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: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen aftermath.site/signup 1: Favorite and Least Favorite Storyline? (02:50) Super-Chief Grant Morrison AMA Batman/Deadpool E.S.Pete Pulsar, the Master of Sound Vic Sage Renee Montoya Batwoman Batgirl Batman: Wayne Family Adventures Absolute Universe Ultimate Universe Jonathan Hickman Krakoan Age DC Next Level Deathstroke (2016 series) Firestorm Zatanna Lobo Etrigan Fire & Ice: When Hell Freezes Over New Gods Green Lantern Corps Jo Mullein Green Lantern: Far Sector Dan Abnett Justice League Odyssey Jessica Cruz Cyborg Azrael Starfire Darkseid Orion Blackfire Dex-Starr Space Ranger Lady Styx Star Trek Warhammer 40,000 Jack Reacher Hawkman (2018 series) Hawkman Blackest Night Animal Man 2: Let’s give quick takes on each of the other 52 storylines (15:45) Ralph Dibny Isis Identity Crisis Infinite Crisis Black Adam Booster Gold Superboy Prime Marvel Cinematic Universe Watchmen Superman Ted Kord James Gunn Steel The Death of Superman Lex Luthor Natasha Irons Ducktales Crash Christopher Priest The Metal Men Dan DiDio Megalopolis (2024) Francis Ford Coppola John Byrne Alpha Centurion Cyborg Superman Batman 3: Who was your favorite character in 52? (34:13) Justice League Unlimited Dan Jurgens Mystery Men (1999) Kel Mitchell 4: What was your favorite scene in 52? (36:33) Rama Kushna John Constantine Hellblazer 5: The Blackboard (39:29) Douglas Wolk All of the Marvels Al Ewing 6: Where Are They Now? (43:01) The New History of the DC Universe Action Comics Ghost Machine Taylor Swift Charlie XCX DC K.O. Lana Lang Justice League Red Gail Simone Jaime Reyes The Question: All Along the Watchtower Teen Titans Cassie Sandsmark Adam Strange Jadzia Axelrod John Stewart Doctor Sivana T. O. Morrow Mori Calliope Suicide Squad Isekai Brad Meltzer 7: Brat or Swiftie? (47:55) Hades 2 Travis Kelce Rip Hunter SZA Charles Mingus Jay Z Cowboy Carter Infinity Inc. Gigi Hadid Blair Witch Will Magnus Wendy Carlos Yes Rush Genesis Jimmy Buffet Kanye West Egg Fu Doctor Tyme Veronica Cale Osiris Sobek Nightwing Red (album) 8: Crackship Crisis (01:03:20) Joker Inferior Five The Spectre Dove Hawk Kite Man The Flash T-Man Gilgamesh II Aquagirl Aquaman The Top Sgt. Rock 9: Let’s Draft a 52-Person Superhero Team (01:09:40) Ragman Deadman Batman: Gotham Nocturne Shift Metamorpho Outsiders Honest Abe Lightray Connor Hawke Mera G.I. Robot Monkey Prince Bronze Tiger Captain Atom Cassandra Cain Wild Dog Sarah Lance Legends of Tomorrow Clayface Enchantress The Hulk Helena Bertinelli Killer Frost Pandora The New 52 The Revolutionaries Suicide Squad Hardware Milestone Cynthia Reynolds Xanthe Zhou Absolute Wonder Woman Vic Sage Anima Gunfire Shade the Changing Man Shade the Changing Girl Young Animal Phantom Stranger Zatanna Dial H for Hero Freakazoid The Creeper Static Warren Ellis Global Frequency Traci 13 Danny the Street Resurrection Man Jonah Hex Freedom Beast Tawky Tawny Detective Chimp Angel and the Ape Stitch Doctor Fate Dreamer Galaxy Power Boy Tanya Spears Power Girl Secret Shining Knight Klarion the Witch Boy Bulleteer Black Orchid Vertigo Ms. Martian Brian Michael Bendis Batman: Universe 10: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:22:51) Dave Gibbons Superman, an Unauthorized Biography The Caped Crusade The Secret History of Wonder Woman DC Action News Aftermath After Hours J. G. Jones DC Universe Viz Ways of Seeing Understanding Comics Alan Moore Chainsaw Man M Mycroft Holmes Young Justice alexjaffe.bsky.social DC Comics Official Discord @xoxogossipgita 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: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Danny Boy World War III Alex Sinclair