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52 Pickup
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A show about the most important comic of the 21st century, and the greatest series you’ve never heard of. Each week Journalist Gita Jackson and DC Historian Alex Jaffe read and explore an issue of 52, a 2006 exploration of the DC universe by a legendary team of talent that shaped everything that came after it.
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Week 11 - Batwoman Begins, with Jadzia Axelrod
Apr 10, 202401:28:38Tap to summarizeMan down in Wife City! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe are joined by The Prettiest Star Jadzia Axelrod as they dive into the romantic history of Kate Kane and Renee Montoya, make unintentional Andrew Hussie references, and figure out what to do with Donna Troy. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (11:24) Let’s Talk About 52 #11 (12:37) The Backup (55:44) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:06:38) The Blackboard (01:07:23) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:15:10) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Jadzia Axelrod Galaxy: the Prettiest Star Hawkgirl The DC Book of Pride Gotham Outsiders Batman Infinite Crisis Renee Montoya Superman Captain Marvel Super Friends Animal Man Ralph Dibny Sue Dibny Batman Begins (2005) Tenet (2020) Christopher Nolan Batman (1989) The Dark Knight (2008) Patriot Act Heath Ledger Joker Bill Finger Bob Kane Jerry Robinson Joe Bennett Todd Nauck Young Justice Emerald Empress Slobo Lobo Jack Jadson Marlo Alquiza Catwoman Teen Titans Lost Attack on Titan Randy Newman Conner Kent Wonder Girl Opal City Starman Gotham City Vic Sage Atlas Shrugged Dennis O’Neil Lady Shiva Jessica Rabbit Kate Kane J. H. Williams III Huntress Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood Detective Comics Dan DiDio Alex Ross Lauren Bacall Deep Throat Denys Cowan The Question Hub City Gotham Central Lex Luthor 2004 United States presidential election in Ohio Bush v. Gore John Byrne Reductress Intergang Whisper A’Daire Ra’s al Ghul Jack Kirby “Fearful Symmetry” Tim Drake Oliver Queen Mister Miracle Oberon Bruce Wayne Andrew Hussie Problem Sleuth League of Assassins Spirit Will Eisner Booster Gold Steel Black Adam Black Adam (2022) Dwayne Johnson Barbara Gordon Kathy Kane Nightwing Dan Jurgens Final Crisis: Superman Beyond Villains United Dragon Ball FighterZ Jujutsu Kaisen My Hero Academia Hisoka Morow <a href="https:...
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Week 10 - Stop The Press
Mar 27, 202401:15:38Tap to summarizeLive, laugh, love! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe jump out of a window into 52’s tenth issue, where they find out what the Middle East is even like in the DC universe, spend Tuesdays with Morrow, and take a quick quiz on super-vegetarians. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (02:29) Let’s Talk About the Cover (03:41) Let’s Talk About 52 #10 (04:41) The Backup (43:56) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (55:14) The Blackboard (55:59) Asking/Answering The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:02:57) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen But Doctor, I Am Pagliacci Chris Batista Jimmy Palmiotti Starfire Clark Kent Lois Lane Nick and Nora Charles Superman (1978) Supernova Kahndaq Black Adam Axis of evil Doomsday Clock Green Lantern Simon Baz Overwatch Luke Cage Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse Guantánamo Bay Trayvon Martin Billy Batson Cascade Ibis the Invincible August General in Iron Adrianna Tomaz Andrea Thomas Shazam! Michael Gray The Secrets of Isis Metamorpho Hawkman Charlton Comics Blue Beetle Green Hornet Legends of Tomorrow Archer David Byrne Everything That Happens Will Happen Today Stardust the Super Wizard Perry White Adventures of Superman Kurt Busiek Booster Gold Black Adam/JSA: Black Reign Doctor Doom Badhnisia Johnny Thunder Vic Sage Lost Arrowverse Wiki Ra’s al Ghul Fu Manchu Talia al Ghul The Dark Knight Rises (2012) Deathstroke really sports a Halo emblem in Zack Snyder’s Justice League Ralph Dibny T. O. Morrow My Dinner with Andre (1981) Hard Target (1993) On Cinema Brave New World Nineteen Eighty-Four Frankenstein RoboCop (1987) Torment Nexus Will Magnus Doctor Sivana Mister Mind Countdown to Infinite Crisis Dan Jurgens Hank Henshaw Identity Crisis Infinite Crisis The Secret Society of Super Villains Flash: Rogue War Captain Boomerang Wally West Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League John Ostrander Speedy Kevin Smith Wonder Woman Brian Azzarello Jim Lee Batman: Hush Hal Jordan Ethan Van Sciver Spectre Day of Vengeance Batman Brother Eye Rann-Thanagar War Maxwell Lord ...
