Blue Beetle (Reyes)
Creation & Design
Jaime Reyes was created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner, introduced as the third incarnation of Blue Beetle. His character was designed to appeal to a younger, diverse audience.Early Years
Jaime Reyes was a high school student in El Paso who discovered the alien scarab that granted him powers. He struggled to balance his life as a teenager with his responsibilities as a superhero.Character Development
Over the years, Jaime Reyes has evolved from a young, inexperienced hero to a more mature and confident character, balancing his dual life while embracing his heritage and responsibilities.Cultural Reception
Jaime Reyes has been well-received by fans and critics alike, praised for his relatable character and 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, Healing factor
Equipment:
Scarab
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black
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Infinite Crisis #3
DC
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2006
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Jamie Reyes, a Mexican-American teenager and the third Blue Beetle, not in costume
1st appearance of Jamie Reyes, a Mexican-American teenager and the third Blue Beetle, not in costume
Infinite Crisis #4
DC
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2006
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Booster Gold and the third Blue Beetle, Jamie Reyes
The Spectre is bound to the host body of Crispus Allen
First meeting of Booster Gold and the third Blue Beetle, Jamie Reyes
The Spectre is bound to the host body of Crispus Allen
Infinite Crisis #5
DC
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2006
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of the third Blue Beetle, in costume
Blue Beetle #1
DC
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2006
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Vol. 2
First solo series featuring Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes
Booster Gold #5
DC
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2008
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Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of Black Beetle impersonating the Blue Beetle of the 27th century
Cover art by Dan Jurgens inspired by The Killing Joke
1st cameo appearance of Black Beetle impersonating the Blue Beetle of the 27th century
Cover art by Dan Jurgens inspired by The Killing Joke
Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis #1
DC
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2019
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Dark Multiverse retelling of Infinite Crisis where Blue Beetle becomes OBAC, the main antagonist
Dark Multiverse retelling of Infinite Crisis where Blue Beetle becomes OBAC, the main antagonist
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