Friday, August 7, 2015
30 Years of One-And-Dones
Superman is to Brainiac as Booster Gold is to whom? If it's true that you can define a man by the quality of his enemies, Booster Gold must be a pretty great guy. He simply doesn't have that many enemies.
Royal Flush Gang, Black Beetle, mid-life crises — it's hard to believe that Booster Gold's stable of foes is so limited after 30 years of fighting crime. I asked character creator Dan Jurgens why none of Booster's early foes like Blackguard, Mindancer, Chiller, or Mister Twister ever returned to bedevil Booster Gold.
I think that has more to do with his book coming to an end than anything.
Look, villains rarely catch on the first time they appear. It often takes 3-plus appearances before they actually become a real part of a hero's rogues gallery. I think a couple of them had some potential. A couple others are obviously weak.
Had volume 1 run, say, 100 issues, they would have appeared again and been developed.
I believe Jurgens. In addition to Booster, Jurgens can lay claim to creating Cyborg Superman and Doomsday. The man knows a thing or two about creating memorable villains. He just needs a chance to attach one to Booster Gold.
Thank you, Dan Jurgens, for filling in the gaps in the history of Booster Gold.
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Thursday, August 6, 2015
For True Cereal Afficionados
Wherever Booster finally shows up, his fans will be watching.
Last week's poll question: How has Rip Hunter's role in Legends of Tomorrow affected your opinion about the chances of Booster Gold getting his own TV show? (41 votes)
In yesterday's Bat-Mite #3, we learned that Booster Gold is endorsing the fourth cereal of his career. Take that, Superman!
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Time for a Healthy Breakfast
Booster Gold has been keeping a low profile since Convergence. You might assume that's because he's been busy fighting crime or protecting the time stream or taking a nap. But the real reason is because he's been scoring new endorsement deals!
Wake up with Booster Puffs Cereal! An all-new breakfast alternative for people on the go in today's DCnU, Booster Puffs are filled with some number of essential vitamins and minerals. Add to milk for a wholesome start to your day. (Booster Puffs contain some artificial color and flavors. If you develop a rash or hives, stop eating Booster Puffs and call your doctor immediately.)
You can get your own box of Booster Puffs in today's issue of Bat-Mite #3. You'll find a free sample at DCComics.com. The issue itself is now available at fine comic retailers everywhere.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Limited Edition PEZ Movie Projectors
Maane Khatchatourian of Variety.com has reported that Envision Media Arts is planning on making an animated movie based on PEZ candies. There is no news on what the movie will be about, but if Danish LEGO can succeed in Hollywood, I don't see what's stopping Austrian PEZ.
I foresee kid-friendly adventures in a world populated with bizarre characters who eject items they need from their neck, much like the character Rico in another animated success, The Penguins of Madagascar.
If PEZ wants to emulate LEGO's success, they should also leverage the intellectual properties of their licensing partners. There have been hundreds of different heads made. Somebody's would pay good money to see Fred Flintstone interact with Bart Simpson on the big screen. And don't forget Batman. There's nothing he won't be in.
This news is bound to bring the copycats out of the woodwork. If I were an affluent glory-hound, I'd already be investing my money in a "parody" variant that could beat the brand-name movie to market. Don't be surprised to see a PESL movie coming to a Netflix queue near you.
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Monday, August 3, 2015
Re-Reading Super-Team Family Presents
Ross Pearsall specializes in the kinds of mash-ups that DC and Marvel have turned into their summer crossover events. Try and tell me you wouldn't buy this comic:
Can you spot Booster Gold in this line-up?
The real House of Ideas belongs to Pearsall, creator of the Super-Team Family comics. Visit his website where you'll find new issues of Super-Team Family ...The Lost Issues every day.
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