The Forward writes about “Magneto: Testament”

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The Forward has posted an article written by Mordechai Shinefeld about “Magneto: Testament,” a five issue Marvel Comics miniseries written by Greg Pak that debuts in September. An excerpt:

“This isn’t a fantasy about a costumed superhero changing the course of history,” Pak told The Shmooze. “This is the story of a Jewish boy and his family struggling to survive.”
“Part of the goal of this story is to explore religious identity, and history, through fiction,” said Warren Simmons, “Testament” editor. “I’d say [Magneto] is one of the single richest and most intriguing characters in our medium. I think to Jewish kids, he’s a very important, complex character. I know that he was to me.”

Click here to read the whole thing.

“Incredible Hercules” #117 scores stellar reviews, sells out

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Marvel has announced that “Incredible Hercules” #117, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, has sold out at the distributor level. The book will go to a second printing with a variant cover featuring interior art by Rafa Sandoval. Click here to read the full press release.
In the meantime, the book continues to rack up incredible reviews. A few excerpts:
“This comic is sheer entertainment.”
— Comics Should Be Good
“… dammit if it isn’t the best Marvel comic out there right now.”
— AintItCool.com
“Writers Greg Pak and Fred van Lente continue to mine the godly pantheons of the Marvel U. for juicy storytelling nuggets. When mixed with a healthy dose of off-kilter humor and relevant flashbacks, you have the makings of another butt-kicking action romp.”
— IGN.com
“Though I’ve always had a huge man crush on Hercules, the stories that Van Lente and Pak are producing are actually making me love him more. They’re smartly constructed, laugh inducing, and are always packed to the gills with action.”
— Nick at Comicpants.com

IGN interviews Paniccia about the future of the Hulk

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IGN has posted an extensive interview with “Hulk,” “Hercules,” and “Skaar” editor Mark Paniccia about the Hulk comics franchise. Paniccia talks about his collaboration with writer Greg Pak in great detail and drops a few big teases about what’s coming next. An excerpt:

IGN Comics: We’ve seen smart Hulk, dumb Hulk, savage Hulk… How will Skaar differ from the Hulk? Will he have a different power set? We often see him carrying weapons – does he actually need them or is it just for visual flair?
Paniccia: On a world as dangerous as Sakaar you bet he needs the weapons. He’s not invulnerable. But being half Hulk and half Shadow person gives him a unique physiology that only time will tell what his full potential is.
IGN Comics: Are there plans to bring Skaar to Earth or bring either Hulk back to Sakaar?
Paniccia: It’s not outside the realm of possibility, so stay tuned!
IGN Comics: I wanted to bring things back to Herc and Hulk to close out – what’s coming up for both series? Will the Thor/Hulk confrontation over in Hulk be as epic as we’re hoping?
Paniccia: I don’t want to spoil too much about Herc post-Secret Invasion, but the next arc is called “Love and War” and will feature an Atlantean blonde that Herc swapped air with during the WWH tie-in and a battle with some very cool women warriors. This arc is illustrated by the fantastic Clayton Henry (don’t worry Sandoval/Bonet fans, they’ll be back in the next arc) with amazing covers by Arthur Suydam.

Click here to read the whole thing.

Marvel announces Greg Pak’s “Magneto: Testament” at Wizard World Philly

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During Friday’s Mondo Marvel panel at Wizard World Philly, Marvel announced that writer Greg Pak, artist Carlo Di Giandomenico, and editor Warren Simons are working on “Magneto: Testament,” a five issue miniseries starting in September.
An excerpt from the Newsarama interview with Pak:

NRAMA: What is Magneto’s status as we start this comic? Where is he and where’s his head?
GP: He’s a boy who wants to give a girl a silver chain. And then his entire world explodes.
NRAMA: Ah, so this goes all the way back to his time before the Holocaust? What can you tell us about the story?
GP: Magneto: Testament follows a Jewish boy and his family through Germany and Poland from 1935 to 1945 as they struggle to survive the Nazi rise to power and Hitler’s Final Solution.
NRAMA: So is this all about Magneto’s family? And will we see any other people with a relationship to Magneto?
GP: The book is all about our young hero and his family. His father in particular plays a huge role — as our story begins, he’s a German Jewish veteran of World War I who believes against all evidence that the nation that produced Beethoven and Mendelssohn will come to its senses.
And a young woman named Magda makes an appearance…

Click here to read the whole interview and view preview art.

Vote for “Super Power Blues”!

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“Super Power Blues,” a short film written and directed by Greg Pak, is screening online at the Reel 13 website of New York’s Channel 13. Check it out and vote — the film that nabs the most votes by 5 pm next Thursday will be screened on television in New York.
“Super Power Blues” tells the story of a Japanese superheroine living in New York who has to deal with endless crises — when all she really wants to do is sleep with her boyfriend.
Click here to view the film and vote!