Vic Sage Renee Montoya Booster Gold (2007 series) Booster Gold Black Adam: The Dark Age Black Adam 52 Aftermath: The Four Horsemen Batman Superman Wonder Woman Crime Bible: The Five Lessons of Blood Vandal Savage Dan DiDio Krakoan Age DC K.O. Grant Morrison AMA 1: Let’s Talk Talent (09:59) Chris Batista Eddy Barrows Pat Olliffe Derick Robertson Justiniano Mike McComb Teen Titans Andy Lanning Drew Geraci Rodney Ramos Walden Wong Ken Lopez Harvey Richards Janine Shafer Michael Siglain J. G. Jones Ralph Dibny Isis Animal Man Steel 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #52 (14:27) Rip Hunter Infinite Crisis Alexander Luthor Jr. Mister Mind Skeets Supernova Legends of Tomorrow James Gunn Ted Kord T. O. Morrow Strange Adventures Peacemaker Wildstorm Captain Marvel Alex Ross Kingdom Come Watchmen Crisis on Infinite Earths Doctor Who Doctor Sivana Natasha Irons Glen Powell Friday Night Lights Scott Porter Egg Fu Jean Loring Lobo Lex Luthor Seven Soldiers of Victory Supergirl Brainiac Aqualad Kevin Conroy Black Panther Damian Wayne Batman: Dark Patterns Batman: Gotham Nocturne Talia al Ghul Catwoman These Savage Shores Checkmate Sue Dibny Batwoman Secret Six Will Magnus Stephen Wacker 3: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (54:02) 4: Let’s Rank the 52 Storylines (55:03) Jujutsu Kaisen Sobek 5: The Blackboard (58:49) Colin Kaepernick Justice League Unlimited Tzadikim Nistarim Detective Chimp Shade, the Changing Man Brother Power the Geek GamemasterAnthony’s Birthday Absolute Comics 6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (01:04:07) DC Action News 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: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen World War III John Ostrander Keith Champagne Superman Yellow Lantern Corps Stranger Things Freaky Tales (2024) Pedro Pascal Normani Castle Rad Scare Tactics 1: Let’s Talk Talent (05:28) Joe Bennett Jack Jadson Belardino Brabo Stephen Wacker Black Adam Animal Man J. G. Jones Red Tornado Countdown to Final Crisis T. O. Morrow Adam Strange Foundation DC Action News Lois Lane 2: Let’s Talk About 52 #51 (08:51) Damian Wayne Dick Grayson Batman David Baron Superboy Cassie Sandsmark Ralph Dibny Young Justice John Byrne Wonder Woman Supergirl Donna Troy Jodi Picoult Manhattan Guardian Liberty Belle Martian Manhunter Plastic Man Doctor Mid-Nite Power Girl Green Arrow Green Arrow (2025 series) Eric Adams Stargirl Starman Teen Titans James Robinson Blackest Night World’s Finest Catwoman Denny O’Neil Kid Devil Ravager Terra Young Frankenstein Deathstroke (2016 series) DCeased The Unkillables Cassandra Cain Jason Todd Tim Drake Green Lantern Corps Lobo Starfire Ways of Seeing El Gaucho Dolphin Aquaman Skeets Rip Hunter Booster Gold Mister Mind 3: The Backup (36:01) Justice League Infinite Crisis New History of the DC Universe Justice League Unlimited The Avengers Wilco The Monkees Justice League International James Gunn Superman (2025) Guy Gardner Blue Beetle (2023) Xolo Maridueña 4: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (41:18) 5: The Blackboard (XX:XX) Deadpool Marvel Zombies Ultimate Universe Absolute Universe Peacemaker Teen Titans GO! Beast Boy Raven Smallville Lex Luthor Michael Rosenbaum Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum: Kevin Conroy Tom Welling Brandon Routh Henry Cavill David Corenswet Constantine (2005) John Constantine 6: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (51:09) Swamp Thing DC One Million Sobek Doctor Fate Winter Soldier Uncle Ben Thomas Wayne Batman: Court of Owls Absolute Batman 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: 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.

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.