2011.10.12 – “Alpha Flight” #5

Check out the four page lettered preview for “Alpha Flight” #5, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with art by Dale Eaglesham. The book hits stores on Wednesday, October 12 — ask your local shop to hold a copy for you!
Here’s the solicitation text:
ALPHA FLIGHT #5
Written by FRED VAN LENTE & GREG PAK
Pencils by DALE EAGLESHAM
Cover by CARLO PAGULAYAN
STRIKE VERSUS FLIGHT. As the traitorous Vindicator leads her team of villains, known as ALPHA STRIKE, against her former teammates, ALPHA FLIGHT embraces their outlaw status by joining forces with the mercenary TASKMASTER. Will the master of skill acquisition be able to train the team in the tactics necessary to take on the entire Canadian government? And even so, will partnering with such a compromised cohort reveal itself to be a pact with the devil? Marvel superstars Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente and Dale Eaglesham continue their stellar run with Marvel’s much-beloved band of heroes, ALPHA FLIGHT!
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

2011.10.04 – Greg Pak at the Comic Book Club in NYC

From the official announcement:
Comic Book Club is live this Tuesday with superstar writer GREG PAK to talk ASTONISHING X-MEN, ALPHA FLIGHT and the end of his legendary HULK run. It’s going to be awesome. Pete is going to be all giggly the whole time.
Here are the details!
1. We’re at a new location on the East side! Brand new!
2. There is a beautiful bar in the new location that is extremely suitable to hang out in.
3. FREE comics!
Also, you could win a $25 Gift card to midtown comics!
And all the comic book news and opinions IN THE WORLD!
Tickets: $5
Online: ThePIT-NYC.com
Phone: 1-800-838-3006
Questions? 212-563-7488
Buy tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/173274

2011.09.20 – Greg Pak on Larry Hama Panel in NYC

Greg Pak will sit on a panel discussion with Christine Norrie, Tak Toyoshima, GB Tran, and Jeff Yang at an event in honor of Larry Hama at the A/P/A Institute in NYC on Tuesday.
Pak will give away FREE copies of his “Vision Machine” graphic novel after the panel discussion.

Larry Hama: Artist-in-Residence Welcome, Panel & Exhibition Opening For “Marvels & Monsters: Unmasking Asian Images In U.S. Comics, 1942-1986”
With The Panel Discussion — Beyond The Funny Pages: Comics, Culture And Communication
Date: Tuesday, Sep 20th
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
A/P/A Institute at NYU
41-51 East 11th Street
7th Floor Gallery
New York, NY 10003
Free and open to the public.
Click here for the full details and to RSVP.

2011.09.17 – Comics College: Self-Publishing with Fred Van Lente and Greg Pak in NYC

Come learn about self-publishing comics from yours truly and +Fred Van Lente tomorrow at 12 noon in NYC! It’s a benefit for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and we’ll be giving out tons of FREE COMICS. The full deets:

The CBLDF is proud to announce Comics College, a series of Master Sessions held at our New York City offices, featuring expert advice and insight from professionals of the industry. These sessions will be an opportunity for aspiring creators to learn about the craft and business of comics from experts._
Our first session delves into the secrets of self-publishing with Fred Van Lente (Action Philosophers, Incredible Hercules) and Greg Pak (Incredible Hercules, Incredible Hulk)! Join us for this in-depth workshop and q&a to learn the secrets of self-publishing from two of comics’ most popular creators._
Tickets are available at our webstore for a $50 donation. This session will be held on Saturday, September 17th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at our New York office, located at 255 West 36th Street, Suite 501. Space is extremely limited, so get your tickets quick!

