After the recent attack, Jaime turns to the one person he knows who can decipher the mystical runes left by the Blood Scarab: Traci 13! Can these exes work together and piece together the secret history of Khaji Da?!
There's a lot happening throughout Blue Beetle #3, but one can't help but first acknowledge how stunning this series continues to be. Read Full Review
Blue Beetle #3 continues to build upon an extremely exciting series. Read Full Review
I've liked this series from the start, and the second volume is a major step up from the first, but I think this is probably the best issue of the entire run. It might do what the character's needed for a whilegive Blue Beetle a true arch-nemesis. Read Full Review
Blue Beetle #3 is a shakier issue than any the series has delivered yet. Thats not a huge demerit. The series is reliably very high quality. But in delivering a largely A to B to C plot advancing issue, it doesnt carry as much punch. Read Full Review
The problems withBlue Beetle remain, but this issue offers a clear direction for the book going forward. The Blue Beetle really shines, the Blood Scarab continues to intrigue, and Jaime's historical supporting cast get to shine. Even Brenda is starting to get a subplot of her own. If the book continues in this direction for the rest of the run, it will be a standout among the Dawn of DC line. Read Full Review
Things were going a little slow after two issues but Josh Trujillo kicks things into high gear in this issue as Jaime meets up with Traci 13 and we start learning more about the Blood Scarab’s origins. Jaime and Traci have amazing chemistry together and Trujillo’s provides much needed exposition in an interesting and story-appropriate way via Madame Xanadu. Adrián Gutiérrez and Will Quintana continue to provide some truly impressive art in this series. Between Starfire’s ethereal and badass look, Madame Xanadu’s tarot cards highlighting the history of the Blue Beetle, and the final battle between Jaime and Traci vs the Blood Scarab, there’s an abundance of gorgeous panels to enjoy throughout the issue.
I feel very similarly with this issue to how I felt with the previous one. There's a mix of things I didn't care for that much along with things I did like. My opinion on this as a whole, which can be seen by my rating, is mainly positive. I'm intrigued by the direction of Jaime not being able to pull the trigger on the Blood Scarab, especially. It's not anything that hasn't been done before, but it can be a good story when executed well.
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