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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Note: In the list below, the Beetle issues published by Dell are marked with an asterisk (*).
Year Comic Issue(s) Story Name GEM! Writer(s) Art (pencils, inks) Cover art Comments Wiki E-comic More
1953 Four Color 469 [Beetle Bailey] (Various) Mort Walker Mort Walker, Fred Rhoads Mort Walker First Beetle Bailey comic
1953 Four Color 521 [Beetle Bailey] (Various) Mort Walker Mort Walker, Fred Rhoads Mort Walker, Fred Rhoads
1954 Four Color 552 [Beetle Bailey] (Various) Mort Walker Mort Walker, Fred Rhoads Mort Walker
1955 Four Color 622 [Beetle Bailey] (Various) Mort Walker Mort Walker Mort Walker
1956 Beetle Bailey 005* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown *First Dell issue of Beetle Bailey
1956 Beetle Bailey 006* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1956 Beetle Bailey 007* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1956 Beetle Bailey 008* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1957 Beetle Bailey 009* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1957 Beetle Bailey 010* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1957 Beetle Bailey 011* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1957 Beetle Bailey 012* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1958 Beetle Bailey 013* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1958 Beetle Bailey 014* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1958 Beetle Bailey 015* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1958 Beetle Bailey 016* (Various) Jack Mendelsohn Tony DiPreta Mort Walker
1958 Beetle Bailey 017* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1958 Beetle Bailey 018* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1959 Beetle Bailey 019* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1959 Beetle Bailey 020* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1959 Beetle Bailey 021* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1959 Beetle Bailey 022* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1959 Beetle Bailey 023* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1959 Beetle Bailey 024* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1960 Beetle Bailey 025-030* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown Wiki: 1st issue of 6; click 'Next Issue' for others
1961 Beetle Bailey 031-036* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown Wiki: 1st issue of 7; click 'Next Issue' for others
1962 Beetle Bailey 037* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1962 Beetle Bailey 038* (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown *Final Dell issue of Beetle Bailey
1962 Beetle Bailey 039 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown First Gold Key issue of Beetle Bailey
1963 Beetle Bailey 040 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1963 Beetle Bailey 041 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1963 Beetle Bailey 042 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1963 Beetle Bailey 043 (Various) gem.png Unknown Unknown Unknown
1964 Beetle Bailey 044 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1964 Beetle Bailey 045 (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker
1964 Beetle Bailey 046 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1964 Beetle Bailey 047 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1965 Beetle Bailey 048 (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Reprint)
1965 Beetle Bailey 049 (Mostly reprints) (Mostly reprints) (Mostly reprints) (Reprint)
1965 Beetle Bailey 050 (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Reprint)
1965 Beetle Bailey 051 (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Reprint)
1966 Beetle Bailey 052 (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Reprint)
1966 Beetle Bailey 053 (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Various reprints) (Reprint) Final Gold Key issue of Beetle Bailey
1966 Beetle Bailey 054^ (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker ^First King Features issue of Beetle Bailey
1966 Beetle Bailey 055^ (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker
1966 Beetle Bailey 056^ (Various) Unknown Bob Gustafson Unknown
1967 Beetle Bailey 057-065^ (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker Wiki: 1st issue of 9; click 'Next Issue' for others
1968 Beetle Bailey 066^ (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker ^Final King Features issue of Beetle Bailey
1969 Beetle Bailey 067# (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown #First Charlton issue of Beetle Bailey
1969 Beetle Bailey 068# (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1969 Beetle Bailey 069# (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1969 Beetle Bailey 070# (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1969 Beetle Bailey 071# (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker
1969 Beetle Bailey 072# (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker
1970 Beetle Bailey 073-078# (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 6; click 'Next Issue' for others
1971 Beetle Bailey 079-086# (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 10; click 'Next Issue' for others
1972 Beetle Bailey 087-095# (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 9; click 'Next Issue' for others
1973 Beetle Bailey 096-103# (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 8; click 'Next Issue' for others
1974 Beetle Bailey 104-108# (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 5; click 'Next Issue' for others
1975 Beetle Bailey 109-113# (Various) Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 5; click 'Next Issue' for others
1976 Beetle Bailey 114-118# (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker, etc. Wiki: 1st issue of 4; click 'Next Issue' for others
1976 Beetle Bailey 119# (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown #Final Charlton issue of Beetle Bailey
1978 Beetle Bailey 120 (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker Restart of Gold Key issues of Beetle Bailey
1978 Beetle Bailey 121 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1978 Beetle Bailey 122 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1978 Beetle Bailey 123 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1978 Beetle Bailey 124 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1979 Beetle Bailey 125 (Various) Unknown Mort Walker, etc. Mort Walker
1979 Beetle Bailey 126 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1979 Beetle Bailey 127 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1979 Beetle Bailey 128 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1979 Beetle Bailey 129 (Various) Unknown Unknown Mort Walker
1979 Beetle Bailey 130 (Various) Unknown Unknown Unknown
1980 Beetle Bailey 131 (Various) Mort Walker Mort Walker Mort Walker
1980 Beetle Bailey 132 (Various) Bob Gustafson Bob Gustafson Bob Gustafson Final Beetle Bailey issue
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