Blue Beetle #9

In "Timepiece!", Blue Beetle faces a moral crossroads as G. Gordon Godfrey's anti-superhero campaign reaches a fever pitch and President Reagan signs an order banning all heroes. With the supervillain Chronos—Angela Revere’s uncle—unleashing his next scheme, Blue Beetle must decide whether to obey the law or stand against it, even as the weight of the nation’s shifting allegiance presses down. Written by Len Wein and illustrated by Paris Cullins, with cover art by Cullins and Bruce Patterson, this 1987 issue captures a pivotal moment in superhero history, grounded in real-world tensions and personal stakes.