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!

ComicCritique loves “Savage World of Sakaar” special

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Adam McGovern has posted a five star review of “Skaar Son of Hulk: Savage World of Sakaar” special, written by Greg Pak with art by Carlo Pagulayan, Tim Truman, Tim Green II, and Gabriel Hardman. Here’s an excerpt:

Pak has a flawless ear for the unadorned eloquence of peasant speech and warrior philosophy, and, as keen an observer of how wonder can decline into mysticism as he is, he sees the ways that desperation can morph events into myth just as clearly; a nightmare verso of the Jesus story is playing out in the way that Skaar draws people to his side, and how his personal sacrifices are interpreted as holy gifts. At the same time, Pak’s characterization of a brutal protagonist is quite subtle in the mysterious way that Skaar seems to be appearing to different constituencies the way they need to see him – capable of tenderness for the seer who is his would-be father figure; unrelentingly ruthless for the warrior princess who had been skeptical of his mettle – an inherently diplomatic, even merciful trait, in the context of a world caught in a kind of perpetual prehistory and scraping toward survival.

Click here to read the whole thing.

JVibe interviews Greg Pak about “Magneto: Testament”

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Michele Pinczuk has interviewed Greg Pak about his Marvel Comics miniseries “Magneto: Testament” for JVibe.com. Here’s an excerpt:

What kind of message do you want people to get from your comic books?
I want people to be so totally consumed by the characters and story that they don’t even think about what message is in there; they just want to find out what happens next because they care so much about the characters’ conflicts and struggles. But since more often than not I find myself writing about outsiders and outcasts—from racial and religious minorities to robots, cyborgs, mutants and monsters—maybe that’s just another way of saying one of my central themes is that we’re all human.

Read the whole thing — and check out the rave reviews for “Magneto: Testament” #2, which hit comic book stores on October 8.

Rave reviews for “Magneto: Testament” #2

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“Magneto: Testament” #2, written by Greg Pak with art by Carmine DiGiandomenico, has scored rave reviews after hitting comic book stores on October 8.
From IGN:

Even though Magneto’s history as a holocaust survivor has been referenced on many occasions, it’s never been brought to life with this sort of precision. Testament is both touching and revelatory, providing an unprecedented look into one of Marvel’s strongest characters. If Pak continues to produce at this level, he’ll leave an indelible mark on Magneto in a way few have in his forty-plus years of his existence.

From Comixtreme:

A fantastic book, really deep and heady with regards to the material that is analyzed and engaged in. But it’s really worthwhile, and when this series is completed, you’re going to end up with a truly beautiful, full origin of Magneto. Highly Recommended!

2008.10.08 – “Magneto: Testament” #2

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“Magneto: Testament” #2, written by Greg Pak with art by Carlo Di Giandomenico, hit comic book stores on October 8. Here’s the solicitation from Marvel.com:

The definitive origin story of one of Marvel’s greatest icons continues as young Magneto, a Jewish boy in Hitler’s Germany, travels to Berlin with his father in a desperate attempt to secure protection from the Nazi menace. What new rules and skills must father and son learn to survive in this insane new world? And will those lessons be enough to save their family on the Night of Broken Glass?