Blue Beetle (Garrett)
Creation & Design
The character was created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, and was introduced as a new incarnation of Blue Beetle, taking inspiration from previous versions.Early Years
Jaime Reyes discovers the alien scarab that grants him powers and becomes the Blue Beetle, navigating the challenges of being a superhero while balancing his personal life.Character Development
Over the years, Jaime has evolved from a young hero struggling with his powers to a more confident and capable superhero, often dealing with themes of identity, family, and responsibility.Cultural Reception
Blue Beetle has been well-received for his relatable character and the representation of Latino culture in comics.Character Details
Real Name:
Jaime Reyes
Aliases:
Blue Beetle
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Teen Titans, Justice League, The Reach
Abilities:
Enhanced strength, Flight, Energy blasts, Regeneration
Equipment:
Scarab, Blue Beetle suit
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Mystery Men Comics #1
Fox
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1939
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, not in traditional costume but in a suit and fedora
1st appearance of Green Mask
1st appearance of Rex Dexter of Mars and Zanzibar the Magician
1st appearance of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett, not in traditional costume but in a suit and fedora
1st appearance of Green Mask
1st appearance of Rex Dexter of Mars and Zanzibar the Magician
Mystery Men Comics #2
Fox
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1939
•
Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Blue Beetle, first in a costume closer to the character's more common design
1st appearance of Hercules, the 'H' in Shazam refers to this version of Hercules who lends his strength to the hero when the magic word is spoken
Mystery Men Comics #2 is the in-continuity first appearance of DC's version of Hercules who continues to appear as an Olympian god with an ongoing backstory
2nd appearance of Blue Beetle, first in a costume closer to the character's more common design
1st appearance of Hercules, the 'H' in Shazam refers to this version of Hercules who lends his strength to the hero when the magic word is spoken
Mystery Men Comics #2 is the in-continuity first appearance of DC's version of Hercules who continues to appear as an Olympian god with an ongoing backstory
Blue Beetle #1
Fox
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1939
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance and origin of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett
Mystery Men Comics #7
Fox
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1940
•
Vol. 1
1st cover appearance of Blue Beetle, Dan Garret
Blue Beetle #2
Fox
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1940
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Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett
Big 3 #1
Fox
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1940
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Vol. 1
Stories featuring the Flame, Samson and Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett
Stories featuring the Flame, Samson and Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett
Blue Beetle #6
Fox
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1941
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle #12
Fox
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1942
•
Vol. 1
Holyoke begins publishing Blue Beetle
Blue Beetle #14
Fox
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1942
•
Vol. 1
1st cameo cover appearance of Sparky, Blue Beetle's Sidekick
Blue Beetle #31
Fox
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1944
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Vol. 1
Fox resumes publishing Blue Beetle
Nature Boy #3
Charlton
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1956
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Nature Boy
Final appearance of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett in the Golden Age
1st appearance and origin of Nature Boy
Final appearance of Blue Beetle, Dan Garrett in the Golden Age
Blue Beetle #1
Charlton
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1964
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Vol. 1
New origin of the Blue Beetle and first mention of Khaji-Da, the scarab that grants Dan Garrett mystical powers
New origin of the Blue Beetle and first mention of Khaji-Da, the scarab that grants Dan Garrett mystical powers
Blue Beetle #2
Charlton
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1967
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Vol. 3
Origin of Blue Beetle
2nd appearance of The Question
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