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I choose you, hollow point! World’s Finest Gita Jackson and All-Star Alex Jaffe clinically examine issue #49, as well as diagnosing the Oolong Island scientists, assigning Muppets to each of the series writers, and determining the exact number of Evil Kryptonians. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen New X-Men Kevin Feige Stan Lee The Muppets Kermit the Frog Sam Eagle Gonzo Hunter S. Thompson Rizzo Scooter Dr. Teeth 1: Let’s Talk Talent (04:27) Eddie Barrows Rodney Ramos Dan Green James Bond Dr. Will Magnus J. G. Jones Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Hirohiko Araki The Flash Mirror Master Tom Taylor DCeased Animal Man Swamp Thing Alan Moore Egg Fu Vimanarama 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #49 (09:11) Black Adam Doctor Sivana JSA Power Girl Alan Scott Atom Smasher The Great Ten Benny Hill Eve of Destruction Roko’s basilisk T. O. Morrow World Series Baseball World Classic Shohei Ohtani Lex Luthor Superman (2025) The Venture Bros The Monarch The Joker Thunderbolts (2025) Superman General Zod Jimmy Olsen Jor-El Bruce Willis Jurassic Park Skynet Noah Centineo Black Adam (2022) Infinity Inc 3: The Backup (35:58) Don Kramer Michael Bair Batman Wonder Woman Citizen Steel Thunderbolt Star Spangled Kid Liberty Belle Hourman Wildcat 4: The Blackboard (39:26) No Country for Old Men Jay Garrick Impulse Starman Gerard Way Bipolar Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Major Depressive Disorder Autism 5: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (44:32) 6: Let’s Talk About Other Comics (46:45) Thor Roxxon Game Changer Mazing Man Greatest American Hero Cheers SpongeBob SquarePants Dial H for Hero Teen Titans Go! Matt Fraction Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen Peacemaker Kyle Starks Chip Zdarsky 7: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (51:10) Jon Ehrens Vic Sage Renee Montoya Life During Wartime American Utopia Sexy to Someone Ethel Cain The Rat 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Get me a McChicken from the Value Menu for a dollah! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe hunt down #48 of 52, and share Superman comic recommendations, final thoughts on the Religion of Crime, and the simple joy of kicking a rat man. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Labubu Beanie Babies Rejection Letters From Xavier’s School Of Exceptional Youth Orlando Bloom 1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (02:30) J. G. Jones Renee Montoya Darick Robertson The Boys Hellblazer Tom Taylor DC Universe Infinite 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #48 (05:16) Nightwing Batwoman Batman Tim Drake Watchmen Rorschach Nite Owl Jack Kirby Dan Turpin Hereditary (2018) Midsommar (2019) Eddington (2025) Ari Aster Whisper A’Daire League of Assassins Ra’s al Ghul Final Crisis The Filth Bone Bruno Manheim Lady Styx Vic Sage The Question Michael Siglain Hammer Film Productions Countdown to Final Crisis Superman Johnny Appleseed Angelica Jade Bastién Tom King Wonder Woman True Grit Supergirl From Hell Succession Doctor Sivana Black Adam Professor Farnsworth All-Star Superman Superman For All Seasons What’s So Funny About Truth, Justice, and the American Way? Zack Snyder Lois Lane Superman (2023 series) Superman: the Animated Series My Adventures with Superman Superman Smashes the Klan Superman vs. Muhammad Ali Scott McCloud Understanding Comics Action Comics Jerry Siegel Joe Shuster 3: The Backup (35:17) Birds of Prey Nicola Scott Cheetal & Cheshire Rob the Justice League Huntress Big Barda Black Canary Lady Blackhawk Manhunter Jim Cheung Oracle The Batman Chronicles Batman: The Killing Joke Lady Shiva Power Girl Nico Robin Pearl Birds of Prey (2023) Colossus Wolverine Cassandra Cain Mister Miracle Ava DuVernay Darkseid Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) Barda Orion The New Gods 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (42:51) 5: The Blackboard (44:49) Intergang Cover of Batgirl Jaffe mentions Stephanie Brown Jeremiah Hatch Crime Bible: the Five Lessons of Blood 6: Let’s Talk About Comics (50:27) Marvel Cinematic Universe Jonathan Hickman New Avengers Miles Morales Absolute Wonder Woman Kevin Feige Iron Man Secret Wars Fantastic Four Illuminati Planet Hulk Secret Invasion Crisis on Infinite Earths Reed Richards T. O. Morrow Brian Michael Bendis Ultimate Spider-Man New 52 X-Men Jim Balent Catwoman James Tynion IV Something Is Killing the Children The Woods 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Waiting for Bruce and thinkin’ bout goose! All-Star Alex Jaffe and World’s Finest Gita Jackson scramble around issue 47, tying up loose ends around the universe, finding early signs of Batman of Zur-En-Arrh, and considering why Batwoman leaves out a menorah even though it’s at least Februrary by now. