“Submit or Perish! Your New Look At AGE OF ULTRON #1

This March, enter the darkest days of the Marvel Universe as it’s heroes fight for from the blockbuster creative team of Brian Michael Bendis (All New X-Men, Avengers VS. X-Men) and Bryan Hitch (Ultimates, Fantastic Four) in Age of Ultron #1. Evil has triumphed over good and leading this new age is none other than Ultron, the deadly sentient robot created by founding Avenger Hank Pym who turned on his creator to achieve his twisted objective…the utter destruction of humanity. Now, it’s up to the few remaining heroes to band together and find any way to topple their new monarch. Can Wolverine, Emma Frost, Invisible Woman, Taskmaster, Beast, She-Hulk, Luke Cage, Spider-Man, and Moon Knight turn the tide? With the robotic revolution in full force, no fan can miss how Age of Ultron will ultimately change the Marvel Universe leaving no hero or villain unscathed!”

AGE OF ULTRON #1 (JAN130627)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art and Cover by BRYAN HITCH
On-Sale March 2013 A.U.

AGE OF ULTRON #2 (JAN130634)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art and Cover by BRYAN HITCH
On-Sale March 2013 A.U.

AGE OF ULTRON #3 (JAN130637)
Written by BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS
Art and Cover by BRYAN HITCH
On-Sale March 2013 A.U.

“On his journey to become the Ultimate Hero, Peter Parker has handled tough challenges. From learning to team up with fellow Super Heroes (including The Avengers!), to fighting baddies from across the Marvel Universe, to remembering to pick up groceries for Aunt May, Spidey thought he had things all webbed up. Now in Season 2, his world’s been turned upside down as his teammates become roommates, and they’re left to face foes without the help of S.H.I.E.L.D. But when iconic Marvel villains like The Lizard, Kraven, Electro, the Rhino and Doc Ock team up to take on the young heroes, it’s time for Spidey to discover the “great responsibility” of being a leader. Catch the one-hour SPECIAL PRIME TIME PREMIERE of Ultimate Spider-Man Season 2, January 21 at 7p/6c on Disney XD. And keep up with the team every Sunday at 11a/10c inside Marvel Universe.”

We’re crazy excited about this LairCast; Great Pacific gets off to a strong start in the preview issues we saw, and we’re just as excited about the landscape-format, children’s book style of Wars in Toyland that Mr. Harris describes. As always, if you’d like us to set aside a copy of either book for you, just give us a call at (512) 454 2399!

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R.A. Salvatore • Neverwinter: Charon’s Claw

Robbie and Erin sit down with New York Times best-selling author, R.A. Salvatore, to discuss the latest installment of his Neverwinter series, Charon’s Claw. This is a must-hear for any fan of Drizzt! Mr. Salvatore discusses plans for a future Neverwinter novel, his experiences developing villains and possible D&D adaptations for the big screen of some of his most popular proprieties.

Neverwinter: Charon’s Claw

Hardcover: 352 pages
Cost: $27.95
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (August 7, 2012)
ISBN-10: 0786962232
ISBN-13: 978-0786962235

In the 3rd book of the #4 New York Times best-selling Neverwinter Saga, Drizzt draws his swords once more to aid his friends. His lover, Dahlia Sin’felle, can speak of nothing but the moment she will face the Netherese lord Herzgo Alegni once again. Drizzt has already followed a trail of vengeance beside Dahlia. Can he justify one more battle to settle a grudge he does not understand? Artemis Entreri too seeks vengeance. He offers to aid Dahlia in her mission to destroy Alegni. But Charon’s Claw, Alegni’s sentient sword, dominates Entreri’s movements—if not his mind. And then there’s the way Entreri looks at Dahlia. Can Drizzt trust his old foe?

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James Asmus‘s Homepage

Bryan and Robbie sit down with James Asmus to chat about his upcoming work on Gambit, Thief of Thieves and more! This is a must hear episode for any fan of the Cajun playboy! James also gives some insider information on the recent announcement that AMC is working on a pilot to adapt Kirkman’s Thief of Thieves on which James is about to begin a brand new story arc! James also gives some great advice to those wanting to transition into writing comics from other areas of the entertainment industry.

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Joshua Dysart

Bryan and Robbie sit down with Eisner Award nominated writer Joshua Dysart to chat about his work on Unknown Soldier, BPRD and his new series Harbinger #1 from the revamped 90′s imprint, Valiant Comics. Joshua gives his take on the importance of research in the writing process, his view on the nature of human violence and much more! Check out this episode and then pick up a copy of Harbinger #1, on sale now!

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Christopher Golden

Dark Fantasy and Horror master, Christopher Golden sits down with Bryan and Matt to discuss his current collaboration with Mike Mignola, Joe Golem and the Drowning City as well as his upcoming work on the follow-up Baltimore series from Dark Horse and more! Chris also teases an upcoming project with Charline Harris (author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels) called Cemetery Girl!

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Michael Moreci

LairCast™ Hosts Bryan and Alan sit down with Michael Moreci to chat about his new comic, Hoax Hunters by Image Comics, that premiered in March. He covers everything from concept of the book, its origins and what the future holds for the book. Check out this fun podcast and learn more about the X Files meets Mythbusters book, Hoax Hunters!

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Becky Cloonan

Resident Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy® Austin artists Rachel and Matt sit down with comic book artist Becky Cloonan to chat about her previous work on Dracula, Wolves and Demo as well as her current work on Dark Horse’s latest Conan the Barbarian series with writer Brian Wood. She has great advice for artists trying to get started with sequential art as well as her view on the digital comic revolution. This is a must listen LairCast™ for artists and comic art lovers everywhere!