New York City until tomorrow.
  • Standard flight from New York City to Puerto Rico takes 4 to 5 hours.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May 12, A Few Minutes Later: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz tells Egon Spengler and Kylie Griffin what Miguel Castillo told her.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 8, it is stated to be a few minutes later.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May 12: Walter Peck enters the Firehouse and demands to speak with the Ghostbusters. Janine Melnitz happens to answer a call from Peter Venkman in Paris. Peck tells them to say put and that he's on his way.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, the event occurs
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May 12, A Few Hours Later Give or Take: Kylie Griffin is attacked by Esme Torres. They follow the ghost into the jungle. Kylie is attacked again. She opens a Trap and forced Esme to reveal herself. Special Agent Melanie Ortiz and Egon Spengler trap her.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• May 12: Kylie Griffin, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, and Egon Spengler seek out the Cigar Factory Ghost Dog upon concluding it was a benign entity. It snarls at the Trap holding Esme Torres. Melanie decides to file a general exemption (form SL-1) on its behalf.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12 and provides more details on the event.
• May 13: Upon returning to New York City, Kylie Griffin performs follow up research and potentially identifies the ghost as Esme Torres.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report mentions the event.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12
• May 14, Two Days Later: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz briefs Special Agent Santos on the Esme Torres case at the San Juan Field Office.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 20, it is stated to be two days later.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report indicates the case took place on May 12.
• Mid-May, A Few Days Later: Walter Peck, Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore depart Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris to Shannon Airport in County Clare, Ireland.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
  • In Ghostbusters International #6, page 11, Walter Peck tells Peter Venkman he will meet them in Paris in a few days.
• Mid-May: Kylie Griffin picks up Walter Peck, Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore in the Shannon Airport parking lot. They drive to a home near Killaloe. Peck introduces them to a close friend of his family, Una O'Neill.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Una O'Neill tells the Ghostbusters about the curse of life placed on her by Aibell and reveals she wants their help to pass on.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Walter Peck, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore battle a Banshee outside Una O'Neill's home.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Peter Venkman and Kylie Griffin discover Craig Liath and encounters Aibell.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
• Mid-May, Almost An Hour Later: Walter Peck, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore finally trap the Banshee but three more arrive.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 12, Ray Stantz states it's been almost an hour.
• Mid-May: Aibell is intrigued by the Ghostbusters' request and takes a liking to Peter Venkman. He agrees to owe her a favor if she abandons her claim on Una O'Neill. She transports them to Una's property and destroys the Trap holding the Banshee.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Una O'Neill asks Walter Peck to thank the Ghostbusters then passes away around sunrise.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, the event occurs.
• Mid-May, 11:59:15: Loftur Þorsteinsson presents a copy of "The Johansen Argument" to Egon Spengler at his apartment. Egon refuses to help Loftur find the "Rauoskinna"
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 19, it is 11:59:15 on the camera time stamp.
• Mid-May, 11:59:59: Loftur Þorsteinsson atomizes Egon Spengler.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 20, it is 11:59:59 on the camera time stamp.
• Mid-May: Kylie Griffin, Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore return to the Firehouse and watch footage of Egon Spengler's disappearance with Jenny Moran, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, and Janine Melnitz.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page one, the narrator states they'd only just returned. A flight from Shannon to New York City takes about six hours and 40 minutes.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page two, Peter Venkman states they were abducted by The Collectors a couple of years ago.
• Mid-May, Later: Kylie Griffin and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz investigate Egon's Apartment. They find his recorder and Logbook 2714.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page four, it is noted to be Later.
• Mid-May: Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddemore, and Janine Melnitz use the Interspatial Teleportation Unit to recruit the help of Egon Spengler from the dimension occupied by The Real Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Kylie Griffin, Jenny Moran and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz are attacked by the Granny Gross ghost after it exits the Interspatial Teleportation Unit. Melanie distracts it. It is trapped by Winston Zeddemore and Peter Venkman.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: The parallel version of Egon Spengler summarizes the contents of Logbook 2714 to the others. Kaia May arrives and confirms their theory about the Rauoskinna, the attempted buy out by Erland Vinter and the attack on Egon Spengler. She gives them a list and an ultimatum, the Rauoskinna for the restoration of Egon then leaves but advises them to destroy the Rauoskinna when they find it. Peter Venkman takes charge.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Janine Melnitz and Jenny Moran capture a Poltergeist at Gracie Mansion.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, on page 2, Janine Melnitz mentions the bust. Assumed to take place between the events of Ghostbusters International #8 and Ghostbusters International #9
• Mid-May: Walter Peck questions Janine Melnitz and Jenny Moran about a reimbursement request for $400,000.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, on page 2, Janine Melnitz states Erland Vinter contracted the Ghostbusters a few weeks back in Ghostbusters International #2.
• Mid-May: On a flight to Chiloe Island, Egon Spengler/Animated expresses concern they may have to face a Brujo.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: Winston Zeddemore, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, and Egon Spengler/Animated trek across Chiloe Island and find a cave not far from Quicavi.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, the event occurs.
• Mid-May, 10 Minutes Later: Winston Zeddemore, Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, and Egon Spengler/Animated encounter an Imbunche then a Brujo. Ray has Melanie speak to the Brujo and trick it into attacking Egon. Ray salts it and the Brujo is trapped. Ray finds a giant key.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, the event occurs.
• Mid-May: The Guide looks around in the Aokigahara Forest
  • In Ghostbusters: Get Real Issue #4, page 9, one of the glimpses of the future shows a woman.
• Mid-May, At the Very Same Time but 14 Hours Later: Kylie Griffin, Rookie, Ron Alexander, Dani Shpak, and Lou Kamaka are led through Aokigahara Forest by a guide. They encounter Yurei. Kylie, Rookie, and the guide find the Map to Nikulausson's Tomb in a cave. The guide is possessed by the Map Guardian Ghost. Kylie destroys the map and traps the ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, on page 12, the event is stated to take place the same time as the Chiloe Island event but 14 hours later due to different time zones in play.
• Mid-May, 36 Hours Later: Kylie Griffin finishes recreating the Map to Nikulausson's Tomb from memory at the Firehouse lab.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, on page 20, the event is stated to take place 36 hours later. Ray Stantz states it's been a long couple of days.
• Late May: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, and Egon Spengler/Animated find the hidden tomb of Gottskalk Nikulausson within 50 miles of Holar, Iceland. They steal the Rauoskinna but Winston captures too many ghosts into one Trap.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 7, Winston Zeddemore comments all this snow shouldn't be around this time of year.
• Late May: While the guys drive away from the tomb, Peter Venkman untethers the Rauoskinna from Gottskalk Nikulausson with a Slime Spritzer. Egon Spengler/Animated disperses the amalgamation of Gottskalk and the Ghost Priests with a Proton Grenade.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, the event occurs.
• Late May: In Oslo, Erland Vinter issues instructions to his men to let the Ghostbusters go. Loftur Þorsteinsson culls Vinter.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, the event occurs.
• Late May, Tomorrow: Loftur Þorsteinsson, now wearing Erland Vinter, arrives in New York City.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 13, Loftur Þorsteinsson is told he can get a flight to New York tomorrow.
