52 Pickup

All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe finish our show after two years of exploring the greatest comic book series you’ve ever heard of. Along the way they clean up The Blackboard, play one more round of Brat or Swiftie, and assemble a new team of 52 heroes. Thank you for listening!

Show Notes:

1: Favorite and Least Favorite Storyline? (02:50)

2: Let’s give quick takes on each of the other 52 storylines (15:45)

3: Who was your favorite character in 52? (34:13)

4: What was your favorite scene in 52? (36:33)

5: The Blackboard (39:29)

6: Where Are They Now? (43:01)

7: Brat or Swiftie? (47:55)

8: Crackship Crisis (01:03:20)

9: Let’s Draft a 52-Person Superhero Team (01:09:40)

10: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:22:51)

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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

Are you ready? All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe finish issue 52 of 52, and share the thesis statement of this entire podcast, the still-unknown secret of “52,” and Booster getting Ted Tedgnant.

Show Notes:

1: Let’s Talk Talent (09:59)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #52 (14:27)

3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (54:02)

4: Let’s Rank the 52 Storylines (55:03)

5: The Blackboard (58:49)

6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:04:07)

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 [email protected]. Have a brain and a heart about comics, and never stop reading comics.

Forget it baby, it’s Rann! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe cast an emerald eye on issue 51, as well as an improved Court of Owls poem, the relative strength of DC live action movies right now, and SuperBat shipping.

Show Notes:

1: Let’s Talk Talent (05:28)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #51 (08:51)

3: The Backup (36:01)

4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (41:18)

5: The Blackboard (XX:XX)

6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (51:09)

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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

World’s FInest Gita Jackson and All-Star Alex Jaffe dare to read World War III, the widely despised 52 sub-event that actually has some great John Ostrander work. Also featuring a brief diversion to talk about Peacemaker season 2, and the connection between comic books and hip-hop.

Show Notes:

1: Let’s Talk Talent (14:36)

2: Let’s Talk About World War III #1 (16:44)

3: Let’s Talk About World War III #2 (37:20)

4: Let’s Talk About World War III #3 (53:12)

5: Let’s Talk About World War III #4 (01:19:35)

6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:35:39)

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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

Tcatnoc! All-Star Alex Jaffe and World’s Finest Gita Jackson declare war on issue 50 of 52, featuring Black Adam against the world, the acronym F. I. B., and all the answers you’ve been waiting for regarding One Year Later.

Show Notes:

1: Let’s Talk Talent (05:07)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #50 (10:36)

3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (38:07)

4: The Blackboard (40:54)

5: What are you reading? (47:43)

6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (52:36)

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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

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:

1: Let’s Talk Talent (04:27)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #49 (09:11)

3: The Backup (35:58)

4: The Blackboard (39:26)

5: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (44:32)

6: Let’s Talk About Other Comics (46:45)

7: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (51:10)

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 [email protected]. 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:

1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (02:30)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #48 (05:16)

3: The Backup (35:17)

4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (42:51)

5: The Blackboard (44:49)

6: Let’s Talk About Comics (50:27)

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 [email protected]. 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:

1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (02:39)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #47 (10:43)

3: The Backup (33:09)

4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (33:27)

5: The Blackboard (38:10)

6: Let’s Talk About Comics (45:41)

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 [email protected]. 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:

1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover(02:07)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #46 (03:36)

3: The Backup (21:59)

4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (28:36)

5: The Blackboard (37:25)

6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (43:31)

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 [email protected]. 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:

1: Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (02:57)

2: Let’s Talk About 52 #45 (10:50)

3: Let’s talk about the rest of 52 and some other comics and how comic creators get treated (26:05)

4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (38:44)

5: The Blackboard (41:20)

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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.