THE NEW, ORIGINAL BLUEBEETLE

Occupation: Protector of Nubia, Archaeologist, Freelance Forensic Investigator.

Known Relatives: Gerald(father), Audrey(mother), Elizabeth(sister), Nathan(adopted brother), Sheila(adopted sister).

Affiliations: Phillis Williams, Dr. Alberta Starr, Maximum Justice, Momentum, Team Max., Spider Queen, Shadow Lady, Hell-Rider, Frostover, Samson.

Enemies: Black Death, Crimson Torpedo, Exo-Man, Collapstar, Warwolf, Outrage, Succubus, Incubus, Ceberus, Warmonger, Harpy.

Base of Operation: New Century City.

First appearance: THE NEW, ORIGINAL BLUEBEETLE #1

History: While working a dig site in Egypt, Dan Garret is the first to discover Avenue Of Ra, which lead to the hidden Temple Of Khafre and the mystical Azure Scarab inside. While reading the inscription at the base of the Relic Of Maat, Garret was chosen as the new "Avatar Of Justice", and he adapts the superhero identity of BlueBeetle.

Powers & Weapons: The alternate universe BlueBeetle is still learning about the abilities bestowed by the Azure Scarab, but so far has demonstrated invulnerability and superspeed.