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.

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The PULSE interviews Pak about Planet Hulk

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The PULSE at Comicon.com has interviewed Greg Pak about plans for the next arc of “Planet Hulk.” An excerpt:

THE PULSE: What do you find the most fascinating about this character? What can you just wrap your mind around and be inspired for hours and hours to write by?
PAK: The Hulk has tremendous attitude and enormous confidence, which makes him hugely fun to read and write. I find myself thinking about that line from “The Hustler” when Paul Newman says, “I’m the best there is. And even if you beat me, I’m still the best.” That’s the Hulk all over — incredible arrogance and confidence, yet underneath it all is this semi-conscious awareness that the world is going to do him wrong.

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David Libby talks score — an interview with the composer for the “Planet Hulk Trailer”

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Pakbuzz Q&A is proud to present an exclusive, in-depth interview with David Libby, the composer of the scores for the Greg Pak films “Happy Hamptons Holiday Camp for Troubled Couples,” “Super Power Blues,” and “Planet Hulk Trailer.”
[UPDATE: Libby has launched BroadwayDemo.com, a demo and website production service for musical theater actors — click here to visit the site.]
Greg Pak: We’ve worked together on three different short film projects now, but I’m realizing I have no idea how you work your magic — I email you video and tell you some of my ideas for the score and you email me back links to gorgeous music. Walk us through the process a bit. First, the technicalities — what kind of equipment and computer system do you use? Is all the music generated through synthesizers and computers or do you do any live performances? And how do you keep the neighbors from calling the cops with noise complaints?
David Libby: I have very cool neighbors, no doubt! I’m always playing piano and my wife is a singer, and we’ve never had a complaint. Actually, we’ve even gotten requests to play louder because they like it! The only down side to this is that I can never move.
Once I get the video file you email me, I import it into music production software called Sonar. I have a Kurzweil PC88 keyboard which is connected to my computer, but I don’t use the keyboard for sounds. I only use it to trigger sounds that are generated on my computer by a software sampler called Gigastudio, which produces the most realistic sounds currently on the market. So, when I play my keyboard it triggers sounds that are generated on my computer by Gigastudio, and those sounds are recorded on my computer by Sonar. I also use Reason and Acid type loops for sound generation, and Sibelius for music notation when I want to write something out.

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Newsarama loves “Incredible Hulk” #95

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Kevin Huxford from Best Shots crew at Newsarama has tagged “Planet Hulk” as “the most awesome Hulk story I have read since the days of Peter David.” An excerpt from his review of “Incredible Hulk” #95, written by Greg Pak with interior art by Carlo Pagulayan and Marshall Rogers:

The final issue of the first act of Planet Hulk comes to a close, and what a fun ride it has been so far. Through the course of this issue Greg Pak manages to pack (no pun intended) in so much information, action and intrigue that a second reading of the first four issues are a must for anyone who is enjoying this titles.
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A great end to the first part of a Hulk mega-event. Looking for some classic Hulk action, with no punches pulled, then look no further. Planet Hulk is a success.

Visit Newsarama to read the full review.
“Incredible Hulk” #95 is on sale now in comic book stores everywhere. And don’t miss “Giant Size Hulk” #1 (June 21) in which Banner appears for the first time on Planet Hulk, and “Incredible Hulk” #96 (July 5), which continues the saga with “Planet Hulk: Anarchy,” Part One.
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IGN calls “Incredible Hulk” #95 a “Must Have”

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IGN Comics has given “Incredible Hulk” #95 its highest rating — “Must Have.” Here’s an excerpt from the review:

Ever since Peter David left Hulk following his decade-long run, Marvel has had absolutely no clue what to do with the Big Green. Pak has figured it out. Rather than try and rehash David’s old work or force the Hulk into a particular role, he’s let the beast loose and given the Hulk the chance to dictate the story. One note of warning: There are a couple of page-spanning panels in this issue that will melt your fillings.

Click here for the full review.

QuickDFW interviews Pak on comics

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QuickDFW, a weekly paper published by the Dallas Morning News, has interviewed comics writer Greg Pak for its tongue-in-cheek “10 Burning Questions” series. A sample:

Q: Name your three favorite green characters besides the Hulk.
A: Kermit the Frog. Mr. Jeremy Fisher (Beatrix Potter rules). And Green Arrow (the crazy, one-armed Dark Knight Returns version).

Click here to read the whole article.

2006.06.01 – “Incredible Hulk” #95

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“Incredible Hulk” #95 hits comic book stores June 1.
[UPDATE: The release date was posted earlier as May 31, but because of the Memorial Day weekend, the book will not be in US stores until June 1. Contact your local comic shop to confirm when they’ll have the comic.]
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Written by Pak with art by Carlo Pagulayan and Marshall Rogers, “Incredible Hulk” #95 is the fourth installment of a 14 issue sci fi epic called “Planet Hulk,” wherein the Hulk struggles with the question of whether he’ll become a monster or a hero when he’s exiled to a savage alien planet ruled by a ruthless emperor. Here’s the solicitation text from Marvel.com:

The Hulk and his Warbound gladiator allies enter their final battle in the Great Arena — where a familiar face from the Marvel Universe returns as an implacable enemy. Faced with betrayal, temptation, and the most terrifying battle the Great Arena has ever seen, will the Hulk stand with his Warbound gladiators — or seize the honors of the Empire? The climactic end of Planet Hulk: Exile!

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FanBoyPlanet.com digs “Incredible Hulk” #95

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Derek McCaw of FanBoyPlanet.com has the first word on “Incredible Hulk” #95, and he loves it:

Okay. At this point, all I can say is that I’ve read Hulk #95, and it utterly rocks. The Planet Hulk epic written by Greg Pak has been Paktastic.

Read the whole article for preview images from “Giant Size Hulk” #1. “Incredible Hulk” #95 goes on sale June 1. Use the Comic Book Shop Locator Service to find a store near you.

“Planet Hulk” trailer!

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Marvel Comics and Pak Man Productions have released a 1 1/2 minute trailer for the “Planet Hulk” epic now unfolding in the “Incredible Hulk” comic book. The trailer was written, directed, and edited by Greg Pak with music by David Libby and can be viewed online in the YouTube format at Marvel.com or directly from YouTube.com. It’s also available right here at Pakbuzz.com in Quicktime — for as long as we can afford the bandwidth!
Enjoy!

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PULSE interviews new “Hulk” artist Aaron Lopresti

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The PULSE at Comicon.com has interviewed Aaron Lopresti, who is penciling “Incredible Hulk” #96-99 and the “Planet Hulk” story in the upcoming “Giant Size Hulk” #1. The article also includes six big preview pages of art from “Incredible Hulk” #96. An excerpt from the interview:

THE PULSE: What have you enjoyed the most about working on this particular storyline?
LOPRESTI: As I have probably stated before, I am not a big tech guy. Actually at heart, I am a monster guy. Which is why the Hulk is perfect for me. I also really like jungle or barbarian or fantasy adventure settings and this really fits into that category, There is a nice combination of weird aliens, weird technology, and weird landscapes. So I guess what I am saying is, “I like all of it!”

Click here to read the full interview.
“Giant Size Hulk” #1 hits stores on June 21 and “Incredible Hulk” #96 hits stores on July 5. Both books are written by Greg Pak and penciled by Lopresti.
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