The Red Bee
Created by Charles Nicholas & Toni Blum
+ History
A valiant end. From All-Star Squadron #35 (1984). Art by Rick Hoberg.
Rick Raleigh, the assistant D.A. of Superior City, decided to expedite the process of law and order by becoming a mysteryman— the Red Bee! He dared to fight crime with his own two fist and a trained bee named Michael (among others). In his first case, he brought about the conviction of Boss Storm, head of a corrupt political machine. (Hit Comics #1)
the exotic Dr. Marah (#4)
When American ships were raided at the Panama Canal, the Red Bee did his part to show that war was not necessary for the United States. disxcovered that an American was selling arms to foreign powers. (#9)
During World War II, the Red Bee joined the All-Star
Squadron and was later a member of its affiliate branch, the Freedom Fighters.
He became one of the few super-hero casualties of the war when he was murdered
by nazi agent Baron Blitzkrieg. (All-Star Squadron #31-35)
Legacy
From beyond
the grave, in Starman v.2 #37.
Art by Tony Harris.
In the afterlife, the Red Bee befriended Starman Jack Knight. Jack was brought there by his dead brother, David to a banquet which included several other deceased mysterymen. In this state, Raleigh expressed his resentment towards other heroes, many of whom thought of him as a joke. He had great respect for the original Starman, who treated him as an equal during the one time they fought together. (Starman v.2 #37)
Raleigh is succeeded by a relative, Jenna Raleigh, Red Bee II, who joined Uncle Sam's new Freedom Fighters. (Uncle Sam & the FF #5)
Thanks to Tom Tomorrow
Notes
I know this character has been ridiculed but until I read it for myself—and laughed out loud—I didn't realize just how ridiculous he was.
Surprisingly, the Red Bee was the cover star of Hit Comics #1. Also on #5 and #7.
lost the stripes with Hit #4.
By the Iger Studio using the pen name "B. H. Apiary" (an apiary is a collection of beehives).
The Red Bee II
From U.S. & the F. F. v.1 #5 (2007). Art by Daniel Acuña.
Transformed. From Uncle Sam & the Freedom Fighters v.2 #2 (2008).
Art by Renato Arlem.
Jenna's great uncle was Rick Raleigh'
+ Powers
The Red Bee had a swarm of trained bees. Stored in his belt, they could be unleashed on opponents. He was also a superb fighter.
Appearances + References
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