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Creation & Design

Ted Kord was created by writer Joe Gill and artist Steve Ditko, originally appearing as a successor to the original Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett.

Early Years

Initially, Ted Kord was a wealthy industrialist and inventor who took on the mantle of Blue Beetle after the original hero's death. He became known for his intelligence and resourcefulness rather than superpowers.

Character Development

Throughout his history, Ted Kord has evolved from a comedic sidekick to a respected hero, often serving as a mentor to younger heroes and showcasing the importance of intellect and innovation in the face of adversity.

Cultural Reception

Ted Kord has been well-received by fans for his relatable personality and humor, often being seen as a beloved character within the DC Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ted Kord
First Appearance:
Captain Atom #83
Aliases:
Blue Beetle
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Justice League, Blue Beetle Corps, Checkmate
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Skilled inventor
Equipment:
Blue Beetle suit, Various gadgets and vehicles
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Captain Atom #83
Charlton ⋅ 1966
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Captain Atom #83
 
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1st appearance of Blue Beetle, Ted Kord

First printing has a round yellow circle in upper left corner

Charlton Bullseye #1
Charlton ⋅ 1981
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Charlton Bullseye #1
 
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Reintroduction of The Question and Blue Beetle, Ted Kord

1st appearance of Rocket Rabbit

Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
DC ⋅ 1985
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Crisis on Infinite Earths #1
 
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"Crisis on Infinite Earths" part 1

1st appearance of Blue Beetle, Ted Kord, in the DC Universe after being acquired from Charlton Comics

1st appearance of Pariah

1st appearance of Alex Luthor Jr.

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1st full appearance of the Monitor

Legends #6
DC ⋅ 1987
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Legends #6
 
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1st team appearance of the Justice League International: Batman, Booster Gold, Blue Beetle, Dr. Fate, Dr. Light, Guy Gardener, Martian Manhunter, Mister Miracle

Justice League #3
DC ⋅ 1987
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Justice League #3
 
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First meeting of Booster Gold and Blue Beetle, with Justice League

Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1
DC ⋅ 2005
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Countdown to Infinite Crisis #1
 
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Death of Blue Beetle, Ted Kord, shot in the head by Maxwell Lord

DC Universe: Legacies #10
1:25 ⋅ DC ⋅ 2011
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DC Universe: Legacies #10
 
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Variant cover art by Gary Frank

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