2011.07.21 – 07.23 – Greg Pak at the San Diego Comic-Con

UPDATED!
I’ll be attending the San Diego Comicon from Thursday through Saturday. Below is my schedule of panels and signings. Please note that some previously released announcements are incorrect and I will unfortunately NOT be in town for the “Fear Itself” panel on Sunday. Also, please note that I’ll have one more event to announce in the very near future. Check back for updates, and see you in San Diego!
Thursday, July 21
4:30 – 5:30 PM MARVEL: NEXT BIG THING – The Marvel Universe is where the biggest comic stories happen—so wouldn’t you like to be the first to know what we’ve got planned? Get the latest news on Marvel’s plan for their biggest heroes and villains, with some surprises along the way! Join panelists Greg Pak (Incredible Hulks), Jonathan Hickman (FF), Jim McCann (Marvel Zombies Christmas Carol), Nick Spencer (Ultimate Comics X-Men), Editor in Chief Axel Alonso and more as they answer all your burning questions while giving you a sneak-peek at the future of Marvel! Room 6DE
Friday, July 22
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Aspen Comics Panel – Room 4 – including the revelation of the artist for Greg Pak’s latest project, “Dead Man’s Run.”
3:00 – 4:00 PM – Signing at the Marvel Booth (#2329)
6:30 – 7:30 PM Can Fantasy Survive on Europe Alone?— A panel discussion on diversity in comics, film, and science fiction by some of the shakers and movers in their respective fields, including New York Times bestselling American comic book writer Josh Dysart (Unknown Soldier), award-winning film director/comic book writer Greg Pak (Incredible Hulk), and international award-winning science fiction novelist Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death). Fictional Frontiers radio show host Sohaib Awan moderates. Room 24ABC
Saturday, July 23
2:00 – 3:30 PM – Signing at the Hero Initiative Booth (#5003) – where you can get your FREE copy of my “Vision Machine” graphic novel!
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Signing at the Marvel Booth (#2329)
5:30 – 7:00 PM Gays in Comics: Year 24!— As mainstream companies DC and Marvel continue to frontline gay characters such as Batwoman and Northstar and hire top-level gay or gay-friendly creators, independent publishers and creators are publishing unequivocal content spotlighting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered characters, to the cheers of the thousands of fans who are out of the comic book closet. Founding moderator Andy Mangels (USA Today bestselling author of Star Trek novels and Iron Man: Beneath The Armor) hosts Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, head of Image Comics’s Skybound imprint), Chip Kidd (author, editor and designer, Bat-Manga, Rough Justice), Dan Parent (writer/artist, Archie, Betty & Veronica, creator of Archie’s new gay character and series, Kevin Keller), Jon Macy (writer/artist Teleny and Camille and Prism Queer Press grant recipient for Fearful Hunter), Paul Cornell (writer, TV’s Doctor Who and DC Comics’s upcoming Stormwatch and Demon Knights), and Greg Pak (writer, Incredible Hulks, co-writer, Alpha Flight, Herc). Plus a special video appearance by J. H. Williams III (co-writer/ artist, Batwoman). And there’s always a surprise or two. Afterward, stick around for the hour-long gay comics fan mixer/social, hosted by Prism Comics, with prizes and surprise special guests! Room 6A

2011.04.13 – “Incredible Hulks” #626

“Incredible Hulks” #626, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Tom Grummett, hits comic book stores on Wednesday, April 13. The storyline features Hulk and Red She-Hulk in a wild super-spy adventure. Here’s the solicit:

See the Hulk as you’ve never seen him before: as an international super-spy! With Amadeus Cho as his guide, Hulk dons a tuxedo and enters into a world of espionage, only to find his opponent is…Red She-Hulk? And what happens when Betty finds a new man? Hint: it doesn’t really go over that well…especially when that man is one of the Hulk’s oldest foes!

Click here to read a lettered preview.
Ask your local shop to hold a copy for you today!

2011.03.12 – Greg Pak signs, gives away “Vision Machine” at the Dragon’s Lair in Austin

Greg Pak will sign comics and give away copies of his “Vision Machine” graphic novel at Dragon’s Lair Comics & Fantasy in Austin, Texas, from 4-5 pm on Saturday, March 12.
The great Greg Rucka will sign from 2-5 pm at the same store.
Dragon’s Lair is located at 6111 Burnet Rd, Austin TX 78757, 512-454-2399.
Click here for more information.