Curt posted on Mar. 7, 2012 at 10:12 AM
It's because Dan Didio hates me.

Grimmy posted on Mar. 7, 2012 at 8:51 PM
It's funny, I was just thinking that George Perez would be my dream artist for Booster when he gets his own solo book again (if the Syfy series goes through I imagine that's a given). Heck, I'd even settle for a special one-shot book, like he did for the Hulk in "Future Imperfect". <br /><br />Imagine Perez drawing all those DC characters from the past present and future as Booster travels through time secretly making right, what once went wrong... <br /><br />Which is what a TV Booster "could" be like, probably without the emphasis on DC characters at first. But, it's a proven TV concept and Rip Hunter could fill the time guide role with Skeets filling in the details. <br /><br />Maybe they could even get Scott Bakula or Dean Stockwell to do cameos or or or... Okay, time to calm down. <br /><br />All I'm trying to say is, Booster Gold has a lot of potential to be a great TV star. Whether in his original form or as a secret protector of time, Booster is pure gold. But we already knew that didn't we? ;)

CDN posted on Feb. 9, 2012 at 10:51 AM
I must say, I'm surprised by last weeks results. Not by the over-whelming anti-Vixen(ness?), but the fact of the rest of the results. I guess Booster fans really don't like seeing a girl play with his heart (potentially at least, given how I read into Godiva's (24%) reply to General Irons). Guy (12%) coming in 3rd was a HUGE shock, especially considering Booster has no Ted to be buddies with...and the fact Jurgens basically gave a middle finger to the whole 'Guy and Tora ship has sunk'. What I'm most surprised (though not shocked) with is who got the least amount of votes. Fire, Ice and Rocket Red. That'd make it a team of four. Smaller, more efficient, less clutter...But then there's Irons (12%). I'm surprised to see that the Booster fans have seemed to grow attached to him if he received less votes then Guy. o_o

 Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Feb. 9, 2012 at 2:33 PM
Guy Gardner is a polarizing figure, with as many people liking him as disliking him. I knew a lot of people who HATED him when he had his own series. And with 41 total votes, the difference between the relative unpopularity of Guy and General is just one vote.

Jobu posted on Feb. 10, 2012 at 2:47 PM
I have to confess, a lot of motivation for my vote for Vixen was based on:<br /><br />*landscape on viewscreen*<br />"That's my native Africa!"

Harry posted on Feb. 8, 2012 at 11:15 AM
So much for the brave new world of comics. Same old same old. Based on what I see here, it seems that DC should just relaunch it's titles each and every year with new #1's. I wonder how long before that will fatigue buyers?

Jesster posted on Feb. 8, 2012 at 11:53 AM
It's unfair to blame Vixen, she's as much dead weight as anyone else on the team that's not Booster Gold. Even Batman is just there to support Booster, so drop everyone else and give Booster his own book back. Then team up Vixen to with Animal Man to be his replacement, oh wait wasn't he cancelled too.

Russ Burlingame posted on Feb. 12, 2012 at 1:19 PM
No, Animal Man is far from canceled. It's one of the best-loved new titles among DC Editorial, and it's not selling too badly either.<br /><br />That said, remember that these numbers don't count digital, which apparently is somewhere just north of 10% of sales now. And it's how I buy JLI.

 Boosterrific [Official Comment] posted on Feb. 12, 2012 at 4:20 PM
I'd love for DC to reveal real numbers for digital sales. Ten percent of JLI #5 sales is 3700 units, enough books to move the title from 51 to 42 in the Diamond sales ranking. However, that assumes, of course, that other titles don't have 10% also added in. If they did, JLI would still be in 51st place for January.

But I understand what you are saying: a ten percent increase in those numbers puts JLI 5 marginally above BGv2 on my graph. That doesn't change the slope or my analysis, just a bit of a y-axis shift in the right direction.

CDN posted on Feb. 7, 2012 at 12:21 PM
As a Canadian, I'd like to make a point about Booster's apparent Canadian citizenship and his leadership role. Canada's never been a military power (albeit, after the 1st World War when we became a naval superpower for a few years) but we've always have had a VERY active role in the UN's Security branch. It was a Canadian who proposed the UN Peacekeepers, a the man eventually was picked as the Commander for awhile (during the Suez Canal crisis). When thought in this light, Canada has always been a bit of a 'leader' in the UN's military operations (and this is not to make the UN out to be some radical military operation). It would, therefore, make sense for Booster to be a Canadian and a leader for the UN. His doubts about leading could also be seen as typical Canadianism about our own doubts on the Global Scale of life. While I still believe Booster is a full blooded Yank, his fears about leadership, especially in times like these, give support to him being a Canadian.<br /><br />As a side point, this is why I love Jurgens, not just for making Booster, but for the subtext he has written in to the story.

Morgenstern posted on Feb. 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM
You are selling Canada quite a bit short. Canada has always been a military power whenever it chose to be one. During WWI Canada was one of the biggest contributors on the western front (behind the UK & France), with their troops excelling at frontal assault despite suffering huge casualties. Their forces played huge roles in all major battles on the northern half of the front (The South was defended by the French). From the disastrous Battle of the Somme, over Passchendaele , to the hundred day Offensive (which is still often refered to in France & Belgium as “les cent jours du Canada“), the Allied always used Canadian troops to spearhead their offensive. This caused the Germans to always reinforce any region where they just sighted Canadians as quickly as possible. <br /><br />And that was just the first world war. Here, the Canadians again served in every major campaign at the Western Front. When the D-Day came in 44 the Allied took 5 beaches: 2 American, 2 British, 1 Canadian. From their landing point the Canadians made the quickest and most succesful advances inland from all Allied Forces. After playing a vital role in the liberation of Paris, Canada was once more essential in freeing the low countries, esp the Netherlands, saving millions from starvation. Until this day the Netherland send thousands of tulip bulbs as a sign of thanks to Canada. <br /><br />Also, at the end of the Second World War, Canada boasted the third strongest Navy of the world, including several aircraft careers.<br /><br />Long story short: Canada can be a huge military power whenever it feels the need to be one..but they won't brag about it.

CDN posted on Feb. 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM
You make me blush, M, with your knowledge of my country. See, we're also very modest and don't like to be all that boisterous too often :P But yes, I know of all our military battles and our fights. I can atest to the tulips too (my hometown has a giant Tulip shaped fountain donated by a family with heritage in the Netherlands). But I think this just goes to support the idea that we shy away from believe in our Global Stance, even with our history in military, we don't push it out there, too shy of what the world would think of us (much like Booster's fear/hatred for negative limelight)

Jake Speed posted on Feb. 7, 2012 at 11:38 PM
Never talk politics among polite company. Anyone in entertainment - like Mr. Jurgens - should remember that bit of wisdom. <br /><br />Although I agree Canada is a fine country, I don't believe the UN has a very good reputation. Just think Oil-for-food and you'll get the idea. It is without a moral compass.