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Wonder Woman Batman 1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (02:39) Giuseppe Camuncoli Lorenzo Ruggiero Gotham City Sirens Harley Quinn Catwoman Poison Ivy Pete Pantazis Final Crisis YouTube Marvel Cinematic Universe Star-Lord Stephen Wacker Michael Siglain Countdown to Final Crisis J. G. Jones Batwoman The Multiversity The Intellectron 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #47 (10:43) Tim Drake The Riddler Black Adam Doctor Sivana Batman of Zur-En-Arrh The Metal Men Will Magnus Animal Man Steel Natasha Irons Beast Boy Teen Titans Renee Montoya Nightwing Jodi Picoult Dennis O’Neil James Bond Osiris 3: The Backup (33:09) Karl Kerschl Teen Titans: Year One Wonder Girl Aqualad Kid Flash Speedy Teen Titans (animated series) Kid Devil Ravager Miss Martian Supergirl Titans Smallville Buffy the Vampire Slayer Superman Kristin Kreuk Smallville (comic) Lazarus The Old Guard 2 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (33:27) 5: The Blackboard (38:10) Professor Moriarty Bugsy Malone Whisper A’Daire Peter Kürten Hawley Harvey Crippen John Wayne Gacy The Batman Who Laughs Scott Snyder Judge Death Judge Dredd Walter White Rick Sanchez Zack Snyder 6: Let’s Talk About Comics (45:41) Civil War Guardians of the Galaxy Thanos Jim Starlin Annihilation Captain Kirk Chris Pratt The Shadow Hero The Green Turtle Batman: Death by Design Batman manga Underwater Welder Damon Lindelof The Twilight Zone Sweet Tooth Jeff Lemire Absolute Flash Gorilla Grodd 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

1A, 1A, 1A! World’s Finest Gita Jackson and All-Star Alex Jaffe cackle hysterically at issue 46, featuring high intensity eBay bidding, dealing with loving work by horrible people, and the origin story of some guy named Batman. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Black Adam The Andromeda Strain Space Mutiny (1988) Master Ninja (1984) Prince of Space (1958) Mystery Science Theater 3000 1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover(02:07) Patrick Oliffe Rodney Ramos Drew Geraci Doctor Sivana Egg Fu 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #46 (03:36) Superman T. O. Morrow Red Tornado Captain Marvel Veronica Cale Will Magnus Final Crisis Quentin Tarantino Death Proof (2007) Wonder Woman Superman (2025) James Gunn The Simpsons Kamp Krusty Lex Luthor Steel Natasha Irons Blue Beetle Smallville Hannibal Bates Nicholas Hoult All-Star Superman Mister Terrific Guy Gardner No Country for Old Men (2007) Cormac McCarthy Stargirl Atom Smasher Suicide Squad Nightwing Renee Montoya 3: The Backup (21:59) Batman Andy Kubert Green Lantern Cassandra Cain The Batman Chronicles Batman: Year One The Dark Knight Returns Batman: No Man’s Land Batman: Strange Apparitions Joker Fish Deadshot Silver St. Cloud Sherlock Holmes Batman: Court of Owls Agatha Christie Tim Drake Knives Out (2019) 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (28:36) Multiversity: Thunderworld Adventures Cameron Stewart Sam Kieth Mike Dringenberg Neil Gaiman Blizzcon Warren Ellis So Many of Us Planetary What’s So Funny About Truth Justice and the American Way? The Authority Barbara Gordon X-Men Joe Bennett Hulk J. K. Rowling Greg Land 5: The Blackboard (37:25) Doctor Time Doom Patrol Doctor Cyclops Dial H for Hero Doctor Death Robin Ira Quimby Hawkman Batman Incorporated Thomas Wayne Martha Wayne Batman: Arkham Asylum Scarecrow Frank Cifaldi Insert Credit Joker 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (43:31) Lois Lane Batman: the Brave and the Bold DC Comics Presents Supergirl Brother Power the Geek Slam Bradley Ralph Dibny Justice League Unlimited Marc Guggenheim Legends of Tomorrow Sarah Lance Krypto The Terrifics 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Powersitting! All-Star Alex Jaffe and World’s Finest Gita Jackson rage for days against issue 45, including the Justice Society as Chuck Schumer, drafting the official 52 Pickup Suicide Squad, and exactly how this comic cover broke The Rock’s brain. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen J. G. Jones Superman Black Adam Chris Batista Rodney Ramos Lex Luthor Steel 1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (02:57) Dwayne The Rock Johnson Wizard Magazine The Scorpion King (2002) Vegeta Breaking Bad Uncut Gems (2019) Kevin Garnett Donkey Kong Mario Identity Crisis Rampage (2018) 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #45 (10:50) Isis Captain Marvel Mary Marvel Renee Montoya Vic Sage Osiris Todd MacFarlane Spawn Chuck Shumer Mister Terrific Alan Scott Amanda Waller Atom Smasher Suicide Squad Great Ten The Crow (1994) Doctor Sivana 52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen Batman Wonder Woman 3: Let’s talk about the rest of 52 and some other comics and how comic creators get treated (26:05) Absolute Martian Manhunter Deniz Camp The Ultimates Ultimate Universe Jonathan Hickman Rihanna - We Found Love Mark Millar Fantastic Four Greg Land Sue Storm New 52 Starfire Warren Ellis Peach Momoko Ultimate X-Men Captain Marvel (2019) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Ed Brubaker James Gunn The Suicide Squad (2021) John Ostrander Stan Lee Civil War Jim Starlin KGBeast Thanos Peter David Conan the Barbarian 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (38:44) 5: The Blackboard (41:20) Mist Starman Captain Boomerang Jr. Control Freak Click (2006) Klarion the Witch Boy Seven Soldiers of Victory Solomon Grundy Carface Polka-Dot Man Livewire Superman: the Animated Series Bubba the Love Sponge Bruce Timm Paul Dini Harley Quinn Tank Girl (1995) Lori Petty The Joker Parasite Brainiac Darkseid Rachel Brosnahan Lois Lane Jurassic Park (1993) Roger Ebert PUP 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

