Blue Beetle: Boundaries

In 2009, DC Comics released a single-issue special, Blue Beetle: Boundaries, written by Matthew Sturges with art by André Coelho. This story follows the third Blue Beetle, Jaime Reyes, as he navigates the challenges of balancing his superhero duties with everyday life, including a tense encounter with border patrol agents. The issue stands out for its direct engagement with real-world social issues, grounding Jaime's alien-tech adventures in a pointedly contemporary context. It's a compact but memorable chapter that showcases the character's potential for thoughtful, relevant storytelling.