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<p>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.</p>
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April 23, 2025
<p>You gotta take advantage of these shiny characters! All-Star Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Alex Jaffe team up with Atomic <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/bclev.bsky.social">Brian Clevinger</a> 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.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52_(comics)">52</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Johns">Geoff Johns</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Morrison">Grant Morrison</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Rucka">Greg Rucka</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Waid">Mark Waid</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Giffen">Keith Giffen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Man">Animal Man</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescent">Effervescent</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nuklearpower.com/8-bit-theater/">8-Bit Theater</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.atomic-robo.com/atomicrobo/archive">Atomic Robo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Clevinger">Brian Clevinger</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webtoon">Webtoon</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wizard_(magazine)">Wizard Magazine</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League">Justice League</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-no-mans-land">Batman: No Man’s Land</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/catwoman-2002-2008/6d74f34d-ca93-4b93-a41b-914695bf8f28">Catwoman (2002 series)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/batman-batgirl-1997-1/4f212d98-6336-4047-8f16-f1a29fec551f/c">Batman: Batgirl</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man">Spider-Man</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_Spider-Man">Ultimate Spider-Man</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.midtowncomics.com/">Midtown Comics</a> </li> </ul> <p>1: Let’s Talk Talent (08:36)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Olliffe">Pat Oliffe</a> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.drewgeraci.com/">Drew Geraci</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Ten">Accomplished Perfect Physician</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:jiak3t3q3hnj2o6xbqr3ei76">Paul Chin</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Hunter">Rip Hunter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booster_Gold">Booster Gold</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandor_(comics)">Kandor</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernova_(DC_Comics)">Supernova</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Skeets_(New_Earth)">Skeets</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadshot">Deadshot</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Englehart">Steve Englehart</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman">Batman</a> </li> </ul> <p>2: Let’s Talk About 52 #37 (11:38)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Carter">Vince Carter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otto_Binder">Otto Binder</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shazam_(DC_Comics)">Captain Marvel</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman">Superman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superboy_(Kon-El)">Connor Kent</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Todd">Jason Todd</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Rangers">Power Rangers</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Gold_Zeo_Ranger">Gold Ranger</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/batman-hush">Batman: Hush</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hush_(character)">Tommy Elliot</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dc.com/blog/2025/03/26/h2sh-descends-jim-lee-jeph-loeb-and-alex-sinclair-return-to-a-bat-classic">H2sh</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuxedo_Mask">Mamoru</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Pulsar_(New_Earth)">Pulsar, Master of Sound</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Gingold">Gingold</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League_International">Justice League International</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Beetle">Blue Beetle</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy">Final Fantasy</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertale">Undertale</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pitt">The Pitt</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1_(TV_series)">9-1-1</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24_(TV_series)">24</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Super-Heroes">Legion of Super-Heroes</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legends_of_Tomorrow">Legends of Tomorrow</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who">Doctor Who</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Baker">Tom Baker</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Eccleston">Christopher Eccleston</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weakest_Link_(British_game_show)">The Weakest Link</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Smith">Matt Smith</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Tennant">David Tennant</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tumblr_sexyman">Tumblr Sexyman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Helms">Ed Helms</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lorax_(film)">The Lorax (2012)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_DeVito">Danny DeVito</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Schwarzenegger">Patrick Schwarzenegger</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Lotus">The White Lotus</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumail_Nanjiani">Kumail Nanjiani</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-heroes-in-crisis">Heroes in Crisis</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killzone:_Liberation">Killzone: Liberation</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic:_The_Gathering">Magic: the Gathering</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_Zone">Phantom Zone</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Gibbons">Dave Gibbons</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moore">Alan Moore</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_Nguyen_(comics)">Dustin Nguyen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.sportskeeda.com/comics/news-good-him-marvel-fans-stunned-dustin-nguyen-calls-industry-exploitation-cuts-ties">“Good for him”— Marvel fans stunned as Dustin Nguyen calls out industry exploitation and cuts ties</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://aftermath.site/freelance-video-game-journalism-rates">Freelance Video Game Journalists Are Propping Up The Industry, And Many Are Being Paid Dogshit In Return</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Smith_(cartoonist)">Jeff Smith</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/shazam-the-monster-society-of-evil/c8e0c249-49ef-40b0-8f15-e23259d6528f">Shazam: The Monster Society of Evil</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_(comics)">Bone</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawky_Tawny">Tawky Tawny</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Star_City">Star City</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Arrow">Oliver Queen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_DiDio">Dan DiDio</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elongated_Man">Ralph Dibny</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Canary">Black Canary</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_Prey_(team)">Birds of Prey</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gypsy_(comics)">Cindy Reynolds</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Flash_(2014_TV_series)">The Flash</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_CW">CW</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Pryde">Kitty Pryde</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destroy_All_Humans!