Blue Beetle #1 (1939)
Blue Beetle #1 is the premiere issue of the Blue Beetle series from Fox, released December 1, 1939. Written by Will Eisner with artwork by Lou Fine. Notable appearances include Blue Beetle (Garrett). This page represents the regular first-print edition.
THE ORIGIN OF BLUE BEETLE A pharmacist named Doctor Franz provides rookie police officer Dan Garret with a special vitamin and bulletproof costume so that he can fight crime as the Blue Beetle. THE COMING OF THE BLUE BEETLE This story is reprinted from Mystery Men Comics #1. THE ARMORED TRUCK ROBBERY This story is reprinted from Mystery Men Comics #2. THE LOAN SHARK RACKET This story is reprinted from Mystery Men Comics #3. PROTECTION INSURANCE FOR NEWSBOYS This story is reprinted from Mystery Men Comics #4. A TRAP FOR THE BLUE BEETLE This story is reprinted from Mystery Men Comics #5. DEATH RIDES ON HORSEBACK THE OLD HEX HOUSE This story is reprinted from Wonderworld Comics #2. DEATH AND THE DEVIL This story is reprinted from Wonderworld Comics #3. THE JUDGE'S WIFE AND THE SMUGGLERS This story is reprinted from Wonderworld Comics #4. VLADIM THE VOODOO MASTER Story originally printed in Wonderworld Comics #5.
Key Facts
- 1st cover appearance and origin of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett
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