Booster Gold #1
This volume collects the first half of the 2007 Booster Gold series, which reimagines the time-traveling hero from the 25th century as a reluctant guardian of the timestream. Working alongside a sentient security system named Skeets, Booster must correct historical anomalies while grappling with his own legacy and the consequences of his earlier, more selfish adventures. The book includes issues #1–12 of the series, written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz with art by Dan Jurgens and others.
"Chapter 1: Secret Origins" kicks off a bold new era for Booster Gold with a high-stakes time-travel mission that redefines his origins. Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz, and brought to life by Dan Jurgens’ dynamic art and Norm Rapmund’s sharp inks, this issue sees Booster, Rip, and Skeets racing through time to protect a pivotal moment in history—ensuring Jonathan Kent’s ancestor survives his birth, with the fate of the future hanging in the balance. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund captures the action with a striking, vintage-inspired look.
In "Chapter 1: Secret Origins," 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 on a high-stakes journey with one demand: they must save Ted Kord.
In "Chapter 2: Leggo My Ego," Booster Gold races against time to alter a pivotal moment in Green Lantern history, diverting Sinestro’s wrath from a young Guy Gardner while navigating a surprisingly personal moment over a beer. With Abin Sur’s fate hanging in the balance, Booster’s actions subtly shape who will become the next Green Lantern—though not in the way anyone expects. Meanwhile, Rip Hunter’s enigmatic presence and a sudden visit from Supernova add layers of mystery to the timeline.
In "Chapter 3: Hexed" from Booster Gold #1 (2009), Booster Gold teams up with Rip and Skeets to prevent a catastrophic timeline shift by ensuring the survival of Jonathan Kent’s ancestor—only to find himself crossing paths with the grizzled bounty hunter Jonah Hex, who’s already refused the mission. With the help of Dr. Jeb Westfield, Booster must protect the scientist from the menacing Supernova while racing against time to secure the future, all before rejoining Rip in the time sphere and encountering two unexpected travelers from another era.
In "Chapter 5: No Joke," Booster Gold finds himself caught between time travel and a harsh lesson when Rip Hunter claims to send him back to save Barbara Gordon—only to reveal the truth: some tragedies, like the death of Ted Kord, are meant to stay unchanged. With three unexpected visitors challenging Rip’s philosophy, Booster must confront the weight of what can’t be undone.
Booster Gold steps into the past with the Blue Beetles, determined to save Ted Kord despite Rip Hunter’s dire warnings. As Booster races against time, Rip Hunter quietly recruits Daniel Carter, setting a new course for the future.
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