Jaime Reyes, a teenager from El Paso, Texas, bonds with the alien Reach scarab Khaji Da to become the third Blue Beetle, a hero of the Teen Titans and Justice League. His journey spans from his debut in 2006 to major storylines like Infinite Crisis, Blackest Night, and the New 52 reboot.
Jaime Reyes first appears as the new Blue Beetle in Infinite Crisis #3, written by Geoff Johns. He discovers the scarab in El Paso, Texas, and becomes its host. #DCComics #BlueBeetle )
The first ongoing series starring Jaime Reyes begins, written by Keith Giffen and John Rogers. It explores his life as a high school student and superhero. #DCComics #Comics )
In Blue Beetle #4, Jaime encounters the anti-hero Peacemaker, who tries to kill him. This storyline deepens the scarab's alien origins. #DCComics #Peacemaker )
Blue Beetle #7 reveals the scarab is a weapon of the alien Reach, a parasitic race. Jaime learns to resist its control. #DCComics #Reach )
In Teen Titans #44, Jaime becomes a member of the Teen Titans, teaming up with Robin, Cyborg, and others. #TeenTitans #DCComics
Jaime's family discovers his secret identity, leading to emotional conflicts. His grandmother and sister become key supporting characters. #Family #DCComics )
In Blue Beetle #18, the Reach launches a full-scale invasion of Earth. Jaime leads the resistance with the Teen Titans. #Reach #Invasion )
In Blue Beetle #21, Jaime teams up with time-traveling hero Booster Gold, who becomes a mentor figure. #BoosterGold #DCComics
Jaime defeats the Reach invasion by severing the scarab's connection to their hive mind. The scarab becomes fully loyal to him. #Victory #Reach )
Jaime joins the Justice League in Justice League of America #21, becoming one of its youngest members. #JusticeLeague #DCComics
Jaime faces the villain La Dama, a powerful crime lord in El Paso. This arc explores his Mexican-American heritage. #LatinoHero #DCComics )
The series ends with issue #36, concluding Jaime's first solo run. He graduates high school and continues as a hero. #FinalIssue #DCComics )
Jaime appears in Blackest Night, where the deceased Ted Kord returns as a Black Lantern. Jaime fights his predecessor's zombie. #BlackestNight #DCComics
Jaime plays a role in Brightest Day, helping to stop the Starros. The scarab's origins are further explored. #BrightestDay #DCComics
In Justice League: Generation Lost, Jaime works with Booster Gold and other heroes to stop Maxwell Lord. #GenerationLost #DCComics
In the Flashpoint event, Jaime appears as a teenager with a different scarab origin. He fights in the war between Aquaman and Wonder Woman. #Flashpoint #DCComics )
Jaime's series relaunches under the New 52, written by Tony Bedard. The scarab is now a magical artifact from the Reach. #New52 #DCComics )
In Teen Titans Vol. 4 #6, Jaime becomes a member of the New 52 Teen Titans, led by Red Robin. #TeenTitans #New52
Jaime is transported to the alien world Threshold, where he becomes a gladiator. This arc introduces new alien characters. #Threshold #DCComics )
The New 52 series ends with issue #12, as Jaime returns to Earth and defeats the Reach once more. #FinalIssue #New52 )
Jaime appears in Forever Evil, fighting against the Crime Syndicate. He is captured but later freed. #ForeverEvil #DCComics
In Convergence, Jaime teams up with Ted Kord (pre-Flashpoint) to save their city. #Convergence #DCComics )
Jaime appears in DC Rebirth, starting with a cameo in Titans #1. He later gets a new series. #Rebirth #DCComics
A new ongoing series launches, written by Keith Giffen. Jaime balances college life with superheroics. #Rebirth #DCComics )
In Blue Beetle #7, Jaime joins the Justice League of America in a new lineup. #JusticeLeague #DCComics
The Reach returns with a new plan, and Jaime must stop them with help from his family. #Reach #DCComics )
The Rebirth series ends with issue #18, as Jaime graduates college and sets off on new adventures. #FinalIssue #Rebirth )
Jaime appears in Heroes in Crisis, dealing with trauma from his battles. He attends the Sanctuary program. #HeroesInCrisis #DCComics
In Year of the Villain, Jaime is targeted by Lex Luthor, who offers him power. He refuses. #YearOfTheVillain #DCComics
In Future State, an older Jaime Reyes mentors a new Blue Beetle, his sister Milagro. #FutureState #DCComics
A digital-first series begins, focusing on Jaime's transition to adulthood and new threats. #GraduationDay #DCComics
Jaime appears in Infinite Frontier, exploring the multiverse with other heroes. #InfiniteFrontier #DCComics
The series concludes with Jaime fully embracing his role as a hero and protector of El Paso. #GraduationDay #DCComics
Jaime joins the Justice League in Dark Crisis after the League's apparent death. #DarkCrisis #DCComics
A new ongoing series launches, written by Josh Trujillo. Jaime faces a new villain, the Blood Beetle. #NewDawn #DCComics )
Jaime's family plays a key role in stopping the Blood Beetle. His sister Milagro gains scarab powers temporarily. #Family #DCComics )
The Blue Beetle film premieres, introducing Jaime Reyes to a wider audience. It becomes a box office success. #BlueBeetleMovie #DC )
Warner Bros. announces a live-action Blue Beetle film starring Xolo Maridueña, set for release in 2023. #BlueBeetleMovie #DC )
The series ends with issue #12, as Jaime defeats the Blood Beetle and solidifies his legacy. #FinalIssue #DCComics )
Jaime appears in the Absolute Power event, fighting against the Trinity of Evil. #AbsolutePower #DCComics )
A new series launches as part of DC's All In initiative, with Jaime as a key player in the DC Universe. #AllIn #DCComics )