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Born in fire. Raised by monsters. Destined to smash! On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors - or eat them?! Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of Planet Hulk and World War Hulk - featuring the return of fan-favorite Hulk artist Ron Garney! Collects Skaar: Son of Hulk #1-6, Savage World of Skaar and Hulk Family. ... Read more

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Great read
This is a great read for anyone who is a fan of the Marvel Hulk, and World War Hulk series. I highly recommend this book to whomever decides to pick it up.Hulk: Skaar - Son Of Hulk HC

smash again....
How can you go wrong with the sin of the Hulk? Well for starters don't piss him off, he has a temper just as foul as his fathers! Good follow up on the first one, highly recommended for fans of the series!

What A Difference A Plot Makes
Having read Greg Pak's thrilling PLANET HULK and (less thrilling but still greatly entertaining) WORLD WAR HULK, I feel very qualified in saying that he's capable of so much more than what he delivers in SKAAR: SON OF HULK.A comparison may not be entirely fair, but, given the 'shared destiny' and obvious relationship between the subject matter, I think it's entirely warranted.

The chief similarity that sets the HULK works and SKAAR apart is the narrative: whereas PLANET HULK and WORLD WAR HULK rely on stories told chronologically, SKAAR does so only about 50% of the time.While the narrative is an admirable attempt to try something different for Pak and his fellow contributors, I didn't find it serving the story favorably in the slightest.Unfortunately -- as we're dealing with a few alien species that bear similarities to one another -- it grows increasingly difficult to identify and recognize them in the flashbacks, which may or may not take place over a period of ten to twenty years (again, it's difficult to determine).So the six part story is broken up repeatedly for flashbacks -- some dealing with Skaar in his youth, some dealing with Old Sam (Skaar's apparent mentor), some with the Axeman (Skaar's nemesis), and some with others -- and, come the conclusion (which I'll touch on in a moment), I found it extremely challenging to understand the who, what, where, when, and (most importantly) "why" of all this stuff.

To be perfectly honest, I can't imagine that author Pak intended for his story to be told this way.Given the ease he demonstrates with the narrative in his work on HULK, I can't believe he would've thought telling the story of the Hulk's offspring would've been greatly accomplished in such a herky-jerky fashion.I have to wonder if he conceived this story before, during, or after the events depicted in PLANET HULK.He clearly creates an impressive world (think THE SAVAGE TALES OF CONAN but on massive steroids!), complete with several cultures and cities and histories, and what author wouldn't want to play to greater creativity in such a place?In fact, his world-building skills displayed in PLANET HULK were what drew me to pick up this volume of SKAAR's origins.I have to wonder whether or not he intended to tell Skaar's beginnings in chronological order, and, perhaps (it's only a theory), the good folks at Marvel said, "No, no, no, that'll take way too long to get to the interesting smash-smash-smash stories of the young behemoth," leaving the author to retool his take on the son of Hulk into a more marketable piece, starting out with the son in his teens and then divulging the related history in flashbacks.As I said, I don't think it serves the narrative very well.It's hard to "care" about these characters when you're still discovering who they are.

And now ... about that conclusion I hinted at?One of my biggest complaints regarding graphic novels or trade paperback collections based on an ongoing title has to do with the fact that, with an ongoing title, you MAY NOT get a complete story when you buy it.It's the ultimate "buyer beware" curse, and SKAAR suffers from it.There isn't a complete story here, and that's a major disappointment, given the already stated problems with the book's start-and-stop narrative.The book ends with no climax but the arrival of another character (a long-time Marvel Comics fan favorite, so, at least, that's a plus).None of the collections major plotlines are resolved.I read an awful lot of graphic novels -- I stopped collecting monthly titles a few years back -- and I've had this problem more with Marvel's lines than I have with any other comic book publisher.Couldn't they at least advertise that it's a part one of two?Since it's an ongoing monthly title, I understand that that may not be the case, but most comic book writers have stated in interviews that they're encouraged to plan these storylines out in 're-publishable' formats, so I don't see what that would be such a bad thing.In this case, the disappointment at reaching no climax only further hurts the book, and I so much wanted to enjoy this one.Outside of the second visit to Pak's wonderfully envisioned universe, there wasn't a whole lot here to love let alone like, but maybe I'll pick up the next collected installment.Or maybe not.

