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Creation & Design

Red Bee was created during the Golden Age of Comics, designed to be a patriotic hero who utilized bees as part of his crime-fighting arsenal.

Early Years

Initially appearing in the 1940s, Red Bee fought against Axis powers during World War II, embodying the spirit of American patriotism.

Character Development

Over the years, Red Bee has evolved from a simple patriotic hero to a character with a rich history, often revisited in modern comics to reflect on the Golden Age of superheroes.

Cultural Reception

Red Bee has been received with nostalgia by fans of Golden Age comics, often regarded as a symbol of the era's creativity.

Character Details

Real Name:
Rick Raleigh
First Appearance:
Hit Comics #1
Aliases:
The Red Bee
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
All-Star Squadron, Quality Comics Heroes
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Acrobatics, Insect communication
Equipment:
Bee-themed gadgets, Bee costume, Trained bees
Weight:
160lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Hit Comics #1
Quality ⋅ 1940
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Hit Comics #1
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of Blaze Barton

1st appearance of Hercules

1st appearance of Neon the Unknown

1st appearance of Red Bee

Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #5
DC ⋅ 2008
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Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters #5
 
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Key Facts

1st appearance of the second Red Bee, grand-niece of the first Red Bee

1st appearance of the second Invisible Hood

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