TLDR Comic Book Club

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TLDR Comic Book Club

BackCrackah and FryGuy provide the local comic shop feel in podcast form. The guys talk about weekly releases and other news from the comic book world, along with past series you may need to revisit.ALSO, be on the lookout for the occasional FriarSide Chat when the guys are joined by creators from the industry — ranging from titans to new names who caught BackCrackah or FryGuy's eye.

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    NEW COMICS 5-13-26

    Doc and Friar go through all the new comic books hitting shelves this week!

  2. 396

    May 2026 Solicit

    Doc and Friar go through all the new releases this week — and throughout the rest of May.

  3. 395

    Good Deeds and Daredevil Cold Day In Hell (123)

    After going through all the new comic books hitting shelves this week, Doc hits on an IDW title, then Friar discusses a recent, can't-miss Daredevil story.

  4. 394

    Exorcism Island & Gunpowder Prophets (122)

    After going through all the new comic books hitting shelves this week, Doc and Friar discuss a pair of hidden gems!

  5. 393

    The Invisible Man & Shin Zero (121)

    After going through all the new comic books hitting shelves this week, Doc breaks down a Skybound title while Friar discusses a gem from Magnetic Press, Shin Zero.

  6. 392

    April 2026 Solicit

    Doc and Friar go through all the new releases this week — and throughout the rest of April.

  7. 391

    Matthew Rosenberg's If Destruction Be Our Lot, and a Spawn takeover

    Matthew Rosenberg joins the show to talk about his upcoming Image Comics series, If Destruction Be Our Lot.But that's not all. He's also taking over both Spawn and King Spawn!If Destruction Be Our Lot Fast Facts:Release Date: May 6First Issue Final Order Cutoff: April 13Synopsis: Humanity is extinct and all that remains are the robots who once helped us. The robots who once helped us are happier now, doing their work without human interference. But not Abe. He believes there must be something more out there. After nearly getting killed, he's determined to wander the Earth until he finds it — or gets recycled trying.

  8. 390

    NEW COMICS 4-1-26

    Before another Friarside Chat, Doc & Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week from Marvel, DC, Image and more!

  9. 389

    Plague House & Marc Spector Moon Knight (120 - Trade 12)

    A TLDR Trade?! That's right — Doc and Friar have a lot to get to, on top of their weekly comic book reviews from Marvel DC, Image and more!

  10. 388

    Michael Coast's PICK-UP and more from AWA

    AWA Studios Senior Editor Michael Coast returns to the show to discuss his upcoming one-shot, PICK-UP, which hit shelves this week, along with some of what's next from the publisher.

  11. 387

    NEW COMICS 3-11-26

    Sandwiched between a pair of Friarside Chats, Doc and Friar discuss all the new comics books that are coming out this week.

  12. 386

    Lost in an ESTUARY with Tim Daniel and DB Andry

    Tim Daniel and DB Andry make their return to talk about the ghost story they've crafted at Oni Press, ESTUARY.Also, for the first time, Tim goes in-depth in his process and motivation behind designing Absolute Batman trading cards.FOC for issue 1 of Estuary is March 16!

  13. 385

    NEW COMICS 3-4-26

    Doc and Friar go through all the comics hitting shelves this week from Marvel, DC, Image, and more!

  14. 384

    March 2026 Solicit

    In addition to reviewing the comic books hitting shelves this week, Doc and Friar look ahead at what's coming out throughout March.

  15. 383

    NEW COMICS 2-18-26

    Doc and Friar go through all the new comic books hitting shelves this week!

  16. 382

    Mugshots & Athanasia (119)

    TLDR Main Line? You got that right!Following a crazy run of Friarside Chats with creators from Marvel, DC / Vertigo and Image, the guys break down a completed comic book arc and an original graphic novel.

  17. 381

    February 2026 Solicit

    Cyclops. The Punisher. Wade Wilson: Deadpool. Ezra Cain. All books TLDR listeners have heard about in detail on the show, and they're all hitting shelves this month!

