The massive Marvel summer event known as “World War Hulk” concludes with issue number five hitting comic book stores on Wednesday, November 14. Written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita, Jr. Click here for a rave review from Newsarama.
Eye on Comics raves about “What If: Planet Hulk”
Don MacPherson at EyeOnComics.com has given “What If: Planet Hulk,” written by Greg Pak, a stelllar 8/10 rating. An excerpt from the review:
Greg Pak has done an incredible of revitalizing the Hulk franchise at Marvel, and he’s done so not only with a solidly entertaining and action-packed event, but with an interesting and compelling storyline that’s built up over the past two years. Even this What If? one-shot is compelling…. What I like most about these alternate-timeline tales is that they’re grounded in characterization and emotion…
Comics Corner picks Pak’s Hulk for two year’s best nods
Jeff Johncox, writing in the Comics Corner column of the Norman Transcript, has named the Hulk the year’s “Best Hero” and “World War Hulk” the year’s Best Comic (major label). Here’s an excerpt:
Pak’s brilliant return to big-action, old-style comics has just been an amazing ride with great characters, a fun story and plenty of “Bang, Smash and Boom.â€
“What If: Planet Hulk” preview pages
PopCultureShock.com has posted six lettered preview pages from the “What If: Planet Hulk” one shot comic book, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk, Rafa Sandoval, and Fred Hembeck. Click here to take a peek.
The book hits comic book stores on October 24.
Floating World Comics hosts Bill Mantlo benefit
Pakbuzz salutes Floating World Comics, a store in Portland, Oregon, which is hosting a benefit for legendary comics writer Bill Mantlo, who suffered severe head trauma in 1992. Click here for more information.
MajorSpoilers.com loves “World War Hulk” #4
An excerpt:
I am now rabidly curious as to what will happen to the Hulk after WWH, ’cause things can’t be the same… It’s another shot out of the park by Pak, Romita and company, and it’s a solid 4.5 star out 5 effort. I’m actually stunned, even if I did suspect that this was where it was going.
Click here for the full review (WARNING — MAJOR SPOILERS, natch).
SilverBulletComicbooks.com digs “World War Hulk” #4
Bryant Frattalone gives “World War Hulk” #4, written by Greg Pak, a four bullet review at SilverBulletComicBooks.com. An excerpt:
Pak continues to turn this story on its ear here and over in the main Incredible Hulk title. I don’t think it’s going in the direction most people thought it would but instead is setting up intriguing dynamics for the future of this character and his relationship with the Marvel Universe of heroes as a whole. Pak does this while presenting what is initially perceived as a simple straight forward story of revenge. I mean look at my plot synopsis. It’s one sentence and that is basically the overarching theme of this issue. But, there is so much going on underneath that statement its staggering and compelling at the same time.
2007.09.29 – “Super Power Blues” screens in Mesa, AZ
Greg Pak’s short film “Super Power Blues” will screen as part of the film festival at the Otaku University anime convention in Mesa, Arizona around 6 pm on September 29 in the Con Theater. Visit the Otaku University website for more information.
Newsarama loves “World War Hulk” 4
An excerpt:
This has been the ultimate in summer popcorn comics, a terrifically drawn and well-told tale of retribution, shredded allegiances and, well, smashing.
“World War Hulk” #4 makes CBR’s Buy Pile
“World War Hulk” #4, written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita, Jr., has made Hannibal Tatu’s Buy Pile at ComicBookResources.com. Here’s the money quote:
Dangerously entertaining, and Greg Pak deserves a raise.