Jon Michael "Booster" Carter was born on December 29, 2442, which makes today his -428th birthday.

Congratulations, Booster! Here's to 428 more.

(Since the last time I ran this pic, I've discovered that it was created by Annette Price, a specialist in decorating superhero cakes. It's still Boosterrific!)

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Kick off your week with Booster Gold beefcake courtesy sketch artist Lun-K:

You'll find more of Lun-K's work at DeviantArt.com.

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I'm sure by now you all know where I stand on spreading empty promises and rumors. But since a lot of people seem to be very excited about the fact that a DC executive has actually uttered the words "Booster Gold" on camera, here you go:

That's right, Dan DiDio has officially gone on record in an official DC promotional video as saying that the company is planning something for next April that may or may not involve Booster Gold.

Make of it what you will.

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If you haven't been reading Smallville: Season 11, this is what you've been missing out on.

Smallville: Season 11 "Argo" part 8 of 9, by Bryan Q. Miller and Daniel HDR

Who needs technology or super powers to win a fight? Not my hero.

You can find Smallville: Season 11 online at comiXology.com now or in your Local Comics Shop next week.

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In addition to being a good source for publisher news and great deals on comics and art, comic book conventions are a great place for fans to get together with other fans and creators and celebrate their heroes. Sometimes, fans go so far as to dress as those heroes. This can lead to awkward situations.

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The above autobiographical strip by artist and last week's Boston Comic Convention attendee Erica Henderson illustrates a significant reason why many of us can't, won't, or shouldn't dress like our favorite super heroes in our daily lives. There is a lot of truth in this cartoon.

One of these things is not like the other. The Booster Gold cosplayer on the left won the award for "Best Comic Book Hero Costume Honorable Mention" at BCC 2012. It's a great costume, even if it does suffer from a case of the unmentionables. If nothing else, it reminds us why Booster Gold must look different on television than he does in the comics. That is, unless they can find an actor who is really willing to sacrifice a part of himself for the role.

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