Summary: The Blue Beetle. May 15, 1940. Smashing Dope Ring. the origin story. Trying to arrest a dope peddler selling marijuana cigarettes, Dan Garrett is machine gunned and is near death. Dr. Franz slips him some secret 2X formula and he recovers instantly. He also gains abnormal strength and superhuman vitality. 15 minutes. Part 2. The Commisioners daughter is kidnapped by the dope ring, and is rescued by the Blue Beetle. Frank Lovejoy, Paul Ford. 15 minutes.
