Source Material #375 - Booster Gold 11-14 (DC, 2007)

In this episode of Source Material Comics Podcast, hosts Jesse and Evan dive into the fascinating time-travel adventures of Booster Gold, focusing on issues 11 through 14 of the 2008 series. The duo tackles how Booster, the 25th-century hero, deals with his responsibilities to protect the timeline while navigating his relationships with key characters like his sister Michelle, Rip Hunter, and even the infamous Starro.The episode opens with a lively discussion about the awkward jump between story arcs in the series, which has left Jesse and Evan catching up on skipped issues. They quickly transition into the specifics of the "Vicious Cycle" arc from issues 11 and 12, where Booster is tasked with fixing temporal anomalies caused by a mysterious time-traveler named Wiley Dalbert. As they recount Booster’s face-off with classic Gotham villains like Killer Moth and his undercover mission to preserve the timeline, the hosts explore how even minor adjustments in the timeline can cause huge ripples. With humor and nostalgia, Jesse and Evan highlight the quirks of this lesser-known storyline, including an unexpected trip to the past and the hilarious moment where Booster must don Batman’s costume.Moving into issues 13 and 14, titled Stars in Your Eyes, the story takes a darker twist with the introduction of Starro, the mind-controlling alien who manipulates time to take over the universe. The episode's tension escalates as Starro infects Rip Hunter, forcing Booster to confront his mentor and risk further damage to the timeline. The hosts discuss the moral dilemma Booster faces in saving only one person during a crisis and how his decisions shape the future of the DC Universe. They also break down action-packed sequences, like Booster's journey to acquire Mr. Freeze’s gun to combat Starro, and his thrilling confrontation with classic heroes under Starro’s control.This episode is filled with sharp insights, humorous banter, and plenty of comic book trivia as Jesse and Evan reflect on the fun, complexity, and nostalgia of Booster Gold’s time-traveling escapades.