Cover: Paris Cullins & Dan Bulanadi

Blue Beetle #17

Oct 1987 · DC · 0.75 USD; 1.00 CAD; 0.40 GBP

📊 ~16,122 copies sold its debut month

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“The Way the Brawl Bounces!”

In "The Way the Brawl Bounces!", the mystic scarab resurrects Dan Garrett to confront the new Blue Beetle, who’s stolen his legacy, while Overthrow launches a sudden assault on Kord Industries. Written by Len Wein and brought to life by Paris Cullins’ dynamic art—inked by Dan Bulanadi and colored by Gene D'Angelo—this 1987 issue kicks off a high-stakes clash of identities and power, with the cover by Cullins and Bulanadi capturing the tension in bold, striking detail.

writer Len Wein · artist Paris Cullins · inker Dan Bulanadi · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer John Costanza · cover Paris Cullins, Dan Bulanadi

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Full credits

writer Len Wein

artist Paris Cullins

inker Dan Bulanadi

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Paris Cullins

cover inks Dan Bulanadi

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Dan Garrett is resurrected by the mystic scarab and told to track down the new Blue Beetle who has stolen his name. Overthrow attacks Kord Industries.

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