Jaime Reyes

When a mysterious alien scarab fused to his spine, El Paso teenager Jaime Reyes gained a powerful suit of living armor that responds to his will. Though initially overwhelmed by the scarab's influence, Jaime embraced his role as Blue Beetle and trained under the Peacemaker to master both the armor and martial combat.

Few debut moments hit as hard as Jaime Reyes's arrival in Infinite Crisis #4 in 2006 — a Modern Age introduction that dropped this young hero straight into one of DC's most seismic events, sharing pages with titans like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Girl right from the start. Over nearly two decades of continuous publication, Jaime has proven himself a genuine standout in the DC universe, racking up appearances across beloved titles like The Brave and the Bold, Tiny Titans, and Wednesday Comics — a range that speaks to his appeal across tones and audiences alike. With three key-issue appearances to his name, collectors have taken notice, and it's easy to see why: a character who can hold his own alongside Bruce Wayne and The Flash while carving out a distinct identity is something special. Nearly 84 catalog appearances deep and still going strong through 2025, Jaime Reyes is exactly the kind of Modern Age hero who reminds you why DC's universe keeps expanding.