More like Adolf Shitler! All-Star Alex Jaffe0 and World’s Finest Gita Jackson go to war against issue #44, and figure out how Isis created Isis, DC invented trade paperbacks specifically to screw Alan Moore, and ebola barf. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen The Multiversity Infinite Crisis Batman: The Killing Joke Oracle The Question Cassie Sandsmark Wonder Woman Sobek Osiris Black Adam 1: Let’s Talk Talent (06:45) Eddy Barrows Superman Stephen Wacker J. G. Jones Giallo Suspiria (1977) Isis Doctor Fate 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #44 (10:51) The Power of Shazam Captain Marvel Mary Marvel Jonah Hex Batman: A Death in the Family Four Horsemen of Apokolips Yurrd Danny DeVito The Penguin Fan4stic (2015) Transformers Starscream David Thewlis Boogerman Zohran Mamdani Mira Nair Intergang Egg Fu Iron Man 3 (2013) Renee Montoya Richard Dragon Aristotle Rodor Vic Sage One Piece Watchmen Rorschach Doomsday Clock Neil Druckmann Steve Ditko Doctor Manhattan Watchmen (TV) David Lynch Twin Peaks: The Return Watchmen: Who Watches the Watchmen? Absolute Martian Manhunter Dan DiDio Dave Gibbons Silk Spectre Minutemen Puella Magi Madoka Magica Neon Genesis Evangelion Gundam From Hell 3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (46:41) 4: The Blackboard (47:52) Carface The Outsiders Birds of Prey Black Adam (2022) The Flash (2023) Superman (2025) World War III Final Crisis Darkseid 5: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (52:11) Pseudoderm Lois Lane Batman Joker Grand Theft Auto Harley Quinn Zatanna Seven Soldiers of Victory 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Oh, Sobek! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe bite into #43 of 53, and discuss why space feels so small in the DC universe, the definition of “hype and aura,” and Teen Titans as terrorists. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Jonathan Hickman Ultimate Fantastic Four S.H.I.E.L.D. (2010 series) Nick Fury Dark Reign Krakoan Age East of West Alan Moore Batman: The Killing Joke Batman 1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (04:47) Animal Man Animal Man (1988 series) Brian Bolland J. G. Jones Dan Jurgens Norm Rapmund The Death of Superman Cyborg Superman Green Lantern Kendall Roy Lex Luthor The Question Red Hood Huntress 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #43 (10:28) Black Adam Osiris Four Horsemen of Apokolips Sobek Scooby-Doo Captain Marvel Captain Marvel Jr Mary Marvel Teen Titans Young Justice Isis Sun Eaters All-Star Superman Omega Men Lady Styx The Penguin Dragon Age series Alien (1979) Aladdin (1992) Tawky Tawny 3: The Backup (28:36) Plastic Man Ethan Van Sciver Tom Kenny Batman: the Brave and the Bold Jack Cole ProZD 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (31:02) Doctor Sivana 5: The Blackboard (32:51) New Gods Chainsaw Man Bleach Sailor Moon Neon Genesis Evangelion Death Note Lost 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (39:31) Watchmen V For Vendetta Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Crisis on Infinite Earths Final Crisis: Superman Beyond 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Too good to be Warner Brothers IP! All-Star Alex Jaffe and World’s Finest Gita Jackson pull the trigger on issue #42, exposing the mysteries (and alternate ending) of the Ralph Dibny arc, Lobo as a butch space lesbian, favorites from the Absolute DC line, and why the X-Men are more like DC characters than Marvel ones. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Talmud Autism Shavuot Counting of the Omer Aftermath Hasan Piker Young Heroes in Love Muppet Babies Alan Grant Lobo Bob the Galactic Bum Crush Teen Titans Damian Wayne Absolute Wonder Woman Circe The Odyssey Wishbone Absolute Batman Absolute Superman Absolute Flash Sweet Tooth Mountainhead (2025) Succession Absolute Green Lantern Stephen King Absolute Martian Manhunter Fantagraphics Emil Ferris Martian Manhunter Javier Rodríguez Shade, the Changing Man “Absolute Martian Manhunter” Embraces the Challenge 1: Let’s Talk Talent (16:55) Steel Ralph Dibny Renee Montoya Wonder Woman Darick Robertson Transmetropolitan The Boys Garth Ennis Doctor Fate Zatanna Seven Soldiers of Victory Zatanna (2010 series) Doctor Fate (1988 series) Doctor Fate (2015 series) Batman Batman: Hush 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #42 (25:00) Allegory of the cave Sue Dibny Felix Faust Saw series Monk Columbo Final Destination series Dan DiDio Dev-Em Tim Trench Croatoan Society Detective Chimp Gingold Hellblazer: Rise and Fall Rorschach Neron Underworld Unleashed Identity Crisis Fire 3: The Backup (39:34) Green Arrow Green Arrow: Quiver Onomatopoeia Joss Whedon Democratic Socialists of America Green Arrow (2023 series) New Gods (2024 series) Hal Jordan 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (46:04) Jadzia Axelrod 5: The Blackboard (47:59) Neil Gaiman The Books of Magic John Constantine Alan Moore Angel Investigations The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic Justice League Dark 6: Let’s design a new Absolute run (56:59) Catwoman One Hand And The Six Fingers Dan Watters Ed Brubaker Sean Phillips Andor Zohran Mamdani Superman Promethea 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:02:58) Doctor Doom Hellblazer Blue Beetle (2006 series) Tracy 13 Peacemaker Ultimate Fantastic Four X-Men Chris Claremont Civil War JLA/Avengers The Sentry Spider-Man DC and Marvel Collaborate on the Most Highly Anticipated Crossover Comics of the Year Deadpool Harley Quinn 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