• Late May, A Day and Half Later, 5:48 pm: Winston Zeddemore goes to the roof of the Firehouse and finds Egon Spengler/Animated looking at P.K.E. read outs. They talk about life. Ray Stantz, Jenny Moran, and Kylie Griffin go through the Rauoskinna. Kylie stops Jenny from accidentally casting a spell. Kevin Tanaka informs Ray of a call from Loftur Þorsteinsson. Loftur demands the Rauoskinna and orders the Ghostbusters to meet with him at midnight near Umpire Rock.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 14, the time stamp states it was been a day and a half since Iceland.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 17, the sign marking the last time since an incident is 24 days which appears to correlate to the battle with the Cerberus Manifestation and Proteus.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 18, Loftur Þorsteinsson states it is 5:48 pm.
• Late May: Ray Stantz and Jenny Moran locates Peter Venkman, Janine Melnitz, and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz at Renaissance Pizzaria.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, the event occurs.
• Late May, A Little Later: Loftur Þorsteinsson settles down on a bench in Central Park near Umpire Rock.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 20, the time stamp states it is a little later.
• Late May, 11:55 pm: Jenny Moran checks in with Officer Mike to make sure Central Park is cleared out then heads inside.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, page 1, the timestamp in panel 1 states it is 11:55 pm.
• Late May, 11:59 pm: Jenny Moran catches up with the Ghostbusters at Umpire Rock in Central Park.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, page 1, the timestamp in panel 4 states it is 11:59 pm.
• Late May, Midnight: Loftur Þorsteinsson and the Ghostbusters meet in Central Park near Umpire Rock to exchange the Rauoskinna
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 19, Loftur Þorsteinsson tells the Ghostbusters to meet him at midnight. The event occurs in Ghostbusters International #11.
• Late May: Ray Stantz demands Egon Spengler's return but Loftur Þorsteinsson ignores him and attacks. Jenny Moran casts a spell from the Rauoskinna and transports everyone but Winston Zeddemore to Hell.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, the event occurs.
• Late May: Loftur Þorsteinsson panics. He demands the Rauoskinna to transport them back to Earth and promises to restore Egon Spengler but he is attacked by Hell's Demons. The Devil takes a human form and extracts Loftur's soul. For delivering Loftur to him, he gives the Ghostbusters permission to leave Hell but they have to figure out how themselves. They follow the River Styx to an ice cavern and climb down.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, the event occurs.
• Late May: The Ghostbusters are suddenly teleported to Craig Liath by Aibell. She calls in her favor from Peter Venkman and requests the Rauoskinna. As an act of good faith, she restores Egon Spengler to life. Peter Venkman gives it to her but Jenny Moran destroys the Rauoskinna with her Particle Thrower, citing it's too dangerous. Aibell is furious. Jenny is vaporized and the others are teleported back to Central Park. Jenny manifests as a ghost and promises Ray Stantz she's not going anywhere.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, the event occurs.
• Late May, The Next Day: Egon Spengler undergoes analysis at the Firehouse. He recalls feeling a profound sense of relaxation and had almost solved the Riemann Hypothesis. The Ghostbusters get a call from a Mr. Shevlin in the Bronx saying his toilet just ate his dog. Kevin Tanaka reminds them to tell about the new loyalty program. As they depart, Egon smiles and remarks it's good to be back.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, page 20, it is stated to be the next day. Jenny Moran tells Egon Spengler he was gone for a few weeks.
• June: Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore stop for Popsicles. Egon briefly senses a sinister fall breeze. They are watched by Samhain.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2015, page 38, Egon Spengler states it is June and the last time it was this hot was Friday.
• The Cult of Cathulhu summons Cathulhu. They are possessed and transmogrified into miniature versions of it. Cathulhu manifests near Coney Island. The Ghostbusters ionize a roller coaster track with their streams then lures Cathulhu near it. It is struck by lightning in excess of 100 gigavolts.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 71, the event is revealed.
  • In Ghostbusters Get Real #2, page 7, Ray Stantz states they haven't encountered Cathulhu yet.
• August: The closure and demolition of The Golden Spade in Las Vegas triggers the manifestation of the ghost of Ethan Kaine.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 23, the even is mentioned in the Spectral Incident Report.
• Winston Zeddemore meets with Erik and Luis at Waltz's Dining Car to go over the Scoleri Brothers case for their book about the Ghostbusters. After recounting what he did during the case, Winston leaves for someplace he has to be in 20 minutes.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Where Winston Was", the event occurs. On page 14, Winston Zeddemore states there's someplace he's gotta be in twenty minutes.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz investigates a case in Roarke's Junction, Iowa.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", the event occurs.
• The Chicago Ghostbusters take on a case in Milwaukee.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", on page 17, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz states the event.
• Several Hours Later: Peter Venkman and Kylie Griffin take a flight to Mid-County Airport to help Special Agent Melanie Ortiz capture Ethan Alder.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", the event occurs. On page 17, the time stamp states "Several Hours Later".
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Peter Venkman, and Kylie Griffin return to the construction site in Roarke's Junction at night and traps Ethan Alder. Alder's Victims are released and thank the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", the event occurs.
• 24 Hours Later: Workers return to the construction site in Roarke's Junction and discover a bed of poppies in full bloom.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Haunted America: A Prairie Hell Companion", on page 22, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz writes the event took place 24 hours later.
• The Chicago Ghostbusters are hired by The Trask Hotel to get rid of a ghost bothering the famed Woman in Blue. During a floor by floor search, Ron Alexander incorporates a new Ghost Attractant invention to lure out the Killer in Black. The ghost attacks and is captured by Dani Shpak and Rookie. The Woman in Blue tries to thank them but Ron traps her to make more money from the hotel.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Second City Ghostbusters", the event occurs. On page 24, Ron Alexander notes "it's an election year."
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, the event is referenced on page 23 during a case that took place in November.
• Fall: Cait Banner and Zoe Zawadzki asks Janine Melnitz for help capturing a ghost in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. She cites the Ghostbusters are busy with other cases. They steal a P.K.E. Meter and a Trap.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", the event occurs. On page 31, the narrator states it's fall again.
• Cait Banner and Zoe Zawadzki meet up with Evan Torres outside his apartment in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", the event occurs.
• 20 Minutes Later: Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres encounter the Bay Ridge Ghost in the basement. Evan punches it in the head. The teenagers run outside. Cait fixes the Trap and captures the ghost. Peter Venkman and Ray Stantz offer to teach them how to be Ghostbusters if they survive apologizing to Janine Melnitz.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", the event occurs. On page 33, it is stated to be 20 minutes later.
• Peter Venkman pranks Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, and Kylie Griffin with the help of Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres who inquire about the origin of Slimer.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Ghostbusters 101 Prelude", the event occurs.
• Kylie Griffin leaves her apartment in search of the Queens Class 5. It invades her apartment but Pagan sets off a Trap and captures it.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Pagan's Bust", the event occurs.
• Night: The Ghostbusters are called in to capture a ghost terrorizing citizens
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2017, "Answering The Call", the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman takes an exploratory trip to a parallel dimension and attends a NFL game featuring the undefeated New York Jets. A Class 5 manifests at the game. The Ghostbusters of Dimension 35-N take down the entity.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 Issue #1, page 13, Kylie Griffin mentions the event.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, page 22, the memo expands on Peter's trip.
• Egon Spengler suffers from hay fever and sneezes while he opens a portal to Dimension 68-R and instead opens a portal a few degrees off the proper vibrational frequency. He meets the Egon Spengler of 68-E and his team of Extreme Ghostbusters. They agree to collaborate on a paper about the science of pure luck as a result.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, page 21, the event occurs. Placement is conjecture
• The Ghostbusters meet the Ghostbusters junior team from Dimension 50-S after detecting the P.K.E. spike generated by Dumazu and investigating the source.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs. Placement in timeline is conjecture.
