George Lin, Rest In Peace

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It’s with great sadness that I learned that George Lin, the programmer of the San Diego Asian Film Festival, died on October 14. George was a great colleague and friend whose gentle humor, commitment to the community, and enduring support will be sorely missed.
Please read Lee Ann Kim’s beautiful tribute to learn more about George, and see below for information about his memorial service and memorial fund.
UPDATE: Here’s George’s obituary in the San Diego Union-Tribune and here’s a Facebook page dedicated to George.
— Greg Pak

GEORGE LIN MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, October 25 at 2PM
7940 Rufus Court, San Diego, CA 92129
The family asks in lieu of flowers and gifts, that charitable donations be made to the George C. Lin Memorial Fund, which will provide grants to institutions that provide scholarships to students studying film, and for pheochromocytoma research and education. Please send checks to:
The San Diego Foundation
2508 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92106
Please write the name of the fund, George C. Lin Memorial Fund, on the memo line of your check.

Marvel interviews Greg Pak about “Magneto: Testament”

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Marvel.com has posted an interview with writer Greg Pak about the “Magneto: Testament” miniseries, which follows young Magneto and his family as they struggle to survive against the Nazi menace from 1935 to 1945. Here’s an excerpt:

“The key decision was to make our hero and his family German Jews living in Nuremberg in 1935,” [Pak] says. “That made it possible for us to include things like the Nuremberg Laws, the Berlin Olympics, and Kristallnacht while staying completely within Max’s point of view. These events were important to depict because they help show the gradual but inexorable ways the Nazis’ persecution of the Jews developed. In pure story terms, that works for building compelling character arcs and drama. In historical and even moral terms, it’s critical because it makes it harder to dismiss the Nazis’ atrocities as some kind of unstoppable cataclysm—the Nazi state and the Final Solution arose through horrifically evil but utterly human means.”

Click here to read the whole thing.
And feel free to ask your local comic book store to pre-order a copy of “Magneto: Testament” #3 for you today.
“Magneto: Testament” #3 hits comic book stores on November 12.

The Silver Surfer returns to Planet Sakaar in “Skaar” #7

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Marvel has announced that in January 2009, “Skaar: Son of Hulk” #7 will feature the return of the Silver Surfer to Planet Sakaar.
Two years ago, the Silver Surfer clashed with the Hulk as the Silver Savage in “Incredible Hulk” #95, an appearance that’s spawned two different spin off toys and a Sideshow collectible diorama.
Now “Planet Hulk” and “Skaar: Son of Hulk” writer Greg Pak brings the Silver Savage back for an epic clash. Here’s the solicitation for “Skaar” #7 from Newsarama:

The soothsayers sing: One day, green-hued giants will clash on the broken battlefields of savage Sakaar. One day the son will confront the father who abandoned him to monsters and madmen. But before Skaar can meet the Hulk, he must survive today’s terrible clash. And even with all his rage and strength, what hope can he have against the return of the SILVER SAVAGE? The Silver Surfer returns to Sakaar as a new story-arc begins!

Check out the Ed McGuinness cover to the right, and ask your local retailer to pre-order a copy of “Skaar” #7 for you today!

“War Machine” 8 page preview story now viewable for FREE at Marvel.com!

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On December 17, Marvel will launch a new “War Machine” series written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco. Now you can get a free taste of what’s coming from Marvel Digital Comics, which has a self-contained 8 page story by Pak and Manco now available for free online viewing!
Click here to view the comic.
And ask your local retailer to pre-order a copy of “War Machine” #1 for you today!

2008.11.26 – “Skaar: Son of Hulk” #5

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“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #5, written by Greg Pak with art by Ron Garney and Butch Guice, hits comic book stores on November 26. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

The battle for Prophet Rock begins! Can Skaar seize the true power of his Oldstrong heritage? Can Old Sam, Princess Omaka, and the refugees of Sakaar survive long enough to find out? And what shocking secret could change everything once it falls from the lips of the blind Shadow Priest of Axeman Bone? More epic barbarian action as the Son of Hulk smashes through the savage planet of Sakaar!

2008.11.26 – “Incredible Hercules” #123

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“Incredible Hercules” #123, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with art by Clayton Henry, hits comic book stores on November 26. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

“LOVE & WAR (Part 3)”
We know you’ve all been there, guys. We know it stinks. Your best bud gets a new girlfriend, and suddenly you never see him any more. And when you’re Hercules, your BFF is Amadeus Cho, and his new girlfriend is a psychopathic Amazonian princess who wants to destroy the world as we know it with an ancient Atlantean artifact… Well. That really stinks. Guest-Starring Namor the Sub-Mariner!

2008.11.12 – “Magneto: Testament” #3

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“Magneto: Testament” #3, written by Greg Pak with art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, hits comic book stores on November 12. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

The harrowing saga of young Magneto’s struggle to save his family from the Nazi onslaught continues as the German army invades Poland–and our hero learns brutal new lessons and discovers new strength within himself. But even with all of his hard-won smarts and developing skills, how can one boy fight against the horrors of the Warsaw ghetto and the killing winter of 1941? It’s a poignant Marvel Knights take on the life of a young Magneto, by Greg Pak (WORLD WAR HULK) and Carmine Di Giandomenico (DAREDEVIL: BATTLIN’ JACK MURDOCK).

2008.10.29 – “Skaar: Son of Hulk” #4

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“Skaar: Son of Hulk” #4, written by Greg Pak with art by Ron Garney and Butch Guice, hits comic book stores on October 29. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

A thousand years ago, the Prophet entered the desert, as hungry and broken as any who hears me now. But when he emerged, he was strong enough to save the seven clans of talking souls. Today we walk the Prophet’s Walk, so that you may find your own true power, Son of Hulk. But are you ready for the Prophet’s trials? (Plus… just who the devil is that mysterious gray faced boy in the “Shadow Tales” backup story?)

2008.10.29 – “Incredible Hercules” #122

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“Incredible Hercules” #122, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with art by Clayton Henry, hits comic book stores on October 29. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

LOVE AND WAR, Part 2 – What’s an Atlantean/Amazon war without the Avenging Son himself? For the first time since “World War Hulk,” Hercules, Prince of Power, faces off against Namor, Prince of Atlantis! Meanwhile, an infatuated Amadeus Cho dances on the edge of doom with a deadly Amazonian princess — and loves it, baby!

“War Machine” sneak preview digicomic now at Marvel.com!

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A brand new “War Machine” comic book series written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco debuts in December — but you can get a sneak peek at what’s coming right now at Marvel.com!
Pak and Manco have created a special eight page “War Machine” story that’s available exclusively at Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited. Right now the story is viewable only by members; on October 20 it will be available free to the public.
Click here to learn more and click here to check out the story!