Jaime Reyes facts for kids

Jaime Reyes is a cool superhero character from DC Comics. He's known as the third person to become the amazing Blue Beetle. This character was created by three talented people: Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner. Jaime first showed up in a comic book called Infinite Crisis #3 in February 2006.

Even though he was just a teenager, Jaime discovered that his powers came from something alien. He quickly teamed up with Booster Gold, who was a friend of the previous Blue Beetle. Soon after, Jaime joined the famous superhero team, the Teen Titans.

Who is Jaime Reyes?

Jaime Reyes is a young hero from El Paso, Texas. He was just a regular high school student before his life changed forever. One day, he found a mysterious alien object called the Scarab. This Scarab bonded with him, giving him incredible powers and turning him into the new Blue Beetle.

Becoming Blue Beetle

The Scarab is a powerful alien artifact. When it attached to Jaime, it gave him a special suit of armor. This armor can do many amazing things. It can create different weapons, like energy cannons or sharp blades. It can also form shields to protect him. The suit even lets him fly!

Jaime's Powers

The Blue Beetle suit gives Jaime many cool abilities.

• Super Strength: He becomes much stronger than a normal person.
• Flight: The suit can grow wings, allowing him to fly through the air.
• Energy Blasts: He can shoot powerful energy beams from his hands.
• Weapon Creation: The suit can change shape to create all sorts of tools and weapons.
• Force Fields: He can create protective shields to block attacks.
• Healing: The suit can help him heal faster from injuries.

The Scarab is very smart and sometimes talks to Jaime. It helps him understand how to use his powers. However, it also has its own ideas, which can sometimes make things tricky for Jaime!

Teaming Up with Heroes

Jaime Reyes didn't fight crime alone for long. He quickly made friends with other heroes.

Booster Gold

One of his first allies was Booster Gold. Booster Gold was a good friend of the second Blue Beetle, Ted Kord. He helped Jaime learn about being a superhero. They often went on adventures together.

The Teen Titans

Because he was still young, Jaime was a perfect fit for the Teen Titans. This team is made up of teenage superheroes. Joining the Titans helped Jaime learn how to work with a team. He fought alongside other famous young heroes, protecting the world from villains.

Images for kids

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  Jaren Brandt Bartlett as Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) in Smallville.

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  Jaime Reyes in Batman: The Brave and the Bold.