Today marks the observance of America Recycles Day, a day organized by Keep America Beautiful to promote national awareness of the benefits of waste recycling. Since Boosterrific.com is devoted to comic books, it is only natural that we celebrate with comic books, and in today's case, action figures!

DC's New 52 is nothing but an experiment in recycling ideas. I asked last week what you thought about recycling one of Booster's oldest powers, and a plurality of today's voters act like they've never even heard of it! Seriously, people, you're reading a site called Boosterrific and you haven't checked out our section on Booster Gold's powers?

Last week's poll question: Should Booster Gold use his long-ignored Mass Dispersal Force power in future adventures on TV or in the DCnU? (37 votes)

Today, through their website Matty Collector, Mattel releases Justice League Unlimited Booster Gold for the the last time. This release is part of the "Final Figures" series of JLU figures from Mattel, as the company tries to clean out their warehouse on this discontinued line of figures. The Booster in this set has been previously released in two different paints, so today's Booster Gold figure is really nothing new. That makes this Booster the perfect spokesman for America Recycles Day!

Booster aside, this "Final Figures" series 3-pack also includes exclusive versions of Blue Beetle and Fire, an ideal collectible for fans of the original Justice League International. If you're interested in acquiring limited edition set, act fast! Matty Collector figures don't last long, and this thirty dollar 3-pack is limited to quantities of 10. Hopefully, given Mattel's valiant effort at recycling figures, there will be enough sets to go to everybody who wants one.

Speaking of action figures, it seemed that Booster Gold got a new figure every year in recent years, but nothing since Flashpoint. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

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Today marks the observance of World Diabetes Day, the day that the International Diabetes Federation focuses attention on awareness and prevention of the disease that affects millions. Since Boosterrific.com is devoted to comic books, it is only natural that we celebrate with comic books!

More than 8% of the population of the United States have some form of diabetes, which is credited with killing more Americans than kidney failure, influenza, or homicides. Though the chance you may be diagnosed with diabetes is linked to your genetic make-up, you can minimize your risk through careful diet and frequent exercise. Booster Gold has a few ideas about how to help, as seen in Justice League Quarterly #6.

Epoxy on the tongue? Maybe that's not the most practical solution. Don't trust a celebrity spokesperson for proper medical advice; see your doctor for real details about steps you can take to prevent the disease.

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Today marks the global observance of World Kindness Day, a day set aside to remind humanity that we should all work together towards the goal of peaceful coexistence. Since Boosterrific.com is devoted to comic books, it is only natural that we celebrate with comic books!

Kindness isn't a trait that is widely associated with Booster Gold. In fact, Booster would probably be first choice as the celebrity spokesman for World Selfishness Day. (Is there any profit in that?) That doesn't mean that Booster shirks his responsibility to be excellent to each other, as seen in Booster Gold, vol. 1, #15.

Even if he has to do so anonymously. Hey, he's got his reputation to consider!

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Today marks the observance of Veterans Day in the United States, a time to show our thanks and respect those who have served in the United States military. Since Boosterrific.com is devoted to comic books, it is only natural that we celebrate with comic books!

DC has certainly produced some fantastic titles in the war genre, resulting in an endearing legacy of memorable characters, including Sgt. Rock, the Unknown Soldier, and G.I. Robot. But since this is a website devoted to Booster Gold, one DC war hero springs to mind before any other: Enemy Ace.

While Enemy Ace may seem an unlikely character to champion on American Veterans Day, Hans von Hammer deserves our attention and respect. Known as the "Hammer of Hell" because of his iron will and ruthless diligence to duty, Enemy Ace served unquestionably in the German Air Force of World War I. Though thoroughly a warrior, von Hammer followed an unyielding code of honor that made him an ideal example of a fighting man, no matter which country's flag you salute.

Enemy Ace made his first appearance in Our Army at War -- the same series that also gave us Sgt. Rock -- in 1965. His stories by the legendary team of Robert Kanigher and Joe Kubert are dark morality tales emphasizing the horrors of war and the courage of the men who fight them. War in the Enemy Ace stories isn't something to be glorified, but something to be survived. Unlike war, the stories themselves are something to be experienced.

Let us give thanks for the war comics that our veterans have inspired. And let us never forget those brave men and women who have committed themselves to serving their country.

(Thanks to Luke of Being Carter Hall for suggesting this idea.)

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Since I started the week with something borrowed from FirestormFan.com, I feel it is appropriate to end that way, too.

There's a lot to see in the piece, but the best part is no doubt Booster Gold and Godiva canoodling underneath the trees. Ah, l'amour.

The above digital print on canvas by Rey Taira, Saturday Morning in Front of La Salle De Justice, is clearly modeled on the classic 1884 Georges Seaurat painting A Sunday on La Grande Jatte. Taira created this and a companion piece of villains lounging before the Hall of Doom for DC's "We Can Be Heroes" campaign.

This picture was found at kicada.tumblr.com, but another view and links to more pieces in the exhibition can be found at The Idol-Head of Dibolu.

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