Blue Beetle Vol 6 1

"Bugs the Squids" is the title to the first issue of the sixth volume of the Blue Beetle comic book series published by Charlton Comics. The story was plotted by Steve Ditko and written by D.C. Glanzman. Ditko also provided the artwork and inks for this story, as well as the cover art illustration. Lettering is credited to "A. Machine". This issue also boasts a seven-page back-up featuring which introduces the character of Vic Sage, the Question. This story was also written and drawn by Steve Ditko. This issue shipped with a June, 1967 cover date and carries a cover price of .12 cents per copy.

"Bugs the Squids"

 * Blue Beetle, Ted Kord


 * Tracey


 * Joe
 * Todd Van, III


 * Mike Fisher


 * Squid Gang


 * Humans


 * Illinois
 * Chicago


 * None


 * Blue Beetle's Bug

"Who Is the Question?"

 * The Question, Vic Sage


 * Aristotle "Tot" Rodor


 * Jim Lark
 * Lou Dicer


 * Al Kert
 * Bob Hasel
 * Celia Starr
 * Fred Pine
 * Lash
 * Nora Lace
 * Sam Starr
 * Syd Starr


 * None


 * Humans


 * Hub City


 * Pseudoderm


 * None

Notes & Trivia

 * The letters column for this series is called "The Beetle's Nest".


 * "Bugs the Squids" is reprinted in Blue Beetle, Volume 7 #1 by Modern Comics and in the Action Heroes Archives, Volume 2 hardcover collection by DC Comics.


 * According to Comic Book Artist #9, Steve Ditko did not wish to receive credit for his work as a writer on this issue. Charlton Comics senior editor Dick Giordano asked D.C. Glanzman to use his name instead and he agreed.


 * This is the fifth appearance of Ted Kord as Blue Beetle. He appeared last in Captain Atom, Volume 3 #86.


 * This is the first appearance of Vic Sage, aka The Question. He appears next in the second story in Blue Beetle #2.


 * This is the first appearance of Aristotle "Tot" Rodor. He appears next in the second story in Blue Beetle #2.


 * This is the first appearance of the Squid Gang.