
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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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 n... more
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.
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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.
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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 ... more
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Amazing Podcast. Each episode just gets better and better.
I was mistaken. 52 is the real peak.
This is a fabulous podcast about a fabulous comic book series. The hosts, Gita and Alex, have wonderful chemistry and are a double-act I could happily listen to as they talk about anything. Especially as they are talking about something they both so clearly enjoy, are excited to discuss, and about which they are knowledgeable without being too pedantic. They even manage to balance their enthusiasm with balance to call the material out for its flaws. The podcast feels like hanging out with tw... more
One of the most enthralling comics focused podcasts I've ever listened to. 52 Pickup has not only created a powerful need in me to start reading DC comics again but it has also taught me so much about the actual structure and form of comics and why it is such a powerful medium to tell stories. I appreciate comics more now than when I started listening and have become a better comic reader because of what I learned from this show.
Grant Morrison is only human. Whenever you’re upset with their shortcomings or blind spots, please try to use their surname. When you’re excited about a part of their work you can keep just yelling “Grant’s so good!” or stuff like that. That would be fine.
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The content centers around a thorough exploration of the comic series '52,' which is reputed to be a significant yet frequently overlooked series in contemporary comic literature. The hosts, Gita Jackson and Alex Jaffe, tackle various issues each week with a blend of humor and insightful critique, engaging deeply with themes such as character development, narrative structure, morality, and sociopolitical context within the DC Universe. They also highlight the cultural impact of these stories, making connections between the comic's narrative and wider societal issues.
Listeners can expect not only a critical analysis of the comics themselves but also discussions infused with personal anecdotes and reflections on comic book culture. Unique t... more
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