This is a list of Beetle Bailey comics published by Gold Key (with GEMs highlighted). The Gold Key issues were preceded by Dell issues which featured the same character, and these other comics are also included in the list. For each comic listed, there are links to the following: (a) Wiki page (from the Grand Comics Database, or GCD), (b) e-book (available upon request), and (c) More info on each comic (via optional posts by various contributors). [Note: In some cases where there is a set of consecutive issues listed as one entry, the Wiki link takes you to the first issue in the set, and the ‘Next Issue’ link will take you to the later issues.]
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Beetle Bailey is a classic comic strip character created by Mort Walker in 1950. The character is a lazy and hapless soldier who spends most of his time avoiding work and annoying his superior, Sergeant Snorkel (Sarge). Along with the comic strip, Beetle Bailey has also appeared in a number of comic books over the years. He made his debut in the Dell publication Four Color Comics in 1953, and shortly thereafter graduated to having his own Dell comic title. The series continued until 1962, featuring Beetle Bailey and his fellow soldiers in a variety of humorous situations. After the Dell series ended, Gold Key Comics picked up the Beetle Bailey title and began publishing their own comics featuring the character, which lasted until 1980.
Beetle Bailey was among the few comics that was produced by its original creator (Mort Walker) during almost its entire history, although he was often assisted by other artists such as Fred Rhoads and Bob Gustafson. Throughout both the Dell and Gold Key series, Beetle Bailey was often accompanied by supporting characters such as Sergeant Snorkel, General Halftrack and the pretty secretary Miss Buxley. These characters would often become involved in Beetle Bailey’s misadventures, either as victims of his laziness or as ]unwitting participants in his schemes. Overall, the Beetle Bailey comics have been a beloved part of the character’s history and have provided readers with countless laughs over the years. A cover gallery of Beetle Bailey comics can be found here.
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