Writer Edd McCracken has graciously given Pakbuzz.com permission to post the following excerpt from his recent story “The Men Who Make Superheroes,” which ran last week in the Sunday Herald in Scotland. In the excerpt, he interviews “Planet Hulk” writer Greg Pak about what makes everyone’s favorite green goliath so compelling:
GREG PAK IS… THE HULK
When writer Greg Pak talks about The Hulk he deepens his voice and flexes his muscles, like a reflex. “I’ve been Hulking it up for nearly a year,” he booms, before relaxing. “I’m sorry, when you work on The Hulk for a while you fall back on the mannerisms,” he says gently. “But he is a tonne of fun.”
In the Marvel universe The Hulk cuts one of the most tragic figures. A misunderstood monster with the most savage mood swings in literary history, he’s the eternal outsider. As if to stress that point, Greg has decided to exile The Hulk on a remote planet with a band of gladiator rebels in the current storyline.
“The Hulk TV show was my first introduction to tragedy as a child – I went straight from that to Macbeth,” says Greg. “That whole notion that this man is a monster and no matter what he does he will always be misunderstood, kills me.”

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PopCultureShock.com has posted a preview of the first five pages of “Incredible Hulk” #95, written by Greg Pak with art by Carlo Pagulayan and Marshall Rogers. Click here to view the pages.
“Incredible Hulk” #95 goes on sale Wednesday, May 31 (June 1 in the US due to the Memorial Day holiday). Use the Comic Shop Locator Service to find a store near you.

Newsarama has just released the list of the top 100 selling comic books for April 2006, and “Incredible Hulk,” written by Greg Pak, is moving up the charts. In March, “Incredible Hulk” #93 was ranked 48th on the chart. In April, “Incredible Hulk” #94 has risen to the 43rd slot.
“Incredible Hulk” #95, featuring a climactic battle between the Hulk and the Silver Surfer, hits comic book stores on May 31 (June 1 in the US due to the Memorial Day holiday). Contact your local comic book store to reserve your copy and add “Incredible Hulk” to your pull list. Click here to find a comic book store near you or call 1-888-COMIC-BOOK.

Marvel has released the cover for “Incredible Hulk” #97, written by Greg Pak. The cover was drawn by Ladronn; the interior pencils are by Aaron Lopresti. Here’s the solicitation copy:

PLANET HULK, ANARCHY PART 2
Leading his army of gladiators and refugees, the Hulk smashes his way towards the Steppes — and freedom. But what of the millions still enslaved by the Red King? What of the rebels and slaves dying in the streets and fields? Who is the Sakaarson, and when will he come? The answers threaten to rip the Hulk and his allies apart—and precipitate a shocking transformation that could shake Planet Hulk to the core!

The comic book goes on sale August 8 — tell your local comic book store to order a copy for you today! To find a comic book store near you, click here or call 1-888-COMICBOOK.

ComicBookResources.com has posted five preview pages from “Incredible Hulk” #95, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Carlo Pagulayan and Marshall Rogers and cover by Ladronn. The issue features a showdown with the Silver Surfer in the Great Arena and the climactic conclusion to “Exile,” the first story arc in the “Planet Hulk” epic. The book goes on sale May 31 (June 1 in the US due to the Memorial Day holiday).
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Dana Lucas Timmerman at InfuzeMag.com has reviewed the first three issues of “Planet Hulk” — here’s an excerpt:

This is Hulk at his finest. No puny Banner. No holding back… Great action scenes mixed with a good story, nice artwork, and plenty of surprises.

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Marvel editor Mark Paniccia has provided PakBuzz.com with two sweet pieces of preview art from the upcoming “Giant Sized Hulk” #1, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Click on the images to view the larger versions.
“Giant Sized Hulk” #1 hits comic book stores on June 21. Contact your local comic book shop today to pre-order your copy!
Here’s the solicitation copy for this issue, courtesy of Marvel.com:

What is the untold story of the battle between one of the strangest superhero teams in the Marvel Universe and the engine of destruction known as the Incredible Hulk? See ol’ Purple Pants go toe-to-toe with Angel, Ice-Man, Ghost Rider, The Black Widow and Hercules in a story that holds a key to Post-PLANET HULK events! By legendary Hulk scribe Peter David and Juan Santacruz.
PLUS! A PLANET HULK INTERLUDE! Bruce Banner makes his first appearance on Planet Sakaar — and battles the Hulk for his body and soul! What secret is the Hulk hiding? What terrible truth does Banner reveal? And who will triumph in this ultimate showdown? By Greg Pak and Aaron Lopresti.
Also: Re-presenting the outstanding INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END by Peter David and Dale Keown.

Mark Paniccia, editor of the “Incredible Hulk” run currently being written by Greg Pak, has been interviewed by IncredibleHulk.com about the “Planet Hulk” storyline. Here’s an excerpt:

IH: EOD : What do you want to do with the HULK character and where do you want to take him with the PH story?
MP: Both Greg and I want to see this character challenged, not just physically but personally. We want to see what this side of Banner does when events push him in a corner. Does he do the selfish thing? Does he help the helpless? We want to see him at a crucial breaking point and there is the mother of all breaking points coming.

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Marvel editor extraordinaire Mark Paniccia has provided PakBuzz.com with a glorious piece of preview art from the upcoming “Incredible Hulk” #95, written by Greg Pak and drawn by Carlo Pagulayan. Click on the image to view the larger version.
“Incredible Hulk” #95 hits stores on May 31 (June 1 in the US due to the Memorial Day holiday). Contact your local comic book shop today to pre-order your copy!
Here’s the solicitation copy for this issue, courtesy of 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!