Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #9 from 1986. Chill out Legion, Booster Gold will handle it. Greg learns about the DC Challenge. Another fun episode!

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colors: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Pre-Show Banter
00:29 Booster Gold Cover Discussion
04:19 The DC Challenge Explained
06:05 Comic Book Art Teams and Collaborations
25:57 Wrestling Nostalgia: 1986 Edition
31:50 Booster Gold vs. The Legion of Superheroes
41:56 Caught on Camera: Legion and Booster's Big Moment
42:33 Dirk's Cape Creation and Star Trek Weapons
43:02 Skeets' Distraction and Chiller's Murderous Intent
43:36 Cobra Commander's Helicopters and GI Joe References
45:46 Ultra Boy's Invulnerability and Legion Lore
47:06 Brainiac Five's Force Field and Helicopter Destruction
49:06 Chiller's Escape and Legion's Meeting
51:19 Booster Gold's Introduction and Commercial Shoot
54:28 Comic Book Creators Captured and Dr. Shocker's Plan
55:21 Cobra Commander's Threat and Final Showdown Tease
57:22 Fan Letters and Comic Book Timelines
59:46 Bulletin Board Systems and Early Internet Fandom
01:11:17 Who's Who and Legion's Popularity
01:16:38 Podcast Shoutouts and Final Thoughts

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #8 from 1986. The Legion of Christmas Future is out to haunt Booster's Past. We also meet the Chiller, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush. Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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Timeline:

00:00 Podcast Troubles and Christmas Realizations
00:53 Christmas Presents and Superman Robots
02:20 Game Night Dilemmas and the Perfect Game
03:59 Boop: The Cat Game Explained
07:08 Podcast Tangents and Travis Talk
10:39 Booster Gold and the Legion of Superheroes
26:16 Comic Book Industry Insights and Direct Sales
38:21 Booster Gold's Arrival in Metropolis
49:17 The Chiller's Plan Unveiled
50:37 Acid Hands and Mortal Kombat References
50:56 Cobra Commander and the 1000
51:28 Black Lightning and the 1000
52:21 Senator Henry Ballard's Ambitions
52:55 Comparing Villains to Trump's Cabinet
53:27 Panel Work and Story Segmentation
53:57 Legion's Time Bubble and Landing
54:14 Greg's Departure and Return
54:48 Legion's Arrival and Time Travel
55:18 Booster Gold's Introduction and Rap
56:50 Legion's Disguises and Mission
01:01:43 Booster Gold's Powers and Abilities
01:03:14 Legion's Misunderstanding and Fight with Booster
01:03:28 Ronald Reagan and the Chiller's Plan
01:05:47 Podcast Tangents and Personal Stories
01:17:12 Booster Gold's Continued Origin
01:19:47 Legion's Role and Future Stories
01:28:34 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #7 from 1986. Booster screws up, again. Superman is right, again. Dan is probably wrong, again. Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Gene D'Angelo Editor: Alan Gold

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Lighting Setup
00:39 Comic Book Forensics: Superman and Booster Gold
00:59 The Death of Superman Discussion
04:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story
21:37 Comic Book Industry Insights
39:38 Superman and Booster Gold's Alien Encounter
42:42 Comic Interruptions and Dirk's Dilemma
43:05 Dirk's Family Crisis
44:16 Superman and Lord Gallup's Confrontation
45:56 Superman vs. Booster Gold
50:43 Skeets' Revelation and Booster's Realization
55:19 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
01:18:03 Analyzing Store Names and Final Thoughts