Marvel.com has posted a six page colored, lettered preview of “War Machine” #2, written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco. Click here to read the preview.
“War Machine” #2 hits comic book stores on January 21 — ask your local comic shop to hold a copy of the book for you today!
War Machine
A Marvel Comics series written by Greg Pak
“And all of these characters, be they male or female, are strong, intelligent, and very, very good at their jobs. When the women are in danger, they’re saved due to the efforts of a mixed-gender team — as are the men. And if some non-white characters have shady criminal histories, they’re balanced out by those with impeccable records. These characters defy stereotypes and pigeonholing, and though their cultural backgrounds have obviously had an impact on their lives, as we see specifically in flashbacks to Rhodey’s childhood, their race isn’t their sole defining feature. … it’s a very well-written book even beyond its casting successes, and I encourage anyone with even a passing interest to give it a try.”
— Jennifer Smith, Fantastic Fangirls
“Throw in the Ultimo Virus, Norman Osborn and a knock-down-drag-out fight with Ares the God of War, and you’ve got yourself a gritty, action-packed, viscera-soaked solo arc that War Machine has deserved since the ’90s.”
— Wizard Magazine
MyCup O’ Joe includes “War Machine” preview art
Marvel editor Bill Rosemann takes the hotseat for this week’s MyCup O’ Joe at MySpace Comics with a preview of art from “War Machine” #2, written by Greg Pak and drawn by Leonardo Manco.
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TFAW loves “War Machine” #1
The bloggers at TFAW.com have posted a review of Marvel’s “Dark Reign” books and have some special words for “War Machine” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco. Here’s an excerpt:
War Machine #1 is nothing short of spectacular. We travel to the Republic of Santo Marco in South America to find a tribal war that’s reaching a breaking point. In flies our hero to save the day! Manco’s art is gritty and realistic. I found myself laughing out loud several times because Pak’s dialogue pretty much demands it.
2009.01.21 – “War Machine” #2
“War Machine” #2, written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco, hits comic book stores on January 21. Here’s the solicit from Marvel.com:
In the blasted heart of occupied Aqiria, the mercenaries of Eaglestar International literally write the laws, committing heinous atrocities with no repercussions. But today, the loopholes are closing — around their necks! Who will pay the final price when the skies explode with the arrival of the world’s only eight foot tall, hundred-gun-equipped, shoulder-rocket-mounted, titanium-vibranium-alloy-armored, kill-number-counting, one-man-army for truth, justice, and good old-fashioned payback? And what does last issue’s mind-blowing ending mean for Jim Rhodes, the shattered man inside this shocking new War Machine?
BrokenFrontier.com likes “War Machine” #1
Tonya Crawford has posted a review of “War Machine” #1 at BrokenFrontier.com. The kicker:
The lines between man and machine, hero and monster, justice and murder can be entertaining and interesting to explore under a talented pen and Pak certainly has that talent. By giving a bit more weight to the characters and their reactions over the plot, Pak manages to make a story that readers have seen before seem new, different, and gripping.
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“War Machine” is written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco. The first issue hit comic book stores on January 2; the second issue arrives on January 21.
Newsarama likes “War Machine” #1
From the Brendan McGuirk Best Shots mini-review:
My favorite memories of War Machine are from the Benson/ Kaminski and Gabriel Gecko 1994 series, where Rhodey basically became the defense branch of a small nation, so I thought War Machine #1 was full of logical developments for the character. I think the cyborg angle makes so much sense it is hard to imagine going back. Leonardo Manco does a great job capturing a gritty technological feel, and Greg Pak does a great job keeping the pace up. I think this series will be one to watch.
“War Machine” #1 hit comic book stores on January 2. “War Machine” #2 arrives on January 21.
“War Machine,” “Incredible Hercules,” and “Magneto Testament” previews!
Three comic books written or co-written by Greg Pak hit comic book stores on Friday, and all of them have lettered previews up at ComicBookResources for your viewing pleasure. Check them out:
“War Machine” #1
“Incredible Hercules” #124
“Magneto Testament” #4
2009.01.02 – “War Machine” #1
“War Machine” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco, hit comic book stores on January 2. Here’s the solicitation text from Marvel.com:
From the pages of IRON MAN and AVENGERS: THE INITIATIVE, War Machine blasts into his own ongoing solo series! Across the globe, from the killing fields of Santo Marco to the blasted deserts of occupied Aqiria, butchers and tyrants are committing the most horrific atrocities imaginable. The outside world won’t raise a finger to stop them, but now Jim Rhodes is on the job. And forget a finger – he’s raising a couple of ginormous shoulder mounted rocket cannons! From WORLD WAR HULK scribe Greg Pak and DEATHLOK artist Leonardo Manco comes the most shocking incarnation of War Machine you’ve ever seen – along with a surprisingly familiar supporting cast and one of the biggest villains in the Marvel Universe!
Pak Talks Comics: Reader Q&A
Greg Pak’s latest “Pak Talks Comics” column is up at BrokenFrontier.com. Here’s an excerpt:
Scott H.: Now that Herc and Amadeus are back on Earth, will we see Amadeus searching for the real Kirby?
GP: Funny you should ask — “Incredible Hercules†#126, which hits comic book stores in February 2009, will include a story called “The Search for Kirby†that involves — you guessed it! — the search for Kirby! I’m particularly thrilled to report that Takeshi Miyazawa, the brilliant artist who illustrated the very first Amadeus Cho story back in “Amazing Fantasy†(v2) #15, is on board for this new tale. I just saw the layouts, and they’re every bit as subtle, funny, and moving as we’ve come to expect from Tak’s work.
IGN talks with Greg Pak about “War Machine”
IGN has interviewed Greg Pak about his upcoming “War Machine” ongoing. Here’s an excerpt:
IGN Comics: Besides his increased publicity with the movie, what do you feel justifies giving War Machine his own solo book again?
Pak: The 30-year anniversary of Jim Rhodes’s first appearance is coming up next year, so there’s a nifty commemorative reason right there. And there’s the simple fact that Rhodey’s one of Marvel’s greatest supporting characters of all time. But most importantly, editor Bill Rosemann had a brilliant pitch for a new War Machine storyline that filled a niche in the Marvel Universe and provided a totally consistent yet shocking next step for the character.
War Machine has become a one-man army with the self-assigned mandate to take on dictators, monsters, and madmen across the globe who up until now have committed unspeakable atrocities with almost total impunity. That’s an incredible set up for insane action with political and social subtext. And it’s a great milieu for exploring and challenging the core motivations of Jim Rhodes, who developed an enduring commitment to sticking up for the underdog as a bullied kid on the mean streets of South Philly and willingness to use force as a military man and as the armored hero known as War Machine.