The Blue Beetle Companion: His Many Lives from 1939 to Today

    (TwoMorrows, 2007)
Characters ™ and © 2007 DC, Marvel, Hasbro, and respective copyright owners

He may not be as recognizable as some other Golden Age heroes, but in comic books, newspapers, and even radio shows dating back to 1939, the Blue Beetle lived, breathed, and leapt memorably off the page. This oversized collection is a meticulous recounting of his escapades, which in the early days included cracking wise while dropping villains with a good right cross, and later included homages and even revivals in comics as recognizable as Watchmen and as recent as 21st century classics like Infinite Crisis.

This book is more than just a loving tribute to the Blue Beetle, however; it’s also a compelling look at the history of comic books and their creators, from the Golden Age to the Silver and the present. Creator Alan Weiss, TwoMorrows’ editor Jon B. Cooke, and others whose careers have crossed paths with the character share their experiences in accompanying text.

— Andy Richardson
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