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Week 9 - Dream of America
Mar 13, 202401:16:04Tap to summarizeAll-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe head off in pursuit of 52 issue #9, dealing with psychosexual eugenics factories, the LGBTQ+ nightlife scene in Gotham, and Big Mad Meltzer. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (03:32) Let’s Talk About the Cover (07:14) Let’s Talk About 52 #9 (11:24) The Backup (41:22) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (49:47) The Blackboard (51:41) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:02:46) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Blastoise Scoliosis Shawn Moll Team Zero She-Hulk NO SIGNAL Tom Nguyen Major Bummer Doug Mahnke The Switch Alex Sinclair David Baron Mark Millar Frank Quitely The Authority Wonder Woman Old Man Logan Hulk Suicide Squad Jared K Fletcher Lost Polar bears Devilance Eternals (2021) Jack Kirby New Gods Galactus Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) Celestial Lex Luthor Elon Musk Neuralink Jesse Eisenberg Henry Cavill Superman John Henry Irons Natasha Irons Emma Frost Superman Red/Superman Blue Barbara Gordon Punchline Gwenpool Kewpie Herakles Booster Gold This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No It Won’t Animal Man Starfire Adam Strange Animal Man (1988) Spider-Man Sonic the Hedgehog Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba George Pérez The New Teen Titans Green Arrow Victor Sage James Tynion IV Alysia Yeoh Batman Renee Montoya The Question (1986) Steve Ditko Ted Kord Huntress Batman/Huntress: Cry For Blood Intergang Darkseid Batwoman Identity Crisis Brad Meltzer Jean Loring Sue Dibny Donna Troy Doctor Light Watchmen Alan Moore Atom I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Star Trek Entourage The Wire David Simon The DC Book of Pride Jadzia Axelrod Magneto Guy Gardner Jason Todd Scott Lobdell Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) Jensen Ackles Mister Miracle Big Barda Orion Lightray Hermes <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wik...
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Week 8 - Thief, with Dalton Deschain and Dylan Roth
Feb 28, 202401:54:02Tap to summarizeAll-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe are joined by Dalton Deschain and Dylan Roth of Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe, covering issue eight of 52. Infectious serums are distributed, welding is performed in anger, Haunted Tankie is conceptualized, and Dumb Bitch Juice is drank in copious amounts. Chapters: Let’s Talk About The 2011 Green Lantern Film Starring Ryan Reynolds (06:45) Let’s Talk About The Guest’s Comic Book Backgrounds (14:42) Let’s Talk About 52 #8 (23:37) The Backup (01:15:52) The Blackboard (01:23:37) What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:34:43) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:39:00) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Vincent Price Bobby Pickett Dark Universe Monster Mash Green Lantern (2011) Green Lantern Ryan Reynolds Justice League: Mortal Flash Jay Garrick The Mummy (2017) Angela Bassett Amanda Waller Viola Davis Judi Dench Aquaman (2018) Shazam! (2019) Zack Snyder’s Justice League Joss Whedon Cyborg Ray Fisher Deadpool (2019) Madame Web (2024) Adam Scott Parks and Recreation El Muerto Spider-Man Bad Bunny Daredevil (2003) Elektra (2005) Jon Favreau Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) Superman (1940s animated film series) Super Mario Bros. (1993) Metroid Prime James Gunn Superman Creature Commandos David Harbour Frankenstein Bride of Frankenstein (1935) X-Men: The Animated Series Batman: The Animated Series Ultimate Marvel Thor: The Dark World (2013) Saga Sex Criminals Image Comics Batman Tom King Brian Michael Bendis Batwoman: Elegy Gotham Central Renee Montoya Vic Sage Superman Adventures Batman: No Man’s Land Batman: Hush Sasha Bordeaux Countdown to Infinite Crisis Infinite Crisis Kyle Rayner Hal Jordan Dawn of X House of X and Powers of X Jim Gordon The Sandman Neil Gaiman George R. R. Martin J. G. Jones Eddy Barrows Birds of Prey Gail Simone Rob Stull Sequential Art: The Next Step Joe Bennett John Henry Irons Natasha Irons Scrooge McDuck Ebenezer Scrooge Michael Caine The Muppets Social realism Lex Luthor The Boys Ayn Rand Teen Titans Jim Shooter Iceman Cyborg Superman Eradicator Booster Gold <...
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Week 7 - Going Down
Feb 14, 202401:13:24Tap to summarizeBetrayal! 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 52mailbag@gmail.com (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 Circ...
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Week 6 - China Syndrome, with Brian Cronin
Jan 31, 202401:52:19Tap to summarizeAll-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 52mailbag@gmail.com (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) <a href="https://en.wikipedia....
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Week 5 - Stars In Their Courses
Jan 17, 202401:24:55Tap to summarizeAll-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 52mailbag@gmail.com (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 <a href="...
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Week 4 - Dances With Monsters
Jan 3, 202401:18:59Tap to summarizeAll-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 <li...
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Week 3 - New World Order
Dec 20, 202301:36:07Tap to summarizeAll-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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
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Picking Up with Geoff Johns
Dec 13, 202300:26:15Tap to summarizeIntrepid 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 52mailbag@gmail.com. Never stop reading comics.
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