TLDR Comic Book Club

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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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Mugshots & Athanasia (119) 11.02.2026 1:05:58

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.

February 2026 Solicit 04.02.2026 1:22:25

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!

Star Wars Shadow of Maul with Benjamin Percy 30.01.2026 47:41

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 Sha...

NEW COMICS 1-28-26 28.01.2026 53:11

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

NEW COMICS 1-21-26 21.01.2026 47:21

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

Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips' Ezra Cain helps usher in Vertigo's return 19.01.2026 1:03:41

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 T...

NEW COMICS 1-14-26 14.01.2026 37:12

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

NEW COMICS 1-7-26 07.01.2026 43:18

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

Brett Bean and his D'ORC 06.01.2026 1:06:50

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.)

Understanding Cyclops with Alex Paknadel 02.01.2026 1:07:02

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!

THE FLOPPIES - 2025 Comic Book Awards 31.12.2025 1:41:08

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.

NEW COMICS 12-24-25 24.12.2025 47:00

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

ThunderCats, Grawlgore & Shanks, Boston vs. New York and more with Joe Mulvey 19.12.2025 1:07:01

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

NEW COMICS 12-17-25 17.12.2025 43:27

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

NEW COMICS 12-10-25 10.12.2025 24:23

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

December 2025 Solicit 03.12.2025 1:06:15

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

NEW COMICS 11-26-25 25.11.2025 39:16

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

TLDR 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 19.11.2025 1:50:30

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)

Batman: Dark Patterns & Strange Adventures (118) 12.11.2025 1:17:43

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

November 2025 Solicit 05.11.2025 1:23:39

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

Joseph Schmalke, Comics' Prince of Darkness 30.10.2025 1:03:33

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.

NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 10-29-25 29.10.2025 37:01

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

NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 10-22-25 22.10.2025 46:20

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

Enter Macabre Valley with Zack Quaintance 20.10.2025 1:03:34

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-valley Also, Zack talks about news from NYCC with Doc and Friar while also trying to forecast what else is to come from comics in 2026.

NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 10-15-25 15.10.2025 43:03

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