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I choose you, hollow point! World’s Finest Gita Jackson and All-Star Alex Jaffe clinically examine issue #49, as well as diagnosing the Oolong Island scientists, assigning Muppets to each of the series writers, and determining the exact number of Evil Kryptonians.Show Notes:52Geoff JohnsGrant MorrisonGreg RuckaMark WaidKeith GiffenNew X-MenKevin FeigeStan LeeThe MuppetsKermit the FrogSam EagleGonzoHunter S. ThompsonRizzoScooterDr. Teeth1: Let’s Talk Talent (04:27)Eddie BarrowsRodney RamosDan GreenJames BondDr. Will MagnusJ. G. JonesJojo’s Bizarre AdventureHirohiko ArakiThe FlashMirror MasterTom TaylorDCeasedAnimal ManSwamp ThingAlan MooreEgg FuVimanarama2: Let’s Talk About 52 #49 (09:11)Black AdamDoctor SivanaJSAPower GirlAlan ScottAtom SmasherThe Great TenBenny HillEve of DestructionRoko’s basiliskT. O. MorrowWorld SeriesBaseball World ClassicShohei OhtaniLex LuthorSuperman (2025)The Venture BrosThe MonarchThe JokerThunderbolts (2025)SupermanGeneral ZodJimmy OlsenJor-ElBruce WillisJurassic ParkSkynetNoah CentineoBlack Adam (2022)Infinity Inc3: The Backup (35:58)Don KramerMichael BairBatmanWonder WomanCitizen SteelThunderboltStar Spangled KidLiberty BelleHourmanWildcat4: The Blackboard (39:26)No Country for Old MenJay GarrickImpulseStarmanGerard WayBipolar DisorderNarcissistic Personality DisorderBorderline Personality DisorderObsessive Compulsive DisorderComplex Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderMajor Depressive DisorderAutism5: What’s your favorite part of the issue? (44:32)6: Let’s Talk About Other Comics (46:45)ThorRoxxonGame ChangerMazing ManGreatest American HeroCheersSpongeBob SquarePantsDial H for HeroTeen Titans Go!Matt FractionSuperman’s Pal Jimmy OlsenPeacemakerKyle StarksChip Zdarsky7: Asking The Questions at [email protected] (51:10)Jon EhrensVic SageRenee MontoyaLife During WartimeAmerican UtopiaSexy to SomeoneEthel CainThe Rat52 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.



