Blue Beetle Vols. 1-5 – First Printings – Read Once Condition

​Experience the definitive origin and complete initial adventures of Jaime Reyes in this high-grade, five-volume set. This collection covers the legendary 2006 relaunch by fan-favorite writers Keith Giffen and John Rogers, widely considered the "Gold Standard" for the character. ​The Story: High schooler Jaime Reyes lives a normal life in El Paso until a mystical, alien Blue Beetle scarab—formerly belonging to Ted Kord—fuses to his spine. This set follows Jaime as he struggles to control the semi-sentient armor while navigating the fallout of Infinite Crisis and Day of Vengeance. From his first accidental brawl with Green Lantern Guy Gardner to uncovering the dark, extraterrestrial secret of "The Reach," this run masterfully blends high-stakes superhero action with endearingly earnest family dynamics and humor. ​Collector Features: ​Complete Series Arc: Includes all five volumes of the original collected run: Shellshocked, Road Trip, Reach for the Stars, End Game, Boundaries. ​First Printings: All five volumes are first pressings from the original 2006–2009 DC release cycle. ​Pristine Condition: These copies have uncracked, unbroken spines—a rarity for these specific trade paperbacks which are prone to heavy shelf wear.