TheFourthRail.com loves “Mastermind Excello”

Don MacPherson of TheFourthRail.com has reviewed “Amazing Fantasy” #15, the anthology comic book featuring stories from six Marvel writers. Here’s what he has to say about “Mastermind Excello,” written by Greg Pak:

The shining star of this issue is Greg Pak’s “Mastermind Excello,” featuring a genius teen’s efforts to live life on the lam, out of the hands of those who would try to control him and put his brain to nefarious use. Pak cleverly compares this being of pure brains to a being of pure brawn, but despite being at opposite ends of the power spectrum, they have a lot in common. Miyazawa’s art is a great choice for the property, as the artist captures the main character’s youth and almost mischievous nature quite well. More importantly, he also manages to turn his wholly non-visual powers into a dazzling display (no doubt thanks to some direction from the writer).

“Amazing Fantasy” #15 goes on sale Wednesday, November 30. Marvel will run an online poll to determine which of the characters will get his or her own miniseries — feel free to vote for “Mastermind Excello” at Marvel.com.

Six preview pages of “What If: Submariner” now online

IGN has six preview pages of the upcoming comic book “What If: Submariner,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by David Lopez. From the article:

“Namor is the ruler of Atlantis ó but his father was a surface-dwelling human,” explains editor Mark Paniccia. “We’re using our What If? story to explore Namor’s human heritage, to imagine how his life and the course of history would have changed if he had been raised by his father on land rather than his mother in the sea.”

The book hits comic book stores on December 14. To read the full article and see the preview pages, visit IGN.

Greg Pak to write “Incredible Hulk” comic book series


Marvel Comics has announced that Greg Pak will be the writer of the “Planet Hulk” storyline, which begins in Issue 92 of “The Incredible Hulk.” Visit Newsarama to read the press release. Here’s an excerpt:

“‘Planet Hulk’ thrusts the Hulk into a savage world in which a corrupt empire uses the spectacle of bloody gladiatorial combat to distract its citizens, discipline its slaves, and dispose of its enemies,” says Pak. “In a world in which might makes right and he who wins in the arena has the chance to influence thousands, what path will the Hulk take? Will the monster become a hero? Or will he become the worst tyrant the universe has ever seen?”

Interior pencils are by Carlo Pagulayan; covers are by Ladronn.

Marvel.com to poll readers to decide which “Amazing Fantasy” 15 character gets miniseries

Comicon’s PULSE has published a new article about “Amazing Fantasy” Number 15, the anthology comic featuring updates of old Marvel characters by six of Marvel’s “Terrific Ten” writers. The latest news:

Readers of the series, take note: Marvel wants your feedback! The week this comic hits stands, there will be a special poll on Marvel.com where you, the fans, get to decide which of the characters introduced in Amazing Fantasy #15 will get their own mini-series!

Greg Pak’s contribution is “Mastermind Excello,” about a genius kid on the run, with art by Takeshi Miyazawa. The book goes on sale November 30.

New “Mastermind Excello” preview pages

UPDATE: Please vote now at Marvel.com for “Mastermind Excello” — the winner of the poll gets a miniseries!
UPDATE: The first four pages of the “Mastermind Excello” story, fully colored and captioned, are now online at Mile High Comics!
The Spanish language website UniversoMarvel.com has new preview pages online for Marvel’s “Amazing Fantasy” Number 15, an anthology comic featuring stories by writers such as Daniel Way, Dan Slott, Greg Pak, Robert Kirkman, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. The article includes two pages of art by Takeshi Miyazawa from Greg Pak’s “Mastermind Excello” story, featuring boy-genius-on-the-run Amadeus Cho. Click here to view. The book hits comic stores on November 30.

Greg Pak work in silent auction in NYC benefitting Katrina survivors

Signed copies of various Greg Pak work will be on sale Thursday night in New York in a silent auction at an event benefitting Hurricane Katrina survivors. Items include “Robot Stories” posters, a “Robot Stories” DVD, “Warlock” comics, and the “Robot Stories and More Screenplays” paperback. For more details about the event, visit the official website. Basic info follows:

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