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?

WizardWorld interviews Greg Pak about War Machine

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This December marks the launch of a new ongoing Marvel comic book series focussing on Jim Rhodes, aka War Machine, the character played by Terrence Howard in the “Iron Man” movie. The book will be written by Greg Pak with art by Leonardo Manco. Here’s an excerpt from Brett White’s WizardWorld interview with Pak about the series:

Since War Machine is going to start acting globally, have you used real life global conflicts and political events to inform the series’ tone or stories?
PAK: You bet. For the most part, we’re avoiding the use of actual countries because we don’t want to create a fake history in which a superhero solves the problems of real world conflicts that continue to this day. But there’s a real world precedent for almost every outrage and atrocity we’re showing. If you’ve ever opened up the newspaper and shook your head with dumbfounded amazement at the horrific stories that the whole world seems to be doing its best to ignore, War Machine might just be the comic book for you.
You’ve gone from creating the epic “Planet Hulk” storyline to this new, globally conscious “War Machine” series. What attracts you to the bigger storylines and how do you balance character work with explosions and high-action?
PAK: When you’re telling a giant story, concentrating on the characters is pretty much the only way to make it work. We’ve all been to spectacular action movies with the most mind-blowing action sequences imaginable…that were totally boring because there was nothing there to make us care about the characters. So I’ve always loved stories that combine those big genre hijinks with genuine emotional stories. “Seven Samurai” is probably my favorite movie of all time, both for its ridiculously entertaining epic scope and for its utterly human and humane depiction of every character. As far as I can figure, the trick is to make certain that every big action piece reflects and furthers the emotional conflicts at the core of the story. So in every issue of War Machine, we’re aiming to blow your mind viscerally and emotionally.

Click here to read the whole interview. And ask your local retailer to preorder “War Machine” #1 for you today!

Comixtreme and Comicsbulletin love “Incredible Hercules” #121

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“Incredible Hercules” #121 hits comic book stores today, and Comixtreme and Comicsbulletin both have posted rave advance reviews.
From Comixtreme:

As I’ve come to expect from this creative team, we get another great issue. Herc and Amadeus are a fantastic pairing, and Namora’s presence adds a nice little something…, there’s a great chemistry here that works very well and makes the story a total winner.

From Comicsbulletin:

All in all, this is an extremely fun book that satisfies on every level that a comic is supposed to satisfy on. It looks great. It’s funny. It’s action packed. It’s the best book I’ve read this month. Anyone who’s not reading Incredible Hercules is missing out on something special.

“Incredible Hercules” #121 was written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with art by Clayton Henry.

X-fans interview Greg Pak about “Magneto: Testament” at CBR

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“Magneto: Testament” writer Greg Pak answers fan questions in this weeks “X-Position” column at Comic Book Resources. Here’s an excerpt:

Will we actually see Magneto enter a concentration camp (as this has been shown in some versions of his origin)?
Yes. This wasn’t a decision we made lightly. But when we undertook this project, we made a commitment to do justice to the material. As I wrote in the afterward to the first issue, we’re doing our best to tell this story in a way that’s “honest, unflinching, human, and humane.” And Max’s experiences in Auschwitz aren’t just critical to his development as a character – they’re an essential part of telling the story of this time period.

Click here to read the whole thing.

IGN raves about “Magneto: Testament” #1

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Richard George has posted a rave review of “Magneto: Testament” #1 at IGN. Here’s an excerpt:

With its reserved but powerful nature, Magneto: Testament is easily one of the best books of the week, month… and quite possibly year.

“Magneto: Testament” #1 hit comic book stores yesterday — ask your local shop to hold a copy for you today! The book was written by Greg Pak with art by Carlo Di Giandomenico.

Comic Pants loves “Magneto: Testament” #1

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Dan Grendell has posted a review of “Magneto: Testament” #1 at ComicPants.com. Here’s an excerpt:

Pak does a great job of taking all the various bits of Magneto’s history tossed out over the years and trying to make a cohesive whole of them, as well as a moving tale, and di Giadomenico brings it to life with brilliant emotion. I have to give credit to Marko Djurdjevic, too, for a striking cover that really sets the tone of the story before even the first page. I’m very much looking forward to the rest of this series.

“Magneto: Testament” #1 hit comic book stores yesterday. The book was written by Greg Pak with art by Carlo Di Giandomenico.