I think Skaar deserved better than a disjointed narrative, and I strongly want to believe that Pak had planned it out that way (not the way it's presented here).The flashbacks hint at something that could've been far more epic in conception and (probable) execution.All I can say, come the last panel, is "better luck next time."

Good story and decent pictures
The storys not bad. But enless you've read plant hulk, you might not understand all of it.
The art style is decent, but at some points gets to shaky and will make have to looke over it again just so you can understand whats going on.
Over all it's pretty good, butremeber that this story is more about introducing you to this character. Than any thing else so dont expect much.

Great idea and decent writing.
The story here is a great idea. Planet Hulk was really really great. But the art kept on changing from story to story on this and that really hurt flow of the story on this book. Plus the arrangement of the stories could have been a little better. One of the last stories was of when the son was younger than the tale in the rest of the book. ... Read more

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Gamma fans rejoice - the rumors are true! The INCREDIBLE HULK book returns as written by acclaimed Planet Hulk and World War Hulk scribe Greg Pak! Get ready for Bruce Banner as you've never seen him, the Son of Hulk in a whole new world of smash, and an insane new adventure that changes everything for everyone's favorite Green Goliath!Collects Incredible Hulk #601-605. ... Read more

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Finally. Banner is more interesting than the Hulk.
Son of Banner asks the important question. Who is more dangerous, The Hulk or Bruce Banner?
Banner takes Skaar on a tour of the superhero world blowing up RV's and teaching Skaar the art of controlled battle techniqiues. But all the while Banner is getting set up to become the Hulk again by questionable sources.
Who is behind this plot? The Leader or Osborn?
Everyone is starting to wonder. What do we do with Banner?
This is a great story. Banner has always taken a back seat to the Hulks persona. But now we see a very paranoid schizophrenic off the wall intelligent Banner pulling some tricks on his own to make sure that if the Hulk comes back there will be someone to end it for good. ... Read more

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Collects Ultimate Invasion #1-5. ... Read more

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Warbound
WWH Warbound is a book with rich color and a great artist, but Greg Pak appears to want to off his characters so nobody else can abuse them here. Shame really because these supporting cast characters appeared in the critically acclaimed Planet Hulk which was ground-breaking for the Incredible Hulk Series. If you like the supporting cast from Planet Hulk a lot, this may be a decent buy for you, if not, I would probably skip this book.

Average
Planet Hulk was amazing, and I love the characters introduced there who would go on to become the Warbound.World War Hulk was pretty disappointing, although several of the tie-in mini series were decent.This one directly follows the events of World War Hulk and its epilogue, and places the Warbound in a new adventure.The story itself is fairly pedestrian, and involves a generic plot by the Hulk foe The Leader.The art is servicable, but nothing special.The action was drawn relatively well, but some panels did feel a bit cramped.

There is a bit of nice background information given on each of the members of the Warbound in some new flashback scenes that take place on Sakaar mostly before the events of Planet Hulk.Those scenes don't really tie into the main story, but they do give some new insight to the characters' personalities and histories.

Overall, the book was pretty average, and should be fairly enjoyable for anyone who likes the characters from Planet Hulk and wants to read more of them. ... Read more

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World War Hulk is over. But the Aftersmash has just begun! Heroes and monsters rise and fall as the events of World War Hulk reverberate through the blasted ruins of New York City with goliath impact in a massive story featuring the Warbound, the Renegades, Heroes for Hire, Iron Man, Tom Foster, and Damage Control. And yes, smashing will be involved. Plus: We don't know if you heard, but Hulk came back to earth and made a HUUUUUUUUGE mess. Who's S.H.I.E.L.D. gonna get to clean it up? DAMAGE CONTROL, the roughest, toughest dilapidated dirt dogs this side'a the universe. If anyone can clean up the aftereffects of World War Hulk, they can. But while they're picking up the pieces, they find that the war... may not be over! Collects World War Hulk: AfterSmash and World War Hulk: AfterSmash: Damage Control #1-3. ... Read more

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World War Hulk Aftermath
Good side story describing waht happened after Worl War Hulk in New York city. A lot of characters brought together for this story.

World War Hulk Damage Control
I didn't like this item of the world war Hulk, the first part is kind of interesting, where you see the warbounds, and what happens to them after the war is over, and you might enjoy the proytct for the reocnstruction of New York, but the talking building is too much, and frankly, I found it disrespectful for the comic fans.

