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Batman and Superman are widely regarded as the unofficial leaders of the Justice League in the huge and dynamic DC Comics Universe. Formal titles are rarely given within the team, though. However, Superman has now upset the balance of power by giving one of the League's members a formal title. Booster Gold, a time-traveling superhero well-known for his self-promotion, is bestowed with the extraordinary title of "Team Manager" in a comical turn of events.
The great finale of Mark Russell and Jon Mikel's "Time Jerks" narrative, which appears in Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15, features this surprising development. In the trilogy, Michael Carter, also known as Booster Gold, travels back in time to battle the Jurassic League, unintentionally wipe out humanity, and ultimately save them. However, Booster Gold must now contend with another grave threat: an asteroid that is speeding toward Earth.
Booster Gold turns to the Justice League in a last-ditch effort to preserve the Earth. As they face the incoming asteroid, Booster Gold asks about the strategy and how he might help. Awkwardly suggesting that Booster Gold "just wait here" while the other heroes take care of the matter, Superman seems to be aware of Gold's anxiousness. "Think of yourself... as the Team Manager," he continues.
The joke is in Superman's obvious attempt to softly disown Booster Gold from taking part, giving him a title that doesn't seem to have any significance in order to placate him. Ironically, even the always confident Booster Gold notices the joke and wonders, "What exactly am I managing here?" This scenario demonstrates the sharp discrepancy between Booster Gold's belief in his own significance and the actual perception of him among the core Justice League members. He is not so much a valued team member as a bother.
It's obvious that the "Team Manager" title is a joke, but it fits well with Booster Gold's personality to take use of it for future Bragging Rights. His affiliation with the Justice League has always been shaky and highly dependent on individual plots. Frequently, he has discovered that he is not a member of the Justice League when he tries to trespass on missions. He will probably regret saying that, but he can now genuinely say that Superman gave him the job of managing the team.
This hilarious scenario where Booster Gold can use the title for his own benefit is created by this unexpected development. It draws attention to the comedy ingrained in his persona as well as his propensity to inflate his significance. This is a win for Booster Gold, despite the fact that it stems from a perceived affront.
Superman has unintentionally given Booster Gold a potent weapon: the opportunity to hold a position within the Justice League. Superman is renowned for his unyielding dedication to justice and his leadership abilities. Future stories featuring Booster Gold and the other Justice League members will probably feature humorous exchanges between them as a result of this "mistake".
The comic highlights the humor that permeates the DC Universe. It serves as a reminder that even the mightiest heroes are fallible and that occasionally, such errors have humorous and unexpected results. Booster Gold's character gains further depth as a result of this development, which highlights his self-serving tendencies and unwavering quest for attention.
Batman: The Brave and the Bold #15's account of Booster Gold's unanticipated ascent to the position of "Team Manager" is a lighthearted and captivating addition to the DC Comics mythology. The humorous and bizarre elements are added to the Superhero genre, emphasizing the characters' frequently contradictory nature and their interactions. This tale serves as a reminder that there can be happy moments and surprising turns of events even in the vast and epic Justice League universe.
The incident further solidifies Booster Gold's persona as a publicity-seeker and self-promoter. It prepares readers for Booster Gold's use of his new title to sabotage Justice League operations in the future, possibly leading to wild and hilarious circumstances.