My God, have you any decency at all?! World’s Finest Gita Jackson and All-Star Alex Jaffe come to terms with issue 41, and process the Silver Wheel of Nyorlath, Starfire’s whole deal, and the exact ways you can and can’t rip off Alan Moore. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Superman New Superman trailer Lois Lane Rachel Brosnahan Popular Front Lex Luthor Skins Nicholas Hoult Jack O’Connell Sinners (2025) The Great Metamorpho NoHo Hank Ayo Edebiri 1: Let’s Talk Talent (04:34) Giuseppe Camuncoli Swamp Thing Hellblazer Amazing Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man Star Wars: Darth Vader The Other History of the DC Universe Batman: Europa Undiscovered Country Scott Snyder Rodney Ramos Alex Sinclair Renee Montoya Adam Strange Ralph Dibny Animal Man Wonder Woman Infinite Crisis Wonder Woman: Amazons Attack Granny Goodness Hippolyta 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #41 (08:32) Starfire Lady Styx Nanda Parbat Isis Vic Sage Andor Richard Dragon T. O. Morrow Professor Milo Batman Batman: the Animated Series Catwoman Arkham Asylum The Shark Arkham Asylum: Living Hell Dan Slott Superman Unlimited Silver Wheel of Nyorlath Alan Moore Felix Faust Rama Kushna Helm of Fate Identity Crisis Gotham Central Maxwell Lord Green Lantern Corps Mogo Rot Lop Fan 3: The Backup (29:44) Teen Titans Teen Titans (TV series) Megan Thee Stallion Harley Quinn The Joker Raven Cyborg Iris Chacón Titans Pennyworth Epix V For Vendetta 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (34:18) Leverage 5: The Blackboard (35:40) Lobo Watchmen Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt Promethea Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? John Constantine Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Green Lantern the Animated Series Blue Lantern Corps Green Lantern: Emerald Knights The Animatrix Nathan Fillion Rowdy Roddy Piper 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (42:08) Amalgam Comics Spider-Man Noir Gambit Brian Michael Bendis Jessica Jones Emma Frost Black Cat 7: Crackship Crisis (45:07) 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Me want comic now! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe team up with Comic Counselor Brad Gullickson to punch through the many floors of issue 40, and discuss the Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding special as stealth 52 sequel, the many many many Luthor/Musk parallels, and Offspring’s whole deal. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic Aleister Crowley Alan Moore Comic Book Couples Counseling Brad Gullickson Grateful Dead Superman All-Star Superman John Henry Irons Natasha Irons Lex Luthor Blackest Night Chainsaw Man 1: Let’s Talk Talent (11:48) Chris Batista Rodney Ramos Dan Green Lady Styx Final Crisis Elon Musk Seinfeld Booster Gold Elongated Man Barack Obama Bill Gates J. G. Jones James Gunn Tom Taylor Superman: Son of Kal-El 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #40 (22:44) Power Rangers Batman Sailor Moon The Venture Bros. John Henry Teen Titans Raven Beast Boy Offspring Aquagirl Plastic Man The Offspring Star Trek Kingdom Come The Kingdom Damian Wayne Everyman The Raid (2011) Green Arrow Green Arrow/Black Canary Wedding Special Black Canary Justice League Unlimited Lexor Osiris Sobek 2000 AD Captain Marvel 3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (42:30) 4: The Blackboard (45:55) Jeff Bezos Mark Zuckerberg Lex Luthor/Porky Pig The Social Network (2010) Jesse Eisenberg Zack Snyder XXX (2002) Absolute Martian Manhunter Chew Suicide Squad Barry Keoghan John Malkovich Garret Dillahunt The Sarah Connor Chronicles 5: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (54:13) 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Forgot about Bates! Old Man Will Weldon of I Hate Bill Maher joins All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe for issue 39, and in the process confront DC’s Aquaman problem, fancast Oolong Island, and introduce the world to Saddam Hitler. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen I Hate Bill Maher Will Weldon Real Time with Bill Maher Dan DiDio Chuck Dixon Dennis Miller Rob Liefeld Politically Incorrect LeBron James Marvel Comics The Avengers Black Knight Sersi Eternals Superboy Batman Infinite Crisis Civil War Joss Whedon Blackest Night Avengers vs. X-Men The Avengers (2012) Thanos Death James Gunn Booster Fucking Gold Aubrey Plaza Adam Warlock Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 (2023) Deadpool X-Men Spider-Man Superman Karen Berger Vertigo Swamp Thing Alan Moore The Sopranos Promethea Justice League Steve Orlando Neil Gaiman The Sandman Robert Kanigher Flashpoint Miss Martian Watchmen Kieron Gillen Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt Doomsday Clock Barry Allen The New 52 Our Brian Clevinger Episode Batman: the Killing Joke (animated) Brian Azzarello Batman: the Killing Joke 1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (25:41) Andy Smith Ray Snyder Wonder Woman Attach Your Resume Lex Luthor Elon Musk Superman (1978) Mister Terrific Ethan Van Sciver Renee Montoya Richard Dragon Vic Sage J. G. Jones 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #39 (27:47) Shonen Jump Natasha Irons Black Adam Skyman Scooby-Doo Tesla John Henry Irons Superman & Lois Lois Lane Friday Night Lights Buffy the Vampire Slayer Dragon Ball Z Akira Toriyama Buu Goku Freiza Katherine Heigl James Marsden Zachary Levi Aquaman Aquaman: Sword of Atlantis Ralph Dibny Helmet of Fate Spectre Inhumans Countdown Dragon Age series Powerless Harley Quinn the Animated Series The Office Mike Myers Doctor Sivana Michael Emerson Ludwig Will Magnus Metal Men T. O. Morrow Red Tornado Mercury The Pitt ER Star Trek Isis Osiris Boom Tube Apokolips Mother Box Big Barda Hannibal Bates Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Iron Man 2 (2010) Ultimate Spider-Man Chris Batista Animorphs Vixen: NYC Mark Russell Octavia Butler Jerry Siegel 3: The Backup (01:07:20) John Ostrander Hawkman Metamorpho Mars Argo Titanic Sinclair George Carlin Prince 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:13:35) Dr. Tyme Doom Patrol Harley Quinn Fartacular: Silent Butt Deadly Poison Ivy 5: The Blackboard (01:20:01) Aquaman (2018) Jason Momoa Julie Andrews Joker: Last Laugh Doctor Doom Mad Hatter The Riddler 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:26:24) Sailor Moon Naruto Iron Man (2008) Goodbye Pork Pie Hat Bat-Mite DC Action News The Losers 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