_2">Destroy All Humans 2</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobo_(DC_Comics)">Lobo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/swamp-thing-1982-1996/c012fdd2-157b-47b0-86ea-3d8c54eecac4">Swamp Thing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Invisibles">The Invisibles</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen">Watchmen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-superman-whatever-happens-tomorrow">Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_(character)">Supreme</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Busiek">Kurt Busiek</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astro_City">Astro City</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen_(2009_film)">Watchmen (2009)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_and_Batman_versus_Aliens_and_Predator">Superman and Batman versus Aliens and Predator</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu_Kaisen">Jujutsu Kaisen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpreview.redd.it%2Fthe-potential-man-challenge-v0-194atgwcv2ac1.jpeg%3Fauto%3Dwebp%26s%3Deb64a2d2c756e07978f6e042ccbe8e050b75aceb">Potential Man</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isis_(DC_Comics)">Isis</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Question_(character)">Vic Sage</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renee_Montoya">Renee Montoya</a> </li> </ul> <p>3: The Backup (51:50)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firestorm_(character)">Firestorm</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/blackest-night/2146dada-eb15-4169-b0bf-3f8c8a3c4a7e">Blackest Night</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman">Wonder Woman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxwell_Lord">Maxwell Lord</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_52">New 52</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Lee">Jim Lee</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Strange">Sorcerer Supreme</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Verse">Spider-Verse</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_Simone">Gail Simone</a> </li> </ul> <p>4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:00:08)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Strokes">The Strokes</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViwtNLUqkMY">Crazy in Love</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://comicvine.gamespot.com/stephen-wacker/4040-41929/">Stephen Wacker</a> </li> </ul> <p>5: The Blackboard (01:04:02)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Jurgens">Dan Jurgens</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jor-El">Jor-El</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lee">Stan Lee</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/edt-crisis-on-infinite-earths">Crisis on Infinite Earths</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-infinte-crisis">Infinite Crisis</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightwing">Nightwing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/batman-incorporated-2010-2011/dad96cbc-b260-4a08-b429-9e84d24da260">Batman Incorporated</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damian_Wayne">Damian Wayne</a> </li> </ul> <p>6: Asking The Questions at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (01:14:54)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WildStorm">WildStorm</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildcats_(comics)">Wildcats</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planetary_(comics)">Planetary</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_Ellis">Warren Ellis</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn01dynqx7ro">Neil Gaiman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Authority_(comics)">The Authority</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martian_Manhunter">Martian Manhunter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_(DC_Comics)">Apollo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnighter">Midnighter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prometheus_(DC_Comics)">Prometheus</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grifter_(character)">Grifter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_Archer">Sterling Archer</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/outsiders-2023/0b9bbd62-3c07-4325-9eb0-f466a33251f1">Outsiders</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batwoman">Batwoman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batwing_(DC_Comics)">Batwing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-doomsday-clock">Doomsday Clock</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gen%C2%B9%C2%B3">Gen13</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DV8">DV8</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Munsters_Today">The Munsters Today</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallville">Smallville</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Rivals">Marvel Rivals</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortnite">Fortnite</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dcdarklegion.com/?lan=en">DC Dark Legion</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rorschach_(character)">Rorschach</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah">Cheetah</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vixen_(comics)">Vixen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titans_(2018_TV_series)">Titans</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Chemical_Romance">My Chemical Romance</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller">Frank Miller</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwoman_(film)">Catwoman (2004)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman_III">Superman III (1983)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/bclev.bsky.social">Brian Clevinger on Bluesky</a> </li> </ul> <p>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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Never stop reading comics.</p>
April 9, 2025
