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Creation & Design

Beetle was created by writer Jim Shooter and artist Ron Frenz, first appearing in The Amazing Spider-Man #274. She was designed as a formidable foe for Spider-Man, showcasing advanced technology and combat skills.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain, Janice Lincoln took on the mantle of Beetle, using her intellect and technology to challenge heroes like Spider-Man and the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Beetle has evolved from a straightforward villain to a more complex character, often grappling with her identity and choices as she oscillates between heroism and villainy.

Cultural Reception

Beetle has been received positively by fans for her intelligence and resourcefulness, often being seen as a strong female character in a male-dominated genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Janice Lincoln
First Appearance:
Strange Tales #123
Aliases:
Beetle, The Beetle
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Thunderbolts, Sinister Syndicate, Masters of Evil
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Advanced technology
Equipment:
Beetle armor, Flight capabilities, Energy blasts
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
brown

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Strange Tales #123
Marvel ⋅ 1964
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Strange Tales #123
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Beetle

First crossover of Thor in the Strange Tales title

Amazing Spider-Man #21
Marvel ⋅ 1965
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Amazing Spider-Man #21
 
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2nd appearance of the Beetle

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #58
Marvel ⋅ 1981
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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #58
 
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1st appearance of the Beetle in his battle suit

Amazing Spider-Man #280
Marvel ⋅ 1986
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Amazing Spider-Man #280
 
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1st team appearance of the Sinister Syndicate, led by The Beetle: Rhino, Boomerang, Hydro-Man, Speed Demon

Incredible Hulk #449
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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Incredible Hulk #449
 
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1st team appearance of The Thunderbolts: Citizen V (formerly Baron Zemo), Atlas (formerly Goliath), Mach-1 (formerly Beetle), Songbird (formerly Screaming Mimi), Meteorite (formerly Moonstone II), Techno (formerly Fixer)

[February 2019 - 🚨 KEY COLLECTOR COMICS EXCLUSIVE - a Thunderbolts series is in development / SDCC 2022 - Thunderbolts confirmed]

Thunderbolts #1
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Thunderbolts #1
 
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Thunderbolts are revealed to be the Masters of Evil led by Baron Helmut Zemo as Citizen V

Meteorite revealed to be Moonstone

Atlas revealed to be Goliath

Mach-1 revealed to be Beetle

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Techno revealed to be Fixer

Songbird revealed to be Screaming Mimi

1st cameo appearance of Hallie Takahama, later becomes Jolt

1st appearance of Dallas Riordan

Captain America #606
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Captain America #606
 
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1st cameo appearance of Janice Lincoln, daughter of Tombstone later revealed to be in possession of Beetle armor

[March 2023 - speculation that Janice Lincoln will appear in Daredevil: Born Again]

Captain America #607
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Captain America #607
 
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1st appearance of Janice Lincoln as Beetle in final panel

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