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| + | '''Richard Horie''' is a colorist for DC Comics. This article pertains to Richard's DC contributions only. |
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| − | [[Image:Blue_Beetle_-_Charlton_v.1_1.jpg|right|frame|Dan Garrett, the first Blue Beetle]] |
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| + | ==Bibliography== |
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| + | *[[Adventures of Superman 649 (2006)|Adventures of Superman #649]] |
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| + | *[[Superman 199 (Volume 2, 2004)|Superman (Volume 2) #199]] |
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| + | *[[Superman 200 (Volume 2, 2004)|Superman (Volume 2) #200]] |
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| + | *[[Teen Titans 31 (Volume 3, 2006)|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #31]] |
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| + | *[[Teen Titans 33 (Volume 3, 2006)|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #33]] |
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| + | *[[Teen Titans 39 (Volume 3, 2006)|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #39]] |
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| + | *[[Teen Titans 40 (Volume 3, 2006)|Teen Titans (Volume 3) #40]] |
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| − | '''Real Name:''' Daniel Garrett <br> |
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| − | '''Nicknames:''' 'Dan' <br> |
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| − | '''Former Aliases:''' No known former aliases <br> |
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| − | '''Other Current Aliases:''' No other known current aliases <br> |
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| + | [[Category:Colourists|Horie, Richard]] |
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| − | ==Status== |
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| − | '''Occupation:''' Archaeologist, professor of archaeology <br> |
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| − | '''Legal Status:''' Deceased <br> |
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| − | '''Identity:''' [[:Category:Secret Identity|Secret]] during his lifetime; [[:Category:Public Identity|Public]] by Jaime Reyes' time. <br> |
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| − | '''Marital Status:''' Married, ended by Dan's death <br> |
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| − | '''Group Affiliation:''' No known group affiliation <br> |
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| − | '''Base of Operations:''' [[Mobile]] <br> |
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| − | ==Origin== |
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| − | On a dig in [[Bialya]], archaeologist Dan Garrett discovered a mysterious blue scarab figurine. When he touched it, he received a vision granting him the costume and powers of the Blue Beetle. Using its powers, Dan pitted himself against megalomaniacs, monsters, and mad scientists right up until his death.<br> |
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| − | '''Place of Birth:''' Place of birth unknown <br> |
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| − | '''Place of Death:''' Chicago, Illinois<br> |
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| − | '''Known Relatives:''' Wife (unnamed), Danielle 'Dan' Garrett (granddaughter)<br> |
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| − | '''First Appearance:''' ''(first version)'' [[Mystery Men Comics 1 (1939)|Mystery Men Comics #1]]; ''(second version)'' [[Blue Beetle 1 (Volume 1, Charlton)|Blue Beetle #1 (Volume 1, Charlton)]]<br> |
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| − | '''Final Appearance:''' [[Comics Blue Beetle (Volume 1, 1987) #18|Blue Beetle #18 (Volume 1, DC)]] <br> |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | Little is known of Dan Garrett's personal and professional life. He was married, had at least one child, a son, and a granddaughter, Danielle, named for him. |
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| − | He was both a professor of archaeology and a field archaeologist. Together, his dual professions would help him found a superhero legacy. |
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| − | Dan was on a dig in Bialya, excavating the tomb of Pharoah Kha-Ef-Re, the 'Evil Pharoah', when he discovered the [[Blue Beetle Scarab]]. The Scarab granted him a vision, giving him superhuman powers. |
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| − | Dan smuggled the Scarab out of Bialya, and proceeded to use its powers to fight evil. He entrusted his family with the knowledge of his secret identity. |
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| − | Dan's known adventures were primarily solo, though a few contacts with the wider superpowered community are recorded; he fell foul of the secret organisation [[Locus]], he was one of the heroes who assisted in driving off the Appallaxian invasion of Earth, and he stood in for [[Superman]] at least once as defender of [[Metropolis]]. |