When the time comes, let go. World’s Finest Gita Jackson and All-Star Alex Jaffe come to terms with issue 38 of 52, and the long-coming death of Vic Sage. But along the way they’ll note the Watchmen parallels with Oolong Island, check in with Steelworks, and answer a listener question about Wonder Woman’s magic period. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Le Morte d’Arthur Image Comics Spawn 1: Let’s Talk Talent (02:49) Joe Bennett Jack Jadson J. G. Jones Final Fantasy One Winged Angel Vic Sage Jizz 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #38 (05:54) Renee Montoya Nanda Parbat Kate Kane Chiller Warped Tour Yeah Yeah Yeahs Oolong Island The Pitt 24 Mercury T. O. Morrow Will Magnus Egg Fu Apokolips Black Adam Black Adam (2022) Subscribe to Aftermath Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Veronica Kale The Question (1986 series) Zhuangzi Hermann Hesse John Henry Irons Superman Doctor Mid-Nite Lex Luthor Natasha Irons Beast Boy Ted Kord Steve Ditko Booster Gold Frank Grimes Ralph Dibny Sue Dibny Alfred Pennyworth Tom King Batman Dan DiDio Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker Hal Jordan 3: The Backup (32:38) Red Tornado Phil Jiminez Andy Lanning Todd Nauck Young Justice Justice League of America by Brad Meltzer Jodi Picoult Wonder Woman The Real World Judd Winick Outsiders Percy Jackson Rick Riordan Sharp Objects Gillian Flynn Hades Absolute Wonder Woman Justice League International Ben Stein Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Benchwarmers (2006) Rob Schneider 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (39:49) 5: The Blackboard (41:20) Watchmen Thomas Szasz Gotham Central Ed Brubaker 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (48:25) Duke of Deception Rip Hunter Robert Kanigher Church of the SubGenius Denny O’Neal 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

You gotta take advantage of these shiny characters! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe team up with Atomic Brian Clevinger to reflect on the surfaces of 52 #37, featuring a salute to our himbo listeners, emergency renaming of otherwise fine characters, and Jaffe’s house show with Stretchy Computer. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Animal Man Effervescent 8-Bit Theater Atomic Robo Brian Clevinger Webtoon Wizard Magazine Justice League Batman: No Man’s Land Catwoman (2002 series) Batman: Batgirl Spider-Man Ultimate Spider-Man Midtown Comics 1: Let’s Talk Talent (08:36) Pat Oliffe Drew Geraci Accomplished Perfect Physician Paul Chin Rip Hunter Booster Gold Kandor Supernova Skeets Deadshot Steve Englehart Batman 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #37 (11:38) Vince Carter Otto Binder Captain Marvel Superman Connor Kent Jason Todd Power Rangers Gold Ranger Batman: Hush Tommy Elliot H2sh Mamoru Pulsar, Master of Sound Gingold Justice League International Blue Beetle Final Fantasy Undertale The Pitt 9-1-1 24 Legion of Super-Heroes Legends of Tomorrow Doctor Who Tom Baker Christopher Eccleston The Weakest Link Matt Smith David Tennant Tumblr Sexyman Ed Helms The Lorax (2012) Danny DeVito Patrick Schwarzenegger The White Lotus Kumail Nanjiani Heroes in Crisis Killzone: Liberation Magic: the Gathering Phantom Zone Dave Gibbons Alan Moore Dustin Nguyen “Good for him”— Marvel fans stunned as Dustin Nguyen calls out industry exploitation and cuts ties Freelance Video Game Journalists Are Propping Up The Industry, And Many Are Being Paid Dogshit In Return Jeff Smith Shazam: The Monster Society of Evil Bone Tawky Tawny Star City Oliver Queen Dan DiDio Ralph Dibny Black Canary Birds of Prey Cindy Reynolds The Flash CW Kitty Pryde Destroy All Humans 2 Lobo Swamp Thing The Invisibles Watchmen Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Supreme Kurt Busiek Astro City Watchmen (2009) Superman and Batman versus Aliens and Predator Jujutsu Kaisen Potential Man Isis Vic Sage Renee Montoya 3: The Backup (51:50) Firestorm Blackest Night Wonder Woman Maxwell Lord New 52 Jim Lee Sorcerer Supreme Spider-Verse Gail Simone 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:00:08) The Strokes Crazy in Love Stephen Wacker 5: The Blackboard (01:04:02) Dan Jurgens Jor-El Stan Lee Crisis on Infinite Earths Infinite Crisis Nightwing Batman Incorporated Damian Wayne 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:14:54) WildStorm Wildcats Planetary Warren Ellis Neil Gaiman The Authority Martian Manhunter Apollo Midnighter Prometheus Grifter Sterling Archer Outsiders Batwoman Batwing Doomsday Clock Gen13 DV8 The Munsters Today Smallville Marvel Rivals Fortnite DC Dark Legion Rorschach Cheetah Vixen Titans My Chemical Romance Frank Miller Catwoman (2004) Superman III (1983) Brian Clevinger on Bluesky 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

