During the presentation of the new DC Extended Universe, James Gunn mentioned Booster Gold. He’s a special superhero with a redemption story that might not be as close to the most common ones. This is something that can be strange or inconspicuous on the surface, is one of the strengths of the future character of the franchise.

James Gunn, who starred in superhero films and TV series, was characterized by giving meaning and showing characters who run away from main stream. The filmmaker is a comic book mouse who seems to have an extensive folder of references and curiosities about the figures that elude the casual reader. Booster Gold may be one of them.

The new DC Extended Universe will be a mixture of well-known figures such as Superman and Batman, as well as several characters with longstanding comic book knowledge. But they are not so well known to the general public. From the point of view of James Gunn, this could be understood as an interest in preserving the classical aspects, clear references for the viewer. They will go hand in hand with another niche and will not be so commented.

History of Booster Gold

His first appearance in comics was Booster Gold #1published in February 1986. During the presentation of the new DC Extended Universe James Gunn called Booster Gold a “loser”. The definition may be harsh, but it is not without truth. On the contrary, almost exactly. The story of a character who is an alter ego in publications Michael John Carter, is marked by questionable situations and solutions. Also due to turbulent origin.

Michael John Carter grew up in Gotham City 25th century, in the house he shared with his mother and twin sister Michelle. His father, on the other hand, gambled away all his money, lost and retired from married life. Although she grew up in a poor environment, she was able to break into the sport to gain recognition and the opportunity to learn. He was a privileged athlete who represented the university by playing football.

A rising career, perhaps unstoppable before professional sports, began to falter when his father reappeared. Under his influence, Michael began to make a number of sports decisions that undermined his career: he lost matches so the old man could win some coins in a bet.

Journey to redemption

When this is discovered, Michael sees the prestige he has earned disappearing. The athlete fell out of favor and was expelled from Gotham City University. Looking for work, he found her at the Museum of Space in Metropolis, the city where Superman lives. This work, outwardly alien to much of what interested him, changes his life.

Michael had access to information and details about 20th century superheroes and villains.. The young man saw in the past an opportunity to redeem himself. Knowing various historical facts, he could influence them. There was something left to decide: how to travel in time? In the Museum itself, he found the answer by stealing the technique he came with at the time he was studying.

Traveling into the 20th century, Michael settled in Metropolis. The first historical event – in the comics – in which he takes sides is when chilleran assassin who changes physical form at will is trying to assassinate the president USA. This time traveler avoids it.

Thus began his journey of rethinking and deceit. His superhero name is explained by a combination of the nickname “Booster” when he played American football and “Gold Star”, as Michael wanted to be recognized. Mix came after Ronald Regan introduce it publicly as “Booster Gold”.

Then this disgraced athlete came close to what he longed for: glory in a world and time other than his own.

TV series in the DC Extended Universe

According to what was announced by James Gunn, the series in the rebooted DC Extended Universe will carry the character’s eponymous name: simply Booster Gold. While no release date or cast information has been announced, there are some issues to consider. The first is the director’s relationship with eccentric figures in the comics.

Peacemaker, James Gunn's Suicide Squad

Through guardians of the galaxyfrom the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Suicide Squad And peacemaker, James Gunn has a penchant for characters that are on the fringes of great stories. In each of these franchises, he has been able to find figures that are seemingly unobtrusive to turn into the axes of his adaptations.

Booster Gold could be a pattern that fits this logic. His feature is one who is full of injuries, aspirations, deceit and fame. Enough to imagine a series that chronicles his origins, his suffering, and also explores part of his transformation into a superhero who can be considered a con. James Gunn wasn’t shy about showing the dark or compromising side of his characters during filming. Suicide Squad And in peacemaker. While the filmmaker has not confirmed a screenwriter or director, under his direction the project could have taken on a tone similar to the one mentioned.


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