Week 6 - China Syndrome, with Brian Cronin

All-Star Comics Journalist Gita Jackson and World’s Finest Comics Expert Alex Jaffe are joined by Star-Spangled CBR Senior Writer Brian Cronin in discussing issue 6 of DC’s 52, covering the rich legacy of Manthrax, villainous improv groups, the secret sauce that made 52, and how God works in the DC universe. Chapters: Let’s Talk Talent (07:31) Let’s Talk About the Cover (08:46) Let’s Talk About 52 #6 (10:57) Do you remember any theories about 52 as it was releasing? (01:12:23) The Backup (01:16:12) What’s your favorite part of this issue? (01:23:24) The Blackboard (01:27:39) Asking The Questions at 52mailbag@gmail.com (01:37:17) A SMALL SELECTION OF THINGS REFERENCED: 52 Geoff Johns Grant Morrison Greg Rucka Mark Waid Keith Giffen Brian Cronin Comic Book Legends Revealed X-Men DC Black Label Batman The Question Joe Bennett Ruy José Nick J. Napolitano Hal Jordan Green Lantern Axis of evil Black Adam Top Gun (1986) Green Lantern (2011) Manthrax Booster Gold China syndrome The China Syndrome (1979) Wilford Brimley Great Ten John Stewart Xorn Superman J. G. Jones Bill Mantlo Global Guardians Wonder Woman Flash Infinite Crisis