You can always trust me! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe cling desperately to issue 36, featuring an update on our beloved space heroes, neckless Trent Reznor, and the lovable and irascible Sobek the Talking Crocodile! Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen James Brown From Hell Alan Moore Neil Gaiman Lost Girls Animal Man (1988 series) Lady Styx 1: Let’s Talk Talent (07:04) Jamal Igle Supergirl The Ray Firestorm (2004 series) Keith Champagne Green Lantern JSA 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #36 (08:09) Lobo Chewbacca Starfire Adam Strange Flash Gordon Alan Grant Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special Ekron Seven Soldiers of Victory The Multiversity Batman Watchmen Captain Atom Doctor Manhattan Renee Montoya Vic Sage Aristotle Rodor Kate Kane Denny O’Neil The Question (1986 series) Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor Osiris Teen Titans Barney the Dinosaur Booster Gold Rip Hunter Starman Cosmic Rod Lord of the Rings Kevin Smith Skeets Bottle City of Kandor 3: The Backup (28:36) Power Girl Leah Williams Adam Hughes Catwoman cover Sidney Sweeney All-Star Squadron Gerry Conway Jay Garrick Alan Scott Carrie Bradshaw Justin Gray Amanda Conner Jimmy Palmiotti Everything You Wanted to Know About Power Girl (But Were Afraid to Ask) 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (38:50) 5: The Blackboard (40:42) Legion of Super-Heroes Chronos Robin Superman Wally Wood 6: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (43:57) 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe plummet into 52 #35, featuring bad puns for gruesome events, Kirkland Signature Superman, and shocking new developments for everyone’s favorite storyline, Lobo and the space heroes. Show Notes: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Shohei Ohtani The Further Adventures of The Joker Batman: the Animated Series Joker Batman Lex Luthor 1: Let’s Talk Talent (03:35) Phil Jimenez Dan Jurgens Andy Lanning Norm Ratman Superman John Henry Irons Justice League Unlimited Darkseid 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #35 (07:02) Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? Podcast Nicholas Hoult Hunter x Hunter TARDIS Natasha Irons Infinity Inc. The Pitt Noah Wyle 24 The Sopranos The West Wing The Newsroom Aaron Sorkin Being the Ricardos (2021) Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip Metamorpho Plastic Man Offspring The Kingdom Kingdom Come Beast Boy Teen Titans Trigon Andy Cohen Community Lady Styx Dan DiDio 3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (27:31) Heroes in Crisis Doctor Doom Loki 4: The Blackboard (30:51) Brain Monsieur Mallah Elseworlds Doug Moench JLA: Act of God Lois Lane Kyle Rayner Atom Wonder Woman Dasha Nekrasova Man of Steel (2013) Vandal Savage Jerry Siegel 5: Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (39:04) Poison Ivy Anarky Red Hood Red Hood and the Outlaws Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) Suicide Squad Secret Six Catwoman Lucifer Red Lanterns Batman: One Bad Day The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing Darth Vader Puella Magi Madoka Magica Revolutionary Girl Utena Neon Genesis Evangelion Gurren Lagaan Berserk Chainsaw Man Goodbye, Eri Devilman Pluto Jujutsu Kaisen My Hero Academia Shonen Jump Boruto 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Gaslight, gatekeep, graveboss! All-Star Gita and World’s Finest Alex are joined by The Black Casebook Podcast’s Walt Lewellyn to rise up for issue 34, taking on Barbara Gordon’s Boiler Room set, whether or not 52 counts as an event comic, and the DC Universe’s own version of WikiFeet. SHOW NOTES: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Beyonce - Irreplacable Miley Cyrus - Can’t Be Tamed One Piece The Black Casebook Insert Credit Show Identity Crisis New 52 Crisis on Infinite Earths Wonder Woman Suicide Squad Batman NSYNC Justin Timberlake JC Chasez Pulsar, Master of Sound Pulsar Stargrave Superman Johnny Appleseed Hergé Snowy Tintin The Smurfs Moomin Snuffkin 1: Let’s Talk Talent, and The Cover (09:39) Joe Bennett José Ruy Vic Sage WikiFeet Maxim Magazine Bugs Bunny 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #34 (12:20) Amanda Waller Captain Boomerang Supergirl The Persuader Plastique Alpha Flight Black Adam Osiris Isis Batman Returns (1992) The Penguin Sobek Argent Teen Titans (Glenn Murakami cartoon) Raven Madame Xanadu Atom Smasher Legion of Super-Heroes Terra-Man Invincible Lex Luthor Civil War Captain America: Brave New World (2025) James Gunn Can’t Stop Making Suicide Squads Green Lantern Corps Creature Commandos Collective Action Comics Joss Whedon Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) Thanos Zack Snyder Black Panther (2018) Mission Impossible series Ryan Coogler Russo Brothers David Xanatos Death Note John Ostrander Absolute Power Viola Davis How To Get Away with Murder Polka-Dot Man Mark Millar Ralph Dibny Sue Dibny Community Ratcatcher 2 Oracle Boiler Room Dick Grayson Infinity Inc Kurt Busiek Booster Gold The Multiversity Damian Wayne The Hills Lauren Conrad 24 Heidi Montag The Simple Life Matrix Paris Hilton Renee Montoya Black Canary John Henry Irons Natasha Irons John Byrne David Bowie Justice League Unlimited Flash Jeph Loeb Superman: For All Seasons Gene Hackman Bella Swan Conner Kent Renesmee Cullen Cassie Sandsmark Taylor Swift Denny O’Neil The Question (1986 series) Richard Dragon Astro City Cryptkeeper EC Comics 3: The Backup (47:15) Zatanna Smallville Young Justice The CW Kevin Conroy Brian Bolland Hawkman The Atom Zatara Seven Soldiers of Victory: Zatanna Hellblazer John Constantine Neil Gaiman Tim Hunter Vertigo Alan Moore Dan DiDio Chip Zdarsky Batman: The Knight 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (54:53) Oolong Island Gotham Central 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Countdown to Final Crisis DC One Million Christopher Priest 5: The Blackboard (01:01:21) Batwoman Jay-Z Spike Lee Will Magnus T. O. Morrow Adam Strange Animal Man Vandal Savage Dua Lipa Tate McRae Dazzler Venus of the Hardsell Bob Lennon Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:11:53) Catwoman Starfire Alfred Pennyworth Tom King Gotham Boy Gotham Girl Henchman 24 NewsTime: The Life and Death of Superman Blackest Night Harley Quinn Amanda Conner Jimmy Palmiotti Harley Quinn: the Animated Series Paul Dini Eliott Kalan The Flop House Broad City Skrillex & Rick Ross - Purple Lamborghini Batman: Ego and Other Tails 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Giddyup, Jinglehorse! