Blue Beetle #52 - Magno Man!

Blue Beetle #52 featuring the mystical Dan Garrett Blue Beetle hit stands in 1965. The series picked up the numbering of Mysterious Worlds. Joe Gill writes the script and Bill Fraccio and Tony Tallarico supply all the artwork for this one. The cover is perhaps their best. It's certainly a dramatic one. 

Magno is one Dr. Forte, a scientist who is desperate to prove that mankind evolved underground. When he's embarrassed by Dan Garrett, he begins a reign of terror as Magno who uses his knowledge to form a gang of men and create earthquakes beneath Europe and the United States. Blue Beetle has all he can handle in putting this madman down, even with the assistance of Renee Du Bois. 

This is one of my favorite ads from Charlton. I still remember getting excited when I saw these images of comics I'd have to wait until I was an adult to find and read. 

"The Beetle's Nest" is still up and running. This installment features a letter by Tony Isabella, a pro who has long praised Charlton's efforts. Charlton's two martial arts characters -- Judomaster and Thunderbolt get a plug. 

Read the complete comic at this link. 

More Blue Beetle tomorrow. 

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