• Last Week: Garrett Parker sees a woman wearing a prosthetic during his latest hospital visit to see his father.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #2, page 10, Garrett Parker mentions the event was "last week".
• 4:13 am: Jonas Schultz passes away.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, page 1, the narrator states Jonas Schultz died at 4:13 this morning.
• The ghost of Jonas Schultz manifests Luna Park on Coney Island with power from a cache of positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime underground. Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore trap him while Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler neutralize the slime. The slime erupts all over the neighborhood.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, the event occurs.
• One Week Later: A representative from the EPA meets with Walter Peck about the Coney Island case and threatens to issue a massive fine to the Ghostbusters and the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission big enough to put them out of business.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, page 6, the text box states it is one week later.
• Ray Stantz begins lecturing Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres on spectral classification.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, page 7, Kylie Griffin notes the 101 class was swimming in theory for an hour and a half.
• An Hour and a Half Later: Ray Stantz lectures Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres on the difference between a Class 3 and a Class 4 entity. Kylie Griffin informs Ray of a company meeting with Walter Peck.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, page 7, the text box states it is later. Kylie Griffin notes the 101 class was swimming in theory for an hour and a half.
• Peter Venkman proposes an idea to expand operations in order to cover the EPA fine: a fantasy camp that doubles as a recruiting program. Walter Peck is interested and asks him to continue. Kylie Griffin demonstrates the Interspatial Teleportation Unit to Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres. A ghost nearly comes through from another dimension but Kylie closes the portal.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #1, the event occurs.
• This Afternoon: Janine Melnitz and Kevin Tanaka watch the Ghostbusters 101 commercial. Janine doesn't like extra workload that will come of it. Dr. Carla Parker inquires about the "pilot program" on behalf of her son, Garrett Parker.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #2, page 8, Dr. Carla Parker states Peter Venkman told her to come by "this afternoon".
• Jenny Moran teaches Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres about Class 4 entities. She reveals herself to be a ghost after they become irritating. Kevin Tanaka introduces Garrett Parker to them. They volunteer to give Garrett a tour.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #2, the event occurs.
• Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, and Evan Torres show Garrett Parker the Interspatial Teleportation Unit. Garrett is grabbed by a ghost from the other side of the open portal. Zoe manages to close the portal in time. Janine Melnitz catches them in the act and gets very, very angry.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #2, the event occurs.
• August 14: Ethan Kaine taps into a River of Slime underneath Las Vegas and transforms the strip into a skewed version of the past then acts as a beacon for a legion of ghosts. Special Agent Melanie Ortiz and Ray Stantz sever Kaine's connection by throwing a canister of positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime wired to a Proton Grenade into the river. Lou Kamaka and Dani Shpak traps Kaine. Ron Alexander claims to have encountered a ghost with "crazy hair, and wearing a black and white suit" promising to return to "shake things up." The untrapped ghosts fade away from the city.
  • In Ghostbusters International #7, page 23, August 14 appears on the Spectral Incident Report.
  • In email correspondence, Erik Burnham confirmed the Haunted America Case Files now take place after the main story as of Ghostbusters International #7.
• A Couple of Weeks Later: Jenny Moran oversees a Ghostbusters 101 session with a cadet named Ms. Zeigler. Cait Banner confronts Jenny about being sidelined since the teleportation unit incident.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #3, page 2, Cait Banner states she and her peers have been treated like interns for the past couple of weeks.
  • Placement after the Las Vegas incident is conjecture.
• Janine Melnitz sees two Statues of Liberty from Battery Park. She calls Jenny Moran.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #3, the event occurs.
• Afternoon: Cal and Jim wake up Jillian Holtzmann to tell her about two Statues of Liberty and another team of Ghostbusters on the news.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #3, page 4, Jim tells Jillian Holtzmann it is the afternoon.
• Jillian Holtzmann finds Erin Gilbert, Abby Yates, and Patty Tolan outside the Firehouse. They go inside and meet Kevin Tanaka. Erin flips out about there being a different Kevin. Kevin Beckman greets them.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #3, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters tell the Ghostbusters about dimensional travel and demonstrate their Interspatial Teleportation Unit. Egon Spengler determines their dimensions are in a state of overlap. He and Ray Stantz share their splintered multiverse theory then talk about their first battle with Gozer. Patty Tolan inquires about Zuul and the implications. Jillian Holtzmann answers the front desk phone and takes on a case.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #3, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz, Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddemore, Jillian Holtzmann, Erin Gilbert, and Patty Tolan take Marine Ecto-8 to Ellis Island.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, the event occurs.
• A buildup of pressure from P.K.E. is released and the two dimensions further overlap.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters engage pirate ghosts on Ellis Island but Jillian Holtzmann causes an amalgam entity to manifest.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler and Abby Yates end their data collection at City Hall Park. Egon calls up Jenny Moran asking about the 101 pilot team.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, the event occurs.
• Erin Gilbert weakens the amalgam entity with the Proton Bazooka. Ray Stantz captures it with the Megatrap then uses it to seal the dimensional tear with a concentrated explosion.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, the event occurs.
• Tomorrow: Cait Banner, Zoe Zawadzki, Evan Torres, and Garrett Parker arrive for their next 101 class.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, page 12, Jenny Moran tells Egon Spengler the pilot team has a class scheduled tomorrow.
• Last Two Days: The Ghostbusters engage in around 12 busts.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 6, Peter Venkman estimates they had like a dozen busts in the last two days.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz boards a flight from the west coast to New York.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #4, page 20, Janine Melnitz mentions Special Agent Melanie Ortiz would catch a flight from the west coast as soon as she could. Based on her estimated 16 hour drive from Missouri and an average flight from the west coast to Missouri, she would have taken a flight in the late evening around 10 pm or so the night before.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz drives to New York from Missouri in the wake of flights being diverted and canceled.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, page 4, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz mentions the event. The average amount of time it takes to drive from Missouri to New York is around 16 hours. It is then extrapolated she would, at the latest, have had to start at 1 am the day of the events seen from Ghostbusters 101 #5 to Ghostbusters 101 #6 to arrive at around sunset.
• This Morning: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz touches base with Janine Melnitz.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, page 4, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz mentions the event.
• The Mayor holds a press conference about the dimensional bleed incident, now a worldwide phenomenon. Walter Peck assures the press that the danger is minimal and the matter is well in hand.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, page 1, a reporter states the incident had increased in severity over the last few days. Ghostbusters 101 #3 and Ghostbusters 101 #5 take place in a span of a few days.
• Walter Peck goes to the Firehouse and demands a Ghostbuster to brief him. Jillian Holtzmann messes with him. Kylie Griffin, Egon Spengler, Erin Gilbert, and Abby Yates study Cait Banner, Evan Torres, Zoe Zawadzki, and Garrett Parker for residual Ectoplasm.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman, Winston Zeddemore, Jillian Holtzmann, and Patty Tolan go on a call to Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx and encounter ghosts of Herman Melville and Moby Dick.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, and Kylie Griffin conclude their problem is three fold. They have to sever the Bronx Spook's connection to the Manhattan Ley Lines, draw the ghost to their dimension to trap, and sealing the breach with a controlled explosion. Erin Gilbert gets Abby Yates back on track.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, the event occurs.
• Jillian Holtzmann lures the Moby Dick Ghost into an ambush and uses four Traps to capture it.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz explain the plan and the stakes as the two teams work on a prototype mobile trap.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #5, the event occurs.