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe sleighride into Week 33, the Christmas Issue! Celebrate Lex Luthor’s memecoin launch, Batman’s canonical Judaism, and lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent: Don’t Have Heroes (04:42) Let’s Talk About 52 #33 (19:14) The Backup (57:59) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:05:57) The Blackboard (01:08:06) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:15:25) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Brat Taylor Swift Kate Kane Joe Bennett Brad Neely You, Me, and Ulysses S. Grant Severance Parks and Recreation Adam Scott Barack Obama Joe Biden Michael Schur Hillary Clinton The Good Place Grant Morrison’s Substack Chris Person WeWork Collective Action Comics George W. Bush Ultimate Avengers Death & Return of Superman Bill Clinton Justice League International The Comics Journal José Antonio Muñoz Alack Sinner Sin City Ambush Bug Legion of Super-Heroes J. M. DeMatteis Greg Land Doomsday Clock Tom Derenick Joe Prado Star Trek Blackest Night Generations Shattered Dark Knights: Death Metal Rodney Ramos Jay Leisten Birds of Prey Hawkgirl Mike Baron Dick Grayson 30 Rockefeller Plaza 30 Rock Ralph Dibny Doctor Fate The Flash Barry Allen Edgar Allan Poe Jack the Ripper It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year All I Want For Christmas Is You Jingle Bell Rock Alfred Pennyworth Batman Jeanine Schaefer Dan DiDio Final Crisis Battle for the Cowl Jon Snow Knightfall Jean-Paul Valley LexCorp Lex Luthor Lorem Ipsum Mercy Graves Harley Quinn: the Animated Series Poison Ivy Talladega Nights (2006) Superman Neuralink monkey deaths Planet of the Apes Tom King Vic Sage Renee Montoya Dennis O’Neil Myra Fermin Aristotle Roder Twin Peaks David Lynch Brian Michael Bendis Buddy Baker Lois Lane Firestorm Cyborg Selena Kyle Green Arrow Black Canary Cassie Sandsmark Hawkgirl Hal Jordan Guy Gardner Nathan Fielder Nathan Fillion Red Tornado Jim Gordon John Henry Irons Christmukkah Hanukkah Black Adam Isis Osiris Amanda Waller Suicide Squad Atom Smasher Captain Boomerang Count Vertigo Plastique Electrocutioner The Persuader J’onn J’onzz Justice League Unlimited DC One Million Tom Mandrake DC Universe Infinite GlobalComix Shonen Jump Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Tokyo Ghoul Infinite Crisis Mori Calliope ComicBookReligion.com Helena Bertinelli Cry For Blood Cassandra Cain Doom Patrol Rachel Pollack Shade, the Changing Man 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe team up with Music Meister Paul Chin to leap into week 32, featuring talking crocodiles, the least disrespectful ways to pay homage to Watchmen, and Pulsar, Master of Sound. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (21:26) Let’s Talk About the Cover (27:34) Let’s Talk About 52 #32 (28:40) The Backup (01:21:03) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:23:11) The Blackboard (01:27:26) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:34:48) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Kate Kane The Nice House by the Sea Paul Chin Superman Batman Green Lantern Firestorm Infinite Crisis Superboy Cassie Sandsmark Teen Titans Marv Wolfman George Pérez Final Crisis Mary Marvel New X-Men Robin Damian Wayne Peter Tomasi Dick Grayson Joshua Williamson Ralph Dibny Identity Crisis Angelica Jade Bastién Tom King New 52 Le Transperceneige Snowpiercer (2013) Nanda Parbat Deepak Chopra Neal Adams Patrick Oliffe Drew Geraci Osiris Dan DiDio Paul Dini Harley Quinn J. G. Jones Star Wars Deadman Dennis O’Neil Ra’s al Ghul Doctor Fate Kyle Rayner Green Lantern (1990 series) #93 Obi-Wan Kenobi The Great Gatsby Seven Years in Tibet (1997) Brad Pitt Limitless (2011) Young Frankenstein Más y Menos Cyborg Beast Boy Raven Duela Dent Joker Offspring The Kingdom Kingdom Come Miss Martian Supergirl Talon Pulsar, Master of Sound Vogue Red Devil Deathstroke Avengers Black Adam Animal Man Darkseid Jack Kirby Adam Strange Captain Comet Starfire Tamaran The Spectre Jean Loring Great Ten Yao Fei Vic Sage Multiversity Alan Moore Watchmen Sue Dibny Doctor Manhattan Booster Gold Hu Wei Intergang Abbott Elementary It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia David Baron Gene Luen Yang Wu Mei-Xin Barbara Gordon Blue Beetle Cully Hamner Blue Beetle (2023) Black Panther (2018) The Authority Hawkman Doomsday Clock Barry Allen Wally West Simon Spurrier Heroes in Crisis Miles Morales The O.C. Gossip Girl 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

