2012.03.07 – “Dead Man’s Run” #2

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“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

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

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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

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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.

Rave reviews for “Dead Man’s Run” #1

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“… great writing and fantastic art. Will Sam make it out of Hell? I have no idea, but I’m hooked on this book until I find out and that’s why its so damn good.”
— Comic Bastards
“Dead Man’s Run” #1, a jailbreak from Hell story written by Greg Pak with art by Tony Parker, hit stores Wednesday and has scored a slew of rave reviews. A few excerpts:

“‘Dead Man’s Run’ is a strangely fun comic. It’s easy to be swept up and away in the rushing narrative of a hellbound heist looking to change direction.”
— Ryan Lindsay, Comic Book Resources
“It’s a clever concept and the series opens with quite a bang.”
— Brian Cronin, Comics Should Be Good
“That’s what I call a great start!”
— Chuck’s Comic of the Day
“Pak has pictured the land of eternal damnation as a giant prison, which is a brilliant idea. That in and of itself would make this comic worth reading. But Pak adds to the idea, by showing that it’s a prison rife with corruption and problems, where anyone who gets there can use their evil nature to survive, and perhaps even thrive.”
— Panel Patter
“I would very much enjoy seeing the property eventually hit the screen.”
— Ain’t It Cool News
“I have to say that I really find the idea of Hell – or at least the tip of that particular flaming iceberg – as a processing facility for the dead and guilty to be a very interesting concept and it allows Pak to play with and warp the general tropes associated with prison thrillers to fit the themes of judgement and punishment that are associated with the underworld. There are the threatening grins, the concealed shivs and knives associated with many works of fiction surrounding incarceration but also the involvement of demon-like guards and the feeding upon souls that you’ll find in horror works and Pak brings it all together brilliantly.”
— Paradox Comics Group
“Greg Pak does a great job of creating an atmosphere full of danger and violence without ever depleting the mystery of where the story is going. Tony Parker’s artwork is sweet on the eyes, vibrant and edgy.”
— Nerds in Babeland
“I am so excited to see where Pak is going with this.”
— Alternative Mindz

Ask your local comics shop to hold a copy for you today!