2006.08.09 – “Incredible Hulk” #97

NoiseToSignal says nice things about “Incredible Hulk” #97

“It’s a legend in the making, and something I suspect writers will draw on for inspiration and material for a long time yet.”
NoiseToSignal.org

Soulpole.net digs “Incredible Hulk” #97

“Greg Pak has quickly become one of the better writers at Marvel. … The story is excellent, the dialogue is spot-on and the pacing is wonderfully done.”
Soulpole.net

IGN.com loves “Incredible Hulk” #97

“What’s big, green and kicking the s— out of the rest of Marvel’s monthly titles? Planet Hulk smashes onward with another spectacular issue… Pak manages to make Hulk more than just a monster with a handful of carefully chosen words and one or two subtle actions.”
IGN.com

“Incredible Hulk” #97, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Aaron Lopresti, hits comic book stores on August 9. Here’s the solicit information, courtesy of Marvel.com:

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!

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Aint-It-Cool-News.com digs “Battlestar Galactica” #0

An excerpt:

Frakholes rejoice because Greg Pak, currently handling the non-Civil War “Planet Hulk” saga for Marvel, has got the BSG atmosphere well in hand. Pak is channeling the TV series into comic form, from President Roslyn’s cat-and-mouse relationship game with Adama, to the nuances of the bridge crew, everything feels familiar. The story could have been pulled straight from an unaired episode.

Click here to read the full review.
“Battlestar Galactica” #1 hits stores later this month.

2006.07.22 – 07.23 – Greg Pak at San Diego Comic Con

“Incredible Hulk” and “X-Men: Phoenix – Warsong” writer Greg Pak will make several appearances at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con.
Pak will sign at the Marvel booth at the following times:
Saturday, July 22, 12:00 to 1:00
Sunday, July 23, 3:00 to 4:00
And he will appear on the “Mondo Marvel” panel at the following time:
Sunday, July 23, 11:30 – 12:30
For more information about the convention, visit the official website.

2006.07.19 – “Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook”

The “Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook,” written by Anthony Flamini and Greg Pak, hits comic book stores on July 19. Here’s the solicit, courtesy of Marvel.com:

How did the Empire rise to power? What is the origin of the Death’s Head Guard? Who are the Spikes? Learn the answers to these questions, plus many more revelations, in the pages of the PLANET HULK: GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK – an essential companion to Greg Pak’s top-selling PLANET HULK storyline! Featuring profiles on the Hulk, the Silver Surfer and the Brood, the GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK presents a detailed look into the planet Sakaar and its many inhabitants!

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Green Days digs “Incredible Hulk” #96

Green Days has posted its review of “Incredible Hulk” #96, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Aaron Lopresti. Here’s an excerpt:

I’m not going to get into the particulars of Miek’s story, because Pak handles it so well I feel like relating even the basic, non-spoiler facts could take away from a reader’s enjoyment. Suffice to say, Miek’s past leads to a conflict, and Pak fools you into thinking he’s going to give it your average “shiny happy people” Hollywood ending. Then he pulls the rug out from under you and shows why this chapter of “Planet Hulk” is called “Anarchy.”

2006.07.06 – “Incredible Hulk” #96

Read the first five pages online.
Read the Pakbuzz interview with penciler Aaron Lopresti and view two new pages of preview art!
Read the PULSE interview with penciler Aaron Lopresti and view the preview art!
“Incredible Hulk” #96, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Aaron Lopresti and a cover by Ladronn, goes on sale July 5 (July 6 in the US). Here’s the solicitation copy from Marvel.com:

PLANET HULK: ANARCHY, Part 1!
On the run from the Imperial Army after escaping from the Great Arena, the Hulk and his crew of Warbound gladiators take refuge in a small farming village with a dark secret. Learn the horrifying truth about Miek’s past—and discover if our heroes know the difference between justice and revenge! The smashing continues!!!

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Newsarma loves “Incredible Hulk” #96

Newsarama has run a rave advance review of “Incredible Hulk” #96, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Aaron Lopresti, which goes on sale tomorrow in the United States. An excerpt:

Greg Pak continues his winning streak on Planet Hulk. This story does not let up and does not disappoint. By the end of the story the reader is left in a state of awe and begging for more.

Lopresti’s artwork is on par with Carlo Pagulayan and because of that makes the artist transition smooth. I especially appreciate the Lopresti seems to go out of his way to maintain the consistency of the characters by modifying his style slightly to keep it inline with the previous issues.
Planet Hulk is quickly becoming the perfect example of a mega-storyline done right.