52 Pickup

Betrayal! Public shaming! Pop-punk and toxic lesbians! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe infiltrate issue seven of 52, the most important comic book of the century and the best series you’ve never heard of. Use offer code SCOOTS for 20% off! Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (03:51) Let’s Talk About the Cover (07:36) Let’s Talk About 52 #7 (08:51) The Backup (47:11) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (54:01) The Blackboard (57:38) Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:06:10) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Trade paperback Rock Lee Ken Lashley Joe Bennett Excalibur Travis Lanham Bruce Timm Gotham Central Booster Gold Lex Luthor J. G. Jones From Under the Cork Tree Fall Out Boy The Simpsons - Three Men and a Comic Book My Chemical Romance Gerard Way Doom Patrol Starfire Animal Man Renee Montoya Two-Face Raymond Chandler Vic Sage Bob Kane Kate Kane Batwoman (TV series) Ralph Dibny J. M. DeMatteis Fire Cassie Sandsmark Sue Dibny Lost Martha Wayne Edmond Hamilton Colt’s Manufacturing Company Dennis O’Neil The Question (1986 series) Jonathan Hickman Kieron Gillen Joëlle Jones Jessica Rabbit Jack Kirby Dan Jurgens Blue and Gold Joanne Starer Fire & Ice: Welcome to Smallville Tim Drake Lois Lane Rush Jonathan Coulton They Might Be Giants Superman The Question (2005 series) Lois Lane (2019 series) Ted Kord Joe Jonas Sophie Turner Devilance The Forever People Galactus Zero Hour Extant Armageddon 2001 Captain Atom Westworld Brian Michael Bendis Hawk and Dove Hal Jordan Crisis on Infinite Earths Hawkman Knight Terrors Barry Allen Animal Man (1988 series) JLA DC One Million Batman Catwoman Seduction of the Innocent Fredric Wertham Injustice 2 Dick Grayson Damian Wayne Tom King Doctor Phosphorus The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Bane Marion Cotillard Talia al Ghul Red vs. Blue Christopher Nolan The War of the Gods Wonder Woman Circe Waverider Jason Todd Stephanie Brown 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe are joined by Star-Spangled CBR Senior Writer Brian Cronin in discussing issue 6 of DC’s 52, covering the rich legacy of Manthrax, villainous improv groups, the secret sauce that made 52, and how God works in the DC universe. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (07:31) Let’s Talk About the Cover (08:46) Let’s Talk About 52 #6 (10:57) Do you remember any theories about 52 as it was releasing? (01:12:23) The Backup (01:16:12) What’s your favorite part of this issue? (01:23:24) The Blackboard (01:27:39) Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:37:17) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Brian Cronin Comic Book Legends Revealed X-Men DC Black Label Batman The Question Joe Bennett Ruy José Nick J. Napolitano Hal Jordan Green Lantern Axis of evil Black Adam Top Gun (1986) Green Lantern (2011) Manthrax Booster Gold China syndrome The China Syndrome (1979) Wilford Brimley Great Ten John Stewart Xorn Superman J. G. Jones Bill Mantlo Global Guardians Wonder Woman Flash Infinite Crisis Evil Star Checkmate August General in Iron Ultimate Iron Man Accomplished Perfect Physician Rot Lop Fan Alan Moore The Authority Doctor Mid-Nite Mother of Champions Ghost Fox Killer Wu-Tang Clan Kiriko Socialist Red Guardsman Rocket Red Human Bomb China Miéville Flex Mentallo Gene Luen Yang New Superman Star Trek: Enterprise Padma Lakshmi T. O. Morrow Immortal Man-in-Darkness Blackhawk Neon Genesis Evangelion Bokurano Strikeforce: Morituri Thundermind The Buddha Seven Deadly Brothers Johnny Cage Shaolin Robot Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Zenyatta The Great Ten (2009 series) Stanley Artgerm Lau White Rabbit Richard Dragon Super Young Team Will Magnus iPod Egg Fu Robert Kanigher Ambush Bug Lex Luthor Dwayne Johnson Doomsday Clock Watchmen Crash Bandicoot Rip Hunter’s