Who Is Booster Gold? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Booster Gold is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Michael Jon Carter, with over 1,223 comic issue appearances. Humiliated in his own time-period, the 25th century, Michael Jon Carter stole future technology and a security robot named Skeets and traveled back into the 20th century to become the greatest hero you've never heard of: Booster Gold!

Who is Booster Gold?

Origin Michael Jon Carter was born on December 29th, in the year 2442. He grew up to be a foolhardy and egotistical man, and his only stand out talents were his notorious silver tongue, and his ability to promote himself. Never having been the best student growing up, he took a much deeper liking to sports, and football more specifically. Eventually he acquired a scholarship, and proceeded to become a star of college football, and even gained the nickname 'Booster'. However, being the scheming and selfish man we've all come to know and love, Michael started actually betting on his own games. He was caught rather quickly, and was banned from playing the sport altogether. Forced to take a part-time job at the Metropolis Space Museum, Michael 'Booster' Carter was down, out, and on his last leg. On his nights alone at the museum, Michael began to to take an interest in 20th century history, particularly in that time period's Superheroes and Villains.

Key facts

Booster Gold is of human origin and first appeared in "Book Two". The character is published by DC Comics. With 1,223 recorded issue appearances, Booster Gold ranks among the most featured characters in comics.