{"product_id":"blue-beetle-1-1986-vf-nm","title":"Blue Beetle # 1 1986 VF\/NM","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eBlue Beetle # 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e 1986 titled \"Out From The Ashes!\", is the debut issue of Ted Kord's first ongoing series with DC Comics, which began in June 1986. The comic was written by Len Wein with art by Paris Cullins and Bruce Patterson. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe issue marks the return of Ted Kord's hero persona following the events of \u003ci\u003eCrisis on Infinite Earths\u003c\/i\u003e, bringing the Charlton Comics character firmly into the main DC Universe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Return: After a period of retirement, Ted Kord suits up as the gadget-based hero Blue Beetle once more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Villain: His first case back is against an arsonist named Firefist (Lyle Byrnes), a new villain who targets firemen and firehouses after his own gruesome origin involving fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Conflict: During their first encounter, Firefist manages to escape. When the Blue Beetle tracks him to Engine Company No. 41, a battle ensues within the burning building.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Cliffhanger: Ted attempts to use an extinguisher to blind the villain but is ultimately trapped under rubble as the building burns around him, a literal \"trial by fire\" for his return to heroism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eSubplots: The issue also sets up a mystery surrounding the death of the previous Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, and introduces the villain Conrad Carapax (the Indestructible Man) on Pago Island, hinting at a larger storyline. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eWriter: Len Wein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003ePenciler: Paris Cullins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eInkers: Bruce D. Patterson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eCharacters: Ted Kord (Blue Beetle), Dan Garrett (flashback), Conrad Carapax (cameo appearance in armor), Firefist (Lyle Byrnes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BattleBuddyComics.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47661106331748,"sku":"BH44","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/7606\/4868\/files\/IMG_2026_01_09_20_02_43_482.jpg?v=1768010650","url":"https:\/\/battlebuddycomics.com\/products\/blue-beetle-1-1986-vf-nm","provider":"BattleBuddyComics.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}