• The 101 Cadets are assigned to neutralize the Ley Lines in Manhattan with positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, the event occurs.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz arrives at the Firehouse where she meets Abby Yates and Jillian Holtzmann. She mistakes Holtzmann for a fellow agent and is briefed on the incident at hand then calls up Agent Holtzmann to talk her counterpart. Abby confirms ambient psychokinetic energy levels are dropping. Abby and Holtzmann depart in the Ultimate Mobile Trap.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, the event occurs.
• Garrett Parker is approached by the ghost of his recently deceased father. Mr. Parker properly says goodbye. They hug then he disperses.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, the event occurs.
• The Bronx Spook is fully pulled out of a breach then captured with the Ultimate Mobile Trap. All of the Ghostbusters cross the streams on the breach. They come close to full protonic reversal then the two dimensions are separated and restored to normal.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, the event occurs.
• Two Weeks Later: Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman visits the ATC dimension. Ray finishes rebuilding the Ghostbusters' Containment Unit. Peter meets Rebecca Gorin. Abby Yates and Erin Gilbert contemplate the future on the roof.
  • In Ghostbusters 101 #6, page 19, the text box indicates it has been two weeks.
• Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler finish adapting Tobin's Spirit Guide into their own comprehensive version.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 4, Ray Stantz reveals they put in weeks of effort to boil down the essence of Tobin's into the new edition.
  • In Tobin's Spirit Guide, page 41, it is noted the first encounter with the Sandman at Karen Pearson's house was recent.
• Before Thursday: The Ghostbusters capture a H2 Ghost on Lexington Avenue after Ray Stantz proactively douses a civilian in positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime to prevent forced possession. Ray longs for a change of pace. Ray, Peter Venkman, and Winston Zeddemore drive to the next case in Murray Hill.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 1, Bill's superior tells him she doesn't care what he thinks he can get done by Thursday.
• Darius Dun continues to be outraged by his death at the hands of Splinter and the Foot Clan and bellows in a Limbo Dimension. Dun desires revenge. Bronson shares a rumor he heard about The Collectors. Dun demands to know how to contact them, unconcerned with the cost.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Much Later: Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz attempt to recalibrate the sensor array of the Dimensional Inverter on the second floor of the Firehouse. It soon detects an extra-dimensional incursion. Donatello crosses over and tells him he and his brothers were attacked by strange doppelgangers in Dimension X.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 7, the time stamp states it is "Much Later".
• The Collectors manifest in the Firehouse and takes Donatello. They remember Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler and warn them not to interfere. The Ghostbusters hold a meeting. Egon notes trace ectoplasm left behind will yield the dimensional frequency of the Collectors' Limbo but Ray admits they don't have any equipment that can affect the Collectors.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Donatello is deposited into the Collectors' Limbo. Darius Dun appears to them and mocks them with his plan of vengeance to break them to make Splinter suffer.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Roughly Three Weeks Later: Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore enter the Collectors' Limbo. Ray instructs Donatello to put on the Experimental Mental Communications Device then enter the portal.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 19, Egon Spengler states it's been roughly three weeks since Donatello was captured.
• Donatello exits the Interspatial Teleportation Unit's portal in the Firehouse basement. Egon Spengler explains the Experimental Mental Communications Device is a temporary measure to hide him from The Collectors while they work on an idea to trap them permanently. Donatello learns it's been about three weeks since he contacted the Ghostbusters.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 19, Egon Spengler states it's been roughly three weeks since Donatello was captured.
• The remaining Ghostbusters and Ninja Turtles pair up and start randomly jumping through various dimensions to exploit The Collectors' need to work as a single unit.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 18, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler's simulation reveals the others have less than day before The Collectors find them.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #1, page 20, Egon Spengler's simulation calculates projecting time of discovery to be "5 HRS" and projected time of chase to be a minimum of "8 H" and maximum of "19 H". Donatello is shocked they have less than a day.
• Egon Spengler and Donatello brainstorm on combining portal technology with the Trap.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz and Raphael are attacked by an infestation of Class 5s then are ambushed and captured by a Gjenganger.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman and Michelangelo sight see in Zoo Amsterdam, a world of anthropomorphic animals. They are accosted by the Ghostbusturtles. They mistake Peter for a ghost and open fire.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Winston Zeddemore and Leonardo take cover in a battle torn city after destroying several Battle Bots.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Winston Zeddemore and Donatello start to suffer neural confusion from their Experimental Mental Communications Devices. Janine Melnitz brings in a delivery from the King Fu Hustle Supply Emporium. Donatello reveals his plan to build a proton-powered ninja arsenal.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Darius Dun is infuriated to learn the Turtles have escaped the Collectors' Limbo.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman is captured by the Ghostbusturtles. Michelangelo follows them to the Ghostbusturtles' Firehouse. He is discovered in the basement.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Raphael regains lucidity and learns he's having an out of body experience. Ray Stantz addresses the Gjenganger and demands their bodies back. They are laughed at. Ray and Raphael possesses Ray's body.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #3, the event occurs.
• 20 Minutes Later: Egon Spengler and Donatello test out a Proton Weapon and the Trap-Gate at the Warehouse.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #3, page 10, Donatello states it took them 20 minutes to get to the Warehouse.
• Leonardo and Winston Zeddemore are pick pocketed. Leonardo and Winston beats up The Frogs and takes the Remote Portal Access Band back. The Collectors arrive.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #3, the event occurs.
• The Collectors are interrupted and are summoned to the ghostly limbo by Darius Dun. A portal opens to Winston Zeddemore and Leonardo.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Darius Dun demands an explanation for their failure to keep the Turtles imprisoned. The Collectors are offended and take the entirety of his being but something goes wrong. Darius' essence poisons them and he takes control of them.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Michelangelo clears things up. The Ghostbusturtles examine Peter Venkman's Proton Pack and realize he was telling the truth. A full gambit of tests is run on Michelangelo and Peter then they leave through a portal.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz has Raphael spray their bodies with positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime from his Slime Spritzer. They hurry through a portal before the Gjenganger can attack.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz has Raphael end up in a Garden Dimension. Michelangelo arrives and "bumps" into Raphael.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler and Donatello finish boosting the Trap-Gate five fold. They realize the others are all at the same dimensional frequency and rush to the Interspatial Teleportation Unit.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Donatello enters Garden Dimension with his Proton Weapon only to discover the others are safe. Tang Shen appears and admits to calling her sons to her.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Tang Shen speaks with the Turtles and thanks the Ghostbusters.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters and the Turtles cross over to the Firehouse and are greeted by Egon Spengler and Janine Melnitz. They go over the plan to capture The Collectors.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman distracts Darius Dun/The Collectors in Central Park. The Turtles fight them with their Proton Weapons. Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz captures them with the Trap-Gate.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, the event occurs.
• A Short Time Later: The Turtles, Ghostbusters, and Janine Melnitz say their parting words. The Turtles return home to their dimension.
  • In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #5, page 20, the timestamp states "A Short Time Later".
• A construction worker named Murdock the Miner unwittingly frees Connla from a chest hidden in a side cavern in City Water Tunnel No. 3.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, on page 14, Ron Alexander mentions they are weeks away from the "right time of year" - alluding to Halloween.
• Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Peter Venkman, and Winston Zeddemore investigates City Water Tunnel No. 3 and meets Connla, who doesn't identify himself. They are forced to outrun a sudden swarm of Bat Spectral Constructs but are slimed in the elevator.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• Jenny Moran researches Connla based on the Ghostbusters' descriptions while Ray Stantz finishes taking a shower. Ron Alexander arrives to do proton equipment certification a week early.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler, Kylie Griffin, and Ron Alexander respond to a call from Grand Central Station. They refuse to share the Interspatial Teleportation Unit technology with Ron. Inside the station, they encounter Connla. He cannot be contained in a Trap. Ron opts to atomize him with his Particle Thrower.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• While in the office of Ray's Occult Books, Kylie Griffin has a precognitive dream about an encounter with Connla and his army. She goes to the Firehouse to alert the others and is scanned. She realizes something.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• Kylie Griffin takes the subway and returns to Ray's Occult Books and verifies her theory about the ghost being Connla. Egon Spengler prepares his contingency plan. Ray Stantz, Winston Zeddemore, and Ron Alexander leave a bust. Ray gets a call from Kylie. He shares calculations Connla will manifest again no later than next Wednesday.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• Friday, 3 pm: Ron Alexander gripes about Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler while Winston Zeddemore tries to perform maintenance on Ecto-1. Ron is interrupted by the alarm.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, on page 27, the timestamp states it is Friday, 3 pm.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, on page 20, Kylie Griffin estimates Connla will return in a few days.
• Murdock flies the Ghostbusters, Kylie Griffin, and Ron Alexander to Liberty Island.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• Kylie Griffin correctly identifies the entity as Connla and traps him. Connla orders his army to destroy the Ghostbusters and free him. Egon Spengler uses his Remote Portal Access Band and returns with the rest of the Chicago Ghostbusters, the Real Ghostbusters of Dimension 68-R, the Extreme Ghostbusters of Dimension 68-E, the Ghostbusters of Dimension 50-S, the Ghostbusters of 80-C, and Mike the Golem. They successfully trap all of Connla's army.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, the event occurs.
• Two Days Later: Ron Alexander and Jillian Holtzmann meet at a Pequod's and agree to build themselves their own teleportation unit.
  • In Ghostbusters Annual 2018, on page 40, the timestamp states it is two days later.
• Ron Alexander fills Jimmy in about the Interspatial Teleportation Unit and introduces Jillian Holtzmann. They proceed to test their Remote Access Teleportation Unit in Jimmy's Apartment.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, the event occurs.
  • Placement of the events of Ghostbusters Crossing Over is currently conjecture.
• Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz prepare for an experiment to observe the interior of the Containment Unit. They leave a diagnostic running while they go out to eat.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman, Kylie Griffin, and Winston Zeddemore capture the ghost of Phyllis Hasskamp in the Tai Hong Lau Restaurant.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, the event occurs.
• 11:15 am: Janine Melnitz meets with Walter Peck at his Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission office. Peck offers her a job as the new liaison to the Ghostbusters.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, page 12 panel 4 and page 13 panel 1, the clock reads 11:15.
• Peter Venkman, Kylie Griffin, and Winston Zeddemore return to the Firehouse. Jenny Moran informs Peter that Janine Melnitz is out. He's tricked into depositing Phyllis Hasskamp into the Containment Unit. As he does, the Interspatial Teleportation Unit is triggered and sets off a reaction.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, page 18 panel 1, the timestamp states it is roughly 15 minutes ago.
• Ron Alexander and Jillian Holtzmann wait for lunch at Tip-Top. Holtzmann gets weird readings from the P.K.E. Meter and her P.K.E. Meter. Jimmy alerts them their Remote Access Teleportation Unit is acting up.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, the event occurs.
• The Remote Access Teleportation Unit generates multiple portals at once. Ron Alexander pulls the plug supplying energy.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Jillian Holtzmann and Ron Alexander are reprimanded by Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, and Winston Zeddemore on the third floor of the Firehouse. Holtzmann opens up about her reasons for building the Remote Access Teleportation Unit.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, what came before page, it is mentioned the events of Ghostbusters Annual 2018 were "not so long ago."
• Janine Melnitz and Jenny Moran check on Peter Venkman's condition at the hospital a few blocks away from the Firehouse. Janine tells Jenny about Walter Peck's offer.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Someone takes the guise of Dana Barrett and speaks to Peter Venkman on the mental plane. Jenny Moran intervenes on the conversation.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler and Ray Stantz tell Ron Alexander and Jillian Holtzmann about what happened to the Containment Unit and Interspatial Teleportation Unit in the basement. Egon notes several major entities are now missing from the unit. Gareth Dibello suddenly escapes and goes through an open portal. They narrowly save Holtzmann from the closing portal.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, the event occurs.
• The visitor quizzes Peter Venkman on the nature of spectral entities then warns him of "The Predators" in other dimensions not keen on them teleporting around. Jenny Moran is suspicious of the visitor's agenda..
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman regains consciousness. The Ghostbusters go over the problems at hand: they need to return all the missing ghosts to the Containment Unit and recalibrate it before it blows up.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Two Days Later: The Ghostbusters, their support staff, the Chicago Ghostbusters, and Special Agent Melanie Ortiz meets with teams from nine other dimensions, including The Real Ghostbusters of 68-R, the Extreme Ghostbusters of 68-E, Mike the Golem and Robo-Buster of 68-V, the Ghostbusters junior team from 50-S, and Ghostbusters from 80-C, the Ghostbusters of Dimension 68-Q, the Ghostbusters of Dimension 68-M, the Ghostbusters of Dimension 11-W, and the Ghostbusters of Dimension 35-N at the Warehouse for help with re-capturing the missing ghosts as soon as possible.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #2, page 20, the time stamp states it is two days later.
• Samuel Hazer, of the Ghostbusters junior team of Dimension 50-S, asks why time travel hasn't been used to prevent the incident. Ray Stantz clarifies the Interspatial Teleportation Unit isn't capable of time travel. Kylie Griffin, of the Extreme Ghostbusters of Dimension 68-E, points out their Egon Spengler is an older version of the Egon Spengler of Dimension 68-R. Janine Melnitz whistles and tells everyone to shut up. Egon Spengler explains how nothing they do has any effect on their timeline.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, page 3, Samuel Hazer mentions they discovered the existence of other dimensions six months ago - alluding to the events of Get Real.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz interrupts the conversation and asks to borrow a few Ghostbusters for an incident developing at the George Washington Bridge. Jillian Holtzmann immediately volunteers.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Winston Zeddemore, Rookie, Lou Kamaka, Dani Shpak, and Jillian Holtzmann drive to George Washington Bridge. They observe a purple mist and pick up two readings. They split up and search Fort Washington Park.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler lectures the teams about the Remote Portal Access Band. He disregards the screams over the radio from the field team at the George Washington Bridge and continues.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Jillian Holtzmann theorizes the ghost is hiding in the mist and activates the Little Red Lighthouse. The Doom Ghost is revealed and is captured.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Egon Spengler lectures about the Trap-Gate. The Chicago Ghostbusters volunteer to monitor the Containment Unit. The Ghostbusters 101 pilot team watches over the Interspatial Teleportation Unit controls in the Warehouse. Egon introduces Egon Spengler, of the Extreme Ghostbusters of Dimension 68-E, to supervise the pilot team.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Tiamat observes the Ghostbusters from her dimension.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• 5:10 pm: Kevin Tanaka updates Walter Peck on the current situation in his office at the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission, starting with Ron Alexander and Jillian Holtzmann's experiment to the George Washington Bridge case.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, page 2, Walter Peck's clock is at about 5:10.
