Blue Beetle #1

"Scarab War: Chapter One" kicks off a bold new era for Blue Beetle with Jaime juggling mentorship duties for the newly empowered Dynastes and Nitida, all while defending the Horizon aliens in Panama City from rising tensions with a wary local population. As uneasy alliances form and unrest simmers beneath the surface, Ted faces a mysterious new danger that hints at deeper threats on the horizon. Written by Josh Trujillo and brought to life by Adrián Gutiérrez’s dynamic art—pencils and inks by the same hand, with vibrant colors by Wil Quintana and crisp lettering by Lucas Gattoni—this 3.99 USD launch offers a grounded, character-driven start to a story where heroism is tested as much by community as by combat. The cover, also by Adrián Gutiérrez, captures the weight of Jaime’s burden with quiet intensity.