52 Pickup

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Subscriber Feed Preview Clip: An Interview with Mark Waid Jun 26, 2024

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Here’s a preview for the subscriber only bonus feed episode featuring an interview with legendary co-writer of 52 and countless other formative comic book classics, Mark Waid. While this preview focuses on a few controversial Superman questions, the full episode goes in-depth on writing for huge company-wide events, what the Speed Force actually is, and so much more. Check it out by subscribing to Aftermath today!

Week 16 - Uhebbuki, with Charles Pulliam Moore Jun 19, 2024

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O zephyr winds which blow on high, lift me now so I can fly! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe team up with the Uncanny Charles Pulliam-Moore for the Two-Hour Wedding Album that is issue sixteen of DC’s 52. Hear whether Captain Marvel is an adult man or three kids in a trench coat, the wedding traditions of the Shazamish faith, and the debut of Cardi Bane.

Chapters:

Let’s Talk Talent, Covers and Pokemon with Charles Pulliam-Moore (03:15)
Let’s Talk About 52 #16 (23:49)
The Backup (01:17:20)
What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:27:07)
The Blackboard (01:32:31)
Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:41:28)

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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.

Week 15 - Outshined, with Alex Sinclair Jun 05, 2024

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Your Donations Keep Lexapedia Running! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe are joined by the legendary lead colorist of 52 Alex Sinclair. The towering trio takes on #15 (the Frank Grimes issue), Jason Todd’s death poll, and an unused yet fully illustrated and colored cover for 52.

Chapters:

Let’s Talk Talent, Covers and Coloring with Alex Sinclair (03:15)
Let’s Talk About 52 #15 (24:15)
The Backup (42:23)
What’s your favorite part of the issue? (47:12)
The Blackboard (49:35)
Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (57:44)

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This episode’s cover art was an unused cover for 52 by J. G. Jones and Alex Sinclair.

Week 14 - Sand and Rust, with Reid Vanier May 22, 2024

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Did you know mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe team up with Doctor DC himself Reid Vanier to wear jeans while building robots, ponder articulated cheeks, and determine which triple-A studio should be making a Vic and Renee video game.

Chapters:

Let’s Talk Talent and the Cover (08:57)
Let’s Talk About 52 #14 (12:46)
The Backup (50:18)
What’s your favorite part of the issue? (56:04)
The Blackboard (58:03)
Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:06:47)

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Week 13 - Haystack, with Tim Marchman May 08, 2024

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This is what happens when they let me into a church! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe are joined by Substitute Legionnaire Tim Marchman to sift through Ralph Dibny’s descent into sadness, the X-Men for virgins, Gen-X leftists, and Saltburn Funko Pops.

Chapters:

Let’s Talk Talent (06:30)
Let’s Talk About The Cover (10:26)
Let’s Talk About 52 #13 (14:12)
The Backup (54:16)
What’s your favorite part of the issue? (01:03:43)
The Blackboard (01:06:33)
Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:15:27)

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Week 12 - Mighty Apr 24, 2024

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ttttttttt! All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe consider issue number twelve of 52, and in the process share the best way to start reading comics, the best ideas for reintroducing Isis (the character! the character!) to comics, and the exact moment The Rock decided to change the hierarchy of power in the DC universe.

Chapters:

Let’s Talk Talent, and How to Start Reading Comics (03:02)
Let’s Talk About The Cover (05:27)
Let’s Talk About 52 #12 (07:04)
The Backup (37:12)
What’s your favorite part of the issue? (47:15)
The Blackboard (48:02)
Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (54:01)

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Week 11 - Batwoman Begins, with Jadzia Axelrod Apr 10, 2024

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Man 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 Hunter × Hunter Donna Troy Jade Alan Scott The Monitor Robert Kanigher Wally West Barry Allen Six Feet Under Alysia Yeoh Taylor Barzelay Shawn Moll Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance James Robinson Maggie Sawyer Revolutionary Girl Utena Sailor Moon Steven Universe The 52 Gala - a Spotify playlist of Kate and Renee’s gala from issue #7, created by Alex Jaffe, Gita Jackson and Jadzia Axelrod My Adventures with Superman All-Star Superman Superman: Up, Up, and Away Batman/Two-Face: Face the Face Superman Smashes the Klan The Golden Age Seven Soldiers of Victory Superman: For All Seasons Jeph Loeb 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.

Full show notes at the publisher

Week 10 - Stop The Press Mar 27, 2024

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Live, 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 General Zod Man of Steel (2013) Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) Jason Todd Donna Troy OMAC Justice League Unlimited John Stewart Kyle Rayner Bialya Kuraq Cheshire Marv Wolfman Cullen Bunn Sinestro Dex-Starr Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) Babu Frik Kobra The Joker Man-Bat Rocket Red Sonar Eurovision Song Contest Lady Zand Zandia Young Justice Kangas Jumpa Ferdinand Jay Garrick Stephanie Brown Mister Terrific Mary Marvel Aquaman Barbara Gordon Beast Boy Poison Ivy Harley Quinn (TV series) Raven Damian Wayne Bat-Cow Zatanna Martian Manhunter Jimmy Olsen Astro City Matt Wagner Sandman Mystery Theater Animal Man Renee Montoya Sand Wesley Dodds Evan Narcisse Gerard Way Frank Quitely Aftermath 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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Week 9 - Dream of America Mar 13, 2024

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All-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 Kalibak Roy family Succession Granny Goodness Tom King Stompa Glorious Godfrey Virman Vundabar Arrowverse Kevin Smith Legends of Tomorrow John Constantine The Shadow Stephanie Brown Bill Willingham Joker Victor Zsasz Cassandra Cain Birds of Prey (2020) DC Challenge Kamandi 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.

Full show notes at the publisher

Week 8 - Thief, with Dalton Deschain and Dylan Roth Feb 28, 2024

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All-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 Bryan Hitch Howard Porter Jack Kirby Green Arrow Elongated Man Dennis O’Neil Green Lantern and Green Arrow Conner Kent Sue Dibny Man of Steel John Byrne Elon Musk New Universe Clark Kent Gossip Girl One Tree Hill Starfire Adam Strange Animal Man Return of the Jedi (1983) Marilyn Manson Marilyn Monroe Dita Von Teese Greg Land Biff Tannen Donald Trump Mark Russell Batman Incorporated Westworld Dan Jurgens Zero Hour The Final Night Connor Hawke Atom Argent Superman Red/Superman Blue Jessica Cruz Tim Drake Damian Wayne Jason Todd Dick Grayson Jon Kent Young Justice Spectre Supergirl Stephanie Brown Batman: War Games Billy Joel - We Didn’t Start the Fire R.E.M. - It’s The End Of The World As We Know It Bob Dylan - Subterranean Homesick Blues Bo Burnham - That Funny Feeling Fall Out Boy - We Didn’t Start the Fire Identity Crisis Jodi Picoult Sub Diego Aquaman San Diego Comic-Con Blackest Night Bernie Sanders Bob Haney The Brave and the Bold Hawkman The Dark Knight Strikes Again Rocket Red Haunted Tank Justice League Unlimited Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe Problem Clown Jeffrey Combs J. M. DeMatteis Etrigan the Demon Donald Faison Kingdom Come Christopher Priest Secret Six Catman Ed Brubaker Catwoman Trickster Pied Piper Judd Winick Outsiders Shift Marvel Unlimited DC UNIVERSE INFINITE The Wicked + The Divine Kieron Gillen Die 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.

Full show notes at the publisher

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