( Diedrich Bader ): The mentor figure who carries the heavy secret of Ted Kord's death.
Jaime Reyes begins the episode questioning if he was truly "chosen" by the Scarab or if he simply stumbled upon it by luck. Seeking clarity, he tries to interview Batman about the previous Blue Beetle, but Batman avoids the topic.
(Tim Matheson): The episode's antagonist and Ted's treacherous uncle. [S1E8] Fall of the Blue Beetle!
Jaime realizes he has been tricked by Jarvis into powering up a new robot army. He joins forces with Batman to sabotage the island's reactor. Jaime eventually destroys the facility, and Batman reassures him that while the Scarab chose him when it didn't choose Ted, it is his choice to do good that truly makes him a hero. Key Characters & Cast
(Will Friedle): The current Beetle seeking his place in the superhero world. ( Diedrich Bader ): The mentor figure who
(Wil Wheaton): The technology-based predecessor who appears in vital flashback sequences.
" Fall of the Blue Beetle! " is the eighth episode of the first season of Batman: The Brave and the Bold , originally aired on January 23, 2009. The episode is a pivotal moment for the series, as it explores the legacy of the mantle and the mystery surrounding the death of Jaime Reyes' predecessor, Ted Kord . Plot Summary Jaime eventually destroys the facility, and Batman reassures
Through flashbacks, we see Batman and Ted Kord—who fought crime with high-tech gadgets because the Scarab would not bond with him—battling Jarvis. It is eventually revealed that Ted Kord sacrificed his life two years prior to stop Jarvis from launching an army of conquest-ready robots.