2025-04-05 – 04-06 – Greg Pak at FanFaire NYC!

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Hey, NYC! I’m gonna be at FanFaire NYC this Saturday and Sunday – tabling in Artists Alley (412) and doing a few great panels with awesome folks like Fred Van Lente, Ryan Dunlavey, Amy Chu, Joe Illidge, and more!

My panel schedule:

Saturday, 11 am – Character Reincarnations with Amy Reeder, Amy Chu, and Ivan Cohen.

Saturday, 12:30 pm – Giving Your Characters Character with Joe Illidge and Fred Van Lente.

Sunday, 3:30 pm – Comics Are the Best Way to Tell a Story with Amy Chu, Ryan Dunlavey, and Ivan Cohen.

Come see, come see!

https://www.fanfairenyc.com

Advice for making comics: Make comics.

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A cool person asked me on Bluesky for advice for up and coming comics writers the other night, and a lot of people seemed to appreciate the thread I posted in response. So I’ve collected it here so people can find it easily. Enjoy — and have fun!

Make comics. Actually make them and FINISH them and MOVE ON and make another one and another. Start small. Make a one panel comic. Make a one page comic. Make a two or three page comic. Make a five page comic. Now you’ve really learned something! Keep going.

And if you can’t find an artist, draw yourself. Even if it’s just for yourself, something you might never show anyone. Write and draw these small comics projects and you’ll learn so much.

I came up through film, and learning to do all the jobs on no budget short films was HUGE for learning.

Also read a lot. And not just comics. Go to plays, watch documentaries, learn about stuff. Literally anything you actually read and learn about anything you’re interested in will make you a better storyteller. Your little weird obsessions? That’s what makes you and your stories interesting.

Also: if a club won’t let you in, screw ’em. Find your own people and build your audience. Easier said than done, I know. Takes years, usually. But chasing after specific awards or honors or credentials can be a sucker’s game. Build your own audience, step by step.

These are lessons I learned in film in the 1990s from folks like Wayne Wang and Spike Lee. I knew that as an Asian American trying to make movies with non-white characters I was gonna have a hard time. Just had to find my compatriots and make it happen and build an audience, step by step.

Also too: regarding all those little short comics you’re making? A bunch of them will be terrible! And that’s OKAY! Give yourself permission to suck. You’re LEARNING! Genius is a myth, seriously. Everyone sucks until they really work at it and figure stuff out and get better. Embrace that!

AMADEUS CHO 20th Anniversary Special coming this May!

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Cover for the Amadeus Cho 20th Anniversary Special drawn by Derrick Chew featuring Amadeus as a kid with his coyote pup, Amadeus as Brawn (green and muscular), and Amadeus as the Totally Awesome Hulk.

I’m thrilled to reveal that I’m writing an AMADEUS CHO 20th Anniversary Special comic book for Marvel, celebrating two decades of everyone’s favorite underdog hero! Read all about it at AIPTcomics.com!

From the solicit:

  • Join Amadeus, Hercules and the Renegades on the eve of World War Hulk!
  • Return to the era of the Totally Awesome Hulk as Amadeus and his sister Maddy Cho discover a long-hidden secret that might just break your heart.
  • Finally, Amadeus in his Brawn era tackles a shocking new threat – and emerges in a whole new form?

A quote from yours truly!

“I’m a little stunned that Amadeus Cho has been around 20 years now and absolutely thrilled that we’re celebrating with this big one-shot,” Pak shared. “I knew we had something special when Tak Miyazawa sent in his very first awesome designs of Amadeus and his pup and scooter back when, but I don’t think any of us could have predicted how the character would absolutely take off. Huge thanks to everyone who’s ever picked up a story with this scrappy underdog and enormous love to every artist, editor, and writer who’s ever contributed to his saga—especially Tak for co-creating Amadeus, Mark Paniccia for editing most of his stories, and Incredible Hercules co-writer Fred Van Lente for telling so many of Amadeus’s key stories with me!”

