WizardUniverse.com names “Incredible Hulk” #111 “Book of the Week”

The review team at WizardUniverse.com has dubbed “Incredible Hulk” #111, written by Greg Pak and Jeff Parker with pencils by Leonard Kirk, its “Book of the Week.” Here’s an excerpt from the review:

I thought this was really a successful example on how to sandwich your chapters of a crossover in between the main book…. You get an exciting story, there’s tons going on, it’s packed with some funny scenes and these renegade heroes—Angel, Namora, Hercules and Amadeus Cho—aren’t just watching Sentry fight the Hulk. There’s a lot going on here that stands on its own. Creators could take a lesson from this storyline on how to put together a crossover.

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Wizard dubs Pak “Breakout Talent” and Hulk “Best Ongoing Series”

Wizard Magazine has come out with its “Best of 2007” list, and Greg Pak and the Hulk are big winners. The “Incredible Hulk” comic book, written by Pak, has been named “Best Ongoing Series.” And Pak’s been named “Breakout Talent.” Here’s an excerpt:

“Planet Hulk” turned the big green behemoth from a ragin monster into a deeply complex and psychologically driven character. And with “World War Hulk,” Pak proved his ability to deliver complex, heartfelt storytelling and intense scenes of action on the grand stage of company-wide crossovers.

The full article can be found in “Wizard” #195, on sale today in comic book stores everywhere.

Phildelphia Daily News loves “World War Hulk” #5

Jerome Maida has given “World War Hulk” #5 a rave review at Philly.com. Here’s an excerpt:

While the action is great and would make a tremendous popcorn flick if ever put on screen, the reason this series and the finale in particular resonate so much with readers is thanks to writer Greg Pak, who’s created character-driven battles, not mindless slugfests. Whether with a punch or a word, there is raw emotion and angst on display here. Especially for the mildly shocking reveal, followed up by a development a bit more surprising and then a shocking last page.

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Newsarama loves “World War Hulk” #5

Newsarama has posted a rave review of “World War Hulk” #5, the final issue of the blockbuster Marvel miniseries written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita, Jr. An excerpt:

All praise is due to Greg Pak for tightly plotting a truly epic tale that has wrung a number of interesting twists on the Hulk mythos and the increasing tension within the Marvel Universe.

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