| "The Madmen" | |
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| Blue Beetle | |
| Title: | "The Madmen" |
| Volume: | 6 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Cover price: | .12 |
| Cover date: | October, 1967 |
| Credits | |
| Chief: | Dick Giordano |
| Ex. Ed: | Pat Masulli |
| Writers: | Steve Ditko; D.C. Glanzman |
| Pencilers: | Steve Ditko |
| Inkers: | Steve Ditko |
| Cover artists: | Steve Ditko |
| Cover inker: | Steve Ditko |
| Letterers: | Bob Agnew; A. Machine |
| Editors: | Dick Giordano |
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| Next: | Blue Beetle #4 |
"The Madmen" 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 by Bob Agnew and "A. Machine". This issue also boasts a six-page back-up story featuring Vic Sage, the Question. This story was also written and drawn by Steve Ditko. This issue shipped with an October, 1967 cover date and carries a cover price of .12 cents per copy.
"The Madmen"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Mike Fisher
- Tracey
Villains
Minor characters
- Dan Greer
- Ike Colar
- Professor Loma
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
Vehicles
"Murder at a Square Construction"[]
Featured characters
Supporting characters
- Nora Lace
- Syd Starr
Villains
- Evers
- Mister Crane
Minor characters
Organizations
Races
Locations
Items
- Psuedoderm
Vehicles
Notes & Trivia[]
- "The Madmen" is reprinted in Blue Beetle, Volume 7 #3 by Modern Comics and in the Action Heroes Archives, Volume 2 hardcover collection by DC Comics.
- "Murder at a Square Construction" is reprinted in Blue Beetle, Volume 7 #3 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 seventh appearance of Ted Kord as Blue Beetle. He appeared last in Blue Beetle #2. He appears next in Blue Beetle #4.
- This is the second appearance of Vic Sage. He appeared last in Blue Beetle #2. He appears next in Blue Beetle #4.
- This is the first appearance of the Madmen. It is their only appearance in a Charlton Comics title. They make their first DC Comics appearance in Blue Beetle, Volume 8 #3.
- This is the fourth appearance of Mike Fisher. He appeared last in He appeared last in Blue Beetle #2.