Paradox Comics Group has given its highest rating to “Magneto Testament” #5, written by Greg Pak with art by Carmine DiGiandomenico. Here’s an excerpt:
I anticipate revisiting X-Men: Magneto Testament in its entirety in the not too distant future because, while each single issue has been outstanding piece of serial storytellling, I have a feeling that, looking at it as a whole, it’s possibly something close to a masterpiece.
“Incredible Hercules” #126, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with art by Rodney Buchemi and Takeshi Miyazawa, hits comic book stores on February 25. Here’s the solicitation text from Marvel.com:
A special DOUBLE-SIZED issue that is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers! Proudly presenting, for the first time in Marvel continuity … the ORIGIN OF HERCULES! How did the young man who becomes the Lion of Olympus learn of his divine heritage? In what battle did he earn the title “Prince of Power?” And, most importantly, why does the goddess HERA hate him so, now that her DARK REIGN begins to fall across New Olympus? PLUS: In the aftermath of the Skrull invasion, AMADEUS CHO goes on “The Quest for Kirby!”
“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #8, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Ron Lim, hits comic book stores on February 25. Here’s the solicitation text from Marvel.com:
The first time the Silver Surfer came to Planet Sakaar, he was enslaved as a gladiator and became the most terrifying combatant the Great Games had ever seen. But now the whole globe trembles — for the Silver Savage has returned, not as a mere gladiator — but as the Herald of Galactus, Devourer of Worlds! The children of Sakaar turn to the Son of Hulk for succor — but what hope have they now that Skaar has allied himself with his father’s greatest enemy?
“War Machine” #3, written by Greg Pak with art by Leo Manco, hits comic book stores on February 25. Here’s the solicitation text from CBR:
Rhodey versus Ares! Man versus Immortal! War Machine versus God of War! With the life of one of his oldest friends in the balance, Marvel’s one man army must face the only warrior who can outdo his thirst for battle! Be there as armor meets axe, James Rhodes makes enemies in the highest places, and Dark Reign falls!
“War Machine” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Leo Manco, sold out at Diamond. Marvel is releasing a second print of the issue with a wrap-around variant cover that hits stores on February 18. Click here for more info from Marvel.com.
“Planet Hulk,” written by Greg Pak with art by Carlo Pagulayan, Aaron Lopresti, Gary Frank, and others, has made the Young Adult Library Services Association’s list of 2009 Great Graphic Novels for Teens. Click here to view the whole list and click here for Marvel’s press release about the citation.
Greg Pak will attend the New York Comic Con the weekend of February 6 to 8. Here’s his schedule so far:
Friday
2:00 to 3:00 pm – Signing at The Marvel Booth (Booth #1141)
3:30 to 4:30 pm – Signing at the MoCCA Booth (Booth #1963)
4:45 to 5:45 pm – Dark Reign Panel (Panel Room 7 – 1A24)
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Saturday
1:30 to 2:30 pm – Asian Americans and Super Heroes: Secret Identities Panel (Room 1A18)
3:00 to 4:00 pm – Signing @ The Marvel Booth (Booth #1141)
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Sunday
11:15 am to 12:15 pm – Multicultural Mask Panel (Room 1A17)
12:30 to 1:30 pm – Signing at the Comic News Insider Booth (Booth #1471)
1:45 to 2:45 pm – Mondo Marvel: Celebrating Marvel’s 70th Anniversary Panel (Panel Room 7 – 1A24)
Click here for more about the NYCC.
Comic Book Resources has posted a seven page preview of “Magneto Testament” #5, written by Greg Pak with art by Carmine DiGiandomenico. Here’s the solicitation text:
The boy survived Kristallnacht, the Einsatzgruppe, and the Warsaw Ghetto. But now Max Eisenhardt faces Hitler’s Final Solution in the death camp known as Auschwitz-Birkenau. What will it take to endure? Who are the Sonderkommando? And will a vision of a girl named Magda bring hope – or horror? The definitive origin story of Magneto reaches its shattering conclusion.
Click here to view the preview.
“Magneto Testament” #5 arrives in comic book stores on February 4.
“War Machine” #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco, has sold out at Diamond and will get a new printing with a wrap-around cover by Manco. The new printing hits stores on February 18.
Click here to read the official Marvel press release.
Beloved “Silver Surfer” artist Ron Lim has drawn a variant cover for “Skaar” #8, featuring the Son of Hulk battling the Silver Savage. Check out both the inked version and the colored version at Comic Book Resources.