• Kevin Tanaka concludes the update. Walter Peck inquires why he came in place of Janine Melnitz. Kevin reveals Janine was convinced to go along on the interdimensional search and capture of the missing entities.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Tiamat manipulates the teleportation technology as the teams travel to their assigned dimensions.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Jillian Holtzmann of Dimension 80-C, Bridget Gibbons of 50-S, Peter Venkman, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Roland Jackson of 68-E, and Egon Spengler of 68-R arrive in a Comic Strip Dimension.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Alan Crendall of Dimension 50-S, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore, Abby Yates of 80-C, Eduardo Rivera of 68-E, and Winston Zeddemore of 68-R arrive in Dimension 75-B outside of Helsingor Brewery. Death bars their path. Egon accepts his challenge and risks his life and soul. Death, however, chooses Eduardo to play against him in a game of chess.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Roland Jackson of 68-E and Egon Spengler of 68-R lock onto a P.K.E. signature. Bridget Gibbons of 50-S suggest trapping a Class 7 to fill up the Containment Unit.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Samuel Hazer of Dimension 50-S, Peter Venkman of 68-R, Kylie Griffin of 68-E, Erin Gilbert of 80-C, Kylie Griffin, and Ray Stantz arrive in Central Park of Dimension 00-D. The Headless Horseman kidnaps Peter 68-R.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Mike the Golem and Robo-Buster of Dimension 68-V and the Ghostbusters of Dimension 35-N trap the Bone Dragon in the Chinatown of a parallel dimension.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Mike the Golem and Robo-Buster of Dimension 68-V and the Ghostbusters of Dimension 35-N return to the Warehouse in the prime dimension. Egon Spengler of 68-E informs Mike of the other teams being shuffled around. He is unsure of how they can help.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Jillian Holtzmann of Dimension 80-C, Bridget Gibbons of 50-S, Peter Venkman, Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Roland Jackson of 68-E, and Egon Spengler of 68-R enters the house where the ghost is. Peter realizes they are in the Wander Hills Orphanage and the ghost they are after is Ellen Gold.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Walter Peck arrives at the Firehouse for an update. Kevin Tanaka contends the situation only got complicated rather than worse. A transport drives in. Jenny Moran presents Ghostbusters of Dimension 11-W, of Dimension 68-M, and of Dimension 68-Q to protect New York will the others are away. Peck reiterates his desire to receive regular check-ins. He is kissed by four Slimers.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman remembers the Wander Hills Orphanage. The Wander Hills Children briefly appears around the field team.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman of Dimension 68-R fights back and blasts the Headless Horseman's steed then faces off against the ghost in Central Park of 00-D.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Death urges Eduardo Rivera of Dimension 68-E to make a move. Eduardo starts with Queen's Pawn to D4. Alan Crendall of Dimension 50-S, Winston Zeddemore of 68-R, Egon Spengler, Abby Yates of 80-C, and Winston Zeddemore search the Helsingor Brewery of 75-B and encounters the Fire Goblins, accompanied by a Moose Ghost.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Ellen Gold captures Jillian Holtzmann of Dimension 80-C.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Half An Hour Later:Ray Stantz, Kylie Griffin of Dimension 68-E, Kylie Griffin, Erin Gilbert of 80-C, and Samuel Hazer of 50-S finds a shattered Trap-Gate then are engaged by a possessed Peter Venkman of 68-R. They open fire at low power.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, page 14, Kylie Griffin of Dimension 68-E states they followed the trail of glowing hoof prints for half an hour.
• Tiamat observes the field teams of Ghostbusters from her dimension and gloats. Koza'Rai makes contact and tries to warn her in vain.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• During a bust at a circus in a parallel dimension, Patty Tolan of Dimension 80-C saves Ron Alexander after he throws a Proton Grenade at the Hungry Manitou's Giant Murder Clown. Ron ends up stabbed by three constructs in his chest and stomach.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Patty Tolan of Dimension 80-C and Ray Stantz of 68-R switch their throwers to full power and continue blasting the Giant Murder Clown. Janine Melnitz briefs Gabriel Sitter of 50-S about the Hungry Manitou while Ron Alexander threatens to sue over his injuries. Garrett Miller of 68-E meets the Manitou on the mental plane.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs.
• Eduardo Rivera of Dimension 68-E and Death continue their game of chess. The rest of the field team shoots at the Moose Ghost inside the Helsingor Brewery of 75-B. Egon Spengler suddenly winces in pain.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman goes after Ellen Gold and Jillian Holtzmann of Dimension 80-C while the rest of the team opens fire on Wander Hills Orphanage.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs.
• Garrett Miller of 68-E fights back against the Hungry Manitou on the mental plane.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs.
• Rachel Unglighter and Louis Tully of Dimension 00-D intervenes and traps the Headless Horseman in Central Park of 00-D. Rachel reads Ray Stantz' mind and learns what they're up against. She gives him a Trap Orb and a warning there's always a price to pay for dealing with gods.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs.
• Abby Yates of Dimension 80-C has enough and blows up the Moose Ghost with a Proton Grenade. The Fire Goblins are captured with a Trap-Gate.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #6, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman tells Ellen Gold he forgives Jillian Holtzmann. Ellen releases Holtzmann but refuses to forgive him. Peter traps her. Wander Hills Orphanage ceases to exist and the field team finds themselves on an empty lot in the Comic Strip Dimension.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #7, the event occurs.
• Ron Alexander comes up with an idea to blow up his Proton Pack to exorcise Garrett Miller of Dimension 68-E. It works. Garrett wrangles the Hungry Manitou and Gabriel Sitter of Dimension 50-S captures it with a Trap-Gate.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #7, the event occurs.
• Eduardo Rivera of Dimension 68-E wins the game of chess against Death outside the Helsingor Brewery of 75-B. Death is angered and vows to take all their souls. Egon Spengler regains consciousness and prevents Abby Yates of Dimension 80-C from using a Trap-Gate on Death. The Winstons hold Death off while the others go through Egon's portal.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #7, the event occurs.
• Only Ron Alexander comes through the portal to the Warehouse in the prime dimension. The monitor team realizes all of the field teams' tracking devices are in one place.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #7, the event occurs.
• The Winstons head through Egon's portal last and find themselves in the Collectors' Limbo with all field teams and a gigantic Tiamat.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #7, the event occurs.
• All of the Ghostbusters open fire on Tiamat in the Collectors' Limbo. She knocks them on their backs. Tiamat admits she gets more power from them sowing chaos across the multiverse. Kylie Griffin convinces Ray Stantz to use the Trap Orb from Rachel Unglighter. She is stunned by their use of magic.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, the event occurs.
• Winston Zeddemore borrows the Proton Glove and tells Jillian Holtzmann to tell everyone to get their functioning Trap-Gates ready on its random setting. He socks Tiamat.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, the event occurs.
• Tiamat's P.K.E. is drained away by the seven Trap-Gates. Winston Zeddemore traps her.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, the event occurs.
• About Six Days Later: The Ghostbusters return to the Warehouse.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, on page 13, Egon Spengler of Dimension 68-E states it was about six days since the last communication from the field teams.
• 5:31 pm: Jenny Moran sacrifices herself to stabilize the Containment Unit. Ray Stantz shoots the Interspatial Teleportation Unit in anger. Jillian Holtzmann reminds him about the Containment Observation TV.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, on page 15, "17:31" appears on Jenny Moran's phone screen.
• Egon Spengler, Ray Stantz, Jillian Holtzmann of Dimension 80-C, and Egon Spengler of Dimension 68-R gets the Containment Observation TV working and they observe Jenny Moran fighting off the Mail Fraud Ghost inside the Containment Unit. Egon uses his subliminal messaging code to prevent Holtzmann from remembering the schematics for their teleportation technology. Ray proposes they limit dimensional travel for the time being.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, the event occurs.
