10 Amazing Legacy Superheroes Who Proved Fans Wrong

8. Jaime Reyes

Storylines To Read: Infinite Crisis, Blue Beetle: Shellshocked

If there was ever an identity built on legacy, it'd be Blue Beetle. Although originally a character of Charlton Comics, Blue Beetle - much like the Question - was brought across to DC in the early eighties. First John Garrett and then Ted Kord, the character is perhaps most famous for inspiring Nite Owl from Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen, as well as for his role in Infinite Crisis.

The Kord of old sadly perished in that event, but in his wake came Jaime Reyes, a character who more than made the mantle his own in the ensuing months. The difference between the two lied in the very nature of their persona itself, as Jaime's hero was was more alien than Earthly. It also came with the caveat that the Scarab - the source of his power - was actually evil in origin, with Reyes' version of the character being infinitely more powerful than his predecessor.

When a character comes in straight after the death of an old fan favourite, controversy will always abound. However, if there ever were a character to actually overtake their predecessor in terms of renown or popularity, it would be Jaime. He's featured in Young Justice, countless other comics and will undoubtedly be the first choice for live action should Blue Beetle head in that direction.

A case of preserving a legacy, and starting a new one altogether.