Dan Garrett is the original Blue Beetle, created in 1939 and reconned in 1964. As an archeologist, Garrett discovers a mystical scarab that grants him enhanced abilities and a blue suit of invulnerability. He fights crime as the Blue Beetle, utilizing his intelligence, detective skills, and physical prowess. Garrett’s adventures spanned the Golden and Silver Ages of comics, and his legacy was carried on by subsequent Blue Beetle incarnations, including Ted Kord and Jaime Reyes. Despite variations in his origin and subsequent character interpretations, Dan Garrett remains an integral part of Blue Beetle’s narrative in the DC Universe.
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Armed with the mystical powers of the Blue Beetle scarab, Garrett battled a variety of villains and protected the innocent. His stories often featured a blend of superhero action, detective work, and science fiction elements, cementing Blue Beetle’s place as a beloved character of the era and setting the stage for future incarnations of the Blue Beetle legacy.
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| Collected Edition | Story | Issues | Year | Author/Artist | Read? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncollected | Dan Garrett | Blue Beetle vol. 2 | 1964 | Joe Gill / Tony Tallarico | Skip |
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In the 1980s Blue Beetle series, Dan Garrett was reimagined as a historical figure and predecessor to the modern Blue Beetle, Ted Kord. In this incarnation, Garrett was portrayed as an archaeologist who discovered the mystical scarab and became the first Blue Beetle. The series delved into Garrett’s past adventures and impact on the Blue Beetle legacy, exploring his role as a heroic inspiration to Ted Kord and providing insights into the rich history of the Blue Beetle mantle.
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| Collected Edition | Story | Issues | Year | Author/Artist | Read? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uncollected | Updated Origin Story | Secret Origins vol. 2 #2 | 1986 | Len Wein/Gil Kane | Read |
| Uncollected | Influence on Ted | Blue Beetle #17-18 | 1987 | Len Wein/ Paris Cullins | Read |
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Feature Image Blue Beetle vol. 2, #1 (June 1964), cover art by Frank McLaughlin.
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