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Justin Richards @emocomicwriter.bsky.social · 14h

"Five issues of pure brilliance" - Wow! Huge thank you to @backcrackah.bsky.social for such high praise for The Slasher's Apprentice!

We made this book for horror fans like us, so it makes me so happy to hear them enjoy it.

TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 1d

Later today on TLDR the guys talk two KILLER books! First @backcrackah.bsky.social will be talking The Slashers Apprentice by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social & Val Halvorson while @nickfriar.com talks The Missionary by Ryan Stegman & @jasonhowardart.bsky.social

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 19h

If you've been enjoying all things DC lately, you have to check out @ssnyder1835.bsky.social & Javier Fernandez’s DC K.O. #1 ⬇️⬇️⬇️

TLDR #117 - The Slashers Apprentice and The Missionary

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 1d

. @backcrackah.bsky.social is BACK and we're talking the new comics hitting shelves tomorrow TONIGHT! Play, a pair of trade recommendations!

We're live on YouTube (and IG Live) right now — come hang out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqxM...

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Our Best Jackett E220: Comics in the Post-Cinematic Universe

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 1d

Later today on TLDR the guys talk two KILLER books! First @backcrackah.bsky.social will be talking The Slashers Apprentice by @emocomicwriter.bsky.social & Val Halvorson while @nickfriar.com talks The Missionary by Ryan Stegman & @jasonhowardart.bsky.social

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Jerry Carita / Thorny Comics @thornycomics.com · 5d

Thank you for the shoutout @ssnyder1835.bsky.social! It's an honor to put our names on this series with yours!
Guys - just one day left to pick up SCOTT SNYDER PRESENTS: THE CLOAKROOM 1-5. We're a few backers short of our goal right now - put us over the top! #linkinbio
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Diving into the chaos of the upcoming week, from NYCC to Absolute Batman #13 to DC K.O. #1 PLUS a ramble on the current media landscape

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Nick Friar @nickfriar.com · 9d

a young boy wearing a hat that says respect is sitting in a crowd of people

ALT: a young boy wearing a hat that says respect is sitting in a crowd of people

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David Harper@NYCC @davidharper.bsky.social · 9d

I've been doing a lot of podcasts lately as I try to promote what I do on SKTCHD and Off Panel (I see you, hustling creators), and I have to say, this chat with @nickfriar.com was one of my favorites. It was a great time having a Friar Side Chat with him (I do love that name).

TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 9d

🔥FRIAR SIDE CHAT🔥

@davidharper.bsky.social joins the show to talk about all things comics ahead of his panel at NYCC 👀

David Harper talks all things comics

Podcast Episode · TLDR Comic Book Club · 09/29/2025 · 1h 5m

David Harper talks all things comics

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 9d

🔥FRIAR SIDE CHAT🔥

@davidharper.bsky.social joins the show to talk about all things comics ahead of his panel at NYCC 👀

Podcast Episode · TLDR Comic Book Club · 09/29/2025 · 1h 5m

Scott Snyder Presents: The CloakRoom 1-5

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Nick Friar @nickfriar.com · 14d

Just a few days left to help out my classmates in @ssnyder1835.bsky.social’s comic writing class reach their goal for THE CLOAKROOM #5

If you enjoyed my entry in THE CLOAKROOM #1, please consider backing the latest issue from @thornycomics.com: www.kickstarter.com/projects/tho...

An anthology of short comics by the students of Scott Snyder.

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 15d

Not even a little surprised.

If you missed the original printing, don’t sleep on the second one for @thatryanparrott.bsky.social & Letizia Cadonici’s @madcavestudios.com title, IT KILLED EVERYONE BUT ME

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Jerry Carita / Thorny Comics @thornycomics.com · 16d

Widowmaker was one of the first stories we got to sink our teeth into as editors, back in The CloakRoom #1. Written by @nickfriar.com, with art by Naiara Rodriguez. You can get a copy in the current Kickstarter (along with about 60 other great short stories...)
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David Pepose - #NYCC G-32 @peposed.bsky.social · 16d

Don't miss the awesome chat I had with @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social, where we talked about CABLE: LOVE & CHROME, SPACE GHOST, SPEED RACER, and THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE! Be sure to pick up your copy of the CABLE: LOVE & CHROME trade paperback this week at your local comics shop!

TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 16d

🔥FRIAR SIDE CHAT🔥

@peposed.bsky.social makes his TLDR debut as the collected edition of CABLE: LOVE & CHROME hits shelves this week!

But that’s not all — had to talk a little CAPTAIN PLANET, SPEED RACER and SPACE GHOST, and a lot of THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE with spooky season upon us

David Pepose talks Cable, Captain Planet and so much more

Podcast Episode · TLDR Comic Book Club · 09/22/2025 · 1h 18m

David Pepose talks Cable, Captain Planet and so much more

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 16d

🔥FRIAR SIDE CHAT🔥

@peposed.bsky.social makes his TLDR debut as the collected edition of CABLE: LOVE & CHROME hits shelves this week!

But that’s not all — had to talk a little CAPTAIN PLANET, SPEED RACER and SPACE GHOST, and a lot of THE DEVIL THAT WEARS MY FACE with spooky season upon us

Podcast Episode · TLDR Comic Book Club · 09/22/2025 · 1h 18m

The Last God & Assorted Crisis Events (116)

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Alex Cormack Illustrator @alexcormack.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks so much @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social

Go pick up BURIED LONG, LONG AGO the entire series out now!

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 21d

. @jamesthefourth.bsky.social and @michaelwalsh.bsky.social’s EXQUISITE CORPSES is simply toooooo gooood — @backcrackah.bsky.social & @nickfriar.com need more after reading this week’s issue #5!!

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 21d

Big day if you enjoy @ethansparker.bsky.social & @grifsheridan.bsky.social’s work, like we do 👀

Marvel Zombies: Red Band. Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone. Blink And You'll Miss It — which we shared some thoughts on ⬇️

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 21d

HAPPPY NEW COMIC BOOK DAY!

Wondering what's out this week? Looking for reviews of single issues? @backcrackah.bsky.social & @nickfriar.com got you covered — along with a pair of trade breakdowns ⬇️⬇️

Podcast Episode · TLDR Comic Book Club · 09/17/2025 · 1h 16m

TLDR #116 - The Last God and Assorted Crisis Events

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 22d

We're talking the new comics hitting shelves tomorrow TONIGHT!

We're live on YouTube (and IG Live) right now — come hang out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tg61...

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BEST COMIC BOOKS THIS WEEK (9-10-25) from Marvel, DC, Image and MORE!

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · 22d

Later today on TLDR…
@backcrackah.bsky.social talks The Last God: The Fellspyre Chronicles (Book 1) by @phillipkjohnson.bsky.social while @nickfriar.com talks Assorted Crisis Events by @denizcamp.bsky.social

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David Pepose - #NYCC G-32 @peposed.bsky.social · 26d

"I f*cking love it, it's excellent... There's a lot of heart, there's a lot of action, there's something that just really pulls you in to SPACE GHOST." Thank you to @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social for the kind review of SPACE GHOST VOL. 2 #2, in comics shops NOW! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKJj...

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Podcast Episode · TLDR Comic Book Club · 08/27/2025 · 1h 24m

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · Sep 5

Superman…SO HOT right now! That’s right @backcrackah.bsky.social Gem of the Week is The Adventures of Superman: Book of El issue 1 written by @phillipkjohnson.bsky.social. Book of El is an absolute must read book out now at your local comic book shop!

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ransom was already a great new addition to the X-Men roster, but @gailsimone.bsky.social and @lucianovecchio.bsky.social elevated him in a big way with UNCANNY X-MEN #20 ⬇️⬇️

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 27

Anyone else dying for RED VECTOR #2 after reading @dbandry.bsky.social & @timdanielcomics.bsky.social's @madcavestudios.com series opener today??

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TLDR Comic Book Club @tldrcomicbookclub.bsky.social · Aug 27

📚SEPTEMBER SOLICIT📚

Not only did @backcrackah.bsky.social & @nickfriar.com break down all the new books this week, but they also discussed the new books hitting shelves throughout September ⬇️⬇️⬇️

September 2025 Solicit