The book will be drawn by Tak Miyazawa, Creees Lee, and Jethro Morales. The cover above is by Derrick Chew; the cover below is by Leinil Yu. Please do ask your local comic shop to pre-order it for you today!

Leinil Yu cover for the Amadeus Cho 20th Anniversary Special featuring Amadeus with his coyote pup surrounded by Hercules, Angel, and Namora.

Beware of emails from people impersonating me!

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Graphic reading: Beware of imposters! Greg Pak is not emailing you about your Kickstarter.

A few comics creators with Kickstarters have reached out to tell me they’ve gotten emails from someone pretending to be me. The emails come from a gmail address and attempt to start a conversation about the recipient’s Kickstarter project.

These emails are not from me. I am not emailing people out of the blue about their Kickstarter projects and I do not use gmail for public communication. My best guess is that whoever is doing this is trying to set people up for an overpayment scam.

If you get one of these emails, DO NOT INTERACT. It’s not me.

LA STRONG charity comic coming soon! Pre-order today!

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Graphic for the LA STRONG benefit comic book featuring art by Ian Churchill of an angel in the sky over images of fire on an LA street. Text reads "LA STRONG / A charity comic for victims of the Los Angeles fires"

I’m honored and grateful to have had the chance to contribute to the LA STRONG charity comic for victims of the Los Angeles fires. The book’s edited by the great Mike Marts and Sarah Brunstad and published by Mad Cave with a massive list of amazing contributors. Please do ask your local comic shop to preorder the book today – it hits shops on March 19.

The official press release:

LA STRONG:

Mad Cave Announces Creative Lineup for LA Fire Relief Anthology

A powerhouse lineup of comic creators unites for LA Strong, a charity anthology dedicated to supporting wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

FEB. 10, 2025, (PORTLAND, OR) — In response to the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles last month, Mad Cave Studios is proud to announce the creative team behind LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires, uniting an all-star roster of creators to support those affected by the disaster.

Curated by Mad Cave Studios EVP Mike Marts and editor Sarah Brunstad, LA Strong brings together some of the most powerful voices in comics to tell stories of resilience, community, and hope in the face of adversity. Featuring contributions from Barbara Kessel, Brian Azzarello, Brian Michael Bendis, Christos Gage, Dan DiDio, Daniel Kibblesmith, Frank Tieri, Greg Pak, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jody Houser, Marv Wolfman, Paul Cornell, Rob DenBleyker, Sina Grace, Stephanie Phillips, Steve Orlando, Alex Cormack, Alison Sampson, Amanda Conner, Christian Ward, Geraldo Borges, Ian Churchill, Michael Avon Oeming, Nico Leon, Rian Gonzales, Salvador Larroca, Sami Kivelä, and many, many more. Together, as a community, we can be LA strong for one another! 100% of the profits will be donated to relief efforts.

All proceeds from LA Strong will be donated to creators affected by the disaster. In addition, Mad Cave Studios joins Dav Pilkey, Forefront Books, Ingram Content Group, and Macmillan Publishers in supporting Binc’s matching gift effort with a $10,000 contribution—ensuring that every donation made has double the impact, up to $45,000. The Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation’s California Wildfires Fund is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting booksellers in need, which provides direct financial assistance to booksellers, comic shops, and store employees displaced or impacted by the fires.

The comics community has always united in times of crisis, and Mad Cave Studios is proud to support LA Strong: A Charity Comic for Victims of the Los Angeles Fires in its vital mission.

Together, we can create meaningful change! LA Strong will be available in shops on March 19th and is now available for preorder.

For more information about the Binc Foundation and how you can contribute, visit https://bincfoundation.org/.

Get the latest news on Mad Cave Studios on social media, or visit www.madcavestudios.com to check out the full lineup of new releases, licenses, and celebrated creator-owned titles!

For additional press queries, please contact Don’t Hide PR, Melissa Meszaros: melissa@donthidepr.com.

Mad Cave Studios, established in 2014, is an independent publisher committed to providing the very best in graphic storytelling. Mad Cave’s catalog includes a captivating blend of licensed, creator-owned, and original works, created by a diverse cast of storytellers focused on cultivating impactful character-driven narratives. Mad Cave Studios is the parent company to Maverick, Nakama Press, and Papercutz, enriching the literary landscape for readers of all ages.

