Blue Beetle #18

Name: Blue Beetle #18
Brand: DC

Nov 1987 · DC · 1.00 USD; 1.35 CAD; 0.50 GBP

“"...And Death Shall Have No Dominion!"”

In the climactic showdown of *Blue Beetle* #18, the original Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, faces off against the new Blue Beetle in a battle that transcends mere heroism. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Paris Cullins—both interior and cover—this issue marks a powerful, definitive moment in the legacy of the scarab's wielder. The cover, by Paris Cullins and Steve Bové, captures the intensity of the final confrontation, setting the stage for a story where sacrifice and destiny collide.

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writer Len Wein · artist, inker Paris Cullins · colorist Gene D'Angelo · letterer John Costanza · cover Paris Cullins, Steve Bové

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writer Len Wein

artist, inker Paris Cullins

colorist Gene D'Angelo

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Paris Cullins

cover inks Steve Bové

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The final showdown between the original Blue Beetle and the new Blue Beetle. Dan Garrett finally overcomes the hold the mystic scarab has on him and, in battling the scarab, gives his life for a second time to stop the scarab.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).