• October 31, Early in the Day: A fire appears in the sky above the Salem Witch Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. A Witch Museum Ghost later manifests and puts people on trial.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page 23, the event is stated to take place early in the day on Halloween.
• October 31, Within 10 Minutes: Special Agent Holtzmann notifies Special Agent Melanie Ortiz of an immolation of a young man and his dog on live TV.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page 23, the event is stated to take place within ten minutes.
• October 31, A Little Over an Hour Later, 6 pm: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Peter Venkman, and Kylie Griffin arrive on site at the Salem Witch Museum.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page 23, the event is stated to take place a little over an hour later at 6:00 pm.
• October 31: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz and Peter Venkman are found guilty by the Witch Museum Ghost. Kylie Griffin traps the ghost then shoots Peter and Melanie down.
  • In Ghostbusters International #8, on page 23, the event occurs. Kylie Griffin notes the ghost built up a power base over the 200-plus years. Since the trials were in 1692-1693, the statement verifies the present day events take place after 1993.
• A Few Days Later: Janine Melnitz meets with Walter Peck at a Pequod's. She accepts his offer, with conditions, to succeed Jenny Moran as the Paranormal Contracts Oversight Commission municipal liaison.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #8, on page 20, the timestamp states the event takes place a few days later. There are Halloween themed decorations inside the Pequod's. The Pumpkin Spice decoration by Janine's head references the Irish word for Halloween, Oíche Shamhna. One of the items listed on the little orange standee menu is Mexican Bread of the Dead, served only on November 1 and 2 traditionally.
• November: Over the following nights, The Fayne Sisters manifest near the Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event.
• November 9: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Lou Kamaka, and Dani Shpak fail to identify the The Fayne Sisters when they manifest near the Chinese Theater in Hollywood and are shoved to the ground.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the case was on November 11 and it took Kylie Griffin two days to research.
• November 11: Kylie Griffin concludes her research into The Fayne Sisters.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states Kylie Griffin took two days to research.
• November 11: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Dani Shpak, and Lou Kamaka confronts The Fayne Sisters in Hollywood and correctly identifies them but fails to name the movie they worked in. Cars are moved. They are trapped.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event.
• November 11: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Dani Shpak, and Lou Kamaka investigates Mount Lee to verify the LAND letters disappeared. They encounter the ghost of Peg Entwistle but she vanishes as soon as she is noticed.
  • In Ghostbusters International #10, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event.
• November 13: A mass trance begins in Portland, Maine.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, page 23, the event is stated to take place on November 13.
• November 13, Roughly Six Hours Later: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Peter Venkman, and Ray Stantz arrive in Portland, Maine.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, page 23, the event is stated to take place on November 13.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, page 23, the event is stated to take place roughly six hours after the trance started
• November 14, 18 Hours Later: The entranced Portland residents chant for 18 hours, congregate on Congress Street, and chant again, "Saint Pippy is coming." The sky opens and Saint Pippy manifests as a giant lobster and demands entertainment. Half of the entranced take on lobster-like traits and the other half engaged in play fighting with them. Saint Pippy is amused
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, page 23, the event is stated to take an additional 18 hours.
• November 14, About an Hour Later: The play fighting stops. The Portlanders return to normal. Saint Pippy fades away still laughing.
  • In Ghostbusters International #9, page 23, the event is stated to take place about an hour later.
• November 30: The Fairlawn Mansion is suddenly moved overnight from Superior, Wisconsin to Duluth, Minnesota by the Skinless Man.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event happens overnight.
• December 1: Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, Ron Alexander, and Lou Kamaka captures the Skinless Man in the relocated Fairlawn Mansion.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event happens on December 1.
• December, Over the Next Few Weeks: The Fairlawn Mansion is disassembled and moved manually back to Superior, Wisconsin.
  • In Ghostbusters International #11, page 23, the Spectral Incident Report states the event took place over the next few weeks.

1998 A.D.

• March 15: Janine Melnitz sends a departmental memo to Walter Peck regarding the Ghostbusters from parallel dimensions.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, page 21, the memo is dated March 15.
• March, Later this Week: Janine Melnitz sends relevant tax information for payouts made to all extradimensional firms to Walter Peck for his review and approval.
  • In Ghostbusters Crossing Over Issue #1, page 21, Janine Melnitz writes she will send the information later this week.
• Morning: Dr. Abner Polk is served a court order by Ray Stantz and Peter Venkman to give them custody of a newly acquired artifact. Ray confirms with a P.K.E. Meter it is absolutely drenched in high-spectrum psychokinetic energy.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, page 1, the text box states Dr. Abner Polk walked in "one morning."
• Two Days Later: The investigation into the artifact reaches a dead end. Egon Spengler wishes he could make some sense of the characters etched into it. Peter Venkman delivers a new set of books that just got sent over. Peter spills Egon's water bottle near the tablet and a ghost manifests then possesses Egon. He wonders about the cataclysum of Atlas' Land and flies out the window.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, page 3, the text box states it is Two Days Later.
• Ray Stantz makes a connection to Atlantis as he, Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore depart for Penn Station in Ecto-1.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, the event occurs.
• 4:40 pm: The Ghostbusters arrive at Penn Station. Peter Venkman reveals he talked the city into giving them a bonus if there's no major property damage incurred. He sees all the people in the station as a sea of potential civil suits and pulls the fire alarm.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, on page 8, the clock reads 4:40 pm.
• The Ghostbusters head downstairs to the tracks and locate Egon Spengler, still possessed. The ghost bemoans the state of mankind and mentions it was why he begged Ennosigaios for help. Ray Stantz recognizes it as another name for Poseidon. Ray Stantz liberates Egon with positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime from his Slime Blower. The ghost declares there is no redemption for New York and vows the Earth-Shaker will come again. Chief Graver arrives with his firefighters asking where the fire is.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, the event occurs.
• Later: Janine Melnitz informs Peter Venkman she isn't pleased with the fire alarm. Egon Spengler relays he and Ray Stantz believe the ghost intends to summon Poseidon to destroy Manhattan but summoning him will take some time. He feels the only place to summon it from is Battery Park.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, page 14, the text box indicates it is "Later."
• The Next Morning at Dawn: The Ghostbusters search Battery Park. Winston Zeddemore sights the ghost at the eastern side of the waterfront. He summons Poseidon. The Ghostbusters trap him.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, page 15, the text book indicates it is the next morning. Peter Venkman asks why it had to be dawn.
• Ray Stantz picks up the tablet and confirms it is inert. He is unaware of the arrival of Poseidon behind him and goes on about solving the mystery of Atlantis. He eventually sees Poseidon. Poseidon extends an arm out. Ray isn't so sure he wants the tablet. Poseidon unleashes a warning in the form of a small earthquake. Ray throws the tablet to him and he vanishes. Peter Venkman believes they would still have enough information to write a book. Ray admits he forgot to document anything.
  • In Ghostbusters 35th Anniversary: Ghostbusters, the event occurs.
• Ectronymous Diamatron detects a Cybertronian signal emanating from Earth. He apprises Optimus Prime of the discovery. Optimus dispatches Ectronymous on a solo reconnaissance mission to investigate the signal.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters chase a ghost through Brooklyn all night and finally captures it in Prospect Park after Ecto-1 is immobilized in a sink hole. Ectronymous Diamatron scans Ecto-1 for its vehicle form.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
• The ghost of Starscream manifests but is quickly trapped. Ectronymous Diamatron reveals his presence to the Ghostbusters.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #1, the event occurs.
