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BackCrackah and FryGuy provide the local comic shop feel in podcast form. The guy talk about weekly releases and other news from the comic book world, along with 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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    The TLDR Comic Book Club podcast is an absolute gem for comic book fans. These guys are incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter and their passion shines through in every episode. Not only are they experts in the field, but they also know how to make the content exciting and engaging for listeners. Their enthusiasm is contagious, making it a truly enjoyable experience to tune in and listen to them talk about all things comics.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between the hosts. It's evident that they have a great rapport and genuinely enjoy each other's company. This translates into a fun and lively discussion that feels like you're sitting down with friends and geeking out about your favorite comics. Their camaraderie adds an extra layer of entertainment value to the show.

    Additionally, the TLDR Comic Book Club podcast does a fantastic job of providing comprehensive recaps and reviews of various comic books. They not only cover popular titles that everyone is talking about but also highlight hidden gems that may have flown under the radar. This makes it a valuable resource for comic book enthusiasts who are looking for new recommendations or want to stay informed on what's happening in the world of comics.

    However, one potential drawback of this podcast is that it may not be suitable for listeners who are not already familiar with comic book culture or terminology. While the hosts do a good job of explaining things, some segments or discussions may require prior knowledge or understanding of certain concepts. This could potentially alienate newcomers to the genre who are looking for an entry point into comics.

    In conclusion, The TLDR Comic Book Club podcast is an absolute must-listen for any comic book fan. The hosts' expertise and passion shine through in every episode, making it an informative and entertaining experience. While it may not be as accessible to newcomers, those with even a passing interest in comics will find themselves hooked on this delightful podcast. So hit that subscribe button and get ready to dive into the latest and greatest in the world of comic books with these knowledgeable and fun hosts.



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    Latest episodes from TLDR Comic Book Club

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 6-4-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 44:13


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

    June 2025 Solicit + Massive News from Marvel and DC Comics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 91:53


    A Marvel-DC crossover event?! You got that right.The guys have you covered with that news, along with June's upcoming releases.

    The Underwater Welder & The Wicked + The Divine (112)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 80:38


    Doc and Friar play the hits with one story from a long-loved creator and another from a two-time guest.

    The Woods & Grommets (111)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 73:54


    Time for a dual indie-title main line episode, as Doc talks James Tynion IV and Friar discusses the recent coming-of-age comic from Image Comics.

    May 2025 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 83:36


    Doc & Friar break down the comics coming out this week — and throughout all of May!

    Revolution 9 & Uncanny X-Men (110 - Trade 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 84:25


    Doc discusses one of the title's in Mad Cave's new shared universe while Friar breaks down the latest iteration of one of Marvel's most popular titles of all time.

    Zack Kaplan returns for MASTERMINDS & KILL ALL IMMORTALS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 59:57


    KILL ALL IMMORTALS is now out in trade for, so Zack Kaplan has returned to talk some spoilers — along with the Dark Horse series' future!Plus, TLDR get the first breakdown of Kaplan's next Dark Horse Comics title: MASTERMINDS.KILL ALL IMMORTALS SPOILERS BEGIN AT 17:42END OF SPOILERS / START OF MASTERMINDS DISCUSSION: 43:04

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 4-23-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 44:46


    Doc & Friar discuss the new comic books that are being released on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

    Lawful & The Deviant (109)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 70:40


    Doc and Friar discuss two indie comics that are very different from one another, but have both been highly anticipated on the show.

    Phantom Road & Helen of Wyndhorn (108)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 59:23


    Doc and Friar finally get back to their main line episodes. This week, they've got titles from Image and Dark Horse to break down.

    April 2025 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 80:49


    Doc and Friar go through the new comic books hitting shelves this week, along with all the others coming out in April from Marvel, DC, Image Comics and more!

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 3-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 43:29


    Ultimate Wolverine? Absolute Wonder Woman?? Absolute Martian Manhunter?!? Doc and Friar dig into those comics and more from this week's releases!

    Chris Condon's FAR DOWN BELOW, ULTIMATE WOLVERINE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 73:57


    Chris Condon makes his TLDR debut to discuss his new Mad Cave Studios title, FAR DOWN BELOW, as well as his ongoing Marvel title, ULTIMATE WOLVERINE.

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 3-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 40:03


    Following their recent chat with Scott Snyder about ABSOLUTE BATMAN, Doc & Friar discuss the new comics hitting shelves this week!Marvel - 11:58DC - 13:12indies - 20:00Image - 31:32

    Absolute Scott Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 70:53


    Scott Snyder makes his long-awaited return to TLDR to discuss ABSOLUTE BATMAN ahead of the final issue of the first arc!

    What Anthony Cleveland and Alex Cormack BURIED LONG, LONG AGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 50:34


    BURIED LONG, LONG AGO is the new horror comic that you do not want to mis out on! Anthony Cleveland and Alex Cormack joined Doc and Friar to discuss the series that's already haunting their nightmares.Final order cutoff for BURIED LONG, LONG AGO #1 is March 24.

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 3-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 31:19


    Ahead of another Friar Side Chat, Doc and Friar go through all the comics hitting shelves this week.NEW COMICS THIS WEEK FROM...Marvel - 9:53DC - 12:11Indies - 17:39Image -  25:08

    March 2025 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 79:36


    Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week and the entire month of March.NEW COMICS THIS WEEK FROM...Marvel - 8:04 7:38DC - 15:31Image - 20:23Indies - 24:22SOLICITMarch 12 NCBD - 33:52March 19 NCBD - 45:13March 26 NCBD - 1:03:04

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 2-26-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 42:22


    Doc & Friar discuss the comic books hitting shelves this week!

