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€
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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, 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.
The PULSE has posted an interview with writer Greg Pak about the “What If: Planet Hulk” one-shot coming in October. The article includes a couple of pages of preview art from penciler Leonard Kirk, who will also be drawing Pak’s “Warbound” miniseries.
Click here to read the interview, and be sure to ask your local comic book store to hold a copy for you.
Full of praise for Amadeus Cho, Hannibal Tabu has added “Incredible Hulk” #110 to his Buy Pile at ComicBookResources.com. Here’s an excerpt:
Amadeus Cho seems beyond brilliant, tossing out bon mots and abstract geometry with equal ease (to the new Scorpion: “Look, you might have a poison arm, an exposed belly button and a summer job at SHIELD, but you’re not the boss of me …”) and virtually unflappable aplomb. He steals every scene he’s in, and the title character’s almost a supporting player. Get this kid his own title, stat, he’s magic!