Fractal Matter loves “Battlestar Galactica” #1

FractalMatter.com has posted a rave review of “Battlestar Galactica” #1, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Nigel Raynor. Some excerpts:

These are literally perfect translations of the TV series and it’ll be fascinating to see where Pak takes the story, based on character interaction alone.

This is the exception to the rule, a tie in comic which evokes its originator without being beholden to it. Its fast, packed with character and incident and told with absolute confidence. Fans of the series shouldn’t be without it.

Click here to read the whole review.

Greg Pak on FanBoyRadio.com TONIGHT!

“Incredible Hulk,” “Battlestar Galactica,” and “X-Men: Phoenix – Warsong” comic book writer Greg Pak is tonight’s guest on the live Fanboy Radio internet talk show, which begins at 7 pm EST. Listeners can call in with questions — visit http://www.fanboyradio.com for the full scoop.
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2006.09.13 – Greg Pak in person at Jim Hanley’s Universe in NYC

Writer Greg Pak will attend a signing at a comic book store in New York City on September 13, the day the Pak-penned “Incredible Hulk” #98 hits stands. The details:
4 – 6 p.m., Wednesday, September 13
Jim Hanley’s Universe
4 West 33rd St. (off 5th Ave. – opposite the Empire State Building)
Other creators at the signing include writer C.B. Cebulski, writer/artist Michael Avon Oeming, writer Bryan Glass, writer Tom DeFalco and artist Dave Simons.
Pak’s recent comics include “Battlestar Galactica” #1 (released August 30), “X-Men: Phoenix – Warsong” (released September 6) and “Incredible Hulk” #98 (released September 13.

SilverBulletComicBooks.com gives “Battlestar Galactica” #1 four bullets

Caryn A. Tate at SilverBulletComicBooks.com lauds “Battlestar Galactica” #1 thusly:

All in all, this is a very well done comic, and I have to admire the creators’ ability to step in on a model of storytelling like Battlestar Galactica and continue in the spirit of its excellence.

Click here for the full review.
“Battlestar Galactica” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Nigel Raynor, is in comic book stores now.

Newsarama’s Best Shots likes “Battlestar Galactica” #1

Troy Brownfield of Newsarama’s Best Shots crew has posted a great review of “Battlestar Galactica” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Nigel Raynor. Here’s an excerpt:

… Pak really seems to have grabbed those character’s voices and made them work. Grounding the story firmly between established episodes (as shown inside the front cover) is a wise call for all concerned; it allows the story to branch off into different directions before returning to a concrete point in a recognized storyline.

Overall, it’s a strong start, playing with one of the great, unexplored characters of both BG incarnations. The ending is par for the course for the beleaguered band of refugees, and I see room for a lot of good storytelling as things roll forward.

Click here to read the full review.

Great BrokenFrontier.com review for “Battlestar Galactica” #1

BrokenFrontier’s Adrian f. Zettlemoyer has given “Battlestar Galactica” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Nigel Raynor, a rave review. Here’s an excerpt (WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!):

What the fans of the show get is a completely intriguing look at their favorite characters as the plot of this issue turns what we’ve known on its head. Bringing Zak back makes a great mystery and really lends itself to a wholly original look at the Battlestar mythos. Being able to see many of these characters in the flesh really adds a “behind the scenes” emotion that Pak cultivates for some great jaw-dropping scenes.

Click here to read the full review.

PaperBackReader gives an A- to “Battlestar Galactica” #1

Bart Gerardi at PaperBackReader.com has given “Battlestar Galactica” an A-. Here’s an excerpt from the review:

… [Artist] Nigel Raynor makes the characters recognizeable, consistent, and not terribl[y] identical to the actors and actresses they are meant to line up with. After exactly one page, a reader who is used to the look of the tv show can get used to picking the characters out, and a new reader will have no problems at all. I think that was a pretty good decision, and the art and the colors stand up well with it.
Second, this first choice of stories is inspired. Set in an important time in the series (before Ro Laren shows up, but after they get back from Kobol) it begins to tell a story of an indidious Cylon plot that threatens to kill all of them. While we, the reader, know how it’s going to turn out, they picked a story that will have lasting effects on the characters, and could actually have meaning in the greater universe.

Click here for the full review.