Chalk Board Stephen Wacker Time Masters Chris Kent Renee Montoya Gail Simone Secret Six (2006 series) Vandal Savage Metal Men World War III Legion of Super-Heroes (2006 series) Ralph Dibny Sonic Disruptors Blue Beetle (Jaime Reyes) Blue Beetle (2023) George Lopez Ted Kord Red Tornado Aquaman Kurt Busiek Arthur Joseph Curry Outsiders Supernova Steel Batwoman Diana Prince Jodi Picoult Animal Man (1988 series) Monitors Final Crisis Ra’s al Ghul Hawkgirl (2006 series) Kymera Death of the New Gods Casey the Cop Silverblade Sun Devils Spanner’s Galaxy The cake is a lie The Shawshank Redemption (1994) Sherlock Identity Crisis Brad Meltzer Sweet Pickle Books Flashpoint Beyond Trinity (2008 series) Donna Troy Harbinger Crisis on Infinite Earths Doom Patrol Sandman Jenette Kahn Karen Berger Andy Lanning Norm Rapmund Dan Jurgens Justice League International Suicide Squad Jason Todd Barbara Gordon Tim Drake Secret Invasion Invasion! Team Titans Steve Orlando The New Titans Armageddon 2001 The War of the Gods Duran Duran Black Condor Baldur’s Gate 3 Lois Lane Josh Trujillo The Thin Man (1934) Thrilling Adventure Hour Halo Legends of Tomorrow Doctor Who Rip Hunter Sinestro Flash (Barry Allen) The Flash (2023) Aquaman (2018) Shazam! (2019) Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) Stan Lee Hawkman (2018 series) Kite Man Captain Cold Maxwell Lord Ari Gold Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Loadsamoney Steve Castle Amalgam Comics Infinite Frontier The Multiversity Charlton Comics Superman: Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? For the Man Who Has Everything Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt JLA DC One Million Starman Martian Manhunter 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe analyze the fifth issue of 52, and discover a multiversal Scotland where everyone is like Grant Morrison, the Dark Souls of comics, and giant penny stolen valor. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (02:12) Let’s Talk About The Cover (18:14) Let’s Talk About 52 #5 (19:31) The Backup (50:27) The Blackboard (01:03:56) Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:15:53) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Superman Batman Wonder Woman Green Lantern Infinite Crisis Heavy Metal 2000 AD Zenith Karen Berger Vertigo Comics Neil Gaiman Alan Moore Dadaism Peter Milligan JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Hirohiko Araki Hideo Kojima Thrill-Power Overload Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Watchmen Animal Man (1988 series) Animal Man Carmine Infantino Strange Adventures Deadman Adam Strange Peacemaker (TV series) Wile E. Coyote Lex Luthor Inferior Five Detective Chimp Cave Carson Krypto the Superdog Mr. Freeze Batman: The Animated Series Final Crisis Multiversity Hidetaka Miyazaki Dark Souls Darkseid Jack Kirby Highfather Apokolips New Genesis Joe Bennett Chris Batista Klaus Janson Frank Miller Daredevil: The Man Without Fear Steel (1994 series) Identity Crisis Booster Gold Dan Jurgens The Last Days of Animal Man Gerry Conway Jimmy Palmiotti Jonah Hex (2010 series) Justin Gray Harley Quinn (2013 series) Amanda Conner Phil Balsman Blue Beetle (2006 series) Swamp Thing (2004 series) The Outsiders (2003 series) Legion of Super-Heroes (2006 series) Guy Gardner: Collateral Damage Captain Atom: Armageddon WildStorm Jim Lee Deathblow Midnighter Apollo Grifter J. G. Jones Hawkgirl The Fly (1986) Rann-Thanagar War Alan Scott blink-182 - All The Small Things Final Crisis: Requiem #1 Martian Manhunter Libra Secret Society of Super Villains Judges 5:20 Steel Human Genome Project Metagene Doctor Mid-Nite Hootie & the Blowfish Cyborg Firestorm Red Tornado Mal Duncan Ali-Ka Zoom Seven Soldiers of Victory Shining Knight Zatanna Titans Supergirl Tails Gets Trolled Lost The Numbers Goodbye, Eri Tatsuki Fujimoto Chainsaw Man General Hospital Grey’s Anatomy