Okay this part has to do with Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz run on Booster Gold. Unlike the Time Masters series any hints that we pick up are intentional. Geoff Johns' work in general does tend to hint of things to come. He even hints of things to come in his other books on Rips' boards. Since I haven't gotten around to getting the first GJ written Rip Hunter in his JSA story I'm going to assume this plot line wasn't always in the cards.

( Is it subtle? Blatant? You decide! )

Yeah another one of my ramblings. I just tend to over think things, usually when on my commutes and this one stuck out. Around CTIC there Beetle/Booster fans pointed out that Ted could have worked within the system if he wanted to expose the truth.

( Yes, they both have morals )

Geoff Johns tends to foreshadow things in his work, a lot of time it's in the character diolog an issue or more before we grasp the true importances of the statement. Dan Jurgens has done this too with Booster joking that Michelle shouldn't have been saved by Rip, which later is a serious point for Michelle herself. Reading (for the eighth or so time) Booster Gold 26 it struck me that there was an important reason for Wonder Womans' last aside with Booster.

Likely I'm reading too into Jurgens/Johns planning this arc and it's connection to Blackest Night. This will likely never come close to happening in the issue its' self. The only time I can recall being right on the money on guessing what was to come in comics was that Connor and Spike would get along to the point it annoyed Angel. Nevertheless I'm posting the idea that won't get out of my head.

( SPOILERS for the BG issues in question and other Blackest Night books )

I've been thinking of doing this for awhile. Having posts that show the how Rips' history gels with Boosters', etc. I will admit some of these are the most shallow of "hints" especially since in this part the writer(s) wasn't attempting to leave clues at all. Straight from the Time Masters mini series.

( Clues? What clues? )

Title: Choose Your Poison
Fandom: Booster Gold
Prompt: Poison
Words: 777
Summary: Booster decided it was time to indulgence in something he was taught was primitive.
Timeline: Bosster Gold first series shortly after he made it big.
A/N: Having recently read BG #19 from the first series this popped out at me.

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Something about Jaimes' wording got me thinking.

( More musing on Black Beetle )

Title: And Green can be cool and friendly like
Fandom: DC Comics
Summary: Drabble. At a young age Rip knew what his favorite color was.

( And I think it's what I want to be )

I recalled an early teaser that Geoff Johns gave over starting Booster Gold that had this perfect summary of who Rip was. Simple and to the point of who he's always been, origin change or not. Finally when trying to figure out which JSA issues were the ones Johns started writing him in I found it. Weird right?

"Rip Hunter is the mysterious time traveler running the show," Johns said. "He's a well-experienced, no nonsense adventurer. He's a thrill seeker who constantly restrains himself, someone who is always thinking he can relax as soon as he's taken care of his current mission. But, of course, another mission always comes up."

And that description is how I see Rip. He hides that part of himself because of the mission. But he loves what he's doing because it's the ultimate adventure. This is the guy that when telling Jason that he was above all else a logical man that happened to master different forms of martial arts smirks. He wants to relax there just isn't time to do so. Especially since Booster needs to stay focused. It sort of reminds me of Superman calling Booster on his act and saying that he knows that he loves being a hero. One of these days I'll have to do a list of similar traits Booster and Rip has because it's amusing when you see it.

Most of the complaints I've heard about Booster Gold #26 with the art aren't pages Jurgens did though many said he did. I usually don't pay attention to these things when I'm caught up with the story unless they really jumps out at me.

( Just because )

Fitting that it should be raining today. I went to my LCS earlier than I usually do so most of the new comics were still on the shelf. I snuck a peep at the new Green Lantern Corps issue to see what was going to get Guy so pissed off. And yep that would do it. Pretty sure a lot of fans might go red over it too. I was a little peeved that the rings were being charged for 25 cents when they should be free but I like my LCS and figured why not.

( Blackest Night Booster Gold part 1 )

I only got these two because I just wasn't as interested in the rest. I didn't think they captured Ice which is why I didn't bother to get Fire. Their much larger than the other Booster Gold and Blue Beetle action figures. About the same size as each other which doesn't really work if you're a nitpicky fan that knows that Booster (who's supposed to be taller than Batman and Superman) is the same height as Ted, who by superhero standard is short.

( Sort of Review )

Lack of funds kept me from getting these so I finally got around to it.

( Drusillas' story and a very Spangel Christmas without the christmas part )

Title: A New Perspective
Fandom: DC comics
Rating: PG-13
Pairing/Characters: Dick/Booster. Mentions of Batman and Booster Gold supporting cast and various others.
Spoilers: Booster Gold Day of Death arc
Summary/Challenge:Booster Gold/Batman (Either Bruce or Dick)-with Bruce comfort/protecting, with Dick fun and experimenting.
A/N: This was written in comments, mostly before BG#25 and has yet to be betaed since written. But I decided to continue this extremely long comment fic on my lj hence I'm reposting it to have it all together.

( Did anyone else want to ship Dick/Booster after Day of Death? )

I haven't looked at Barbies since the great "Is DCs' Black Canary a hooker?" debate. A friend of mine collects them and while killing time I skimmed to see if they have anything that might be interesting. I found this. They even have Spocks' ears!

Looking around my LCB I noticed that not many, if any, are buying Cry for Justice. Sure it's the first day on the shelf but other books out today don't have nearly the same amount filling up their space. There was also a notice about next months tie ins to Blackest Night with the free rings asking for customers to reserve a copy so they have an idea how many to order. I made sure that I put one in for Booster Gold, because I don't intend to miss the issue because someone else wants the ring. Being low on funds I didn't get the second Drusilla issue or the new Angel. :(

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While Michelle has by no means been developed as well as Booster--likely because writers ignored her ever existing until Geoff Johns--I have noticed a nice twist on their dynamics. Their not the typical comic twins, and the closeness has never been shown as overly sappy. Sure he loves his sister but Booster is by no means the overly protective brother like Quicksilver is with Wanda. Jurgens has made it clear that there is an element of playfulness to them. They act like brother and sister bickering like siblings tend to do. I can appreciate Johns role in bring back Michelle but I think he didn't understand her personality. Strangely, Johns got one factor right but failed to follow up on it all the way.

( More rambling and Rip being closer to his best friend than Boostle? You decide )

Done for one of the three October Boostle challenges. Number 2 to be exact, though I did add to it a little.

( Boosters' nightmare )

Title: When all is said and done
Fandom: ATS
Rating: PG-13
Spoilers: For ATF and Season 8
Summary: Angel Investigations finally has a chat with the Scoobies over how their respective operations have changed. No one's really happy about it.
Challenge: Awkward situation.

( Much verbal fighting and a little actual fighting under the cut )

Title: A Friendly Ear
Fandom: AtS
Pairings: Spike/Angel
Disclaimer: I don't own them or make money off them. This is just for fun.
Summary: Angel and Spike both have their own heart to heart with Lorne.
Timeline: After ATF.

( Cut )