Week 48 - Asked and Answered

Listen to this episode from 52 Pickup on Spotify. 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.