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

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.

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.

EXECUTE ORDER 66!

That's right, no interview this week. Time for some main line!

Doc (40:26) and Friar (52:36) both get to dig into books they've been itching to discuss at length. On top of that, they go through the new books hitting shelves this week (12:06).

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With Cullen Bunn making his return to TLDR, Doc and Friar focus on the new comics hitting shelves this week.

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Christa Faust makes her TLDR debut to discuss her latest hit AWA series, Hit Me, which hits shelves in collected form on Sept. 14 (FOC is August 22).

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Co-founder of TKO Studios Tze Chun joins Doc and Friar to talk about his latest book, The Forgotten Blade. Tze also talks about the genesis of TKO, along with the company's future and some behind the scenes stories — including an interesting note about Garth Ennis.

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Charles Ardai makes his TLDR debut to talk about his hit series with Titan Comics, Gun Honey. Doc and FryGuy get some insight into the creative process and how the show got optioned for a show so quickly.

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Image Comics has been on fire, and TLDR is sinking its teeth into two of their big books that began in 2021 — The Good Asian (49:34) and King of Spies (102:50). On top of this week's new releases (17:50), Doc and FryGuy look back on comics they've recommended on the show previously.

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After going through the new comics from this week (14:17), Doc and FryGuy go Dark Horse heavy this week, as they discuss books by Jeff Lemire (33:51) and the tandem of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo (51:09), respectively.

PLUS, a new Failed Superhero Club that you will not believe. (1:02:13)

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Benjamin Percy makes his return to TLDR ahead of the start of his newest book at Marvel, Ghost Rider. On top of that, Doc and FryGuy are able to check in on X Lives and X Deaths of Wolverine now that we've reached the event's midway point.

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With their interview of The Scorched's Sean Lewis dropping earlier in the week to go along with the first issue's release, Doc and FryGuy do an abbreviated episode of TLDR, going through the comics released on New Comic Book Day.

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

Doc and FryGuy go through all the new comics on their pull lists from Marvel, DC Comics, Image Comics, AWA Studios, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse and Aftershock.

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After going over what's new this week in comics (9:33), Doc breaks down a must-read AWA series that's now available in trade form (31:17) while FryGuy discusses a Vertigo comic produced by two industry legends (45:41).

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Doc and FryGuy are discussing another new title from Image Comics! After getting a look at the first three issues of Second Chances, the guys got to catch up with series writer Ricky Mammone before the first issue hit shelves. Be sure to pick up Second Chances #1, now available at your LCS!!

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On top of what's new this week (2:15), Doc and FryGuy go through all the releases they care about from Marvel, DC Comics, Image, BOOM! and more for the upcoming month. (June 2 -22:57; June 9 - 43:05; June 16 - 55:38; June 23 - 1:06:11; June 30 - 1:25:06)

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Doc (29:13) and FryGuy (41:00) have an all-indie episode of TLDR planned this week — and Doc's book may or may not have given him nightmares. Of course, the guys also talked about what's new in comics this week (5:37). Find them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).

For those looking to purchase The Eighth: https://eighth.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders

Doc and Friar go through all the comics hitting shelves this week, as well as the rest of August!

With Dark Horse invading TLDR earlier in the week, Doc and Friar kept their focus to the new comics hitting shelves this week.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: Another interview will be released on 2-8-23, but there will be no NEW COMICS episode for comics released on 2-8-23.

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

Sean Lewis is back on TLDR! Last time, he joined the show to talk about his DC Comics project, Future State: Superman of Metropolis. This time, Sean is talking about his newest project, King Spawn.

How'd he get brought in on this major Image Comics project? What's it like to work alongside Todd McFarlane? And those questions are only the start of the conversation Doc and FryGuy had with Sean.

PLUS: Doc and Sean have a great conversation centered around Bliss, the latter's series with Image Comics that just ended.

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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 20

DIE: LOADED #1 On Shelves: November 12

THE POWER FANTASY Vol. #1 & 2: In Stores Note

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

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).

After discussing this week's new releases (10:44), Doc is finally ready to talk about one of his all time favorite comic book characters, Usagi Yojimbo (30:35). In light of Isaiah Bradley's first appearance in the MCU, FryGuy is talking about his seven-issue origin story (49:30). PLUS: Spoilers for The Witcher: Fading Memories (SPOILERS) at the end of the show (1:05:45).

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If you're looking to read any of the books Doc and FryGuy talked about, check out the shows Link Tree in TLDR's IG and Twitter bios — or go to https://nickfriar.com/podcasting/. We've got Amazon links to each book for you! (The TLDR Podcast is an Amazon Associate and may be eligible to earn from recommendations made above.)

In their intro episode, Doc starts off with an ongoing Marvel comic that he loves, and FryGuy gives you one of his all-time favorite DC books. Follow them @TLDR_pod (IG/Twitter), @Fry_Guy1 (Twitter) and @BackCrackah (IG/Twitter).

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).

Ryan Parrott returns to TLDR after a year of success with his hit Image Comics series, Rogue Sun. But that's not all he's been writing. Doc and Friar dig into Parrott's latest success, MMPR / TMNT Vol. II, along with Rogue Sun — and more!

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It's time for some main line! DC Comics badassery, BOOM Studios horror and soooo much more from Doc and Friar.

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With Cullen Bunn making his return to TLDR, there's no main line episode this week. Instead, Doc & Friar focus on the comics hitting shelves this week.

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Doc and Friar mix it up with some Big 2 and indie action!

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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!

Cullen Bunn makes his return to TLDR to talk about his upcoming series with Dark Horse, Vault and Aftershock!

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

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!

Doc & Friar go through all the new comics hitting shelves this week ahead of their upcoming chat with friend of the show, Cullen Bunn.

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

Ahead of one of the most legendary Friarside Chat that TLDR has ever had, Doc and Friar discuss this week's new releases in comics.

In honor of Turkey Day, Doc is talking about a bird-brained DC book (41:42) while FryGuy gives X-Men fans a little something to hold them over until we get X-Men '97 (57:17). The guys also reflect on the big news surrounding friend of the show Scott Snyder before diving into what's new this week in comics (12:43).

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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

Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom return to discuss their upcoming DC Comics title, IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN!

FINAL ORDER CUTOFF on IMMORTAL LEGEND BATMAN is August 4 (hits shelves August 27)

Rodney Barnes, writer of Eisner-nomiated Killadelphia, is back to talk about his expansion of the Killadelphia world with Image Comics. Along with their discussion on Nita Hawes' Nightmare Blog, Rodney talks about recent developments in the pages of Killadelphia with Doc and FryGuy — and he tells them a little about some of the other projects coming in the Killadelphia world.

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

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.

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

Doc and Friar go through the new comics shelves this week, along with the rest of the books coming out from Marvel, DC Comics, Image Comics, AWA Studios, BOOM! Studios, Dark Horse and more throughout July.

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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 17:42

END OF SPOILERS / START OF MASTERMINDS DISCUSSION: 43:04

More Massive-Verse interviews? Damn straight.

Sheldon Bueckert makes his TLDR debut to talk about working exclusively as a cover artist. How'd he develop his style? How'd he get to drawing covers for some of the biggest Image Comics series after getting in the game just two years ago?

To check out more of Sheldon's art, check out his Instagram (@sheldonbueckertart) and his website (shadowpuppetstudios.com).

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