Marvel releases solicits for “Incredible Hulk” #609 and “Heroic Age: Prince of Power” #1

Marvel.com has posted the solicitations and cover art for the May Hulk-family books — including “Incredible Hulk” #609, written by Greg Pak, and “Heroic Age: Prince of Power” #1, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente. Here’s the text:

HEROIC AGE: PRINCE OF POWER #1
Written by GREG PAK & FRED VAN LENTE
Art by REILLY BROWN
Issue #1 Variant Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
THE HEROIC AGE IS HERE
The Lion of Olympus has fallen. And as the Heroic Age dawns, the Golden Mace of Hercules passes to a new Prince of Power…who just happens to be Herc’s best friend, Korean-American kid genius, Amadeus Cho. But when Amadeus finally reveals what he plans to do with his new power, the heavens themselves may shatter as Marvel’s mightiest pantheons are shaken to the core! And wait a minute…what’s THOR doing on the cover of this book? Fan fave writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and beloved “Thorcules” artist Reilly Brown bring the thunder with the next essential chapter in the mind-blowing, heart-wrenching, and gut-busting epic that is the “INCREDIBLE HERCULES” experience!
Rated T …$3.99
INCREDIBLE HULK #609
Written by GREG PAK
Art by PAUL PELLETIER
WORLD WAR HULKS CONTINUES!
“Planet Hulk” was big. “World War Hulk” was bigger. Now with “World War Hulks,” the Marvel Universe explodes with the biggest emotional story ever to hit Bruce Banner and the Incredible Hulk! Following the mindbending twist ending of “Fall of the Hulks,” everything Bruce Banner knows has been turned upside-down — and everything he’s ever desired may be just a heartbeat away. Written by Greg Pak (PLANET HULK, WORLD WAR HULK) and drawn by Paul Pelletier (WAR OF KINGS, FALL OF THE HULKS: ALPHA), don’t miss the insane action and non-stop revelations as Skaar, Son of Hulk, enters his most brutal battle, Bruce Banner faces his greatest temptation, and the secret identity of a certain scarlet smasher is finally revealed!
Rated A …$3.99

Click here to read the whole thing. And ask your local store to pre-order your copies today!

Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo announces lineup of writers

C2E2 (Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo) has released more information about its latest wave of Guests of Honor — seven writers of whom Reed VP Lance Fensterman says, “These are people who have enormous talent, they are great writers, and they have made a huge contribution to defining our pop culture world.”
The seven writers are Greg Pak, Peter David, Dan Didio, Michael Easton, Seth Grahame-Smith, Paul Levitz, and Daniel Way.
Click here to read the whole press release.
C2E2 runs April 16 to 18. For more information, visit the official website.

2010.02.17 – “Incredible Hulk Vol. 1: Son of Banner” hardcover

“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!

“Incredible Hulk” #607 and “Incredible Hercules” #141 previews!

Comic Book Resources has posted previews of “Incredible Hulk” #607, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Paul Pelletier, and “Incredible Hercules” #141, written by Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Rodney Buchemi.
Click here to check out “Incredible Hulk” #607, the second installment of the series’ “Fall of the Hulks” tie-in.
Click here for the “Incredible Hercules” #141 preview, the massive climax to the “Assault on New Olympus” storyline!
Both books hit comic book stores on February 17.
(Oh, and both books feature Amadeus Cho, who’s on Twitter now, if you didn’t hear already.)