Dr. Abe Franz is a druggist and creator of the blue chain-mail “beetle suit” (in radio program) and the Vitamin 2-X formula the Blue Beetle used to fight crime. He generally helped Dan from the pharmacy. He did have one known adventure outside the pharmacy.
| Alias Abe Franz |
| Real Names/Alt Names Abe Franz (misspelled “Kranz” in one appearance) |
| Characteristics Hero, Doctor, Scientist, Fox Feature Universe, World War II Era |
| Creators/Key Contributors Charles Nicholas |
| First Appearance Mystery Men Comics #5 (Aug. 1939) |
| First Publisher Fox Feature Syndicate [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
| Appearance List Mystery Men Comics #1, 5-8, 14-25, 27-30, Big 3 #1-7, Blue Beetle #1-8, 10-11, 58 (as “Dr. Kranz”) |
| Sample Read Mystery Men Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
| Description Dr. Abe Franz is a druggist and creator of the blue chain-mail “beetle suit” (in radio program) and the Vitamin 2-X formula the Blue Beetle used to fight crime. He generally helped Dan from the pharmacy. He did have one known adventure outside the pharmacy. |
| Source Abe Franz – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |
