52 Pickup

• World War III #1-4

  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: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen World War III Dan DiDio 52 Pickup #0 - Forgot About Lane Infinite Crisis Lost Green Arrow Black Adam Martian Manhunter John Ostrander Suicide Squad Spectre Green Lantern The Flash Absolute Martian Manhunter Keith Champagne Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adolescent Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters Rick & Morty Back to the Future (1985) Superman James Gunn Wizards of Waverly Place Harry Potter Naruto One Piece Fullmetal Alchemist Nier series Studio Bones Daemons of the Shadow Realm 1: Let’s Talk Talent (14:36) J. G. Jones Ethan Van Sciver Atrocitus Final Crisis Michael Siglain Peter Tomasi Elizabeth Gehrlein Pat Olliffe Drew Geraci 2: Let’s Talk About World War III #1 (16:44) Jeremy Adams Foundation Aquaman Thor Jack Kirby Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Arrow Robot Chicken Father Time Frankenstein Black Adam (2022) Face/Off (1997) Nightwing Jason Todd Lorraine Reilly Firestorm Cyborg Hideo Kojima Doom Patrol Donna Troy Aquagirl Cassandra Cain JSA Captain Marvel ChrisCross The Real Jason Todd: A Red Hood Reading Guide 3: Let’s Talk About World War III #2 (37:20) Wonder Woman Supergirl Killer Croc Harvey Dent Deathstroke Azrael Booster Gold Ralph Dibny Andy Smith Lex Luthor Ray Snyder Viola Davis Amanda Waller Hawk Dove Power Girl 4: Let’s Talk About World War III #3 (53:12) Martian Manhunter (1998 series) Tom Derrinick Batwoman Norm Rapmund The Masquerader Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) Fantastic Four Young Frankenstein Raven Beast Boy Jonathan Hickman Batman (2025 series) Batman of Zur-En-Arrh Ram V The Batman (2022) Catwoman Sasha Bordeaux Peacemaker David Corenswet G. I. Robot Bronze Tiger Vixen Katana The Janus Directive Tom King James Bond John le Carre A Most Wanted Man Brian Michael Bendis Event Leviathan Terra Team Titans Mister Bones Kate Spencer Maritan Manhunter #0 5: Let’s Talk About World War III #4 (01:19:35) Jack Jadson Vampirella Rodney Ramos Sandman Crispus Allen Zatanna Countdown to Final Crisis Damian Wayne Renee Montoya The Crimson Chin Cyborg Superman Bart Allen Young Justice Hawkman Birds of Prey Lady Shiva Legion of Super-Heroes Blue Beetle Dark Souls 6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:35:39) Hip-hop 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.

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• Week 50 - World War III

  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: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Irredeemable Incorruptable Superman Superman: Red Son Injustice George Newbern Weird Al Yankovic Black Adam World War III Catwoman 1: Let’s Talk Talent (05:07) Walden Wong Infinite Crisis Salvation Run George R. R. Martin Justiniano Norm Macdonald J. G. Jones Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Star Wars 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #50 (10:36) JSA Marvel Family Donna Troy Steel Natasha Irons Green Lantern Super Smash Bros Ultimate Frasier Niles Doomsday Alex Sinclair King Kong (1933) Thomas the Tank Engine The Great Ten Atom Smasher Paul Lovitz Doctor Fate G. Willow Wilson Ms. Marvel 24 Wu-Tang Clan Kiriko Shaolin Soccer (2001) G. I. Robot Civil War Secret Invasion Captain America Isis Doomsday Clock The Chicks Zatanna Identity Crisis Doctor Light Batman Booster Gold The Flash Donna Troy Wonder Woman Infinity Inc Lex Luthor Osiris Dwayne Johnson Benny Safdie The Smashing Machine The Wrestler (2008) Pain and Gain (2013) Uncut Gems (2019) T. O. Morrow Red Tornado Rip Hunter 3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (38:07) Peter Tomasi Black Adam: The Dark Age Judd Winick Trials of Shazam Freddy Freeman Bill Willingham Justice League Dark Detective Chimp Shadowpact Lilah Sturges Fables 4: The Blackboard (40:54) DC One Million All-Star Superman Final Fantasy X-2 World War V Hideo Kojima Amanda Waller Jack Bauer Suicide Squad #34 Granny Goodness Suicide Squad The Dark Phoenix Saga John Economos Steve Agee James Gunn Man of Tomorrow Thunderbolts (2025) Deadman ForgetMeNot 5: What are you reading? (47:43) Deniz Camp Absolute Martian Manhunter Ultimates Ultimate Universe Thor Jane Foster Earth One The Batman (2022) Superman (2025) Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? Mort Weisinger 6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (52:36) Marvel Unlimited The Person Saving The Media You Love Is You Shonen Jump GlobalComix Insert Credit Show Aaron Langstrom Man-Bat Robin Cassie Sandsmark The Penny Plunderer Two-Face 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.

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• Week 49 - Eve of Destruction

  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 [email protected] (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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

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• Week 48 - Asked and Answered

  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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

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• Week 47 - Revelations

  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 [email protected]. Never stop reading comics.

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