Monday, January 24, 2011
In a statement released last week by co-Publishers Jim Lee and Dan DiDio, DC Comics will put ratings that are all but identical to the ESRB video game ratings system on all of its comic books. New issues of Booster Gold will be brought to you by the letter "T."
The Comics Code Authority seal was affixed to the cover of each issue of Booster Gold Volume 1. The preamble of the CCA at the time advised, "This seal of approval appears only on comics magazines which have been carefully reviewed, prior to publication, by the Comics Code Authority, and found to have met the high standards of morality and decency required by the code."
The DC "T" rating breaks it down a little differently by simply notifying, "Appropriate for readers age 12 and older. May contain mild violence, language and/or suggestive themes."
Which would you as a parent feel more comfortable handing your child? While the old code represented values, the new code only provides a content disclaimer. How American.
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BoosterPowershot posted on Jan. 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM
While I think the CCA seal is more iconic and fitting with comics, the seal doesn't appear too much on DC comic books.
The new rating is also similar to, like you said, the ESRB and video games. Perhaps this is a PR attempt to get kids interested in comic books because it has a similar factor to something that has become the main pop culture revenue.
That said, I'd still prefer the CCA.
Harry posted on Jan. 24, 2011 at 12:19 PM
I found the CCA seal to not be very informative. I found wide ranging material in comics with the CCA, and it isn't on most comics these days. As a parental resource, it was too vague. I find the rating system more informative, but I will still be reading the material to judge for myself. The rating is useful to me because it provides an expectation of what content I might find (assuming the standards are kept consistent).
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 24, 2011 at 2:54 PM
I don't mean to suggest that I found the CCA a necessity. I suspect that my lingering attachment is primarily nostalgic. (It was on all my favorite books when I discovered comic books: that's a powerful attachment, relevant or not.) The gradual disuse of the CCA certainly made it much less useful in the past decade. (I suspect most readers under 20 have never even heard of it.) I am in favor of any tool that can help spread an appreciation of comics to the uninitiated. If this new rating system can do it, I'm for it.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 25, 2011 at 4:44 AM
As a footnote, Vaneta Rogers has an article up over at newsarama.com suggesting that the CCA existed in name only for the past year, and maybe only DC Comics new it. So DC's new scheme would be their solution to the defunct CCA, a bit of a new spin on this story. Read it here: http://www.newsarama.com/comics/comics-code-authority-defunct-since-2009-110124.html
eyz posted on Jan. 27, 2011 at 5:26 AM
I guess I'm okay with these ratings.
They're simple and clear.
The comic code was only there for ol' times' sake, they even said that once or twice over at DC's Source blog.
My question is where will Geoff Johns books fall in? He's known for his over-the-top violence and gore lately. (Red Lanterns, Blackest Night..)
Friday, January 21, 2011
Soaps.com reports that Smallville has cast its Booster Gold:
His name is Eric Martsolf. According to IMDB, he has been acting professionally on screen for a decade, mainly on in soap operas. This means that I am completely unfamiliar with his work. If you need to read up on him, as I did, there is more info available on his Official Website, ericmartsolf.com.
He'll need a good bleaching to get Booster's golden hair. Otherwise, we'll see how he holds up as the Corporate Crusader come April. Good luck, Eric. We'll be watching.
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Cnd posted on Jan. 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM
He's got the physique, that's for sure
Kerushi100 posted on Jan. 21, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Will you remind us when it airs?
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 21, 2011 at 3:53 PM
I will certainly try.
Kerushi100 posted on Jan. 21, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Cool :)
Kevin posted on Jan. 21, 2011 at 11:18 PM
VERY NICE! So glad they actually got someone that looks like a football player...and didn't go for the thin goofy guy. Eric looks like he can play a smug yet serious booster gold
Cnd posted on Jan. 22, 2011 at 12:31 AM
@Kevin
I think they're going with the original Booster...The not-so-serious one
BoosterPowershot posted on Jan. 22, 2011 at 1:12 AM
His photo on his website's home page looks like a great representation of Rip Hunter.
eyz posted on Jan. 27, 2011 at 5:24 AM
When was Booster ever really serious? ;P
Now, all I want to know is if they're going for the cheap route (Martian Manhunter, Flash, Cyborg, Bizarro..) or the faithful one (Hawkman, Zatanna Dr. Fate..)
The same goes for the 2 announced Blue Beetles
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Check this out: a home-made Booster Gold costume. (Is there any other kind?)
More step-by-step construction images can be found at Uncanny Adventures in Comic Costume Creations. It's not exactly a how-to guide, but it's still good to see how it can be done.
