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.