Jaime Reyes (Earth-1: Post-Crisis)

"The love you feel for your family, makes you weak. You're wrong. My family, that's what makes me strong."

- OMAC and Blue Beetle

Jaime Reyes is the host of the Khaji-Da, a mysterious scarab-like biotechnological alien that grants him extraordinary abilities. With such abilities, Reyes operated as the Blue Beetle, taking the mantle from Dan Garrett and Ted Kord as a hero. Reyes is also the grandson of Elena Leal, the son of Alberto and Rocio Reyes, the brother of Milagro Reyes and the nephew of Rudy Reyes.

Powers

 * Khaji-Da Capabilities: Reyes accidentally bonded with the mysterious biotechnological alien known as Khaji-Da, which attached itself to Reyes' spine and can materialize any weapons according to Reyes' will. Khaji-Da also grants Reyes superhuman abilities, making his physically superior to the average human.
 * Advanced Durability: When Khaji-Da materializes the Blue Beetle Armor for Reyes, it protects Reyes from different weapons, including bullets.
 * Heads Up Display (HUD): The Blue Beetle Armor has a HUD that allows Reyes to monitor the exterior environment and operate multiple scanners as well as the suit telemetry.
 * Self-Contained Life-Support System: Reyes was able to survive in outer space with the Blue Beetle Armor being completely sealed for operations in vacuum.
 * Superhuman Agility: In the armor, Reyes single leap allowed him to jump to the ceiling and remain attached for a short period of time.
 * Superhuman Speed: Reyes can move at a high speed than average humans when Khaji-Da is activated.
 * Superhuman Strength: The Khaji-Da grants Reyes the ability to lift heavy objects and exert great force from a single punch or kick.
 * Symbiotic Synaptic Interface: While concealed, Khaji-Da can communicate with Reyes through voices within his mind.
 * Technomorphy: With a telepathic link to Reyes' mind, the Khaji-Da can materialize and morph into different shapes and forms according to Reyes' will.
 * Flight: Khaji-Da is capable of producing a pair of propulsion-based wings that can lift Reyes in the air and even to outer space.
 * Melee Weapon Production: Reyes often summons different melee weapons to aid him in his battles, most notably swords of various shapes and sizes.
 * Plasma Cannon: One of Reyes' weapon of choice is a plasma cannon morphed from his forearm, with it being powerful enough to knock his opponents backwards.

Abilities

 * Bilingualism: Reyes is fluent in English and Spanish.
 * Hand-to-Hand Combat: Reyes was able to capably defend himself against Kord Industries operatives using his armor as an aid.

Current Equipment

 * Khaji-Da: Reyes accidentally bonded with the mysterious biotechnological alien known as Khaji-Da, which attached itself to Reyes' spine.
 * Blue Beetle Armor: As Blue Beetle, Reyes wears a blue and black armor constructed from Khaji-Da.