• Ectronymous Diamatron is surprised the Ghostbusters aren't intimidated by him. He asks them to release Starscream but Ray Stantz explains the ghost had an aggressive tone and a questionable P.K.E. profile. Ectronymous ends the impasse by blasting the Trap. Starscream attacks in a rage but calls for a truce after he is wrangled and sees Ectronymous' Autobot symbol. Ectronymous cautions he heard Starscream was very untrustworthy.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Starscream explains the final moments of Cybertron and a deal Megatron made with an entity named Kremzeek to avoid obliteration. He admits he was the one who broadcasting the Cybertronian signal. Ectronymous Diamatron realizes Starscream wants access to the Allspark so he can be restored to his normal form.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #2, the event occurs.
• A Kremzeek Sprite manifests. Starscream advises the Ghostbusters to kill it immediately before it can send a signal to Kremzeek. It is captured but destroys the Trap. Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler theorize grounding it while they dispel its negative energy. Ectronymous Diamatron is volunteered to be the ground. He touches the sprite with a finger while it's wrangled and it is dispersed. Ectronymous discovers his communicator was fried from the ordeal. Ray offers him spare parts in exchange for being their ride. Ectronymous accepts.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #2, the event occurs.
• Ectronymous Diamatron meets Janine Melnitz. She refuses to say that name over and over and suggests "Ectotron." She almost throws a Proton Grenade at Starscream but Winston Zeddemore stops her. Starscream snoops around upstairs and tries to shoot Slimer. Peter Venkman questions Starscream about his real intentions. He decides to store Starscream in the Wall-Trap.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler finish repairing Ectotron's communicator. Ectotron contacts The Ark and takes two minutes to brief Optimus Prime on the situation. Janine Melnitz answers a call from Mr. Colchamiro in Brooklyn.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 7, the text book indicates Ectotron uses two exposition heavy minutes to explain things.
• Optimus Prime leaves Wheeljack in charge of The Ark and departs for Earth.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Peter Venkman and Winston Zeddemore search a warehouse in Brooklyn while Ectotron, Ray Stantz, and Egon Spengler modify a Trap in anticipation of another ghost like the Kremzeek Sprite.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• Optimus Prime lands near the Ardsley Travel Plaza in Westchester County and takes on the vehicle form of a semi-trailer truck.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• One Hour Later: Optimus Prime arrives outside the Firehouse. He chooses to park in the alleyway and goes into a short rest cycle until Ectotron returns. A pair of taggers targets Optimus.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 12, the text box indicates the drive took one hour.
• At Least an Hour and a Half Later: Peter Venkman tries turning off the power in the warehouse, forcing the Electric Ghost to appear. He and Winston Zeddemore discover two Proton Streams aren't enough to wrangle it and retreat outside.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 13, Peter Venkman guesses they searched for a least an hour and a half.
• A Few Minutes Later: Ectotron confirms the Electric Ghost is drawing power from a utility pole connected to the warehouse. He smashes the pole to cut off the energy flow. Ray Stantz successfully traps the ghost.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 15, the text box states it is a few minutes later.
• The Ghostbusters and Ectotron return to the Firehouse. Optimus Prime reveals his presence. They notice he was vandalized. Peter Venkman goes upstairs to retrieve Starscream.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, the event occurs.
• A Few Minutes Later: Optimus Prime asks Janine Melnitz what "when in Rome" means. Peter Venkman reveals Starscream has escaped.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #3, page 20, the text box indicates it is a few minutes later.
• The Ghosbusters break to sleep then relocate to the Warehouse the next day with Ectotron and Optimus Prime.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, page 1, the narrator states the team took a break to sleep then relocated.
• Hours Later: Proton Packs for Ectotron and Optimus Prime are completed in the Warehouse. Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler finish analyzing the Trap that Starscream escaped from. Ectotron tests his Proton Pack and accidentally blows up the Ecto-Gyro. Egon gets a firm fix on Starscream's P.K.E. signature.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, page 4, Peter Venkman tells Winston Zeddemore he has been working for hours now.
• Two Hours Later: Peter Venkman convinces security at the Grosbeak Generating Station to let the Ghostbusters on the property and to evacuate personnel off site.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, page 6, the narrator states Peter Venkman took an hour to talk the Ghostbusters past security and another hour to get the site evacuated.
• Starscream attacks the Ghostbusters, Ectotron, and Optimus Prime at the Grosbeak Generating Station. He is wrangled but Kremzeek is summoned. He is upset at not having the Allspark and absorbs Starscream. He admits to wanting to consume it to evolve into a god and decide the fate of worlds.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event occurs.
• The Ghostbusters fail to keep Kremzeek confined in Proton Streams. Kremzeek draws electricity from the Grosbeak Generating Station and attacks Optimus Prime. The Ghostbusters take an inventory of what they have at their disposal. Ectotron reveals they left the Trap holding the Electric Ghost inside him. The ghost is released. It is drawn to Kremzeek and the two disperse upon contact. The ghosts of Megatron, Starscream, Shockwave, and Soundwave are released.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, page 14, Ray Stantz mentions the encounter with the Electric Ghost was the other night.
• Megatron declines Optimus Prime's offer to help them get new bodies and vows to destroy him once and for all. Optimus responds by using his Proton Pack to form a Proton Axe.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, the event occurs.
• Optimus Prime and Megatron battle each other. Starscream, Shockwave, and Soundwave decline to help destroy Ectotron in favor of the offer to have their physical bodies restored. Starscream shoots at the Ghostbusters instead. Shockwave and Soundwave join in but are trapped. Starscream decides to retreat and plan his next attack.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Megatron accidentally possesses Ectotron and continues his assault on Optimus Prime. The Ghostbusters quickly formulate a plan. Optimus flips Ectrotron's body on his back and holds him down while Ray Stantz force feeds a canister of positively charged Psychomagnotheric Slime. Megatron is ejected and re-manifests in a new form.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Megatron attempts to possess Optimus Prime but Ectotron wrangles him then prompts Ray Stantz to use a Trap. Optimus opts to take the trapped Decepticons with him in hopes of restoring their physical bodies and rehabilitating them. He gives his approval to Ectotron to take part in a solo mission to search space for more Cybertronian ghosts. Going off of Peter Venkman's words, Ectotron fashions himself a nametag modeled after the Ghostbusters'.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Ectotron departs Earth in his ship and heads into space. Starscream observes.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #5, the event occurs.
• Months Later: Kremzeek and the Electric Ghost reform and are captured with modified Traps.
  • In Transformers/Ghostbusters Issue #4, page 15, Ray Stantz theorizes the ghosts will eventually reform but that will take months.
• December: Kas Gibbons' current Manhattan City Bank credit card expires.
  • In Ghostbusters Volume 2 Issue #18, page 13, Kas Gibbons holds out her credit card with the expiration date visible.

2020s A.D.

• December 25th: The Ghost of Christmas Future teleports Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, and Woodrow Wainwright Fraser III to a possible future on Christmas. They face Gozer, this time in a new Destructor from. Egon is crushed to death.
  • In IDW Publishing Comics- Past, Present, and Future, Egon Spengler states they've been aged to their sixties. Based on approximate age and appearance, this is interpreted as 30 years into the future.

2060 A.D.

• Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, and Rachel Unglighter arrive on Mars and discover Egon Spengler has taken over and rules with an iron fist.
  • In Displaced Aggression 4, Ray Stantz mentions the year based on descriptions in "Quantum Futuristics."