Named by James Gunn as an influence for Gods and Monsters, the first
chapter of the new DC Universe film and television slate! This story
inspires the upcoming series BOOSTER GOLD.
Who the hell is Booster Gold?!
A scoundrel from the future intent on making a name for himself in the
past, Booster Gold has nevertheless exhibited his share of heroism.
When opportunity arises, you have to seize it! That's an idea that has
driven Mike Carter, a college football star of the 25th Century who
earned the nickname "Booster" on the field. Even though people assured
him a professional career of fame and fortune was in his future, he
decided he couldn't wait and wagered on his own games. The scandal
halted his dreams of professional stardom and ruined his reputation.
Taking a job as a security guard in the Metropolis Space Museum, Mike
saw another opportunity. With future and alien technology stolen from
the museum, and a time machine that was on display, he realized he could
not only become a superhero himself in a past era where his criminal
history was unknown, but he could also make his good deeds profitable.
Mike time-traveled to the modern age and debuted as Booster Gold. Now,
he fights evil alongside different versions of the Justice League and
his good pal Ted Kord, the second Blue Beetle. Though always eager to
take credit for good deeds on social media or sign with a well-paying
sponsor, Booster is a good guy at heart and will drop everything if he
genuinely sees someone in need.
BOOSTER GOLD: 52 PICK-UP explodes from the pages of 52 with Booster
Gold on a mission to repair the damaged timeline of the DC Universe...if
he's going to earn membership in the Justice League of America!