Webtoon Batman: Wayne Family Adventures Question Gotham Central Renee Montoya Starfire Austin Powers Through the Looking Glass Rock Against Bush Flash Crisis on Infinite Earths Barry Allen Justice League Unlimited George Pérez Norm Rapmund Image Comics Rob Leigh Pietà Bumblebee Supergirl (TV series) Melissa Benoist Black Lightning (TV series) Donna Troy Psycho-Pirate Chaz Truog Jurassic Park series Penny Plunderer Two-Face Animal Man (2011 series) Jeff Lemire Travel Foreman Wally West The Boys Batwoman Maggie Sawyer Dan DiDio J. H. Williams III Aquaman Mera Jimmy Olsen Lois Lane Catwoman Talia al Ghul Krypton Hawkman Hawkman (2018 series) Mystery in Space Cosmic Odyssey Jim Starlin Fourth World Onimar Synn Franz Ferdinand Blackfire Raven Beast Boy The OMAC Project Villains United Day of Vengeance Superboy-Prime Dave Gibbons Mogo Zeta-Beam Jason Rusch Jamie Reyes Gehenna Doomsday Clock Ronnie Raymond Ethan Van Sciver Gail Simone ChrisCross Milestone Media Blood Syndicate Icon Hardware Legends of Tomorrow Red Hood Big Barda Black Manta 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe investigate the fourth issue of 52, and cover neoliberal black capitalism, Superboy’s greaser rival, and the prevalence of cults in comics. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (02:40) Let’s Talk About The Cover (03:49) Let’s Talk About 52 #4 The Backup (45:10) The Blackboard (56:30) Asking The Questions (01:10:47) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Santana - Smooth ft. Rob Thomas Spider-Man (2002) Superman Returns (2006) X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) My Super Ex-Girlfriend (2006) 300 (2006) Zack Snyder Jack Jadson Joe Bennett Ruy José Rob Leigh Crime Bible: The Five Lessons of Blood Renee Montoya J. G. Jones Alex Sinclair 24 Raymond Chandler Douglas Adams The Simple Art of Murder Vic Sage Dances with Wolves Pocahontas Halo Outsiders Suicide Squad Katana Black Lightning Metamorpho Mike W. Barr Delirium The Sandman Lex Luthor Barack Obama George W. Bush Gonzo the Mechanical Bastard “I WISH EVERYONE ELSE WAS DEAD.” PRETTY GOOD, EPISODE 7. Pete Ross Lana Lang John Henry Irons Booster Gold Fire Big Belly Burger Blue Beetle (2023) Justice League International Ice Checkmate Rip Hunter Natasha Irons Superman Steelworks Michael Dorn Superman: The Animated Series Jay-Z Louise Simonson Jon Bogdanove Power Pack Priest Superman: Lost Milestone Media Ralph Dibny Cassie Sansmark Black Adam The Prestige Dev-Em General Zod Stephen King Superboy James Gunn Krypton Caprica Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Adam Strange Gauntlet series Richard Dragon The Bizarre World of Fake Martial Arts Steven Seagal Count Dante Shai-Hulud Mutagen Shadowrun Jack Kirby Mal Duncan Bumblebee Firestorm Cyborg Hawkgirl Alan Scott The Fly (1986) Dan DiDio Dan Jurgens Art Thibert Steven Universe Crisis on Infinite Earths Earth-Three Alexander Luthor Jr. Anti-Monitor Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) Supergirl (Linda Danvers) Donna Troy Roy Lichtenstein Phil Jimenez Harbinger Monitor Pietà Batman Dick Grayson Bob Kane Ragnarök Marv Wolfman Hal Jordan Green Lantern Corps Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Captain Comet X-Men Spider-Man The Flash (2023) Wonder Woman Infinite Crisis Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010) Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013) Ted Kord Countdown to Infinite Crisis Identity Crisis OMAC Maxwell Lord The OMAC Project Jaime Reyes Kendall Roy Dennis O’Neil Sam Spade Dirk Gently Zeta-Beam Rann Thanagarians Oans Young Justice Darkseid Sardath True Detective NXIVM Smallville Superman & Lois 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe dissect issue #3 of 52, covering Jaffe’s favorite villain, the Creeper-Freakazoid connection, and why characters have to die. Chapters: Let’s Talk About The Cover (09:14) Let’s