Booster Gold #1
This collection kicks off the 2008 Booster Gold series, following the time-traveling hero as he navigates the complexities of fixing temporal anomalies. The volume, subtitled '52 Pick-Up,' ties directly into the events of DC's 52 series, with Booster reluctantly taking on a new mission to protect the timeline. Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz, with art by Dan Jurgens, it features a mix of action and character-driven storytelling as Booster grapples with his legacy and the consequences of his past actions.
Booster Gold #1 (2008) launches with "Chapter 1: Secret Origins," a bold reimagining of Superman’s earliest days through the lens of time-traveling chaos. Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz, with Dan Jurgens handling pencils and Norm Rapmund on inks, the story follows Booster Gold, Rip Hunter, and Skeets as they race to protect Jonathan Kent’s ancestor during his birth—before Lionel Luthor or a vengeful Lex can erase the future. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund captures the high-stakes urgency, setting the tone for a journey that blends frontier grit with cosmic consequences.
In "Chapter 1: Secret Origins" from Booster Gold #1 (2008), Booster Gold’s ambitious bid to become a respected hero and rejoin the Justice League of America hits a snag when Rip Hunter reveals that only Booster can safeguard the timestream. Reluctantly agreeing to the mission, he sets out with Hunter—but only on one condition: they must first save Ted Kord.
In "Chapter 2: Leggo My Ego" from Booster Gold #1 (2008), a young Guy Gardner faces a pivotal moment when Booster Gold steps in to redirect Sinestro’s rage—sparked by a cryptic warning from Supernova about Guy’s future fame—just before Abin Sur’s death. With a mix of wit and unexpected camaraderie, Booster helps Guy navigate a personal crisis, subtly shaping the legacy of the Green Lantern Corps. Meanwhile, Rip Hunter’s enigmatic journey and Supernova’s sudden appearance to Jonah Hex hint at deeper forces at play.
In "Chapter 3: Hexed" from Booster Gold #1 (2008), Booster Gold teams up with Rip and Skeets to protect Dr. Jeb Westfield as they race against time to ensure the survival of Jonathan Kent’s ancestor—preventing Lionel Luthor from finding baby Kal El and stopping Lex’s future jealousy from turning deadly. When Booster crosses paths with Jonah Hex in the Old West, he learns the legendary gunslinger declined the mission, forcing him to take matters into his own hands. With Westfield’s help and a surprise attack from Supernova, Booster must shield the doctor before rejoining Rip in the time sphere, where new travelers await.
In "Chapter 5: No Joke," Booster Gold finds himself caught between time travel and a harsh truth when Rip Hunter claims to send him back to stop Barbara Gordon’s injury—only to reveal the deeper lesson: some tragedies, like Ted Kord’s death, are fixed points in time. With three unexpected visitors challenging Rip’s philosophy, Booster must confront what it means to change the past—and whether some moments are meant to stay unaltered.
In "Chapter 6: Meet the Beetles," Booster Gold defies Rip Hunter’s warnings and leaps into the past with the Blue Beetles, determined to rescue Ted Kord. While Booster races against time, Rip Hunter quietly enlists Daniel Carter, setting a new course for the future.
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↩ Reprints Booster Gold #1 (2007), Booster Gold #1 (2007), Booster Gold #2 (2007), Booster Gold #2 (2007), Booster Gold #3 (2007), Booster Gold #4 (2008), Booster Gold #5 (2008), Booster Gold #6 (2008)
Reprinted in Booster Gold #1 (2009)
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