Reviews
Wizard loves "Incredible Hercules" #119
An excerpt:Pak and Van Lente keep the plot moving at light speed and pepper the ish with plenty of light-hearted moments, which make the action even splashier when the danger quotient rises. Marvel might want to consider a new adjective...
2008.06.18 - "Incredible Hercules" #118
"Incredible Hercules" #118, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, hits comic book stores today -- and it's already scored a rave review from ComicsBulletin.com! Here's an excerpt:Pak and Van Lente continue to do...
More bloggers rave about "Skaar"
Pink Kryptonite:I was worried about this book. ... However, given that it's Greg Pak and Rom Garney I suppose I should have known better. Both men are consummate professionals and are adept at straddling the line between old school action...
Wizard dubs "Skaar" #1 Book of the Week!
Wizard's Thursday Morning Quarterback crew has given Book of the Week honors to "Skaar: Son of Hulk" #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Ron Garney. An excerpt: I just love the post-apocalyptic scope of Sakaar in the wake...
Bloggers dig "Skaar: Son of Hulk" #1
"Skaar: Son of Hulk" #1 hit stores yesterday, and bloggers are hitting back today. A few excerpts of the raves: Sam Wilson at the StatueForum.com's Mighty Reviews:Let’s just call this one. This book is my pick of the week. ......
London's Gosh! Comics Blog loves "Skaar" #1
London's Gosh! Comics Blog has posted a rave review of "Skaar: Son of Hulk" #1, written by Greg Pak with art by Ron Garney. Here's an excerpt:Skaar: Son of Hulk is the latest entry in Greg Pak’s new Incrediverse, richly...
Wizard loves "Skaar: Son of Hulk" #1 beyond all reason!
Wizard has posted its advance review of "Skaar: Son of Hulk" #1 -- and it's an absolute rave. An excerpt:When you head into your comic shop tomorrow, you might not realize that science has recently found a way to condense...
"Incredible Hercules" #117 scores stellar reviews, sells out
Marvel has announced that "Incredible Hercules" #117, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Rafa Sandoval, has sold out at the distributor level. The book will go to a second printing with a variant cover featuring...
The ISB loves "Incredible Hercules" #117
From Chris's Invincible Super-Blog:In this comic, a Japanese god of evil who speaks only in Haiku fights a polar bear. So really, there’s no possible way that this isn’t the best comic book of the week. Maybe the year.Click here...
The Stack loves "Incredible Hercules" #117
Alex, Justin, and Pete all sing the praises of "Incredible Hercules" #117 in their latest batch of Stack reviews. Check the video out here. The review begins around the 4:20 mark. "Incredible Hercules" #117 was written by Greg Pak and...
IGN loves "Incredible Hercules" #116
IGN continues to rave about "Incredible Hercules," written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and now with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. Here's an excerpt from the review of #116:Incredible Hercules seems to be getting really formulaic. That formula being...
Wizard digs "Warbound" #5
Andy Serwin gives "Warbound" #5 the nod at WizardUniverse.com:The action comes fast and furious, as you’ve come to expect with the Hulk spinoff books, and Pak and Kirk don’t disappoint. There’s even a touching death scene that sets off a...
Comixtreme raves over "Warbound" #4
Adam Chapman has posted a rave review for "Warbound" #4 at Comixtreme.com. Here's an excerpt:This issue was flat-out fantastic. Pak is an excellent writer, and he clearly has genuine affection for these creations of his, the Warbound, as well as...
Newsarama loves "Incredible Hercules" #115
J. Caleb Mozzocco has declared "Incredible Hercules" his "favorite Marvel comic" in Newsarama's Best Shots review column. Here's an excerpt from his review of "Incredible Hercules" #115:If it were just big, action-packed, melodramatic, funny fun The Incredible Hercules would still...
PopCultureShock.com loves "Incredible Hercules" #115
The raves keep on coming for "Incredible Hercules" #115, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham. Here's the latest from PopCultureShock.com:It’s great that Marvel was able to take the momentum Hercules gathered from Civil...
Wizard loves "Warbound" #4
"Warbound" #4, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk, hit comic book stores yesterday, and WizardUniverse.com has posted a rave review. Here's an excerpt:It all boils down to an orgy of earth-shattering violence, gorgeously rendered by Kirk in...
ComicNewsI.com digs "Incredible Hercules" #115
Nick Marino drops four stars on "Incredible Hercules" #115 in his review at ComicsNewsI.com. Here's an excerpt:How can you develop this character that’s been explored so thoroughly and deeply that every facet of his fictional history has been picked apart...
ComicsBulletin.com loves "Incredible Hercules" #115
Paul Brian McCoy at ComicsBulletin.com loves "Incredible Hercules" #115. Here's an excerpt from his advance review:... let me just say that the relationship between Herc and Amadeus, particularly with regards to the notions of anger, revenge, justice, and responsibility, make...
