Eskana posted on Nov. 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM
I kinda am on the fence on this issue. I like the idea that we can get original stuff from different artists and new concepts, or even conclude stories (*gasp*) for once, without having to worry about how it affects the universe overall. That way we could get interesting takes like King's "Mr. Miracle" without having to think about what this long term does for or says about the character.
On the other hand, it basically does stop meaningful character development as you said. But, Booster (and most characters) are at that point already if they don't have their own books. Every time Booster appears, he has to re-introduce himself AND what he really does, but they always also quickly throw in character traits like "mention social media" and "mess up at least once." He's only there for 1 or 2 issues, then gone again before he does it again. IMO, that's a problem mainly of someone without their own title. The last time BG had his own title, he went from being the overconfident and underappreciated (somewhat) media-hound to being the greatest hero you've never heard of. Even out-of-continuity, I'd love to see what someone could do in a return to a booster-centered series.

Bob posted on Nov. 6, 2020 at 5:48 PM
I agree with you Boosterific. Continuity is important.

Bea posted on Nov. 7, 2020 at 3:26 PM
I think this approach is probably a bigger threat to the writers than artists. It takes a skilled writer to take a creation from another book and keep the core of that character the same in a different setting. If you don't need to worry about that you can spend the salary budget on the artist and just hire someone to put words in the bubbles.

Also seems a little short sighted given the traditional DC marketing plan. How are they going to have a big money spinning multi-issue mini-series crisis with multiple glossy special covers at inflated prices event every 5-10 years if you have no continuity to throw out and start again?!?!

I agree with you that continuity matters for character growth. It shouldn't be so rigid that it prevents storytelling but it is needed to ground a character in something so you can follow them on their emotional journey and that whatever book you pick up you can recognise them for who they are rather than just by the colour of their cape and booties. Not that DC has done a great job of that recently in continuity with recent Booster depictions.

Time will tell I guess whether this is another great idea that they will have to reboot/forget about in 2025. It feels like they probably will have to.

Grimmy posted on Oct. 12, 2015 at 4:02 PM
YAY! and there was much rejoicing...

The Blot posted on Sep. 18, 2015 at 11:34 AM
A big budget Booster Gold film may be too good to be true! #FingersCrossed!!!

Jesster posted on Sep. 18, 2015 at 8:43 PM
I'm sad. A: it will never happen, B: it would be a 2 hour long gay joke, and C: DC has yet to get anything right cinematically since Batman Begins.

 Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Sep. 18, 2015 at 8:51 PM
The last good DC movie was Michael Keaton's BATMAN in '89. (I hate Nolan's interpretation of Batman.) For my money, that BATMAN might be the only good DC movie. I'm not a huge fan of Superman spinning the world backwards to save his girlfriend.

Merganser posted on Sep. 18, 2015 at 9:44 PM
I'm in favor of Booster in all media, but what's the point of mix n' match Blue and Gold? I can't imagine it will really make anyone happy.

Xylob posted on Sep. 19, 2015 at 1:45 PM
Not a Jaime fan - I WANT TED!

Jake Speed posted on Sep. 19, 2015 at 3:31 PM
The New52 has messed up a lot of characters. The Suicide Squad movie looks horrid.
I hope they get Booster right. WB/DC track record is really poor.

It has got to be Ted Kord for Blue Beetle or it will confirm the worst.

Boosterlantern posted on Sep. 20, 2015 at 6:56 PM
Boosterrific, you're my kind of guy. I can't stand the Nolan Batman movies. Burton's 1989 Batman was great. It had the feel of a comic book come to life.

As for a Booster Gold movie, I'll believe it opening night. Also, I'm not a fan of Jaime - it needs to be Ted Kord.

Jesster posted on Sep. 21, 2015 at 5:10 PM
I don't like anything Nolan did after Begins, but that movie nails the character. Burton had Batman killing people with guns and bombs, big nono.

 Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Sep. 21, 2015 at 5:31 PM
I don't remember BEGINS beyond knowing I hated it, so I'm willing to concede that maybe he murders no one in that movie. However I distinctly recall that Nolan certainly had no problem having Batman kill policemen with rockets. Maybe that was the sequel.

Michael52 posted on Sep. 21, 2015 at 6:17 PM
First,Dark Knight was a great film. Any other dc movie was just whack I agree W.B track record isn't putting in work in their films. I agree it has to be Ted over Jaime. Let it just be a Booster Gold film even better. I feel like its easier to write a film with Jaime then it is about Ted how about someone throws an idea of what a film should consist of if it had Ted.

Boostermite posted on Sep. 27, 2015 at 2:28 PM
I think this would honestly be rather successful if it's handled in a way appropriate to the characters.

Even if it's Jaime rather than Ted, set it after Teds death--give rich history to two characters who will otherwise be seen in a comedy. I think it should essentially be (with either beetle) a time traveling buddy cop movie. (My personal picks for Booster and Beetle being Joel McHale as Booster Gold and Charlie Day as the Ted Kord Blue Beetle)

With the success of a high concept film like 'Guardians of the Galaxy' if done well, even with a low budget, I could see this as a breakout hit.

Grimmy posted on Oct. 12, 2015 at 4:19 PM
ANTMAN is getting a sequel. I don't know what else to say. Oh yeah... WHERES MY BOOSTER GOLD?!?!

Ariel Justel posted on Aug. 28, 2015 at 12:09 PM
I'm hoping Dan Jurgens can finish Booster Gold Vol 2 with issues #48, #49 and special issue #50 closing all opened plot points and answering all pending questions (as it was originally intended). I hate Flashpoint/New52 for not letting this happen.

Ariel Justel posted on Aug. 28, 2015 at 12:11 PM
One more thing: as much as I love Booster, New52 Booster seems a completely different character. I don't know how to explain it but he doesn't feel like the original Booster. Is somebody else feeling the same?

Eyz posted on Aug. 28, 2015 at 2:19 PM
Every character feels like a completely different character since the New 52!!
That's why I completely dropped out of DC... That and for firing Kevin Maguire. And Paul Pope... and so many other great artists and writers...

Why did Jim Lee turn DC into Wildstorm 2.0.... sigh..

 Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Aug. 28, 2015 at 11:50 PM
It seemed when JLIv3 arrived that NuBooster was like a younger version of the previous book. But the farther away we get away from FLASHPOINT, the more distinctly different NuBooster has seemed from Original Gold. The clincher for me was NuBooster's origin in CONVERGENCE. Gone is the flawed Micheal Carter who wanted fame and notoriety, and in his place we have an impostor, a professional thief lost in time and muddling through a bad situation. I'm sure Jurgens has his reasons for making the distinction, but at one Booster Gold story a year, I don't know that we'll elver get to see what it was.

Bobdogrjr posted on Aug. 30, 2015 at 2:27 PM
Yes I agree with Ariel. I also would like to see 48,49,&50.