“Super Power Blues,” a short film written and directed by Greg Pak, has won this week’s Reel 13 online contest at thirteen.org and will screen Saturday, June 7, on New York’s Channel 13.
The 7 minute film stars Sakura Sugihara and Brian Nishii in the story of a Japanese superheroine living in New York City who deals with endless crises — when all she really wants to do is sleep with her boyfriend.
“Super Power Blues” will air on Channel 13 at 11:09 pm on Saturday, June 7, right after “Some Like It Hot” and just before “Camp.”
The film is also viewable online at thirteen.org.
Calendar
2008.05.30 – 05.31 – Greg Pak at Wizard World Philly
Comic book writer Greg Pak will attend Wizard World Philly on May 30 and 31, 2008. Here’s his schedule:
Friday, May 30
1:00 to 2:00 – Mondo Marvel Panel
2:00 to 3:00 – Signing at the Hero Initiative Booth
3:30 to 4:30 – Signing at the Marvel Booth
Saturday, May 31
12:30 to 1:30 – Secret Invasion Panel
2:00 to 3:00 – Signing at the Marvel Booth
Pak will also have a table in Artist’s Alley where he’ll sign books and hold periodic raffles of free comics.
Click here for more info about Wizard World Philly.
2008.06.11 – “Skaar: Son of Hulk” #1
“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Ron Garney, hits comic book stores on June 11. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:
Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to destroy. On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors — or smash them? Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of “Planet Hulk” and World War Hulk” — featuring the return of legendary Hulk artist Ron Garney!
Tell your local store to order a copy for you today!
UPDATE: Wizard has posted a rave review of “Skaar” #1 — here’s an excerpt:
When you head into your comic shop tomorrow, you might not realize that science has recently found a way to condense PURE AWESOMENESS into the 24 pages of a comic book, but it’s true! It’ll be filed under Skaar: Son of Hulk, sitting idly on the shelf waiting to rock your world to its core!
2008.05.21 – “WWH – Incredible Hercules” trade paperback
The trade paperback collecting the issues of “Incredible Hulk” that ran during “World War Hulk” hits comic book stores on May 21. Here’s the back cover blurb:
The Illuminati called the Hulk a monster — and shot him into space. But Amadeus Cho, the boy genius who took on Reed Richards, calls the Hulk a hero — and prepares for his return. With just his big brain, a lot of guts, and a few billion dollars stolen from Warren Worthington III, Cho tackles the insane task of building a team of heroes willing to side with the Hulk against the rest of the Marvel Universe. Will Hercules and Angel become the Hulk’s Champions? Will Namor be his Defender? And what happens when the Prince of Power meets the Green King on Manhattan’s shattered streets?
The book collects “Incredible Hulk” #106 to #110, written by Greg Pak, and “Incredible Hulk” #111, written by Pak and Jeff Parker.
Tell your local store to hold a copy for you today!
2008.05.21 – “Incredible Hercules” #117
“Incredible Hercules” #117, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, hits comic book stores on May 21. Here’s the solicit from Marvel.com:
SECRET INVASION TIE-IN!
The Greek Goliath gathers the most powerful super-team ever assembled to counter-attack the Skrull gods! Face front, True Believers, and prepare for the pantheon-pounding premiere of… THE GOD SQUAD!
And click here to view a seven page, lettered preview!
2008.04.18 – 04.20 – Greg Pak at the New York Comic-Con
Comic book writer Greg Pak will make the following appearances at this weekend’s New York Comic Con:
Friday, April 18
2:00 – 3:00 – Signing at the Marvel booth
4:30 – 5:30 – Mondo Marvel panel
5:30 – 6:30 – Secret Invasion panel
Saturday, April 19
3:00 – 4:00 – Signing at the Marvel booth
4:00 – 5:00 – Signing at the Hero Initiative booth (with “Incredible Hercules” co-writer Fred Van Lente and penciller Khoi Pham)
Sunday, April 20
11:00 – 12:00 – Signing at the Midtown Comics booth (with Peter David)
12:00 – 1:00 – Signing at the Comics News Insider booth
2008.04.27 – Greg Pak appears in comic/film writing panel at Independent Film Festival Boston
Filmmaker and comic book writer Greg Pak will appear at the Comics to Film/Film to Comics panel at the Independent Film Festival Boston on April 27.