Talk Talent (11:47) Let’s Talk 52 #3 (13:43) The Backup (52:10) Favorite Scenes (58:26) The Blackboard (and Celebrity Gossip Corner) (01:05:33) Asking The Questions (01:26:32) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner Lost Mike’s Mic Vic Sage Uatu The Venture Bros. The Sandman Elongated Man The Sopranos Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Homicide: Life on the Street Buffy the Vampire Slayer 24 J. G. Jones Alex Sinclair Lex Luthor Superman Red/Superman Blue Superman (1978) John Byrne Jerry Siegel Joe Bennett Ruy José Pat Brosseau Pat’s logo design Infinite Crisis Alexander Luthor Jr. Joker Gotham Central Josephine MacDonald Marcus Driver Crispus Allen Power Girl Terra-Man StarCraft Black Adam Amanda Conner Jimmy Palmiotti Power Girl JSA: Black Reign Superman Jack Bauer Doctor Psycho Deathstroke Warren Ellis The Authority Civil War John Henry Irons Natasha Irons Apokolips The New Gods Intergang Darkseid Superman: The Animated Series Bruce Timm Booster Gold Ted Kord Señor Gyro’s Gyro Recipe Daniel Cassidy Blue Devil Hayao Miyazaki Project Cadmus Mister Terrific Chris Conroy S.T.A.R. Labs Doctor Sivana Lois Lane Harley Quinn Bludhaven Dan Jurgens Art Thibert Earth-One Earth-Two Donna Troy Superboy Justice Society of America Jay Garrick Alan Scott Justice League Teen Titans Legion of Super-Heroes Legion of Super-Heroes (Mark Waid) Brainiac 5 Matter-Eater Lad Anti-Monitor Steel (1997) Marshawn Lynch Ex Machina The Chicks Patriot Act Master of None Harris Wittels Creeper Steve Ditko Spider-Man Question Blue Beetle Batman: The Animated Series Outsiders Shade, the Changing Man The New Batman Adventures Freakazoid! Friends Singles (1992) Paul Dini Mr. Freeze Mike Allred Madman Robin Williams Olivia Rodrigo Taylor Swift Jack Antonoff Paramore Sabrina Carpenter Tom King Mitch Gerads Adam Strange All-Star Squadron Supergirl (Kara Zor-El) Arion Leah Williams General Zod Jax-Ur Batman: No Man’s Land Black Lightning Talia al Ghul Jimmy Carter Superman: Red Son Superman: Red Son (film) Blue Beetle (2023) Trinity Cassandra Cain Robin Kurt Busiek Heroes Final Fantasy 16 review Cidolfus Telamon Cosmo Kramer Jerry Seinfeld Renee Montoya Obi-Wan Kenobi 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

Intrepid reporter Alex Jaffe comes to you straight from New York Comic Con 2023, interviewing comics legend and member of the 52 writers room Geoff Johns. Get answers on how multiverse storytelling has evolved since 52 brought it to public consciousness, the unexpected arcs of Black Adam and Booster Gold, as well as info on the next great comic book writers room, Ghost Machine (final order cutoff for #1 is December 18th!) Chapters: Tell us a little bit about Ghost Machine (00:43) How the hell did you put out a weekly comic for a year without missing a week? (02:31) Let’s talk about Black Adam (03:43) How deeply was 52 influenced by world events? (06:14) How did 52 develop past the original pitch? (07:20) How have your thoughts on multiverse storytelling evolved since 52? (12:24) What was it like working with Keith Giffen? (15:03) What were Grant Morrison, Greg Rucka, and Mark Waid like as collaborators? (16:49) How did you evolve Booster Gold? (18:03) What was the deal with the Trinity of Sin? (23:09) What are the next breakout books from Ghost Machine? (24:34) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Ghost Machine Image Comics Stargirl The Flash Grant Morrison Mark Waid Greg Rucka Keith Giffen Stephen Wacker Brad Meltzer Peter J. Tomasi Francis Manapul Gary Frank Bryan Hitch Black Adam Isis Sobek Black Adam/JSA: Black Reign David S. Goyer Atom Smasher Hawkman Question Booster Gold Elongated Man Steel Dan DiDio Blackest Night Geiger Junkyard Joe Redcoat Flashpoint Thomas Wayne Doomsday Clock Booster Gold (2007-2011) Dan Jurgens John Ostrander Marv Wolfman Len Wein Ted Kord Jaime Reyes A Bug’s Life (1998) Galaxy Quest (1999) Daredevil Frank Miller Peter David Trinity of Sin Pandora Phantom Stranger J. M. DeMatteis 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe dive into the second issue of 52, covering Grant Morrison’s thoughts on Alan Moore, the super for Symbolman, and the origins of the phrase “curses, foiled again!” Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (02:32) Let’s Talk About 52 #2 (05:27) The Blackboard (48:17) Let’s Talk About The Backup (59:15) Ask The Questions at [email protected] (01:12:35) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Giant Penny Elongated Man Renee Montoya Question Doctor Sivana Wonder Girl Joe Bennett Jack Jadson Travis Lanham Nick J. Napolitano Infinite Crisis Countdown to Infinite Crisis Dan DiDio Ted Kord Blue Beetle (2023) Epcot Defunctland Superman T. O. Morrow Red Tornado Booster Gold Dreamland Moonlighting The Thin Man (1934) Sue Dibny James Stewart Detective Comics Gardner Fox Flash Will Magnus Metal Men Robert Kanigher The Kingdom Ashton Kutcher Lois Lane Vision Young Justice Ulthoon Mr. Burns Doctor Death Joker Catwoman Jonathan Tyme Doom Patrol Doom Patrol (TV series) Danny the Street Dial H for Hero House of Mystery Lost Lostpedia Alan Moore Dave Gibbons Watchmen Bob Kane Martha Wayne Bill Finger Dennis O’Neil Keith Giffen Damon Lindelof Looper (2012) Primer (2004) Legends of Tomorrow John Constantine Gorilla Grodd Barack Obama Commander Steel Heat Wave Captain Cold Constantine (TV series) Gotham Central Dashiell Hammett Odo Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Justice League Unlimited Jeffrey Combs Super Friends Batman: The Animated Series Superman: The Animated Series Batman: The Brave and the Bold Batman Christopher Nolan The Dark Knight Trilogy Barbie (2023) Cassie Sandsmark Young Justice Superboy (Kon-El) Roswell Katherine Heigl Wonder Girl Wonder Woman Donna Troy Spoiler Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood Huntress Richard Dragon Batman: Wayne Family Adventures Teen Titans Go! Dan Jurgens The Death of Superman Marv Wolfman George Pérez History of the DC Universe Crisis on Infinite Earth Art Thibert Jeromy Cox Guy Major Jeanine Schaefer Ivan Cohen Kid Quick Eddie Berganza The Comics Giant Behind Wonder Woman Is Accused Of Promoting An Editor After Women Accused Him Of Sexual Harassment Bob Haney Robin Aqualad Speedy Wonder Tot Harbinger Guardians of the Universe Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Dark Knights: Death Metal The Hands Manhunters Green Lantern Corps Anthro Silent Knight Jonah Hex Enemy Ace Seven Soldiers of Victory Final Crisis The Flash (2023) Batwoman J. J. Abrams Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Batman Beyond Static Shock The Zeta Project Lobo Gotham Girls Homestar Runner Harvey Dent Batman: The Audio Adventures Dennis McNicholas Kenan Thompson Jim Gordon Bruce Timm Paul Dini Ahsoka Star Wars Rebels Star Wars: The Clone Wars The Mandalorian 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe dive into everything you need to know to start reading 52, as well as grants for Evil STEM education, and million dollar fanfiction ideas. Chapters: Let’s talk a little bit about Crisis on Infinite Earths, everything that happens before 52, and gorillas. (07:33) Let’s Talk Talent (25:49) Let’s Talk About 52 #1 (36:23) The Blackboard (01:17:36) Character/Plot Beat of the Issue (01:24:48) Ask The Questions at [email protected] (01:27:25) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Mister Mxyzptlk All-Star Superman Superman: Red & Blue 24 Barbie (2023) Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) Crisis on Infinite Earths Gardner Fox Julius Schwartz Batman Superman Jay Garrick Barry Allen Alan Scott Hal Jordan Atom Black Adam (2022) Fawcett Comics Alan Moore Charlton Comics Superboy-Prime Marv Wolfman George Pérez New Teen Titans Teen Titans Anti-Monitor Galactus