Blue Beetle

Few Golden Age heroes carry the mystique of a name that has echoed through comics history, and this Fox Comics incarnation of Blue Beetle — debuting in Cosmo Cat #3 in 1946 under the hand of Pat Adams — is a fascinating piece of that legacy. Rooted firmly in the pulpy, adventurous spirit of the Golden Age, this version kept remarkable company, sharing pages with the likes of Dan Garret, Samson, and Pyroman across titles including Blue Beetle and Cosmo Cat. With a publishing footprint that stretches an impressive 66 years in the catalog through 2012, largely kept alive through archival efforts like Gwandanaland Comics, this character is a rewarding find for Golden Age devotees and completionists alike. Fourteen appearances may sound modest, but for collectors who love tracing the deep roots of one of comics' most enduring names, every issue is a genuine treasure.