COMICS TO FILM/FILM TO COMICS
Sunday April 27 – 2:30pm
The Burren Restaurant
247 Elm St, Somerville, MA
2008.05.03 – Greg Pak in Dallas for CAPE Free Comics Day event
Comic book writer Greg Pak will attend the CAPE Free Comic Book event organized by Zeus Comics in Dallas, Texas, on May 3, 2008. Full schedule and location to be announced soon — visit the official website for the full scoop.
I’m going to CAPE!
UPDATE: Here’s the official press release:
March 3 – The WORLD’S BIGGEST Free Comic Book Day Event has grown so huge, we had to move to Craddock Park a large public park in the heart of Dallas. Join us on Saturday May 3rd for CAPE! 4, the Comic and Pop-Culture Expo. CAPE! 4 is hosted by Zeus Comics, PvPOnline.com, and Popsyndicate.com. This elite team of comic experts joins forces once again to bring North Texas a bigger and better Comic and Pop-Culture Expo (CAPE!), than last year – it’s the biggest Free Comic Book Day event in the world.
This year’s list of NEW guest comic book artists and writers includes industry giants Mark Waid, Chynna Clugston, Robert Kirkman, Greg Pak, Jason Pearson, Greg Pak, Matt Sturges and Paul Benjamin. They are joined by returning headliners Gail Simone, David Mack, Mike Huddleston, Tony Bedard, Jim Mahfood, Scott Kurtz, Jamie S. Rich, James O’Barr, Marc Andreyko, Kody Chamberlain, Dave Crosland, Lea Hernandez, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Mercedes Lackey, Ben Dunn, Kristian Donaldson, Kris Straub, Larry Dixon and many more, CAPE! just keeps getting bigger and bigger! For a complete list of guests go to www.capeday.com.
The world famous CAPE! costume contest returns for its second year. Come dressed as your favorite comic book character and win fabulous prizes.
CAPE! 4 takes place at Craddock Park in Dallas, TX on Saturday, May 3rd, 2007 from 10am – 6pm coincides with the Free Comic Book Day events taking place all over the world. CAPE! festivities allow fans a chance to interact with top creators in the comic industry, get sketches, talk comics and pick up some fantastic free goodies including 7,000 free comics and much more!
The all day, indoor/outdoor, event promises to be unlike anything the Dallas area has seen before. “We’ll have plenty of free comics, movie posters, t-shirts, and prizes and folks will have the opportunity to hang with some of the finest people in the comic book industry,†Says Richard Neal, Zeus Comics and Toys owner. “Free comics and fun. I can’t think of a better way to spend the day.â€
For more information on CAPE or if you are a comic professional who wants to attend please visit www.capeday.com or call Zeus comics at 214-219-TOYS.
2008.04.23 – “Hulk Vs. Hercules”
The “Hulk Vs. Hercules: When Titans Clash” one shot, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente, hits comic book stores on April 23.
Click here for an interview with Pak and Van Lente about the issue at ComicBookResources.com — and tell your local retailer to order a copy for you today!
2008.04.16 – “Warbound” #5
“World War Hulk Aftersmash: Warbound” #5, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk, hits comic book stores on April 16. Here’s the solicitation text:
Children of Gammaworld, remember their names! Korg the Kronan. Hiroim the Oldstrong. Elloe Kaifi. No-Name of the Brood. They survived the gladiator pits and battlefields of “Planet Hulk.” They withstood the titanic clashes and soul-searing revelations of “World War Hulk.” But today, under the deadly dome of Gammaworld, a hero falls — and the Warbound will never be the same!
Click here for more from Marvel.com — and tell your local retailer to order a copy for you today!