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

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #6 from 1986. Superman!? Skeets tells all. We get Booster's origin and a showdown with the Man of Steel. Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Colorer: Nansi Hoolahan Editor: Alan Gold

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Button Time
00:42 Camera Quality Debate
01:46 Comic Book Chronicles and Booster Gold
02:50 Lex Luthor Costume Reveal
03:35 Video Production Quality Issues
04:16 TV Shows and Cartoons Discussion
06:48 Booster Gold Comic Analysis
11:08 Booster Gold's Origin Story
13:44 Booster Gold and Superman
27:40 Justice League and Booster Gold
29:01 Superman Confronts Booster Gold
32:43 Booster Gold's Origin Story
35:08 Booster's Heist and Time Travel
37:38 Comic Book References and Discussions
44:22 Fan Letters and Responses
51:02 Promotions and Plugs
01:03:07 Closing Remarks and Next Episode Teasers

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #5 from 1986. Does Mr. Twister twist things? Is Hockey a violent sport? What is the Booster Mobile!? Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race

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Timeline:

00:00 The Return: Setting the Scene
00:16 Dice and Kickstarter Woes
01:44 Sad Hotdog Man RPG
03:27 Booster Gold Discussion Begins
11:58 Mr. Twister's Introduction
18:01 Comic Book Nostalgia
27:12 Booster Gold's Action Plan
34:08 Mr. Twister's Hostage Situation
35:00 Booster Gold's Heroic Actions
37:37 The Aftermath and Skeets' Sadness
38:15 Booster's Complicated Relationships
41:04 Booster's Tax Troubles
44:00 Booster's New Ride
46:51 Comic Book Reviews and Discussions
49:12 The Impact of Dark Knight Returns
01:04:17 Booster Gold's Legacy and Future
01:07:01 Listener Letters and Community
01:14:43 Closing Remarks and Teasers

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #4 from 1986. Thorn and Booster fight the 1000. Trixie has an aunt. We needed Skeets to organize our show. Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Streamy Yard Discussion
00:45 Exciting New Prints and Artist Spotlight
03:37 Booster Gold and Comic Book Talk
17:48 Car Talk and Personal Stories
27:42 Mind Dancer's Attack
27:58 Teel Guard's Best Dialogue
28:16 Action-Packed Scenes
28:23 DC Comics Highlights
28:44 Green Lantern Universe Changes
29:46 Booster Gold's Battle
35:17 Thorn's Importance in History
36:55 Booster Gold's Heroic Moment
38:06 Blaze Comics and Artist Insights
39:00 Mind Dancer's True Identity
45:19 IRS Trouble for Booster Gold
47:10 Wrestling References and Wrap-Up

Greg and Dan review Booster Gold #3 from 1986. Booster continues the fight against the 1000. Who is the mystery woman? We go Retro... Emporium. Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer: Augustin Mas; Editor: Janice Race

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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Setup
00:45 Booster Gold Discussion Begins
01:20 Podcast Banter and Retro Emporium
04:50 Comic Book Nostalgia
05:59 Booster Gold's Adventures Continue
07:37 Villains and Exposition
18:34 Booster Gold's Date
19:55 Secret Origins and Comic Lore
25:46 Booster Gold's Secret Lair
29:02 Eddie's Future in the Series
29:14 Introducing Aunt May Jean
29:23 Monica Lake and Trixie's Annoyance
29:52 Beneath Centennial Park: Intruder Alert
30:34 Booster Gold vs. The Inhuman Torch
31:38 Booster's Cape Debate
32:26 Major Disaster and Booster's Adventures
33:38 Booster Gold's Battle with The Thousand
34:43 The Krampus and Retro Emporium
35:16 DC Checklist and Comic Book Highlights
38:34 Booster Gold's Predicament
40:31 Mindancer's Plan and The Thousand's MLM
47:58 Booster Gold's Cliffhanger
50:23 Podcast Plugs and Sign-Off

Greg and Dan digest Booster Gold #2 from 1985. Mind Dancer, Teal Guard, Skeets down.... How will Booster promote cereal and save the day? And dogs visit the podcast! Join us for another fun episode.

Writer: Dan Jurgens; Penciller: Dan Jurgens; Inkers: Mike DeCarlo ; Letterer:
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Timeline:

00:00 Introduction and Task Delegation
00:31 Technical Difficulties and Demonetization
00:59 Patreon and Fan Engagement
01:54 Booster Gold and Advertising
02:39 XFL and Nostalgia
04:00 Chinese Restaurants and Local Joints
05:41 Political Commentary and Entertainment
07:01 Booster Gold Comic Analysis
13:45 Late Night TV and News Sources
21:29 Mind Dancer and The 1000
33:31 Booster's Cereal Commercial
35:04 Superman vs. the KKK
36:19 Missing Podcast Episode
37:47 Nathan Fillion Doll
41:09 Booster Gold's Adventures
57:51 Marketing and Mashups
01:05:17 Comic-Con and Legal Advice
01:07:38 Podcast Wrap-Up