WizardUniverse.com interviews Pak – Mastermind Excello to appear in “Incredible Hulk” #100!

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WizardUniverse.com has posted an extensive interview with writer Greg Pak about his “Planet Hulk” story in the “Incredible Hulk” comic book. The interview features on giant piece of news which should interest fans of Mastermind Excello:

What’s coming up in the 100th issue?
PAK: It’s the first issue in the climactic “Allegiance” storyline, featuring incredible action and some shocking emotional developments for the Hulk and his key allies. There’s also a 10-page backup story that gives us a glimpse of what’s happening on Planet Earth. And I’ll go ahead and spill the beans. Issue #100 will feature a few surprise guest stars, including Reed Richards and Amadeus Cho, a.k.a. Mastermind Excello. Who the heck is that, you ask? He’s a character I developed for the Amazing Fantasy #15 anthology issue, and he won the online contest Marvel.com ran to see which character from the anthology would get his or her own miniseries. In the Amazing Fantasy story, Amadeus Cho is a genius kid on the run who has an unexpected encounter with our big green friend. As we’ll see in Incredible Hulk #100, Amadeus may end up playing a very important role in the Hulk’s future…

Click here to read the whole interview.
And contact your local comic store to pre-order your Hulk comics today!

ComixFan.com interview with Greg Pak: “Hulk,” “Phoenix,” and “Mastermind Excello”

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ComixFan.com has posted an interview with writer Greg Pak about upcoming projects, including “Planet Hulk,” “X-Men: Phoenix – Warsong,” and Mastermind Excello. An excerpt:

Comixfan: Now on to some Planet Hulk related questions. Part one of Planet Hulk just came to an end and Anarchy is fast approaching. Are there any details you can share on what to expect in the upcoming issues?
Greg Pak: If the Exile story arc of Planet Hulk was Star Wars, the Anarchy arc is The Empire Strikes Back. Just as thrilling, but darker and deeper. We’re learning more about the horrors of the Emperor’s rule, the mythic role the Hulk seems destined to play, and how their growing rage is affecting the Hulk and his crew. Big, big things are in store for several of the supporting characters — Miek, the four-armed Native, and Caiera, the gray-skinned female Shadow Guard Lieutenant, in particular. They’re going to become major characters in the Hulk’s life — keep an eye on ‘em! And of course, the smashing continues.

Click here to read the article.

Wizard taps “Incredible Hulk” as Book of the Month!

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“Wizard Magazine” #179 has picked Greg Pak’s “Incredible Hulk” as the Book of the Month! Here’s an excerpt:

Pak’s ability to deftly portray Hulk’s dupicity without throwing a pity party is only accentuated by Pagulayan’s kinetically detailed pencils. The pair work queally well through bloody battle scenes and quiet introspective moments…”

“Incredible Hulk” #96 and the “Planet Hulk Gladiator Guidebook” are in stores now. “Incredible Hulk” #97 hits stores on August 9 — contact your local retailer to order your copy today!

2006.08.09 – “Incredible Hulk” #97

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NoiseToSignal says nice things about “Incredible Hulk” #97

“It’s a legend in the making, and something I suspect writers will draw on for inspiration and material for a long time yet.”
— NoiseToSignal.org

Soulpole.net digs “Incredible Hulk” #97

“Greg Pak has quickly become one of the better writers at Marvel. … The story is excellent, the dialogue is spot-on and the pacing is wonderfully done.”
— Soulpole.net

IGN.com loves “Incredible Hulk” #97

“What’s big, green and kicking the s— out of the rest of Marvel’s monthly titles? Planet Hulk smashes onward with another spectacular issue… Pak manages to make Hulk more than just a monster with a handful of carefully chosen words and one or two subtle actions.”
— IGN.com

“Incredible Hulk” #97, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Aaron Lopresti, hits comic book stores on August 9. Here’s the solicit information, courtesy of Marvel.com:

PLANET HULK, ANARCHY PART 2
Leading his army of gladiators and refugees, the Hulk smashes his way towards the Steppes — and freedom. But what of the millions still enslaved by the Red King? What of the rebels and slaves dying in the streets and fields? Who is the Sakaarson, and when will he come? The answers threaten to rip the Hulk and his allies apart—and precipitate a shocking transformation that could shake Planet Hulk to the core!

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Aint-It-Cool-News.com digs “Battlestar Galactica” #0

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An excerpt:

Frakholes rejoice because Greg Pak, currently handling the non-Civil War “Planet Hulk” saga for Marvel, has got the BSG atmosphere well in hand. Pak is channeling the TV series into comic form, from President Roslyn’s cat-and-mouse relationship game with Adama, to the nuances of the bridge crew, everything feels familiar. The story could have been pulled straight from an unaired episode.

Click here to read the full review.
“Battlestar Galactica” #1 hits stores later this month.

2006.07.17 – “Happy Hamptons Holiday Camp for Troubled Couples” in repeat screening at AAIFF in NYC

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Greg Pak’s short film “Happy Hamptons Holiday Camp for Troubled Couples” has a repeat screening in the “Open Your Heart” shorts program at the Asian American International Film Festival in New York City at 8:30 pm on Monday, July 17 at the Quad Cinema. (It also screens on July 14 at 8:30 at the Quad.) Click here for more details.

2006.07.22 – 07.23 – Greg Pak at San Diego Comic Con

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“Incredible Hulk” and “X-Men: Phoenix – Warsong” writer Greg Pak will make several appearances at the upcoming San Diego Comic-Con.
Pak will sign at the Marvel booth at the following times:
Saturday, July 22, 12:00 to 1:00
Sunday, July 23, 3:00 to 4:00
And he will appear on the “Mondo Marvel” panel at the following time:
Sunday, July 23, 11:30 – 12:30
For more information about the convention, visit the official website.

2006.07.19 – “Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook”

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The “Planet Hulk: Gladiator Guidebook,” written by Anthony Flamini and Greg Pak, hits comic book stores on July 19. Here’s the solicit, courtesy of Marvel.com:

How did the Empire rise to power? What is the origin of the Death’s Head Guard? Who are the Spikes? Learn the answers to these questions, plus many more revelations, in the pages of the PLANET HULK: GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK – an essential companion to Greg Pak’s top-selling PLANET HULK storyline! Featuring profiles on the Hulk, the Silver Surfer and the Brood, the GLADIATOR GUIDEBOOK presents a detailed look into the planet Sakaar and its many inhabitants!

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