Booster Gold #3
In "52 Pick-Up, Chapter 3: Hexed," Booster Gold, Rip Hunter, and Skeets race against time to protect Jonathan Kent’s ancestor during his birth, knowing Lionel Luthor’s reach extends even into the past—and that Lex’s jealousy could doom baby Kal El. With help from the enigmatic Dr. Jeb Westfield and a surprising encounter with Jonah Hex in the Old West, Booster must defend the doctor from a shocking threat: the very suit meant to save the future. Written by Geoff Johns and illustrated by Dan Jurgens, with cover art by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund, this chapter blends time-travel tension with classic Western grit.
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After learning that Daniel has had the Supernova suit taken from him, Booster, Rip, and Skeets set off to ensure that Jonathan Kent's ancestor survives his birth with the aid of Dr. Jeb Westfield. If they don't, Lionel Luthor will find baby Kal El and his jealous brother Lex will kill him. In the Old West, Booster meets with Jonah Hex but learns that Jonah refused the job, so he goes to Dr. Westfield's himself and protects him from an attack by Supernova. Dr. Westfield decides to move back to Smallville, and Booster rejoins Rip in the time sphere, where they run into two other time travelers.
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