The DC Revival: What Blue Beetle's Return Means for Franchise Renewal The news of Xolo Maridueña's return as Blue Beetle in the upcoming "Superman" sequel has sent shockwaves through the comic book fandom.
On the surface, it appears to be a savvy move by DC Studios to revitalize its struggling franchise, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a more nuanced story of creative recalibration.
Maridueña's initial hesitation about reprising his role as Blue Beetle is understandable, given the lukewarm reception of the character's standalone film.