Letters to Booster Gold #5

I have to admit that this issue has intrigued the daylights out of me. Who've you've added to this mix (both good side and bad side) are interesting twists, to say the least!

But what I really enjoyed about this issue is the continuing friendship of Booster and Beetle. The humor between these two is really coming along well, and a real treat to read.

In fact, I will probably go so far to say that after Dick and Babs and Ollie and Dinah, these two could be my favorite couple of all time.

Excellent job! And a great cover, as well!

Thank you sir. I was a little nervous (as was Mark, our esteemed EIC) about the big reveal of Supernova's true identity. I was counting on the current exposure of Buddy Blank and Brother Eye in Countdown and the silver age junkies remembering the classic Jack Kirby OMAC series when it comes to knowing what Supernova's true ID really means. I hope I hit the right spots there. As for Linda Danvers and Extant, their twists was one I've been looking forward to writing. Look for both to have some huge ramifications on Booster.



I gotta tell you, writing Booster and Beetle together is about as fun as it gets. I see them as the best of friends... two guys that will be ripping into each other one second and worrying about each other the next. I couldn't resist the "couple" gag. It fits so well.

Thanks again and I agree totally. I love Syl's work and he continues to output fantastic covers! I'm lucky to be working with him!

Frack frack frackity FRACK!

Good stuff, as always, and I'm glad to see you worked out that Supergirl conundrum (in an interesting way too!).

Did I say that the last issue was a stumble? Well, this one certainly made up for that. I have mentioned on how big a silver age fan I am, and I love the fact that Supernova turned out to be Buddy Blank. I'm not sure how many people on this site actually have read Jack Kirby's OMAC series, but it was a really fun comic in it's day. I hated the Jim Starlin revamp and was glad it didn't really take. I was wrong with my guess on who Supernova was. I thought it was going to turn out to be Blue Beetle actually. The funny thing is, there was actually a hint in the 2nd issue wasn't there? The virus on Rip Hunter's computer had all those little eyes in it. The humor/serious mix was very balanced. The scene with Supergirl as actually touching. Booster is really showing he's not the insensitive jerk he used to be. Nice cliffhanger ending, although I bet I know how they're getting away. As for your ending quote... I haven't the slightest idea what it's from, but I do think I know one of them.

Extant said. “Try and find comfort in your last moments, and the knowledge of what is about to happen, with this thought: Cassandra in Greek legend, you recall, was condemned to know the future but to be disbelieved when she foretold it. Hence the agony of foreknowledge combined with the impotence to do anything about it.”


I'm fairly certain that line was from 12 Monkeys. All of the mysteries are starting to come together and the little twists are taking root. This title has keep me jumping and guessing and it's really been the best read on this site along with Justice League. In any case I really enjoyed this issue and the next one looks like everything is coming to a head. Should be quite an issue. Five stars. Great job all around and very nice cover art.