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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
First Appearance:
Infinite Crisis #3
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 ⋅ 2006
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Infinite Crisis #3
 
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1st appearance of Jamie Reyes, a Mexican-American teenager and the third Blue Beetle, not in costume

Infinite Crisis #4
DC ⋅ 2006
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Infinite Crisis #4
 
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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 ⋅ 2006
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Infinite Crisis #5
 
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1st full appearance of the third Blue Beetle, in costume

Blue Beetle #1
DC ⋅ 2006
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Blue Beetle #1
 
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First solo series featuring Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes

Booster Gold #5
DC ⋅ 2008
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Booster Gold #5
 
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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
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DC ⋅ 2019
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Tales From the Dark Multiverse: Infinite Crisis #1
 
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Dark Multiverse retelling of Infinite Crisis where Blue Beetle becomes OBAC, the main antagonist

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