Skaar

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Skaar is a Marvel Comics character co-created by writer Greg Pak and artist Carlo Pagulayan. The character first appeared in World War Hulk #5, written by Greg Pak and drawn by John Romita, Jr. Skaar is the son of the Hulk and Caiera the Oldstrong, conceived on Planet Sakaar during the Planet Hulk storyline. Skaar starred in the Skaar: Son of Hulk series, launched in 2008 by Pak and artist Ron Garney. After arriving on Earth, Skaar co-starred in the Incredible Hulk series beginning with the Son of Banner storyline in issue #601 and coming to a climax at the end of the World War Hulks storyline in issue #611. The character had his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the 2022 season finale to the She-Hulk series.

“Big sword, big fists, always angry and ready to decapitate, Skaar is my kind of fellow. Mr. Pak has spun an intense tale to grab Hulk lovers’ attention and fans of a certain muscle-bound Cimmerian. It’s just a matter of time before father returns to see how much trouble his irradiated offspring has caused. I can’t wait.”
— Joseph Szadkowski, Washington Times

You can buy signed Skaar comics at the Greg Pak Shop.

2008.09.24 – “Savage World of Sakaar” #1

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“Savage World of Sakaar” #1, a Skaar special written by Greg Pak, hits comic book stores on September 27. The book is pencilled by a slew of amazing guest artists, including “Planet Hulk”‘s Carlo Pagulayan. Here’s the solicit from Marvel.com:

As Skaar and Omaka make their way towards Prophet Rock, frightened refugees tell terrifying tales of unbounded power that could rock the very foundations of Planet Sakaar. Get ready for revelations galore in this one-shot about characters new and old, shocking developments regarding Skaar himself, and maybe even the biggest, angriest, and greenest guest star the planet’s ever seen.

To view some preview art, check out the Greg Pak interview at Marvel.com.

2008.07.30 – “Skaar: Son of Hulk” #2

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“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #2 hit comic book stores yesterday, and Wizard has a review. Here’s an excerpt:

More stabby, bloody goodness. Skaar continues his badass rampage in the second installment of the ‘Planet Hulk’ spin-off series. It’s a quick, fun little read filled with awesome art from cover to cover.

Click here to read the whole review.
“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #2 was written by Greg Pak with art by Ron Garney and Butch Guice.

2008.07.24 – 07.27 – UPDATED! – Greg Pak at the San Diego Comic-Con

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Comic book writer Greg Pak will attend the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con from July 24 to July 27. His schedule will include the following signings and panels recently announced at Marvel.com:

Thursday, July 24
*** UPDATE: Due to airline delays, Greg Pak will NOT be able to attend the Thursday signing at 3 pm. He should, however, still be arriving in time for the 4:45 Mondo Marvel Panel. ***
WHAT: Signing
WHEN: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
WHERE: The Marvel Booth
WHAT: Mondo Marvel Panel
WHEN: 4:45 pm – 5:45 pm
WHERE: Room 6A
THE 411: 2008 has already been a huge success for Marvel in all corners of the Universe. Now, join the industry’s top editors and creators like Greg Pak (SKAAR, SON OF HULK), Matt Fraction (INVINCIBLE IRON MAN), Ed Brubaker (CAPTAIN AMERICA), Jeff Parker (AGENTS OF ATLAS), C.B. Cebulski (LONERS), Warren Simons (Editor), Mark Paniccia (Editor), Jim McCann (Publishing) and special guests to find out what’s to come for Iron Man, Hulk, Daredevil, cosmic, the FF, and all things Marvel!
Friday, July 25
WHAT: Signing
WHEN: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
WHERE: The Marvel Booth
Saturday, July 26
WHAT: Signing
WHEN: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE: The Marvel Booth
WHAT: Secret Invasion Panel
WHEN: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
WHERE: Room 6A
THE 411: The best-selling event of 2008 is at its midpoint. Come get your first look at what’s in store and what’s to come in the Marvel U when the dust settles…assuming there is a Marvel Universe when it’s all done! Guests include Joe Quesada (Editor-In-Chief), writers Greg Pak (INCREDIBLE HERCULES), Chris Gage (AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE), Chris Yost (SECRET INVASION: RUNAWAYS/YOUNG AVENGERS), Daniel Way (DEADPOOLl) and more!
Sunday, July 27
WHAT: Signing
WHEN: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
WHERE: The Hero Initiative Booth

The PULSE interviews Pak about Skaar

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Jen Contino has interviewed writer Greg Pak about his new ongoing series “Skaar: Son of Hulk.” An excerpt:

THE PULSE: Solicits called the first issue a “epic fever dream,” so does that mean this story is “imaginary” or does that just mean you were very sick when you wrote the first arc?
PAK: Sick? No, just cra-a-a-azy-y-y!
So the story’s imaginary in that it came out of my head. But it’s as real as anything in comics and, eventually, may just have a massive impact on the Marvel Universe proper.
THE PULSE: Got it. So aside from insanity, what did inspire you to take Skaar in this direction?
PAK: I’m perpetually compelled by the central themes of the Hulk, by exploring the price of anger and that sometimes vanishing line between a hero and a monster. “Planet Hulk” and “World War Hulk” gave us an epic field on which to run with these ideas. But Skaar gives us the chance to raise the stakes. Deep down inside, the Hulk is Bruce Banner. Which means he’s a fundamentally decent human being from Dayton, Ohio. But deep down inside, who’s Skaar? A savage manchild born in fire and raised by monsters. The character will let us explore — and challenge — this fantasy of heroic savagery in the most hardcore way possible.

Click here to read the whole thing. And check your local store for the “Skaar” #1 reprints, which arrived yesterday, and “Skaar” #2, which hits shelves July 30.