The money quote:
Overall, this is a thoughtful and well-rendered coda to the main tale. It’s a rare follow-up that merits a read and still articulates a few points about the larger themes of the cost of anger.
Hulk
Greg Pak has written multiple classic runs of Hulk stories, including the Planet Hulk epic that inspired the gladiator storyline in the Thor: Ragnarok movie, the 2007 event comic World War Hulk, Skaar: Son of Hulk, which starred Hulk’s half-alien barbarian son, and The Totally Awesome Hulk ongoing series starring Amadeus Cho.
You can buy signed copies of a lot of these books at the Greg Pak Shop!
WizardUniverse.com likes “World War Hulk: Aftersmash”
WizardUniverse.com speaks kindly of “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. An excerpt:
What could have been a throwaway one-shot turns into an engaging character study in heroism, as the various superhero factions—everyone from Luke Cage to Spider-Man to Thing to Misty Knight to Hercules to a new Goliath—must decide what their roles will be in this new post-war Marvel Universe. It’s all wrapped up in a frenetic plot that keeps the story moving, while Sandoval’s pencils pack more than a Hulk-sized wallop.
Fanboy Video posts interview with Greg Pak
The fine folks at Fanboy Video interviewed “World War Hulk” writer Greg Pak at the recent Wizardworld Texas comic book convention. Make with the clicking to find out what comes next with all things Hulk.
ComicPants.com digs “World War Hulk: Aftersmash”
David Martindale of ComicPants.com really likes “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. Here’s an excerpt from the review:
Pak continues to fire on all cylinders, getting solid to very strong action, character, and plot into the book. Sandoval’s pencils aren’t flashy, but they are very solid with well above average storytelling ability. This is a must for fans of Planet Hulk and World War Hulk.
Comixtreme digs “World War Hulk: Aftermath”
Comixtreme.com gives the “World War Hulk: Aftermath” one-shot a great review. An excerpt:
… the execution is wonderful. Pak draws us right into the characters and makes us care about what’s happening to them, and anxious to see what will happen to them next. The art team is just as solid as the writing. Overall, this is a story that ties up a few loose ends and leaves a good starting point for future projects.
Click here to read the full review.
“World War Hulk: Aftermath” #1, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, hits comic book stores on December 5.
2007.12.05 – “World War Hulk: Aftersmash” #1
“World War Hulk: Aftersmash” #1 hits comic book stores this Wednesday. Written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, the book follows an unlikely group of heroes as they struggle to survive in the wake of “World War Hulk.”
Click here for a six page preview from the book.
The Malaysian Star digs “World War Hulk” #5
An excerpt:
… my two cents worth is that not since Walt Simonson’s presentation of Thor’s final battle with Fin Fang Foom (Thor # 380) has there been a more worthy use of sound effects such as “KWAGLOOOOOM!†alongside “VJJJWOMMMWWWB!†and “SPAKOOOOM!â€.
Six page preview of “World War Hulk: Aftersmash”
ComicBookResources.com has posted a six page, colored, lettered preview of “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” a one-shot special written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. The story follows a number of characters, including Hercules, Amadeus Cho, Misty Knight, Tom Foster, and the Warbound, as they struggle to survive in the wake of “World War Hulk.” The book hits comic book stores on December 5.
Click here to view the pages.
SavageCritic.com likes “Incredible Hulk” #111
Graeme McMillan at the Savage Critics nods approvingly at “Incredible Hulk” #111, written by Greg Pak and Jeff Parker and pencilled by Leonard Kirk. An excerpt:
It’s a good sign, too, that the new/old book will be worth checking out, as everything here is pretty Good; Cho’s pretty much been the breakout star of the World War Hulk event for me, and his interplay with the dumb but well-meaning Hercules is entertaining enough for me to want to see more.
With “new/old book,” McMillan’s referring to the fact that with issue #112, “Incredible Hulk” gets turned over to Hercules and Amadeus Cho for a storyline written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente — the book gets officially renamed “Incredible Hercules” starting with issue #113. Click here for the skinny about the new book.
And click here for the full Savage Critics review of #111.
More “Incredible Hercules” preview pages!
Marvel Comics has released four gorgeous preview pages from “Incredible Hulk” #112, which hits comic book stores on December 19. Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham, this is the beginning of the “Incredible Hercules” storyline, in which the Greek god takes on S.H.I.E.L.D. with the help of incorrigible teen genius Amadeus Cho.
Click here to read the press release and view the pages.