Charlie Jane Anders has interviewed Greg Pak about “Robot Stories,” “Planet Hulk,” Amadeus Cho, and “Battlestar Galactica” for the new science fiction blog io9.com. Check it out.
SilverBulletComicBooks.com likes “Incredible Hercules” and Amadeus Cho
Luke Handley on “Incredible Hercules”:
… this could prove to be a welcome and unexpected breath of fresh air, especially given the presence of Amadeus Cho, who’s turning out to be one of the best new characters to come out of the House of Ideas in a long time.
Greg Pak makes Dave Richards’ Top Five list at CBR
Dave Richards of ComicBookResources.com has posted his Top Five Writers of 2007 list, and Greg Pak has made the cut. The money quote:
I never thought I’d find another writer who’d make the Hulk as fascinating for me as Peter David, but this year Pak proved his name belongs alongside David in the pantheon of great Hulk writers. He provided a powerful and heartbreaking finale for the “Planet Hulk†storyline, and in “Incredible Hulk†and “World War Hulk†gave readers a tale that managed to be visceral, powerful, balanced, and thought-provoking.
Comics Fairplay taps “World War Hulk” and “Planet Hulk” for top twelve list
The key quote:
Greg Pak accomplished the near-impossible. He took my mind off Civil War and told a great tale while he was at it. The godliness and redemption of Bruce Banner in his Hulk incarnation was spot-on. In my mind, Pak understands the Hulk character like no one has since Peter David’s glorious run. I loved Planet Hulk, and think it is one of the most underrated stories that was told this year. If you didn’t see it and want to cleanse your Marvel palate, I would highly recommend picking it up.
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All five Comic Pants reviews list “Incredible Hulk” in top five
All five of the reviewers at ComicPants.com listed “Incredible Hulk” in their “Top Five Fridays” lists last week. Click here to check out the article.
2008.01.18 – 2008.01.19 – Greg Pak appears at the Rogues Gallery in Round Rock, TX
Marvel Comics writer Greg Pak will be a special guest during the Rogues Gallery comic store’s first anniversary festivties in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th of January.
Casual meet and greet – Friday, 7-9 pm
Signings – Saturday, 12 to 4 pm
Rogues Gallery Comics and Games
1601 South IH35
Suite #360
Round Rock, TX 78664
Phone: (512) 279-8888
Click here for more details.
PULSE interviews Pak and Van Lente about “Incredible Hercules”
Jen Contino has posted an interview at the PULSE with writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente about their new “Incredible Hercules” series. An excerpt:
THE PULSE: How is Hercules similar to the Hulk? What makes him appropriate to be the title character here?
FRED VAN LENTE: Hercules has a long history of smashing first and asking questions later, dating well back to mythology, and that sounds just like the Hulk to me. He’s gone into such a mindless rage in myth that he slaughtered his entire family and smashed the entire city of Troy. So you really wouldn’t like either of them when they’re angry… (laughs)
GREG PAK: One of the great things about Hercules and this storyline in particular is that it lets us explore many of themes that make the Hulk so compelling but with a different kind of vibe. Hulk’s the tragic version of the story; Herc lets us play the comic angle a bit more.
Click here to read the full article, which also includes some preview art from the upcoming issue.
Oakland Tribune picks “Planet Hulk” for Top Ten list
Greg Pak’s “Planet Hulk” epic makes Randy Myer’s Best of 2007 graphic novels list for the Oakland Tribune. An excerpt:
… this adventure with the big, mean green one so engrossed me that I turned into a hermit one weekend to read it. Pak blasts the Hulk to a bloodthirsty planet caught up in a brutal caste system. This is epic, grand story-telling, on par with “Gladiator” and “Lord of the Rings.” A book that never lags, never disappoints.
Cox News names “Incredible Hulk” one of 2007’s top books
Gary Brown of Cox News has included Greg Pak’s “Incredible Hulk” on his list of the top twelve comics of 2007. Click here to read the article.