About this episode
The episode discusses DC Comics issue 51, poetry, and the current state of DC live action movies.
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…
People in this episode
Guests: Gita Jackson, Alex Jaffe
Topics covered
- DC Comics
- live action movies
- poetry
- SuperBat shipping
- comic book analysis
Keywords
- DC Comics
- Court of Owls
- SuperBat
- Gita Jackson
- Alex Jaffe
- comic book analysis
- live action movies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Stranger Things, Freaky Tales, Black Adam, Animal Man, Countdown to Final Crisis, Justice League, Infinite Crisis, Justice League Unlimited, The Avengers, Young Justice
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