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Blue Beetle, Volume 8 The New 52 (DC Comics, 2011–2014)
DC’s New 52 relaunch reintroduces Jaime Reyes with a refreshed origin and a stronger emphasis on legacy, technology, and alien mythology. This volume reestablishes the Scarab as an ancient, sentient weapon while positioning Jaime as a reluctant but evolving hero learning to balance normal teenage life with world-ending responsibility.
The series leans heavily into science fiction and body-horror elements, exploring the Scarab’s origins, its hidden agendas, and its connection to a much larger cosmic conflict. As Jaime grows more confident and capable, the stories focus on identity, free will, and whether he controls the Scarab—or if it is slowly shaping him into something else.
Grounded in character growth but expansive in scope, Blue Beetle Volume 8 stands as one of the New 52’s more consistent and character-driven titles, honoring Jaime Reyes’ core appeal while deepening the mythology around one of DC’s most unique heroes.
Issues #0–#34.