  18. 380

    Star Wars Shadow of Maul with Benjamin Percy

    Star Wars is finally giving Maul his own show. But before that, comic book readers are getting Star Wars Shadow of Maul by Benjamin Percy and Madibek Musabekov, which will serve as the introduction to Captain Brander Lawson .Percy returns to TLDR to discuss the highly anticipated series, as well as his upcoming ongoing runs with The Punisher and Deadpool.Final Order Cutoff date for Star Wars Shadow of Maul issue 3 is Monday, February 2.

  19. 379

    NEW COMICS 1-28-26

    Ahead of Benjamin Percy's return to the show, Doc and Friar discuss the new comics hitting shelves this week!

  20. 378

    NEW COMICS 1-21-26

    Following a Vertigo-themed Friarside Chat, Doc and Friar go through the comic books hitting shelves this week.

  21. 377

    Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips' Ezra Cain helps usher in Vertigo's return

    Vertigo is back! February marks the rebirth of the beloved DC imprint, and the guys are celebrating by having Chris Condon back on the show alongside his partner in crime, Jacob Phillips, to talk about their Vertigo title, THE PERIL OF THE BRUTAL DARK: AN EZRA CAIN MYSTERY #1. (Final Order Cutoff Date: February 2)But that's not all...Doc and Friar get insight about the upcoming return of THAT TEXAS BLOOD, Condon and Phillips' hit Image Comics series.

  22. 376

    NEW COMICS 1-14-26

    Doc and Friar break down all the comic books hitting shelves this week from Marvel, DC, Image and more!

  23. 375

    NEW COMICS 1-7-26

    Following a pair of Friarside Chats to open 2026, Doc and Friar discuss the new books from this week

  24. 374

    Brett Bean and his D'ORC

    Brett Bean makes his TLDR debut to discuss his highly anticipated Image Comics series, D'ORC.FINAL ORDER CUTOFF for issue 1 is January 11. (Hits shelves February 4.)

  25. 373

    Understanding Cyclops with Alex Paknadel

    Alex Paknadel returns to not just discuss Scott Summers, but to enlighten Doc and Friar ahead of his Cyclops series.FOC for issue #1 is January 11, 2026!

  26. 372

    THE FLOPPIES - 2025 Comic Book Awards

    It's that time: The Floppies! Awards season has officially begun with, as Doc and Friar recognize the best comics and creators of the year.

  27. 371

    NEW COMICS 12-24-25

    Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves on Christmas Eve!

  28. 370

    ThunderCats, Grawlgore & Shanks, Boston vs. New York and more with Joe Mulvey

    First a listener, now a guest, Joe Mulvey makes his TLDR debut to talk ThunderCats, Grawlgore & Shanks, his artistic process and much more!

  29. 369

    NEW COMICS 12-17-25

    Ahead of another Friarside chat, Doc and Friar break down all the comics hitting shelves this week.

  30. 368

    NEW COMICS 12-10-25

    With Doc on the mend, Friar breaks down 11 new comics hitting shelves this week — before they hit shelves!

  31. 367

    December 2025 Solicit

    Doc and Friar break down the comic books hitting shelves this week and highlight what else is hitting comic shops throughout December.

  32. 366

    NEW COMICS 11-26-25

    Ahead of Turkey Day, Doc and Friar discuss this week's releases in comic book shops!

  33. 365

    TLDR 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

    Doc and Friar discuss the collected editions of comic books you can add to your holiday wish list — or ones you should consider for the comic book readers in your life!Plus, our normal weekly reviews!Holiday Gift Guide Categories:First Volume of an Ongoing Series (39:20)Completed Series / OGN (1:02:25)Youth / Young Adult Books (1:21:00)New to Comics? Try These... (1:28:28)

  34. 364

    Batman: Dark Patterns & Strange Adventures (118)

    Doc and Friar dip back into TLDR's main line of episodes with an-all DC Comics episode!

  35. 363

    November 2025 Solicit

    Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week and throughout the entire month of November.Week 2 - 44:15Week 3 - 1:00:35Week 4 - 1:12:58

  36. 362

    Joseph Schmalke, Comics' Prince of Darkness

    Joseph Schmalke makes his long overdue TLDR debut to discuss all his work at Midnight Factory and how he came to co-found his own publisher.