    Matthew Rosenberg is taking everyone down (in his new Image Comics series)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 65:18


    Matthew Rosenberg makes his TLDR debut to discuss his upcoming Image Comics miniseries, WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US!Final Order Cutoff for issue one is March 3.

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 2-19-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 46:24


    Ahead of another Friarside Chat, Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week!

    THE LAST WARDENS arc 1 with Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 71:13


    Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl return to discuss what's next for THE LAST WARDENS ahead of the FOC for volume 1 of their Mad Cave title.FOC for THE LAST WARDENS Vol. 1 is February 17. Hits bookstores on March 11 and comic shops on March 12.

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 2-12-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 46:51


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

    February 2025 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 65:42


    Doc & Friar go through all the new comic book release hitting shelves throughout February.

    Go to CRUSH DEPTH with Tim Daniel and DB Andry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 69:49


    Tim Daniel and DB Andry return to the show to discuss their next Mad Cave series, CRUSH DEPTH, ahead of the first issue hitting shelves in March. Issue #1 Final Order Cutoff Date: February 24 Issue #1 Release Date: March 19

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK - 1-29-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 42:04


    Doc & FryGuy break down this week's set of comic book releases ahead of another Friar Side Chat!

    Kyle Higgins - Radiant Black's REBUILD Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 77:58


    It's time for the REBUILD era to begin, and Kyle Higgins made a point to join the guys ahead of the start of the next chapter of the MASSIVE-Verse at Image Comics. FOC for Radaint Black #31 is on February 3.

    NEW COMICS THIS WEEK 1-22-25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 42:51


    Doc & Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves today ahead of their Friar Side Chat with Kyle Higgins, creator of the Massive-Verse!

    Ultimate Spider-Man & Rook: Exodus (107)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 73:49


    Doc and Friar deep dive into two of the best books in comics from 2024 — including what may be Marvel's best ongoing title.

    January 2025 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 75:42


    Doc & Friar go through all the new comics coming out this week and throughout the entire month of January.

    TLDR Annual 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 116:01


    Doc & Friar look back on the year that was and hand out the 2024 Floppy Awards to the creators and comic book stories that stood out the most throughout the year!

    NEW COMICS ON CHRISTMAS DAY!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 29:34


    New comic books out on Christmas Day? Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week while you travel to see family and friends!

    NEW COMICS 12-18-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 43:26


    Following their latest chat with Aaron Campbell on the series finale for JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER: DEAD IN AMERICA, Doc & Friar go through all the comics hitting shelves this week!

    Aaron Campbell, artist of John Constantine HELLBLAZER Dead in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 66:16


    Aaron Campbell joins the show to talk about John Constantine HELLBLAZER Dead in America with the 11-issue story coming to an end.

    NEW COMICS 12-11-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 49:13


    Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves on December 11, 2024!

    December 2024 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 80:56


    Doc and Friar kick off the holiday season by going through all the new comics hitting shelves this week.

    NEW COMICS 11-27-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 35:01


    Following their chat with Kyle Starks, the guys discuss some of the comics hitting shelves before Thanksgiving.

    Kyle Starks returns for THOSE NOT AFRAID and so much more

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 78:32


    Kyle Starks makes his return to discuss his true crime-inspired comic, THOSE NOT AFRAID, from Dark Horse Comics, along with some of his ongoing and recently completed titles. FOC for THOSE NOT AFRAID is December 2. It hits shelves on January 8.

    2024 Comics Holiday Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 101:11


    Doc & Friar provide you with some gift options for fellow comic book readers and people new to comics!

    The Hunger and the Dusk & A Phone Call Away (106)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 68:50


    Doc and Friar have a pair of electric indie titles to discuss this week!

    November 2024 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 68:14


    Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves in November, highlighting the stories they're most excited for.

    Universal Monsters: Dracula & Sacred Lamb (105)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 62:16


    Doc discusses a new spin on a classic horror monster. Friar shares a new slasher story that takes quite a few turns.

    Crave & Monsters Are My Business (104)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 76:43


    Spooky season continues as Doc dives into CRAVE while Friar goes through a Dark Horse title that'll leave you wanting more.

    Crocodile Black & Somna (103)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 74:56


    Doc is ready to sink his teeth into a BOOM title that just recently wrapped up. Friar makes TLDR history, discussing the first DSTLRY book on the show!

    The One Hand + The Six Fingers & Denizen (102)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 62:28


    Doc kicks off spooky season with a pair of titles that told one story (you read that right). Friar opens up his scary slate with a family horror.

    October 2024 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 99:29


    Doc & Friar kick off spooky season by looking ahead to all the comic books coming out in October.

    C.O.W.L. & Ain't NO Grave (101)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 68:07


    Doc & Friar are back to the main line with a pair of Image Comics titles!

    Negative Space Comics - Short Comics Competition Finalists Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 80:21


    After having the honor of serving as judges, Doc and Friar have the privilege of announcing the finalists from Negative Space Comics' Short Comics Competition. Joined by Negative Space Comics Co-Founder and AWA Studios Director of Marketing, Nahuel F.A., they break down the 10 titles that made the cut. Listeners can read the titles FOR FREE as an anthology series when it's live on ⁠negativespacecomics.com⁠, along with the 2022 & 2023 anthologies. (Also available via ⁠linktr.ee/NegativeSpaceComics⁠.)

    Benjamin Percy discusses HELLVERINE's future

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 60:32


    Benjamin Percy makes his return to discuss HELLVERINE (new series in December) and look back on his GHOST RIDER and WOLVERINE runs.

    NEW COMICS 9-11-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 31:32


    Doc and Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week ahead of a pair of Friar Side chats!

    September 2024 Solicit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 92:46


    Doc & Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves in September.

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