Retailers – get signed copies of “Dead Man’s Run” #2!

By Greg Pak
Comic book retailers, I’m pretty darn proud of the “Dead Man’s Run” series I’m writing for Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla and Aspen Comics, so I have a deal for you!
For every 10 issues you increase your preorder of “Dead Man’s Run” #3 over your preorder of “Dead Man’s Run” #2, I’ll send you a signed copy of “Dead Man’s Run” #2!
And that’s not all!
For every 10 issues of “Dead Man’s Run” #0, #1, or #2 that you reorder, starting today, I’ll send you one signed copy of “Dead Man’s Run” #2!
Because of shipping issues, the deal is open only to the US and Canada, alas.
Email vm at pakbuzz dot com with your store’s name and address and tell me how many issues you’ve increased your order, and I’ll hook you up!
First come first served — I have a big stack of comics here and will send ’em out until there aren’t any left.

2012.03.07 – “Dead Man’s Run” #2

“Dead Man’s Run” #2 hits comic book stores on March 7. Check out the advance reviews!

“Tony Parker’s artwork is great, Greg Pak introduces a unique and well written concept, with a smooth transition and pacing between issues, thus far. This mini-series is doing a great job of being unique in a world of reused ideas, and not only that, it’s very well executed.” — DigitalNoob
“There aren’t many writers attempting something this grandiose and Greg Pak is one of the few you seem to be able to pull it off.” — Chuck Suffel

Click here for a lettered preview.
And ask your local shop to hold a copy for you today!

Comics pros please read: Shameless “Red Skull Incarnate” promotion!


By Greg Pak
I told you last month how proud I am of “Red Skull Incarnate,” a historically accurate comic book miniseries that tells the story of a boy who becomes a monster as Weimar Germany collapses and the Nazis seize power.
I also intimated I’d promote the book shamelessly. Well, the collected trade paperback came out today, and I’ve come up with a crazy idea to get this book into the hands of some more people and maybe raise some money for charity at the same time.
Cover artist David Aja, interior artist Mirko Colak, colorist Matt Wilson, letterer Clayton Cowles, and editor Alejandro Arbona did incredibly amazing work on this book, and I’d love for them to have a shot at various upcoming comics industry awards.
So if you’re a comics professional who hasn’t read the book but plans to vote for awards like the Harveys and Eagles, please email me at vm at pakbuzz dot com . I will send a bunch of trade paperbacks of “Red Skull Incarnate” out into the world (alas, US mailing addresses only), each with a bundle of stamped envelopes. So you can read the book, then use one of the envelopes to mail it to another industry friend you think might enjoy it. And so on and so on.
Finally, I’ll include a blank comic book backing board in the packet. Everyone who reads the book is encouraged to sign the backing board — and do a quick sketch, if you’re so inclined. The last envelope will be addressed to me. When I get the book and signed card back, I’ll auction them off on eBay with the proceeds going to a charity like Doctors Without Borders.
Sounds crazy, huh? That’s because it is! Let’s see if it works!
Looking forward to hearing from you.

2012.01.25 – “Red Skull Incarnate” paperback


By Greg Pak
The “Red Skull Incarnate” collected trade paperback hits stores this Wednesday, and I really hope you’ll consider picking it up. The book tells the historically accurate story of a boy turning into a monster as Germany’s Weimar Republic collapses and the Nazis rise to power. Artist Mirko Colak, cover artist David Aja, colorist Matt Wilson, letterer Clayton Cowles, and editor Alejandro Arbona poured their hearts into the book and it’s one of my proudest Marvel comics productions.
The collected trade includes extensive footnotes to show historical sources and help interested readers find suggestions for more exploration into the time period.
iFanboy has featured the book in this week’s Don’t Miss Podcast.
Splinter Comics has a great, thoughtful, extensive review (warning: some spoilers!)
Ask your local shop to hold a copy for you today.
Or you can preorder at Amazon.