  37. 361

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 10-29-25

    Ahead of a particularly spooky Friar Side chat, Doc and Friar discuss the books dropping before Halloween.

  38. 360

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 10-22-25

    Doc and Friar discuss all the new comic books hitting shelves this week!

  39. 359

    Enter Macabre Valley with Zack Quaintance

    Zack Quaintance joins the show to discuss his successfully funded Kickstarter story, Macbre Valley, which you can still get your hands on through October 31: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zackq/macabre-valleyAlso, Zack talks about news from NYCC with Doc and Friar while also trying to forecast what else is to come from comics in 2026.

  40. 358

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 10-15-25

    Following their latest Friar Side Chat (and ahead of another), Doc and Friar discuss all the comics hitting shelves this week.

  41. 357

    Kieron Gillen's Charts and Graphs (and DIE)

    With his remarkable fantasy series, DIE, returning, Kieron Gillen checks in to talk about the newly titled, DIE: LOADED.But that's not all: Kieron also digs in on THE POWER FANTASY (39:59) with the third arc having just begun.DIE: LOADED #1 Final Order Cutoff (FOC): October 20DIE: LOADED #1 On Shelves: November 12THE POWER FANTASY Vol. #1 & 2: In Stores Note

  42. 356

    The Slasher's Apprentice & The Missionary (117)

    Doc is back from his journey to the Southwest, so it's time for a little Main Line action on TLDR! This episode, the guys discuss a pair of indie titles.(Main line begins at 39:19.)

  43. 355

    David Harper talks all things comics

    Comics writer David Harper joins the show to discuss the industry at large, which he covers on his subscription-based comics website, SKTCHD, and his podcast, Off-Panel.If you like David's insights, be sure to check out both at the following links:https://sktchd.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-panel-a-comics-interview-podcast/id1006337409

  44. 354

    David Pepose talks Cable, Captain Planet and so much more

    David Pepose makes his TLDR debut despite being as busy as anyone in comics!His Marvel series with Mike Henderson, CABLE: LOVE & CHROME, hits shelves in collected form this week. You can also find the collected edition of THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE in shops throughout spooky season, as well as single issues of his ongoing CAPTAIN PLANET AND THE PLANTEERS and SPEED RACER and both trades and single issues of SPACE GHOST.

  45. 353

    The Last God & Assorted Crisis Events (116)

    The last main line episode before Doc heads off to parts unknown features a DC title and an Image series that has everyone talking.(NOTE: Next 2 episodes will be Friar Side chats — follow on social for reviews of the singles issues hitting shelves over the next couple weeks!)

  46. 352

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 9-10-25

    Following their latest chat with Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun, It Killed Everyone But Me), Doc and Friar break down the comic books hitting shelves on September 10.

  47. 351

    Medieval Spawn and Rogue Sun with Ryan Parrott

    Ryan Parrott makes his return to talk about the latest arc of Rogue Sun, along with upcoming issue #30 — which features Medieval Spawn!Plus, he's got a horror series with Mad Cave that begins the week this chat drops! Learn about IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME, the next scary story you need to check out, here.

  48. 350

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 9-3-25

    Doc and Friar break down the new comic books hitting shelves this week!

  49. 349

    September 2025 Solicit

    Doc & Friar go through all the comics hitting shelves throughout the month of September — along with in-depth, spoiler-free breakdowns of the new books out this week!

  50. 348

    The Moon Is Following Us & Seven to Eternity (115)

    Doc and Friar illustrate why Image Comics is simply too good by discussing two very different titles from the publisher.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

BackCrackah and FryGuy provide the local comic shop feel in podcast form. The guys talk about weekly releases and other news from the comic book world, along with past series you may need to revisit.ALSO, be on the lookout for the occasional FriarSide Chat when the guys are joined by creators from the industry — ranging from titans to new names who caught BackCrackah or FryGuy's eye.

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