Phillyist.com has named “World War Hulk,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita, Jr., the top comic book of 2007. An excerpt:

… this story also examines what it means to be a hero, the plight of the average person when a war or natural disaster destroys his/her home (echoes of Katrina and 9/11 – especially given that the home in question is New York), or when his/her home is invaded and occupied by an outside force (echoes of Iraq). It talks about concepts like sacrifice, the misuse of power, self-destructive cycles of revenge, knowing and embracing your true self. All while big guys are hitting each other as hard as they can. You’ll cheer, you’ll laugh, and you might even shed a tear at the end. Pretty impressive for a pile of funny books.

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Comixtreme.com has posted a second review of “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. An excerpt:

Pak does an excellent job on the character building here, whether it be on Tom Foster, as he tries to focus his issues regarding his uncle’s death, and who he blames for it, or on Misty Knight, who’s dealing with her own guilt regarding how her team was involved in the WWH event.

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ComicBookResources.com has inaugurated a new “Commentary Track” column by Augie De Bliek, Jr., featuring in depth commentary from creators about their latest comic books. The focus of the debut column? “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. Click here to read the full article.

The money quote:

Overall, this is a thoughtful and well-rendered coda to the main tale. It’s a rare follow-up that merits a read and still articulates a few points about the larger themes of the cost of anger.

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WizardUniverse.com speaks kindly of “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. An excerpt:

What could have been a throwaway one-shot turns into an engaging character study in heroism, as the various superhero factions—everyone from Luke Cage to Spider-Man to Thing to Misty Knight to Hercules to a new Goliath—must decide what their roles will be in this new post-war Marvel Universe. It’s all wrapped up in a frenetic plot that keeps the story moving, while Sandoval’s pencils pack more than a Hulk-sized wallop.

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The fine folks at Fanboy Video interviewed “World War Hulk” writer Greg Pak at the recent Wizardworld Texas comic book convention. Make with the clicking to find out what comes next with all things Hulk.

David Martindale of ComicPants.com really likes “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. Here’s an excerpt from the review:

Pak continues to fire on all cylinders, getting solid to very strong action, character, and plot into the book. Sandoval’s pencils aren’t flashy, but they are very solid with well above average storytelling ability. This is a must for fans of Planet Hulk and World War Hulk.

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Comixtreme.com gives the “World War Hulk: Aftermath” one-shot a great review. An excerpt:

… the execution is wonderful. Pak draws us right into the characters and makes us care about what’s happening to them, and anxious to see what will happen to them next. The art team is just as solid as the writing. Overall, this is a story that ties up a few loose ends and leaves a good starting point for future projects.

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“World War Hulk: Aftermath” #1, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, hits comic book stores on December 5.