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.

Comics Bulletin likes “Skaar” #10

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Matt Sargeson has posted a review of “Skaar” #10 at ComicsBulletin.com. Here’s an excerpt:

For long-term readers of the series this chimes with an unexpected emotional depth that, when at his best, is Greg Pak’s calling card.

Click here to read the whole thing — but WARNING — some SPOILERS!
“Skaar” #10 was written by Greg Pak with pencils by Ron Lim. The book hit stores on Wednesday, April 29 — as your local shop to hold a copy for you today!

Pak talks “Planet Skaar” at Marvel.com

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In a new interview at Marvel.com, writer Greg Pak discusses “Skaar” #11, featuring the return of the Warbound as the Son of Hulk plows his way across Planet Earth. Here’s an excerpt:

Pak, who created the Warbound during “Planet Hulk,” has no trouble picking which member of the group he has the most fun writing.
“Korg, the mighty stone man from Krona, natch,” the writer confesses. “Korg’s a rock, both literally and metaphorically. Now I love writing antiheroes with flawed motivations and really bad manners as much as the next guy. But there’s something special about writing a character with such a big, big heart who always seems to know the right thing to say and do. We all need a Korg in our lives, don’t we?”

Click here to read the whole thing and check out the Ron Lim preview art — and ask your local retailer to order “Skaar” #11 for you today!

Quesada teases Hulk and Pak news

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Marvel EIC teased an upcoming announcement regarding Greg Pak in his latest My Cup O’ Joe column:

Spidey616 asks: It can’t be true that writer Greg Pak is leaving Skaar: Son of Hulk with issue #13 when the title is retitled simply Son of Hulk! Is it? Is this truly the end of Skaar for Pak, or is it far from over?
JQ: Rest easy Pak fans! There’s a MAJOR MAJOR announcement coming up for Hulk and Greg Pak that has a LOT to do with Hulk #600! (See how important that single issue is going to be?!)

2009.05.20 – “Planet Skaar Prologue” #1

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Marvel has posted six colored pages from the “Planet Skaar Prologue,” written by Greg Pak with art by Dan Panosian. Click here to view the pages.
The book hits comic book stores on May 20. Ask your local comic store to hold you a copy today!
Here’s the solicit information from Marvel.com:

Reed Richards just found out that the Hulk has a son. A great, big barbarian son named Skaar who’s known nothing but blood and rage after being abandoned by his father to be born on fire on a war-torn alien planet. And now Skaar’s coming to Earth, where a showdown with his father could literally split the globe in two. So with just twenty four hours to spare, Mr. Fantastic must determine how to face the advent of… PLANET SKAAR! Don’t miss the perfect jumping on point for a brand new epic in which the Son of Hulk finally slashes straight into the heart of the Marvel Universe!

Skaar meets Hulk in “Skaar” #12!

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Marvel has just announced that Skaar, Son of Hulk, lately of the savage planet of Sakaar, will clash with his big, green daddy right here on Planet Earth in “Skaar” #12, which hits comic book stores this June. Ask your local retailer to order a copy for you today!
Here’s the solicit from Newsarama:

SKAAR: SON OF HULK #12
Written by GREG PAK
Penciled by RON LIM & DAN PANOSIAN
50/50 Covers by ED MCGUINNESS
We know what you’ve been waiting for. And it’s finally come. Get ready for the Marvel Universe’s most monumental clash this side of WORLD WAR HULK as the savage son meets his father’s fists, Green Goliaths smash, and the puny humans of Planet Earth learn the meaning of HULK! VERSUS! SKAAR!
40 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99

2009.03.25 – “Skaar” #9

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“Skaar” #9, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Ron Lim, hits comic book stores on March 25. Here’s the solicit from Marvel.com:

Where the Hulk smashed, the Son of Hulk slaughters. Where the Hulk found wisdom, the Son of Hulk knows only wrath. But can the shining sojourner known as the Silver Surfer reveal the father to the son and awaken the man within the monster? And can Skaar in turn thwart the Surfer from leading his master Galactus to feast upon Planet Sakaar and its ancient Old Power? Shocking revelations and terrifying twists await as Skaar and the Silver Surfer face off one last time — with the fate of billions in the balance!