“Incredible Hulk Vol. 1: Son of Banner” marks the return of “Planet Hulk” writer Greg Pak to the title, chronicling the adventures of Bruce Banner and his savage, barbarian son Skaar. The hardcover collects “Incredible Hulk” #601 to #605 with art by Ariel Olivetti and the “The List: The Hulk” oneshot with art by Ben Oliver. The book hits comic stores on February 17 — ask yourlocal shop to hold a copy for you today!
Skaar
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Skaar Son of Hulk #1 art by Carlo Pagulayan and Jeffrey Huet[/caption]
Skaar Son of Hulk #1 art by Carlo Pagulayan and Jeffrey Huet[/caption]
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.
2010.02.17 – “Incredible Hulk” #607
“Fall of the Hulks” continues with “Incredible Hulk” #607, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Paul Pelletier. Also featuring guest turns by Amadeus Cho and the Warbound!
IGN auctions every Hulk comic ever written by Greg Pak for Haiti relief!
IGN has begun its eBay auctions for Haiti relief — and Greg Pak has donated a signed copy of every comic book he’s written that involves the Hulk! Click here to view the auction.
The bundle includes every “Planet Hulk” and “World War Hulk” issue, the “1602: New World” mini, all of Pak’s “Skaar: Son of Hulk” comics, a few “Incredible Hercules” issues that feature the Hulk, and Pak’s current run on “Incredible Hulk” up to issue #606. Here’s the big list:
Every Hulk-related comic book ever written by “Planet Hulk” and “World War Hulk” writer Greg Pak — signed, plus extras!
“1602: New World” #1-5 – featuring the 1602 Banner and Hulk
“Amazing Fantasy” v2 #15 – First appearance of Amadeus Cho
“Incredible Hulk” #92-105 and “Giant Size Hulk” #1 – the “Planet Hulk” epic
“Planet Hulk Gladiator Guidebook”
“World War Hulk” #1-5
“Incredible Hulk” #106-111 – tie-ins to “World War Hulk”
“World War Hulk: Aftersmash”
“What If Planet Hulk”
“Marvel Spotlight: World War Hulk”
“World War Hulk: Gamma Files”
“Warbound” #1-5
“Incredible Hulk” #112, “Incredible Hercules” #126, and “Hulk vs. Hercules: When Titans Collide” – “Incredible Hercules” issues involving the Hulk
“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #1-12
“Skaar: Son of Hulk: Savage World of Sakaar”
“Hulk Family: Green Genes” #1
“Planet Skaar Prologue” #1
“Incredible Hulk” #601-606 – Pak’s current “Incredible Hulk” run, including the first installment of the “Fall of the Hulks” story
“Dark Reign: The List: The Hulk” #1
Extras include:
Black Bolt variant covers for “World War Hulk” #1
Sketch variant cover for “World War Hulk” #3
Frank 3rd printing variant for “Incredible Hulk” #106
Frank 2nd printing variant for “Incredible Hulk” #107
Garney 2nd printing variant for “Skaar” #1
McGuinness Hulk variant cover for “Skaar” #12
So what are you waiting for? Click here to bid today! All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.
“Incredible Hulk” #606 sells out, gets second printing!
Marvel has announced that “Incredible Hulk” #606, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Paul Pelletier, has sold out at Diamond. A second printing of the book with a new cover featuring Skaar and Doom will go on sale on February 24. “Hulk” #19 has also sold out and will also get a second printing.
Click here for more details from Marvel.
More bloggers dig “Incredible Hulk” #606
The reason I’ve been buying this series is because it’s written with wit and intelligence, and just when you think you know where the story is going, writer Greg Pak throws in a delightful curve. He’s made Banner into a figure almost as fearsome as the Hulk – and that’s saying something.
Great comic in the Fall of Hulks storyline. Buy Incredible Hulk 606.
Chris’s Invincible Super Blog:
… awesomely bug-nuts crazy…
… [the art] by Paul Pelletier was, simply put, excellent. Pelletier’s art reminded me of David Finch’s in almost every conceivable way, which to me isn’t a bad thing. Lots of energy bounced off of these pages, along with the trademark savagery that seems to follow any of the Hulks.
WeeklyCrisis.com reeeally likes “Incredible Hulk” #606
Ryan the Iowan has posted a rave review of “Incredible Hulk” #606 at the Weekly Crisis. Here’s an excerpt:
• The pull of the artists behind this week’s Incredible Hulk #606 (Paul Pelletier and Ryan Stegman) was enough to snag this issue a spot on my pull list and, must to my pleasure, it turned out to be one of the best books of the week.
• The lead story picks up the current status quo for the now-powerless Bruce Banner as “attempts†to be a “father†to Skaar, though his true alliances come to light as the Red Hulk sends him to Latveria to take on Doctor Doom.
• For being so action-oriented, this is a really complex story with a slew of twists and turn. Greg Pak does an awesome job of spinning and insanely dense story here.
• I’ve only read bits of the Fall of the Hulks story, so I was really surprised by how accessible this issue was. Pak does a good job of filling in some of the larger story gaps.
CBR gives “Incredible Hulk” #606 four stars
“Incredible Hulk” #606, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Paul Pelletier, has nabbed a four star review from Doug Zawisza at Comic Book Resources. Here’s an excerpt:
… this is one of the best issues of any “Hulk” title I’ve read in quite some time, thanks in part to the aforementioned visual effects trio and the solid writing of Greg Pak. Pak crams a lot into this book, never once forgetting that this is a title with the word “Hulk” featured prominently. Pak delivers Hulk in action — more than one Hulk, as a matter of fact. Pak gives the reader a Bruce Banner who should be feared for his conniving mind moreso than his alter ego.
Greg Pak talks “Fall of the Hulks” on the MIghty Marvel Podcast
Jeff Suter has interviewed “Incredible Hulk” writer Greg Pak for the latest Mighty Marvel Podcast. The big topic is “Fall of the Hulks,” which launches this coming Thursday with “Incredible Hulk” #606 and “Hulk” #19.
Click here to listen!
Newsarama posts 6 page preview of “Incredible Hulk” #606
Newsarama has posted six colored, lettered pages from “Incredible Hulk” #606, written by Greg Pak with art by Paul Pelletier, which hits comic book stores on January 21.
Check it out! And ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today!
Here’s the solicit info from Marvel.com:
He’s fought Thor, Black Bolt, the Juggernaut, and virtually every Avenger on the planet. But nothing’s ever hit Bruce Banner as hard as “The Fall of the Hulks”! As the epic storyline begins, Bruce Banner makes the best and worst discovery of his life, Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk, finally shows his true colors, and a Green Goliath in purple pants takes on Doctor Doom himself! “Planet Hulk” writer Greg Pak teams up with fan favorite penciler Paul Pelletier to deliver massive revelations, shocking emotional twists, and epic smashing that will transform Bruce Banner’s life forever.
2010.01.06 – “The List” hardcover
“The List” hardcover, which includes the “The List: Hulk” story written by Greg Pak, hit comic book stores on January 6. As your local comic book store to hold a copy for you today!