A
super-hero published by
DC Comics. The Red Bee first
appeared in
Hit Comics #1.
The Red Bee's secret identity was Rick Raleigh, and assistant
D.A. in Superior City. Raleigh grew tired of seeing criminals
escape justice due to the slowness of the court system and
other issues, so he created a costumed identity to bring the
evil-doers to justice. So the Red Bee was born.
Dressed in red mask, red-and-yellow striped tights, and
a red shirt, the Red Bee fought the lawless in Superior City. He
first brought local crime boss, "Boss" Storm, to justice using
a combination of natural athleticism, shock tactics (the costume),
and his secret weapon. The Red Bee kept a swarm of trained
bees in the belt buckle of his costume that he released and used
in battle. How Raleigh trained the bees and controlled them has never
been revealed.
The Red Bee became a member of the All-Star Squadron soon after
the beginning of World War II and fought along side its members
with pride. While trying to turn back an invasion of the United
States by Axis forces led by Baron Blitzkrieg, the members of
the All-Star Squadron were captured with the exception of
the Red Bee. Following Blitzkrieg to his hideout, the Red Bee
found that his friends were to be killed one at a time until Hourman
gave Blitzkrieg the formula for Miraclo. The Red Bee attacked
Blitzkrieg to save the life of the Phantom Lady. The Red Bee was
killed in the ensuing battle, but his sacrifice allowed the other
members of the All-Stars time to defeat Blitzkrieg.