- For other uses of Blue Beetle, see Blue Beetle (Disambiguation).
| “ | What the hell is Blue Beetle? Oh, you were a kid. It's like Palmera's superhero. Like Superman in Metropolis or The Flash in Central City. But just, uh... I don't know, maybe just not... not as good. |
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Ted S. Kord[1] is the former CEO of Kord Industries and the former vigilante known as Blue Beetle.
Biography[edit | hide | hide all]
Kord Industries[edit | hide]
At some point, Ted Kord was born to the founder of Kord Industries, Thomas Kord. Kord soon succeeded his father as the owner of the company, becoming a business rival to Bruce Wayne of WayneTech and Lex Luthor of LexCorp.[2]
Blue Beetle[edit | hide]
Kord eventually acquired Khaji-Da, a mysterious scarab-like biotechnological alien, from Dan Garrett, the first Blue Beetle. While unable to activate the "Scarab", Kord operated as the second Blue Beetle with his own inventions before disappearing, leaving his daughter behind.[1]
Powers and Abilities[edit | hide]
Abilities[edit | hide]
- Business Acumen: As the owner of Kord Industries, Kord was able to lead the company and make decisions which led to the company's success.[2]
Equipment[edit | hide]
Former Equipment[edit | hide]
- Blue Beetle Suit: As Blue Beetle, Kord wore a blue protective suit.[1]
- Bug Shield: The Bug Shield is one of the gadgets among Kord's storage at the Beetlecave.[1]
- Bug Ship: Kord's vehicle in the field is a levitating ship with advanced technology.[1]
- Khaji-Da: Despite acquiring Khaji-Da from Dan Garrett, Kord was unable to activate the Scarab for his own use.[1]
Appearances[edit | hide]
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Time Out Shortlist: Gotham/Metropolis | Mentioned |
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Blue Beetle | Voice |
Gallery[edit | hide]
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Blue Beetle Suit
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References[edit | hide]
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