Blue Beetle: Graduation Day

Jaime Reyes, the hero Blue Beetle, is a high school senior who is juggling his finals, a new villain, and the Justice League. When an alien civilization the Reach bombards his scarab on graduation day, he is grounded and has other things on his mind, such as who the mysterious new Yellow Beetle is and what is hidden on Earth that is drawing the Reach back.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: DC Comics

Jaime Reyes, the Blue Beetle, faces a challenging life as he juggles his final year of high school, the arrival of a new villain in El Paso, and the responsibilities of being a superhero. Despite his struggles, Jaime remains torn between two worlds, never fully committing to one. However, everything changes when those worlds collide at his high school graduation.

Jaime is a high school senior who possesses the ability to control a sentient alien artifact known as a scarab, which grants him high-tech armor. Alongside his superhero duties, Jaime is also navigating the pressures of adulthood, including his upcoming graduation. On the day of his graduation, a message from an alien civilization called the Reach bombards Jaime's scarab, grounding him and bringing him under the jurisdiction of the Justice League.

As if this wasn't enough to worry about, Jaime's parents and friends are pressuring him about his future plans. He arrives in Palmera City to spend a gap year working in his tia's restaurant, but his mind is preoccupied with questions about the mysterious new Yellow Beetle he saw on the news. He wonders how they are connected to the Reach message that bombarded his scarab, and what secrets lie hidden on Earth that are drawing the Reach back.

Jaime embarks on a journey to uncover the truth, determined to find balance in his life and become a true hero. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including the Justice League's suspicions and the villainous Reach's plans. However, Jaime's determination and resourcefulness help him overcome these obstacles and emerge as a hero in his own right.

In the end, Jaime's graduation day becomes a turning point in his life, as he rises to become a true hero and confronts the villainous Reach. His journey teaches him the importance of balance, loyalty, and sacrifice, and he emerges stronger and more capable than ever before. Collects Blue Beetle: Graduation Day #1-6, this story showcases Jaime Reyes's incredible journey and his ultimate triumph over adversity.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 259 x 167 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781779523242