More love for "Incredible Hercules" #114
Comixtreme continues to love "Incredible Hercules" -- here's an excerpt from Adam Chapman's review of issue #114:Two years ago, the thought of a high-profile book starring Amadeus Cho and Hercules would not even have been a consideration, not even enough...
Newsarama's Best Shots loves "Incredible Hercules" #114
Corey Henson has written a rave review of "Incredible Hercules" #114 for Newsarama's Best Shots. An excerpt:Much like Walt Simonson's classic run on The Mighty Thor in the 80s, writers Van Lente and Greg Pak are mixing Hercules's mythological history...
Wizard loves "Warbound" #3
Another great review for "Warbound" #3, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk, this time from WizardUniverse.com:I want to marry Leonard Kirk’s pencils on Warbound #3; I love them that much. Greg Pak’s carved himself a nice little...
More "Incredible Hercules" #114 reviews
IGN calls it a "miracle book." the-isb.com says, "I could read this stuff all day." WizardUniverse.com writes, "I’m absolutely loving how this book is finally doing justice to the son of Zeus!" Written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente...
Comixtreme likes "Warbound" #3
"Warbound #3, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk, racks up another four star review from Comixtreme, which notes, "Pak has guided these characters since their creation, and they’re just as intriguing here as they ever were." Click...
"Incredible Hercules" #114 scores a rave from Comixtreme
"Incredible Hercules" #114, which hits comic book stores Wednesday, February 20, has scored a rave review from Blake M. Petit at Comixtreme.com. An excerpt:As I’ve come to expect from Greg Pak, this was a highly entertaining, truly exciting issue. He...
ComicCritique.com names Pak "Writer of the Year"
In his "2007 in Review" column at ComicCritique, Adam McGovern has named Greg Pak the Writer of the Year -- and has some very nice things to say about "Hulk" and "Hercules" editor Mark Paniccia. Here's the blurb:Pak was the...
Another Comixtreme.com rave for "Warbound" #2...
... this time from Adam Chapman. Here's an excerpt:This has been a surprisingly good and enjoyable mini-series so far, and I'm looking forward to what comes next for the Warbound, and for Hiroim and Korg in particular (as they are...
Ain't It Cool loves "Warbound" #2
Here's an excerpt:This is the single most tense comic book sequence I’ve read all month. Writer Greg Pak knocks this one out of the park with his clever perspective, panel placement, and set-up for tension. This miniseries is a surprise...
EyeOnComics.com loves "Incredible Hercules" #113
An excerpt:That Greg Pak, along with co-writer Fred van Lente, has managed to not only maintain my interest in a storyline starring Hercules but mesmerize me with it says volumes about the strength of his writing.... This is everything one...
Comixtreme digs "Warbound" #2
In a nutshell:Good issue, great characters, I hope Pak has plans for them after this miniseries.Click here for Blake M. Petit's full advance review. "World War Hulk Aftersmash: Warbound" #2, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk and...
More love for "Incredible Hercules" #113...
... this time from Blake Petit, writing for Comixtreme.com. The money quote:... this second issue of Hercules’ story is even stronger than the first, and it’s rapidly on its way to becoming one of the best comics Marvel is publishing.Click...
Another rave for "Incredible Hercules" #113
Writing for ComicsNewsi.com, Nick Marino has posted a rave review of "Incredible Hercules" #113. Here's the money quote:The plot, dialogue, and art are merging together to tell what may go down in history as the definitive Hercules comic book story.Click...
"Incredible Hercules" #113 gets four bullets from ComicsBulletin.com
Luke Handley and Paul Brian McCoy call "Incredible Hercules" "one of the best books Marvel is putting out at the moment" in their rave advance review of issue #113 at ComicsBulletin.com. Here's the quote in context:...this is well worth the...
ComicsFairplay plugs "Planet Hulk" again
Heidi Meeley at ComicsFairplay.com read "Planet Hulk" again -- and loved "Planet Hulk" again. Here's an excerpt from her post:The last few days I decided to go back and re-read the Planet Hulk saga. It is one of those rare...
Sean T. Collins says nice things about Greg Pak in his year-end wrap up
Sean T. Collins' year end review of mainstream comics at ComicsReporter.com has this to say about writer Greg Pak's work on "Planet Hulk" and "World War Hulk":Greg Pak is a good, conscientious writer. The run-up to WWH had Hulk becoming...
Comixtreme reviews "Warbound" #1 again -- and likes it again!
Comixtreme has posted another review of "Warbound" #1 -- this time by Adam Chapman. An excerpt:This is a very entertaining issue, as we see the irony of the Warbound being in the Hulk's situation. Pak makes both the Warbound AND...
SilverBulletComicBooks.com likes "Incredible Hercules" and Amadeus Cho
Luke Handley on "Incredible Hercules":... this could prove to be a welcome and unexpected breath of fresh air, especially given the presence of Amadeus Cho, who’s turning out to be one of the best new characters to come out of...