<p>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!</p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52_(comics)">52</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Johns">Geoff Johns</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Morrison">Grant Morrison</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Rucka">Greg Rucka</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Waid">Mark Waid</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Giffen">Keith Giffen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Brown">James Brown</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_Hell">From Hell</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moore">Alan Moore</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/neil-gaiman-two-more-women-allege-sexual-assault-1235073080/">Neil Gaiman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Girls_(graphic_novel)">Lost Girls</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/animal-man-1988-1995/be55b1eb-63c8-49e2-935d-269a34ee534e">Animal Man (1988 series)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Lady_Styx_(New_Earth)">Lady Styx</a> </li> </ul> <p>1: Let’s Talk Talent (07:04)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamal_Igle">Jamal Igle</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supergirl">Supergirl</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_(DC_Comics)">The Ray</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/firestorm-2004-2007/756bd5b4-12ce-4e99-9b01-424d2f99e271">Firestorm (2004 series)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Champagne">Keith Champagne</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Lantern">Green Lantern</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_Society_of_America">JSA</a> </li> </ul> <p>2: Let’s Talk About 52 #36 (08:09)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lobo_(DC_Comics)">Lobo</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Chewbacca">Chewbacca</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starfire_(Teen_Titans)">Starfire</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Strange">Adam Strange</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_Gordon">Flash Gordon</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Grant_(writer)">Alan Grant</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/book/lobo-paramilitary-christmas-special-1991-1/3fb15c96-973c-4257-abbe-115850001e6c/c">Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Ekron_(Prime_Earth)">Ekron</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-seven-soldiers-victory">Seven Soldiers of Victory</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/the-multiversity-2014-2015/fa30c54e-5a48-4be1-b988-57935f796866">The Multiversity</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman">Batman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen">Watchmen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Atom">Captain Atom</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Manhattan">Doctor Manhattan</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renee_Montoya">Renee Montoya</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Question_(character)">Vic Sage</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Aristotle_Rodor_(Earth-Four)">Aristotle Rodor</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kate_Kane">Kate Kane</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_O%27Neil">Denny O’Neil</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/the-question-1986-2010/3d7786d3-038e-4ec9-9229-645acd01c149">The Question (1986 series)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nine_Inch_Nails">Nine Inch Nails</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent_Reznor">Trent Reznor</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osiris_(DC_Comics)">Osiris</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Titans">Teen Titans</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_%26_Friends">Barney the Dinosaur</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booster_Gold">Booster Gold</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rip_Hunter">Rip Hunter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starman_(DC_Comics)">Starman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Cosmic_Staff">Cosmic Rod</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings">Lord of the Rings</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Smith">Kevin Smith</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Skeets_(New_Earth)">Skeets</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kandor_(comics)">Bottle City of Kandor</a> </li> </ul> <p>3: The Backup (28:36)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Girl">Power Girl</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leah_Williams_(writer)">Leah Williams</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Hughes">Adam Hughes</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://comicartcommunity.com/gallery/details.php?image_id=15746">Catwoman cover</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Sweeney">Sidney Sweeney</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-Star_Squadron">All-Star Squadron</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Conway">Gerry Conway</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_(Jay_Garrick)">Jay Garrick</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Scott">Alan Scott</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_Bradshaw">Carrie Bradshaw</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Gray">Justin Gray</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Conner">Amanda Conner</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Palmiotti">Jimmy Palmiotti</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dc.com/blog/2023/06/01/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-power-girl-but-were-afraid-to-ask">Everything You Wanted to Know About Power Girl (But Were Afraid to Ask)</a> </li> </ul> <p>4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (38:50)</p> <p>5: The Blackboard (40:42)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Super-Heroes">Legion of Super-Heroes</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/chronos-1998-1999/c2279392-b5c6-41c8-8607-bcf2db0a58c9">Chronos</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_(character)">Robin</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman">Superman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wally_Wood">Wally Wood</a> </li> </ul> <p>6: Asking The Questions at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (43:57)</p> <p>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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Never stop reading comics.</p>
March 26, 2025
