Help rebuild Len Wein’s comic book collection!

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From Mark Evanier’s website:

You know Len Wein. Award-winning comic book person. Co-creator of Swamp Thing and Wolverine and various other X-Men. Editor of Watchmen. Writer, at one time or other, of all the major characters: Superman, Batman, Spider-Man, Hulk, you name it. That Len Wein. A great guy.
On April 6, 2009, a fire destroyed most of the home he was sharing with his wife Chris and their son Michael. As Len tells us, Chris was out when it happened. The men were home and asleep. He awoke to find the world in flames around him and he managed to get himself out and to save Michael, as well. Sadly, their beloved dog Sheba perished that day.
So did Len’s collection of books and toys and games and artwork and those things we accumulate that help define and enrich our lives. You have stuff. He had stuff. Insurance will fix the house but many things, including his comics, were not covered. Some of us thought it would be grand if his friends and fans pitched in to help him recreate those shelves of the comic books he’s worked on.

Click here to read the whole thing and download the list of needed comics.

AICN loves “Secret Identities” — and “The Citizen”

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Ain’t It Cool News has posted a rave review of “Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology,” with special praise for “The Citizen,” written by Greg Pak with art by Bernard Chang. Here’s an excerpt:

Greg Pak and Bernard Chang’s The Citizen should be immediately put out as a miniseries to satisfy my deep cravings.

Click here to read the whole thing.
Click here to buy the book at Amazon.com.

CBR interviews Greg Pak about “War Machine” #5 and #6

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“War Machine” writer Greg Pak drops a lot of hints about what’s coming up next for Jim Rhodes in an interview with Comic Book Resources. Here’s an excerpt:

“War Machine” #6 kicks off the series’ second arc, a story called “Homeland.” “It’s the highest stakes fight of Rhodey’s life, and the worst nightmare a patriotic soldier could find himself in,” Pak said. “We’re talking Rhodey versus the United States of America. Or, to coin a phrase, World War War Machine? Rhodey’s discovered that the greatest threat to the safety of millions has found safe haven right here at home. But before he hits his target, he’ll have to face Jason Strongbow, a.k.a. American Eagle. And, possibly even more terrifying, his own mother. That’s right, Mother Rhodes plays a huge role starting with issue #6, and she’s awesome.”

Click here to read the whole thing!
And pick up “War Machine” #5 at your local comic shop on April 29.

CBR interviews Pak and Chow about “Secret Identities” and “The Citizen”

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“Secret Identities: The Asian American Superhero Anthology” hits stores today — and Comic Book Resources has interviewed co-editor Keith Chow and “The Citizen” writer Greg Pak about the book. Here’s Pak discussing “The Citizen,” his contribution to the anthology:

On the surface, it’s just a crazy buddy story with the president and a super soldier fighting Nazi gremlins. How much bigger and goofy comic book can you get? But on a deeper level, without even talking about it, it creates an image of an Asian American who is a symbol for America. That’s useful symbolically just because there has been a trend forever for Asians to be associated with aliens. Asians and Asian Americans have long been treated as foreigners.

Click here to read the whole interview.
Click here to watch the trailer.
Click here to buy the book online at a 32 percent discount!

Greg Pak on what’s coming up for Jim Rhodes in “War Machine”

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Marvel.com has posted a new interview with writer Greg Pak about his “War Machine” series. Here’s an excerpt:

At the center of that question stands James Rhodes, the man in the high tech armor. How he copes with his actions promises to be a driving force in the title as it moves forward.
“There’s a major emotional and dramatic story arc for Jim Rhodes over the course of the first 12 issues or so that will become clearer as we move along,” Pak reveals. “On an individual level, we’re exploring what it means to be a soldier and the terrible price that’s often exacted from those who serve.”
Ares, the God of War offers a contrast to this sober perspective as Rhodes’ co-star in the first arc of WAR MACHINE. As opposed to War Machine, who seems to struggle with his conscience, Ares embraces his actions wholeheartedly. Pak, however, sees their relationship as a bit more complicated than simple opposites.
“Ares is a big blowhard, which means he can be entertainingly over the top, which is a blast when you’re telling a super powered action story,” the writers explains. “But at the same time, Ares has unplumbed depths related to his mythological past and his role as the God of War. In WAR MACHINE I’ve loved having the chance to explore the reasons Ares might be interested in Rhodey. One of my favorite pages in WAR MACHINE #4 includes a few panels the brilliant Leonardo Manco drew of Ares just staring out over the desert, then looking back at us in a moment of stillness. The chance to show Ares in a moment of honest reflection with a fellow warrior was something pretty special.”

Click here to read the whole thing.

2009.04.03 – 04.04 – Greg Pak at I-CON 28 in Long Island

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Comics writer Greg Pak will attend the I-CON 28 science fiction convention in Long Island this Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. For more information about the convention, visit iconsf.org.
UPDATE! Here’s Pak’s schedule for the weekend:
FRIDAY
6 pm – Sigining in the Dealers Room
8–9 pm – (65) Moral Codes & Ethics in Comics, Fantasy & Science Fiction (crossover panel with the Authors track) – with Terry McGarry, Charles Gannon, David Mack, Drew Henrickson
9-10 pm – (65) What Makes It Comics? – with David Wade, Bernie Hou, Andy Weir
10 pm – Meet the Pros Party
SATURDAY
12:30–1:30 pm – (360) Marvel Turns 70. What’s Next? – with Tom Brevoort, Joe Kelly, Peter David
2:30–3:30 pm – (180) Comics: Crossover Events – with Bob Greenberger, Tom Brevoort, Bob Rozakis, Peter David
3:30–4:30 pm – (180) Mythology & Folklore in Comics – with Peter David, Joe Kelly, Andy Weir, Michael Terraciano
4:30 pm – Signing in the same room as the previous panel

Just two days left to buy signed Greg Pak “Battlestar” and “Phoenix” trades in Planet Karen Benefit Auction!

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Greg Pak has donated signed trade paperbacks (including “Phoenix Endsong,” “Phoenix Warsong,” and three “Battlestar Galactica” trades) to the Planet Karen Benefit Auction, which is raising funds for webcomics creator Karen Ellis, whose home was recently destroyed in a fire. Just two days remain in the auction — click on the images below to bid today!