Greg Pak makes Dave Richards' Top Five list at CBR
Dave Richards of ComicBookResources.com has posted his Top Five Writers of 2007 list, and Greg Pak has made the cut. The money quote:I never thought I’d find another writer who’d make the Hulk as fascinating for me as Peter David,...
Comics Fairplay taps "World War Hulk" and "Planet Hulk" for top twelve list
The key quote:Greg Pak accomplished the near-impossible. He took my mind off Civil War and told a great tale while he was at it. The godliness and redemption of Bruce Banner in his Hulk incarnation was spot-on. In my mind,...
Oakland Tribune picks "Planet Hulk" for Top Ten list
Greg Pak's "Planet Hulk" epic makes Randy Myer's Best of 2007 graphic novels list for the Oakland Tribune. An excerpt:... this adventure with the big, mean green one so engrossed me that I turned into a hermit one weekend to...
Cox News names "Incredible Hulk" one of 2007's top books
Gary Brown of Cox News has included Greg Pak's "Incredible Hulk" on his list of the top twelve comics of 2007. Click here to read the article....
WizardUniverse.com mentions Pak in its Best Writer discussion
The Thursday Morning Quarterback Crew at WizardUniverse.com mentions Greg Pak in the "Best Writer" section of their Best of 2007 column. An excerpt: I came late to the Pak party in Hulk, but every month of this year, he’s delivered...
The Stack taps "World War Hulk" for its Best of 2007 list
The boys of the comic book talk show "The Stack" have released their Best of 2007 list, which includes "World War Hulk," written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita, Jr. Click here to view the video....
Newsarama digs "Incredible Hulk" #112
Newsarama has posted a review of "Incredible Hulk" #112 from J. Caleb Mozzocco. The money quote:I found this issue enormously satisfying, and am really looking forward to the next one.Click here to read the full review. "Incredible Hulk" #112 was...
Comixtreme.com gives "Incredible Hulk" #112 another rave
Comixtreme.com has posted another four star review of "Incredible Hulk" #112, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham. An excerpt:In the last couple years, Hercules has had a renaissance, as he was extremely well...
ComicPants.com loves Herc!
"Incredible Hulk" #112, the first issue of the "Incredible Hercules" storyline, written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham, has gotten a rave from Nick Budd at ComicPants.com. An excerpt:Pretty close to being perfect. Yeah,...
Newsarama digs "Warbound" #1
Newsarama has posted a review from Brendan McGuirk of "World War Hulk Aftersmash: Warbound" #1, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk and Rafa Sandoval. An excerpt:[Pak] takes great care to flesh out and solidify the personalities of...
Comixtreme digs "Warbound" #1
Comixtreme.com as posted an advance review by Blake M. Petit of "World War Hulk Aftersmash: Warbound" #1, written by Greg Pak with pencils by Leonard Kirk. An excerpt:Greg Pak here makes very good use of some of the threads from...
Comixtreme.com loves "Incredible Hulk" #112
With issue #112, Hercules and Amadeus Cho take the star roles of the "Incredible Hulk" comic book in a storyline written by Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente with pencils by Khoi Pham. And Comixtreme likes what it sees. An...
Phillyist dubs "World War Hulk" the number one comic book of 2007
Phillyist.com has named "World War Hulk," written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita, Jr., the top comic book of 2007. An excerpt:... this story also examines what it means to be a hero, the plight of the average...
Comixtreme reviews "Aftersmash" again -- and likes it again!
Comixtreme.com has posted a second review of "World War Hulk: Aftersmash," written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. An excerpt:Pak does an excellent job on the character building here, whether it be on Tom Foster, as he tries...
Newsarama digs "World War Hulk: Aftersmash"
The money quote:Overall, this is a thoughtful and well-rendered coda to the main tale. It’s a rare follow-up that merits a read and still articulates a few points about the larger themes of the cost of anger.Click here for the...
WizardUniverse.com likes "World War Hulk: Aftersmash"
WizardUniverse.com speaks kindly of "World War Hulk: Aftersmash," written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. An excerpt:What could have been a throwaway one-shot turns into an engaging character study in heroism, as the various superhero factions—everyone from Luke...
ComicPants.com digs "World War Hulk: Aftersmash"
David Martindale of ComicPants.com really likes "World War Hulk: Aftersmash," written by Greg Pak with pencils by Rafa Sandoval. Here's an excerpt from the review:Pak continues to fire on all cylinders, getting solid to very strong action, character, and plot...
Comixtreme digs "World War Hulk: Aftermath"
Comixtreme.com gives the "World War Hulk: Aftermath" one-shot a great review. An excerpt:... the execution is wonderful. Pak draws us right into the characters and makes us care about what’s happening to them, and anxious to see what will happen...
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