IGN.com has interviewed writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente about their “Incredible Hercules” comic book. An excerpt:

IGN Comics: We’re seeing a lot of the less glamorous aspects of Herc’s past so far. Are you delving into the original Greek mythology at all to flesh out the character?
Van Lente: Herc can only be the boozy buffoon if he’s the comedy relief in somebody else’s series or in a team book. But when he has to carry his own title, he has to be a lot more substantial than that, and we found that substance in the original myths. That’s why we’re continuously referencing them.
Well, that, and they’ve been among the world’s most popular stories for thousands of years. Why mess with a winning franchise?
Pak: And centaurs and hydras and hoplites are cool.

The article includes several pages of new preview art from “Incredible Hercules” #114, which hits comic book stores on February 20. Click here to read the interview.

Last minute reminder — tonight, “Incredible Hercules” writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente will be guests at the Comic Book Club, a live talk show hosted by Justin Tyler, Pete LePage, and Alex Zalben in New York City. The deets:
8 pm on Tuesday, January 29
Tickets: $5
Online: ThePIT-NYC.com
Phone: 1-800-838-3006
Questions? 212-563-7488
The Peoples Improv Theater
154 West 29th Street, 2nd Floor
Between 6th and 7th Aves.
UPDATE: Greg Pak will bring a stack of signed copies of his comics to give out to audience members. Dontcha dare miss i!
And here’s ComicsBulletin.com on “Incredible Hercules” #113, which hit comic book stores on January 16:

…this is well worth the time and money. It’s a step up in quality from the already high quality Incredible Hulk run Pak has been responsible for and the art is very nice. The mythological elements of Hercules character are playing a central part and are serving to make him a much more nuanced and interesting character than he’s ever been. Amadeus Cho continues to be entertaining with his determination and grit. And even Ares is being utilized much more effectively than he has been over in Mighty Avengers. I recommend this highly. It is, without a doubt, one of the best books Marvel is putting out at the moment.

Marvel has posted a five page preview as well as the variant cover for “Incredible Hercules” #114, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with interior pencils by Khoi Pham. Regular cover is by Arthur Adams; variant by Daniel Acuna.
Click here to view the preview — and tell your local retailer to order a copy for you today!
The book hits stores on February 20.

An excerpt:

That Greg Pak, along with co-writer Fred van Lente, has managed to not only maintain my interest in a storyline starring Hercules but mesmerize me with it says volumes about the strength of his writing…. This is everything one could hope for in a Marvel super-hero comic: clever, down to earth, action-packed and entertaining.

Click here for the full review.

… this time from Blake Petit, writing for Comixtreme.com. The money quote:

… this second issue of Hercules’ story is even stronger than the first, and it’s rapidly on its way to becoming one of the best comics Marvel is publishing.

Click here to read the full review — and tell your local store to hold a copy for you today!

Writing for ComicsNewsi.com, Nick Marino has posted a rave review of “Incredible Hercules” #113. Here’s the money quote:

The plot, dialogue, and art are merging together to tell what may go down in history as the definitive Hercules comic book story.

Click here to read the full review.
Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham, “Incredible Hercules” #113 hits comic book stores on January 16.

Luke Handley and Paul Brian McCoy call “Incredible Hercules” “one of the best books Marvel is putting out at the moment” in their rave advance review of issue #113 at ComicsBulletin.com. Here’s the quote in context:

…this is well worth the time and money. It’s a step up in quality from the already high quality Incredible Hulk run Pak has been responsible for and the art is very nice. The mythological elements of Hercules character are playing a central part and are serving to make him a much more nuanced and interesting character than he’s ever been. Amadeus Cho continues to be entertaining with his determination and grit. And even Ares is being utilized much more effectively than he has been over in Mighty Avengers. I recommend this highly. It is, without a doubt, one of the best books Marvel is putting out at the moment.

Click here for the full review.
Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham, “Incredible Hercules” #113 hits comic book stores on January 16. Tell your local store to hold a copy for you today!

ComicBookResources has posted a seven page preview of “Incredible Hercules” #113 — fully colored and lettered. Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and pencilled by Khoi Pham, the book hits comic book stores on Wednesday, January 16.
Click here to read the preview and tell your local comic store to reserve a copy for you today.
And here’s what Comixtreme had to say about the last issue:

In the last couple years, Hercules has had a renaissance, as he was extremely well portrayed in Civil War, and then in World War Hulk was once again extremely well written and characterized. Now, he’s taking over this title for a little while, with Amadeus Cho at his side, and although its one of the oddest team-ups, on paper, in reality it ends up working extremely well under Pak/Van Lente’s pens.