Tinuvial posted on Jan. 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Interesting crossover. Love the classic outfit and classic Skeets!

Now, inquiring minds (me) want to know the backstory. How did Booster get the TARDIS and where is the Doctor? And is that sonic screwdriver a Booster style one or did he borrow it?

So many possibilities! (shoos plot bunnies away)

osyrus68 posted on Jan. 20, 2015 at 1:36 PM
Thank you SO MUCH for posting this up on front!! and Thank you to everyone who has stopped by her page!! Also I'm sure it's a Rip styled sonic screwdriver who probably came into contact with him during the upcoming convergence time bubbles.

bob posted on Jan. 12, 2015 at 2:10 PM
I feel that the opinion of the JLI is sort of like the opinion many people have of Booster that haven't read his books. The perception that the JLI is a joke is the opinion that others have of it in the DC Universe. Sure there were some goofy things that they did, but they also still protected the earth from serious threats. This whole the JLI was a joke though now has them as an underdog whenever they get together, it was really what made JL Generation Lost work, because it was so easy for everyone else to think of them as losers and useless, even if they were the only ones that could save everyone from another potential catastrophe.

Tinuvial posted on Jan. 12, 2015 at 2:52 PM
Agreed. From the beginning the JLI wasn't about the 'best' and the 'brightest' of the heroes saving the day. It was about the second stringers either bringing down the bad guys or holding the line until the big guns showed up.

Even in the rather ill fated Manhunter crossover event (and yes, the majority of the 'main' series was dead boring and left me wonder why I should care), the JLI was on the front lines AND they were one of the few heroes/hero groups to handle 'their' Manhunter pretty much all by themselves.

And from what I know, some of the stuff that had its start in the JLI is still around, like Martian Manhunter loving oreos...er chocos and, of course, the now legendary friendship of Booster and Beetle.

Richard posted on Jan. 10, 2015 at 9:27 AM
I think that they dropped the ball with Booster a long time ago. They missed how much possibility the character has for a study in what it means to be a hero. He's still had some moments (Booster Gold 16 after his penthouse is destroyed, even though the owners recouped their losses, he overpays to buy the property in order to rebuild, giving other tenants a rent-free year. Heroism. Blue Beetle reminiscing on the death of Superman in The OMAC Project, commenting that surely Booster knew about what was happening, but he still jumped in and took the first hit. Heroism. Booster Gold defying the Doctor-Who-esque fixed point in time of Barbara Gordon's paralysis--over and over again, despite nearly dying multiple times. Heroism.), but broadly speaking, they've treated him too much like a joke or like the arrogant fool Narcisse sees. Never mind that that's (mostly, if you don't count Giffenverse) a consciously-groomed perspective, because it sells ads. If you look at the early Booster comics, too, you can see some of the potential rivalries from living in an established city--Superman instantly dislikes him, he comes up against Luthor personally and in business and heroics--but which never really got developed. It's truly a shame.

Grimmy posted on Jan. 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM
I don't think Booster cares as much for the money as the attention and fame (ex-football star), which makes his "real" secret identity as a Time Master all the more ironic. He may potentially be the most influential hero in the DC Universe or Multiverse for that matter.

bob posted on Jan. 12, 2015 at 3:53 PM
An imperfect hero is always more interesting than a perfect one. Stories are better when failure is a possibility. Even when he succeeds it still doesn't mean he did it right, which leaves consequences all which keeps things interesting and gives you a reason to read it.

Anonymous posted on Jan. 11, 2015 at 5:10 PM
I'm only familiar with the DCAU, Smallville, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold versions of the character. I like the Smallville one, but he's more polished and fake than my ideal. I see Booster as a more spontaneous and relatable character, almost a regular guy who's trying to get famous. I think Tom Everett Scott on JLU nailed the character perfectly, and the Booster on B:TBTB was almost as good. So I vote for Tom Everett Scott, because I don't imagine the Boosters I haven't seen could be any better.

Brady Kj posted on Jan. 11, 2015 at 8:55 PM
Oops. That last post was me.