2025-02-12 – SAM WILSON: CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 in comic shops today!

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SAM WILSON CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 cover featuring art by Taurin Clarke showing Red Hulk smashing the shield of Sam Wilson, Captain America.

Thrilled to report that SAM WILSON: CAPTAIN AMERICA #2 hits comic shops today! The book was written by Evan Narcisse and Greg Pak (hey, that’s me!) with interior art by Eder Messias, colors by Fer Sifuentes-Sujo, letters by Joe Caramagna, cover by Taurin Clarke, and editing by Alanna Smith and Danny Khazem.

From the official solicit:

After Eaglestar shows its true colors, Sam tangles with their big, red and furious head of security. But another player is about to enter the fray: Josiah X! He’s got a new mission and a new look – but is he there to help Sam or pursue his own agenda?

Check out a gorgeous preview here and ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today!

Greg Pak to contribute a story to CRUEL KINGDOM #4, coming this April

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CRUEL KINGDOM #4 cover featuring a drawing by Gabriel Rodriguez of a warrior woman holding a spear and sitting on a pile of dead monsters, and giant severed monster heads. A vulture-like creature on her armored arm.

Just stumbled across this listing on the Midtown Comics page, so the cat’s out of the bag! I’m writing one of the stories in the CRUEL KINGDOM #4 anthology book from EC Comics and Oni! Check out this incredible Gabriel Rodriguez cover!

Here’s the official solicit:

In EC’s final slash through the realms of fatalistic fantasy, step once more through the vale into a shadowy world of demons and dragons, alchemy and anguish . . . where a fork in the path can bet the difference between untold treasures and certain doom! Leading this month’s dark excursions into the weirdest frontiers of wonder: J. Holtham, Greg Pak, Valeria Burzo & more!

Feel free to ask your local retailer to pre-order it for you today!

2025-01-22 – LAWFUL #7 in comic shops now! Check out the rave review!

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LAWFUL #7 cover by Miguel Mercado featuring the main character Sung, a young Asian man with red scales and wings, staring at us fiercely, holding a sword that has the reflection of his opponent, the armored Champion, in its blade.

Thrilled to report that LAWFUL #7 is now in comic shops — and has earned an absolute rave 9.2/10 review from the Super Powered Fancast, which calls it “a powerful, engaging and entertaining issue.”

Read the whole review here!

Check out a lettered preview here!

And ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today — and to preorder the big finale issue #8 for you!

LAWFUL #7 was published by BOOM! Studios and written by Greg Pak with line art by Diego Galindo, colors by Irma Kniivila, letters by Simon Bowland and Taylor Esposito, covers by Qistina Khalidah, Miguel Mercado (above), Erica Henderson, and editing by Shante LaRoque and David Mariotte.

2025-01-27 – 02-10 – Carmine Di Giandomenico’s MAGNETO TESTAMENT art to be displayed in a “Holokaust v komikse” exhibit in Slovakia

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Graphic for an exhibit of comic book art about the Holocaust in Slovakia. Some of the text reads: Staromestská knižnica, Holokaust v komikse

Curator Nicola D’Agostino reached out to me on Mastodon to let me know about this exhibit in Slovakia, which includes some of Carmine Di Giandomenico’s art from our MAGNETO TESTAMENT book. Read about it here (in Slovak).

From the English translation of the page:

Visitors will be able to admire the work of the cartoonists Paolo Bacilieri, Lorena Canottiere, Carmine Di Giandomenico and Pietro Scarnera who have addressed the topic of the Shoah from various points of view and with different narrative and graphic approaches. They range from biography to fantastic storytelling, from historical reconstructions faithful to bittersweet reflections and from intimate portraits to dramatic action.

MAGNETO TESTAMENT remains one of the comics projects I’m most proud of contributing to. Much gratitude to Carmine, as always, and big thanks to Nicola for organizing this exhibition.