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BoosterPowershot posted on Jan. 20, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I stumbled across Gina's website while google image searching "Blue Beetle Booster Gold," and I ordered a handmade Booster Gold jacket from her. I'm very pleased with how it turned out- the jacket is durable but light, so it can be worn even during cooler summer days like a windbreaker. But I've been wearing it outside in 20 degree temperature with a long sleeve underneath and I've been good, too. Aside from all the bugged out stares as I walk by in my flamboyant yellow and blue jacket! (Hey, stares won't stop me promoting my favorite superhero!)
Kevin posted on Jan. 20, 2011 at 12:31 PM
I think I am going to be buying one of those jackets from her. Damn you Boosterrific, you are making me spend more money!
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 20, 2011 at 2:33 PM
"Making you spend money"? Booster would be so proud of me!
eyz posted on Jan. 27, 2011 at 5:22 AM
This is so cool!
I need one!...
Who am I kiddin? I'm more of a Blue Beetle kinda looking guy...
bonk posted on Feb. 11, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Hey, look at that! Ha, that's the costume I had Gina make for me after I was impressed by her jackets. I got a jacket as well and both are fantastic quality. I'd 100% recommend it.
My link up there's got a picture of me wearing it from my Tumblr--unfortunately the best one I've got of me in it as of yet.
I love hanging it up in my closet. Makes it look like Booster deflated himself on a hanger.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Justice League International Volume 5, collecting Justice League International Annual #2 and #3 plus early issues of the JLE, is scheduled for release today. There's definitely some Booster Gold in that. And I'm not making any promises, but it seems very likely that Booster will at least get a mention in Power Girl #20, the events of which take place between Justice League: Generation Lost issues #16 and #17.
And if that's not enough to tide you over until the next Booster Gold release, be aware that I've combined and updated the house advertisements/psa page to try to make them more user friendly. The ads are now easier to find, presented on one page for your browsing enjoyment. Boosterrific.com is always working to serve you better!
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Kerushi100 posted on Jan. 19, 2011 at 9:21 PM
Any word on a collected Justice League Antartica?
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 19, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Heh. I think it's called JUSTICE LEAGUE AMERICA ANNUAL #4.
Kevin posted on Jan. 19, 2011 at 11:18 PM
according to Newsarama and DC, Time Masters is apparently back on schedule for this week.
I have to go to get the Green Arrow issue I missed, so if it is out I will let everyone know on the boards.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 19, 2011 at 11:57 PM
Do you mean, like, "this week" today? The store I was in earlier today didn't have it, and it is not on Diamond's ship list for this week (1/19) or next week (1/26). Diamond is the absolute authority on what ships, so I trust their list. DC still has the book scheduled to ship 2/2. If you do find a copy of TIME MASTERS: VANISHING POINT #6, please do let us know.
Kevin posted on Jan. 20, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Will do. Its possible that Newsarama was going by the old schedule...
But it is interesting that they had the preview up for it now...adds more to the idea that it isn't because of Dan that the series is being delayed, but the editors
Harry posted on Jan. 20, 2011 at 9:34 AM
I also suspect TM#6 was ready on time. Jurgens has never been prone to the chronic delays that plague other artists. To be fair, I have heard that drawing/inking/coloring the Flash can be a demanding chore because of the Speed Force effects.
RussBurlingame posted on Jan. 25, 2011 at 1:22 PM
I'm just guessing here, but I'm thinking that the delays in TIME MASTERS are not about Jurgens, Hi-Fi or anything else. I think it's all about Johns, Reverse Flash and Flashpoint. Delaying releases until they can complement what's already out from the Maestro.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
DC Universe Online launched one week ago today, and it seems that it has already exposed an all-new audience to Booster Gold, if the GameSpot forums are any indication. On Sunday, a new forum topic was started titled "Who the hell's Booster Gold?" If this game introduces even one player to Booster Gold, I say it was all worth it. You can find the thread here.
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Kevin posted on Jan. 18, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Making your way on the Internet today
takes everything you've got.
Going to a forum about Booster Gold
Sure would help alot
Wouldn't you like to get away?
Sometimes you want to go
Where everybody knows your (screen)name,
and they're always glad you came.
You wanna be where you can see,
Our favorite hero is the same
You wanna be where everybody knows
Your name.
You wanna go where people know,
It's not Buster, Booster is his name,
You wanna go where everybody knows
your name.
Kerushi100 posted on Jan. 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Kevin is a genius.
Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Jan. 18, 2011 at 10:54 PM
Seconded.
tgb posted on Jan. 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
I hope someone sets those jokers straight on Booster being nothing but a comedy laugh riot with no mention of the excellent turn that the character took in Crisis and 52.