Oy oy, wots all this then?! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe flay the skin from issue 31 of 52, exploring Green Lantern cop discourse, DC reinventing the industry to screw Alan Moore, and why Jimmy Olsen is black now. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (06:26) Let’s Talk About 52 #31 (10:39) The Backup (40:55) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (50:35) The Blackboard (53:05) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (55:38) How DC Screwed Over Alan Moore (01:01:15) Your Reviews of 52 Pickup (01:09:02) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Isis Jewel Kryptonite Fahrenheit 451 Booster Gold Seven Soldiers of Victory Multiversity Final Crisis Chris Batista Justice Society of America Stephen Wacker Dan Green Tarzan Doctor Strange David Meikis Image Comics WildStorm Lobo Hourman Rodney Ramos Infinity, Inc. Wolfenstein series Resistance: Fall of Man Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Star Wars Alex Sinclair J. G. Jones Captain Comet Barry Allen Green Lantern Corps Zatanna Lois Lane Alan Moore Superman Marvel Buck Rogers John Carter Adam Strange Beefeaters Handsome Squidward Atrocitus Larfleeze Guardians of the Universe The CW Superman & Lois Friday Night Lights Natasha Irons Tyra Banks Hannibal Lex Luthor Gossip Girl Cassie Sandsmark Superboy Justice League (2017) Buffy the Vampire Slayer Doctor Fate Ralph Dibny NXIVM Smallville Garth Marenghi Dev-Em Nathan Fielder John Wilson Snapper Carr Jimmy Olsen LeBron James Westworld Far Sector Darkseid The Invisibles The Filth Lady Styx Sheeda Camelot Vic Sage Robin Renee Montoya Tim Drake Freddie E. Williams II James Tynion IV Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Damian Wayne Jason Todd Dick Grayson Stephanie Brown Cassandra Cain Bryan Q Miller Barbara Gordon Leslie Thompkins Batman: The Imposter Catwoman The Batman (2022) Robert Pattinson Christian Bale Nirvana In Bloom Hole Soundgarden Chris Cornell Hole - Doll Parts Mister Terrific For All Mankind Amanda Waller Bzzd Mogo Grover Green Lantern: the Animated Series Watchmen DC Heroes Doomsday Clock Watchmen (HBO series) Central City DC Adventures Dimension 20 Taylor Swift Peter Cannon, Thunderbolt Charlton Comics Blue Beetle Captain Atom Peacemaker Nightshade Crisis on Infinite Earths Dave Gibbons From Hell Jack Kirby Tom King Rorschach Steve Ditko The Visions The Black Casebook Podcast Tim Burton Batman: the Animated Series Nickelodeon Magazine 52 Pickup is an Aftermath production, created by Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, and edited by Esper Quinn, with original music by Jon Ehrens. Hosting for 52 Pickup is provided by Insert Credit. 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.

All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe team up with the Astonishing Ash Parrish to strike again at 52 #30, including the return of DC’s Most Toxic Yuri Couple, deciding the most fuckable Batman, and the true reason for the Dark Knight’s cape. Chapters: Let’s Talk About The Cover (12:11) Let’s Talk About Grant Morrison’s Take on Batman and A Little of 52 #30 (12:47) Let’s Talk Talent (20:22) Let’s Continue Talking About 52 #30, and Marvel Movies (20:39) The Backup (01:03:55) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:06:30) The Blackboard (01:10:43) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen BATMAN: YEAR ONE Animated Film - “Ladies, gentlemen, you have eaten well.” Ash Parrish insert credit Dick Grayson Ctrl + Alt + Delete Megatokyo Questionable Content Penny Arcade MC Frontalot Batman: The Animated Series Justice League Unlimited The New 52 The Authority Top 10 Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again Free Comic Book Day Batman Stephen Wacker Identity Crisis Infinite Crisis Jason Todd Barbara Gordon Wonder Woman Superman Black Adam Vic Sage Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan J. G. Jones Killer Croc Tim Drake All-Star Superman Bob Kane Robin Joker Batman: A Death in the Family Batman: The Killing Joke Batman: Knightfall Bane Batman: No Man’s Land Dennis O’Neil Batman: Under the Hood Captain Boomerang Eat Pray Love The Signature of All Things Elizabeth Gilbert Charles Darwin Brother Eye Justice League: Doom Justice League Watchtower Joe Bennett Ruy Jose Damian Wayne Carrie Kelley Frank Miller John Byrne Dark Knight III: The Master Race Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child Rafael Grampá Watchmen Alan Moore The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen From Hell Black Lives Matter Corporation When Death Came For Frank Miller Dan DiDio Holy Terror Tom King Black Adam (2022) Leviathan Talia al Ghul New X-Men Renee Montoya Gotham Central Kate Kane Kieron Gillen The Power Fantasy Kraven the Hunter (2024) Captain America: Brave New World (2025) Anthony Mackie Captain America Falcon Young Avengers Eli Bradley The Falcon and the Winter Soldier James Gunn Superman (2025) James Gunn Superman Trailer Blue Lantern Corps The Dark Knight Trilogy Black Panther (2018) Chris Evans Fantastic Four Stilt-Man Avengers Nikola Scott Gail Simone Intergang Macavity Cats (2019) Idris Elba Ten-Eyed Man Bruno Mannheim Starfire Metal Men Duncan Rouleau Will Magnus Creature Commandos The Suicide Squad (2021) Bob Haney Batman: The Brave and the Bold Music Meister Neil Patrick Harris Wacky Races Alex Ross Kingdom Come Batman: Wayne Family Adventures CRC Payne Rip Hunter Vandal Savage Darkseid Final Crisis Guy Gardner Oliver Queen Terry McGinnis Batman Beyond Inque Maxine Gibson Dana Tan Robert Pattinson Kevin Conroy Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon George Clooney Michael Keaton Batman Returns (1992) Michelle Pfeiffer Adam West Ben Affleck Christian Bale Kendall Roy Ralph Fiennes In Bruges (2008) Tom Hardy Peaky Blinders Venom (2018) 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.