<p>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.</p> <p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/52_(comics)">52</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Johns">Geoff Johns</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Morrison">Grant Morrison</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Rucka">Greg Rucka</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Waid">Mark Waid</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Giffen">Keith Giffen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shohei_Ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Further_Adventures_of_The_Joker">The Further Adventures of The Joker</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_The_Animated_Series">Batman: the Animated Series</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(character)">Joker</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman">Batman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lex_Luthor">Lex Luthor</a> </li> </ul> <p>1: Let’s Talk Talent (03:35)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Jimenez">Phil Jimenez</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Jurgens">Dan Jurgens</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Lanning">Andy Lanning</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Rapmund">Norm Ratman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superman">Superman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_(John_Henry_Irons)">John Henry Irons</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League_Unlimited">Justice League Unlimited</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkseid">Darkseid</a> </li> </ul> <p>2: Let’s Talk About 52 #35 (07:02)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-you-afraid-of-the-dark-universe/id1648307374">Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe? Podcast</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicholas_Hoult">Nicholas Hoult</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_%C3%97_Hunter">Hunter x Hunter</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TARDIS">TARDIS</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natasha_Irons">Natasha Irons</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infinity,_Inc.">Infinity Inc.</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pitt">The Pitt</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Wyle">Noah Wyle</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_24_episodes">24</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sopranos">The Sopranos</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_West_Wing">The West Wing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Newsroom_(American_TV_series)">The Newsroom</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Sorkin">Aaron Sorkin</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Being_the_Ricardos">Being the Ricardos (2021)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studio_60_on_the_Sunset_Strip">Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamorpho">Metamorpho</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_Man">Plastic Man</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offspring_(character)">Offspring</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/the-kingdom/0565096c-4657-46a8-8a42-4f47d2be7c26">The Kingdom</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/kingdom-come/af579def-8b2d-46bd-ade5-fa268581a911">Kingdom Come</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_Boy">Beast Boy</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teen_Titans">Teen Titans</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigon_(comics)">Trigon</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Cohen">Andy Cohen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_(TV_series)">Community</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Styx">Lady Styx</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_DiDio">Dan DiDio</a> </li> </ul> <p>3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (27:31)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/collections/story-heroes-in-crisis">Heroes in Crisis</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Doom">Doctor Doom</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loki_(Marvel_Comics)">Loki</a> </li> </ul> <p>4: The Blackboard (30:51)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brain_(DC_Comics)">Brain</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monsieur_Mallah">Monsieur Mallah</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elseworlds">Elseworlds</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug_Moench">Doug Moench</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/jla-act-of-god-2000-2001/40d6f510-5f19-497d-bb3f-eed4cdade882">JLA: Act of God</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Lane">Lois Lane</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Rayner">Kyle Rayner</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atom_(character)">Atom</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wonder_Woman">Wonder Woman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dasha_Nekrasova">Dasha Nekrasova</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_of_Steel_(film)">Man of Steel (2013)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vandal_Savage">Vandal Savage</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Siegel">Jerry Siegel</a> </li> </ul> <p>5: Asking The Questions at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a> (39:04)</p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/poison-ivy-2022/8a8c07cd-7b78-461d-815d-e13c8f635867">Poison Ivy</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anarky">Anarky</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Todd">Red Hood</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/red-hood-and-the-outlaws-2011-2015/587d4e9d-82dc-4884-8321-e3dc3f47daeb">Red Hood and the Outlaws</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Under_the_Red_Hood">Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_Squad">Suicide Squad</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Six_(comics)">Secret Six</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwoman">Catwoman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucifer_(DC_Comics)">Lucifer</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/red-lanterns-2011-2015/e3263827-23df-481e-a173-dd13dea69495">Red Lanterns</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/batman-one-bad-day-2022/a83a1ed6-8421-46be-8998-7ff73d64c48a">Batman: One Bad Day</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.dcuniverseinfinite.com/comics/series/the-joker-the-man-who-stopped-laughing-2022/ec4c9ece-e8f1-4b34-bb40-3f9178a30bcd">The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Darth_Vader_(2020)">Darth Vader</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puella_Magi_Madoka_Magica">Puella Magi Madoka Magica</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revolutionary_Girl_Utena">Revolutionary Girl Utena</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neon_Genesis_Evangelion">Neon Genesis Evangelion</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurren_Lagann">Gurren Lagaan</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berserk_(manga)">Berserk</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chainsaw_Man">Chainsaw Man</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodbye%2C_Eri">Goodbye, Eri</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devilman">Devilman</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluto_(manga)">Pluto</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu_Kaisen">Jujutsu Kaisen</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Hero_Academia">My Hero Academia</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shonen_Jump_(magazine)">Shonen Jump</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boruto">Boruto</a> </li> </ul> <p>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 <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. Never stop reading comics.</p>
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