Supergirl Alexander Luthor Jr. Darkseid Lois Lane Infinite Crisis Wanted The Legend of Zelda Wonder Woman Captain Boomerang Legends of Tomorrow Monsieur Mallah Barack Obama Gorilla Grodd Mod Gorilla Boss Doom Patrol JLApe Johnny Appleseed Paul Bunyan The Lorax What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way? The Authority Demon in a Bottle Denny O’Neil Joe Bennett The Immortal Hulk Keith Giffen Connor Hawke Oliver Queen Alex Sinclair Jim Lee J. G. Jones Y: The Last Man Wonder Woman: The Hiketeia Ruy José Nick J. Napolitano Jann Jones Harvey Richards Seven Soldiers of Victory Stephen Wacker Legion of Super-Heroes Justice League International Doomsday Clock Renee Montoya Gotham Central Ralph Dibny Identity Crisis Steel Superman: Reign of the Supermen Natasha Irons Traci Thirteen Barbara Gordon Booster Gold Black Adam JSA: Black Reign The Dark Knight (2008) Moonlighting Vic Sage Lost Batgirl Skeets Fear No More by William Shakespeare Mystery Men (1999) Doctor Sivana Frankenstein Mister Miracle Guy Gardner John Stewart Bulleteer Kurt Busiek Trinity Beast Boy Jimmy Olsen Watchmen Steve Ditko Animal Man Dashiell Hammett Young Justice Shade the Changing Man Lucifer The Sandman Heroes Sandman Mystery Theatre The Promised Neverland My Adventures with Superman Bugs Bunny Superman: The Animated Series The Late Mr. Kent Better Call Saul Justice League Unlimited The Ray Human Bomb Secret Empress Arrowette Klarion the Witch Boy Hawkman Cassie Sansmark Kyle Rayner 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and DC Lore Expert Alex Jaffe set the stage for full analysis of 52, the most important comic book of the century and the best series you’ve never heard of. Chapters: How did Gita and Alex get into comics? (09:48) What is 52? (22:33) Which characters are in 52? (48:33) The Blackboard (01:27:55) Favorite Characters (01:33:15) The Mailbag (01:38:25) Sign-Off (01:47:07) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: Black Adam Batman/Superman: World’s Finest 52 Avengers: Endgame (2019) Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) When Joss Whedon Was Our Master Animal-Vegetable-Mineral Man Kite Man Egghead Stan Lee Dan DiDio Captain Marvel Doctor Sivana Batman: The Animated Series Justice League Unlimited Steel Booster Gold The Question The Trial of Superman Batman Returns (1992) Teen Titans Shade, the Changing Man Sandman Neil Gaiman Tim Drake Superboy Young Justice Spoiler Cassandra Cain Batman: Wayne Family Adventures The Batman (2022) DC Universe Infinite The Brave And The Bold DC Comics Presents Geoff Johns Seven Soldiers of Victory Grant Morrison Infinite Crisis Crisis on Infinite Earths Marv Wolfman George Pérez Doomsday Clock Superboy-Prime Wonder Woman Villains United Keith Giffen JSA Greg Rucka Gotham Central Mark Waid Kingdom Come Alex Ross Superman: Birthright 2000 AD New X-Men Doom Patrol Lost 24 The Flash (2023) Identity Crisis Armageddon 2001 Brad Meltzer Jerry Seinfeld Legends of Tomorrow John Constantine Donald Faison Scrubs Clueless (1995) Ted Kord Justice League Europe Elongated Man Dan Jurgens Dennis O’Neil The Question Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood Renee Montoya Batwoman War on terror Abbie Hoffman Dwayne Johnson Black Adam (2022) Plastic Man The Thin Man (1934) Natasha Irons Traci Thirteen Superman: Reign of the Supermen Lex Luthor All-Star Superman The Ray Black Canary 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. If you’d like to follow along, you can check out 52 at your local comic book store or library, or the DC Universe Infinite subscription service. The views and opinions expressed on this show are solely those of the show’s personalities, and do not reflect those of DC Entertainment or Warner Bros. Please rate and review our show wherever you can, and send your questions and comments to [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.