The Vision / Batman: The War of Jokes & Riddles (#23)
Doc and Friar have a little Marvel vs. DC Comics action for the first time in a while! Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Episodes
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.
Episodes
Thumbs / Flashpoint (#22)
Doc can't wait to discuss a book that came up quite a bit in the recent Friarside Chat with Sean Lewis. In light of recent news, Friar is discussing DC Comics' Flashpoint this week. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Sean Lewis, Superman of Metropolis - A Friarside Chat
Doc and Friar were joined by the writer of Future State: Superman of Metropolis, Sean Lewis, to discuss his DC Comics project. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Spider-Man: Life Story / The Darkness (#21)
After discussing the end of Dark Nights: Death Metal and what other comic books came out this week (1:00), Doc (13:30) talks about a listener-recommended Marvel book. Friar (32:20) then turns back the clock with a book from Image Comics' Top Cow Productions. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Scott Snyder, DC Comics' Dark Nights: Death Metal - A Friarside Chat
With Dark Nights: Death Metal in the books, Scott Snyder hopped back on the show to talk with Doc and Friar about his huge DC Comics event — along with some other projects he's working on, while also weighing in on Michael Keaton's return as Batman. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
TLDR Annual #1
After discussing what's new in comics this week (4:22), Doc and Friar close 2020 with the show's first Annual. The guys list their 2020 Top 5's from comics (16:39), then hand out their first set of TLDR Annual Awards (56:00). Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Klaus / The Last Christmas (TLDR Holiday Issue)
After discussing what's new this week (4:50), Doc and Friar discuss a few holiday-themed books from BOOM Studios (29:50) and Image Comics (44:50). Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Absolute Carnage / Deathstroke Rebirth (#20 — Trade #2)
Doc and Friar do their first Marvel-DC combo in a while, and they each look back at a book the other has previously recommended. Oddly enough, they both when with books from Image Comics! Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
The 6th Gun / Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir (#19)
Doc picked an indie book Cullen Bunn mentioned in his interview that just dropped on Change My Mind. Friar has a Marvel Star Wars book planned — one that is all about one of the coolest Siths out there, who also happens to wield the Darksaber. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Cullen Bunn, Writer of AWA's Byte-Sized - A Friarside Chat
Cullen Bunn (@cullenbunn) joined Doc and Friar to talk about his first book with AWA — Byte-Sized. They also got a chance to talk about some of his other work, including his creator-owned stories, his 5-issue Darth Maul run and Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe. You can pick up AWA's Byte-Sized, available now online and at your local comic shop! Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Venom (2018) / The Pull (#18)
Doc binged a Marvel book for this week's episode that he's been looking to read for a while, and Nick has another TKO Studios book that he recently reviewed — and was shocked by. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Chew / Moon Knight (#17)
Doc has a Thanksgiving book planned for everyone — one that a few other members of the #DORK Shared GUniverse have read. Friar discusses a Marvel character that everyone can't wait to see in an upcoming Disney+ series. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Katana Collins, Writer of Batman: White Knight present: Harley Quinn - A Friarside Chat
For the latest installment of his Friarside Chat series, Nick is joined by his TL:DR co-host, Dr. Joe Gilmore, to talk with Katana Collins, the writer for Batman: White Knight Harley Quinn, about her new project. Find the guys @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
BANG! / Aphrodite IX (#16)
For the first time, Doc brings a Dark Horse book to the table. Friar has an Image Comics book he learned about from meeting the writer at FAN EXPO Boston. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Alienated / Lonesome Days, Savage Nights (#15)
Doc goes back to the BOOM Studios well to discuss a book written by someone in charge of the current John Constantine line. Friar elaborates on a TKO Studios book he reviewed this week, in written form for Geeks WorldWide, after it was just released. PLUS, Doc has some news, and the guys spend a little extra time on DC Comics' Punchline #1. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Archangel 8 / Mortal Kombat X (#14)
Doc is finally discussing the AWA book he's been teasing for weeks. Friar has another property that was popular before it came to comics, this one brought us by DC Comics. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Mercy / X-Men: RED - PLUS Batman: Three Jokers (#13)
Doc has an Image book that may have lasted one issue too long. Friar has a Marvel book that — believe it or not — was cut short too soon! ALSO, Doc and Friar will break down Three Jokers at the end of the show to follow-up the DC Black Label book's finale. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Basket Full of Heads / 7 Deadly Sins (#12)
Doc shares a spooky DC book with DORKtober rolling on. Friar dips back into the TKO Studios well -- after he and Doc examine the newly announced third wave of TKO books. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Something is Killing the Children / Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe (#11)
Doc and Friar have a pair of gruesome tales planned for this week, one from BOOM and another from Marvel. PLUS, the guys break down the bigs news from DC! Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Killadelphia / The Silencer (#10 - Trade #1)
In addition to the books from Image and DC Comics Doc & FryGuy picked out this week, each is discussing a book the other has recommended in a previous episode. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Adam Lawson, Writer of The Kill Journal - A Friarside Chat
Adam Lawson makes his return to Change My Mind following his first successful Indiegogo campaign (The Eighth) to talk about his new project with Friar and Doc: The Kill Journal. Synopsis: Revenants are vengeful spirits back from the dead, wielding chainsaws and machetes. Now, the victims of their attacks — the ones still alive — are rising up and taking a bloody stand. Led by the half-mad preacher, St. George, the survivors are purging the world of these monsters before they become one themselve...
Nailbiter / Undiscovered Country (#9)
IMAGE COMICS! Doc's talking Nailbiter. FryGuy's going with Undiscovered Country. PLUS some DC Comics Three Jokers talk! Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Scott Snyder, Nocterra - A Friarside Chat
Doc and FryGuy got a chance to talk with acclaimed comic book writer Scott Snyder heading into the final day of his Kickstarter campaign for Nocterra. After discussing his new project, Snyder provides some insight into Undiscovered Country, American Vampire, Dark Nights Death Metal, AND MORE! Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Sea of Stars / Red Hood: The Lost Days (#8)
Doc has a book from Image Comics that will hit some readers a little differently, Sea of Stars. Fry Guy goes back to DC Comics to talk about his favorite character from that universe, Red Hood. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Darth Vader / Sara (#7)
Doc has a must-read for all Star Wars fans. Fry Guy discusses the first TKO Studios book he's ever read -- which is written by the legendary Garth Ennis. Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Die / Gambit Marvel NOW! (#6)
Doc dips back into his collection of indie comics while Fry Guy shares his first Marvel title. Follow them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Harleen / Power Rangers: Shattered Grid (#5)
Doc takes a break from indie books to talk about a DC Black Label book. Fry Guy has another indie book that's also been featured in another medium. Follow them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Black Hammer / Batman: White Knight (#4)
Before Doc and FryGuy get into their picks for this week — Black Hammer and Batman: White Knight, respectively — they go over the highly anticipated first issue of Batman: Three Jokers. Follow them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Middlewest / The Boys (#3)
Doc has an Image Comics product that recently concluded with its 17th issue that he's dying to talk about. FryGuy digs into an indie comic, as well, but it's a story that's become very popular following the first season of its Amazon Prime show. Follow them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).
Once & Future / Excellence (#2)
Doc and FryGuy get into the indie comics game to discuss two awesome ongoing series. One from BOOM Studios, the other from Image Comics. Follow them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).