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| − | Dan did not keep knowledge of his secret identity to his family; he let at least one of his archaeology students, engineering genius [[Blue Beetle (Ted Kord)|Ted Kord]], in on it as well. |
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| − | It was to Dan that Ted turned when faced with a serious crisis. Ted had learned that his uncle, Jarvis Kord, intended to take over the world, and Ted needed Dan's help to stop him. They succeeded, but only at the cost of Dan's life. The dying Dan asked Ted to take up the Blue Beetle legacy, which Ted agreed to; however, a cave-in meant that the Blue Beetle Scarab was lost with Dan's body. |
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| − | Death, however, was not the end, either for Dan or the Scarab. Some while later, after Ted had established himself as the Blue Beetle, Dan returned, apparently resurrected by the Scarab, half-crazed and intent on fighting Ted. When Ted eventually confronted Dan, the Scarab spoke to him, offering him its powers if he would become its new host. Ted rejected the Scarab's offer, and convinced Dan to break the Scarab's hold on him. The Scarab's physical form shattered, and Dan was allowed to die a final death. |
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| − | Dan's funeral saw the [[Question]], [[Judomaster]], and [[Tiger]] present, among others, suggesting that Dan had met them in his superhero career too. So far, however, those adventures remain unrecorded. |
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| − | Dan's granddaughter Danielle holds a number of his notes, although a good quantity are missing. She also asserts legal claim on the Blue Beetle Scarab. Since the Scarab's current instantation is attached to [[Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)|Jaime Reyes']] spine, she has put her claim on hold for the time being. |
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| − | ==Characteristics== |
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| − | '''Height:''' x'xx" <br> |
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| − | '''Weight:''' xxx lbs (xxx kg) <br> |
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| − | '''Eyes:''' Brown <br> |
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| − | '''Hair:''' Brown<br> |
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| − | '''Unusual Features:''' No unusual features <br> |
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| − | ==Powers== |
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| − | '''Known Powers:''' No known powers. <br> |
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| − | '''Known Abilities:''' No known abilities. <br> |
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| − | '''Strength Level:''' Strength level unknown <br> |
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| − | '''[[Blue Beetle Scarab]]''': When Dan spoke the words 'Khaji Da', he would gain the costume and powers of the Blue Beetle. The main powers he used were: |
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| − | *'''Superhuman Strength''' |
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| − | *'''Unassisted Flight:''' Dan could fly without the use of wings. |
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| − | *'''Energy Blasts:''' This manifested as lightning bolts Dan shot from his hands. |
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| − | *'''Costume Manifestation:''' Dan's costume was blue chainmail with red highlights. While this held up to a certain degree of physical damage, it was, however, vulnerable to energy damage - a fact which resulted in Dan's first death. |
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| − | '''Transportation:''' No known transportation. <br> |
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| − | '''Weapons:''' No known weapons. <br> |
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| − | * No special notes. |
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| − | ==Recommended Readings== |
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| − | * [[Secret Origins 2 (Volume 2, 1986)|Secret Origins #2 (1986)]] |
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| − | ==Related Articles== |
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| − | * [[Blue Beetle Scarab]] |
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| − | * [[Blue Beetle (Ted Kord)|Ted Kord]] |
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| − | * [[Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes)|Jaime Reyes]] |
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| − | ==External Links== |
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| − | *[[wikipedia:Blue Beetle|Blue Beetle]] on Wikipedia |
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Revision as of 00:38, 11 November 2006
Richard Horie is a colorist for DC Comics. This article pertains to Richard's DC contributions only.
Bibliography
- Adventures of Superman #649
- Flash (Volume 3) #4
- Flash (Volume 3) #5
- Superman (Volume 2) #199
- Superman (Volume 2) #200
- Teen Titans (Volume 3) #31
- Teen Titans (Volume 3) #33
- Teen Titans (Volume 3) #39
- Teen Titans (Volume 3) #40
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