The aftermath
In the aftermath of World War Hulk stands a decimated New York City and a ravaged populace as Damage Control begins, with Tony "Iron Man" Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D. helping to clean up the mess.We also see what develops as the Hulk's Warbound are taken into custody, as well as the aftermath of the involvement of Hercules, Amadeus Cho, and co. to boot.This TPB is really only worth checking out if you followed World War Hulk pretty closely (the event didn't seem to have as much overall impact compared to Civil War or currently Secret Invasion) or care as to how the place recovered after the cataclysmic battle between the Hulk and Sentry.If you don't, there really isn't anything here that'll hold your interest.Still, what's featured here isn't bad, and there's pretty good artwork throughout as well.All in all, if you dug World War Hulk and are curious as to how the Marvel universe recovered, Damage Control is worth checking out. ... Read more

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Return to the world of 1602! First, Greg Pak and Greg Tocchini pick up where the bestselling story by Neil Gaiman left off: America, the New World! When Captain America was thrust back in time, it changed reality as we know it. Dinosaurs still roam the earth, and the Marvel heroes we know came to exist 500 years early. Now, witness David Bruce Banner and Peter Parquagh become the Hulk and Spider-Man! Then, Peter David and Pascal Alixe take the reins as Doom returns! The Four from the Fantastik's greatest enemy has an insidious plan that takes them to the ends of the Earth! What does he want? Why doesn't Invisible Woman want to fight him? And what does Shakespeare have to do with it?Collects Marvel 1602: New World #1-5, and Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four #1-5. ... Read more

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The second volume of Dynamite Entertainment's acclaimed New Battlestar Galactica series is now available in a hardcover edition! Featuring issues 5-8 of Writer Greg Pak and artist Nigel Raynor's unseen season of stories set aboard the Battlestar Galactica, this series serves as the official compaion to the Peabody award-winning Scifi series! Also inlcudes a complete cover gallery! ... Read more

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Disappointing Overall
I've found these collections from Dynamite to be disapponting. The art work is mostly good, although sometimes the style is overdrawn. Frequently the stories change settings with poor transitions, making the story difficult to follow. Frankly, I don't find the writing and storytelling in these to be up to par with either the show canon or the cover prices being asked. Just okay, but not very insightful, IMO.

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Not quite as good as the first
I enjoyed the first book more than this second volume probably because at times I felt the story got a little far-fetched even for my crazy imagination.But it was still a pleasant read for this fan of the show.As with the first volume there is some nice bonus material at the end, including all the covers from the comic series. ... Read more

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The soothsayers sing: One day, green-hued giants will clash on the broken battlefields of savage Sakaar. One day the son will confront the father who abandoned him to monsters and madmen. But before Skaar can meet the Hulk, he must survive today's terrible clash. And even with all his rage and strength, what hope can he have against the return of the SILVER SAVAGE? The Silver Surfer returns to Sakaar! Collects Skaar: Son of Hulk #7-15. ... Read more

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The Hulk!!
This book is great if you read the first Pre-Lude: Planet Hulk, Planet Hulk, World War Hulk & Finally Hulk: Skaar Son Of Hulk. This story of The Hulk is awesomely written & it is an addition well kept between my other great novels that i have in my shelf. I have enjoyed reading the novel, i advise the reader to buy this great story line as well. ... Read more

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When terrible threats rise in Svartalfheim, the land of the Dark Elves, only Mighty Thor, Son of Asgard, can hope to triumph!But what happens if the Odinson is temporarily... unavailable? It's Hammer Time for Hercules as the Lion of Olympus gets his thunder on! Meanwhile, the Secret Origin of AMADEUS CHO begins! Who really killed Amadeus' family? What is his true relation to Hercules? And, most importantly, what is the connection between him and The Twelve's MASTER MIND EXCELLO?Collects Incredible Hercules #132-137. ... Read more

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The best autorized Marvel lampoon around?
Hercules, as everyone knows, is a song written by someone called A. Toussaint, sung by Aaron Neville and covered by Boz Scaggs. Only joking. Hercules is a greek mythology demi-god that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby thought cool to include in the Marvel universe in the sixties. You know, they already had "created" Thor, so...Their Hercules is everything Thor is not. He looks thirty-something-ish, he is a macho, a womanizer, he likes a beer or ten, he laughs, he appears to not be that smart etc. In short, Spider-Man he is not. Writer Greg Pak did great a couple of years ago or so when he relaunched Cool Herc into the noughties. Five hardcovers later he still delivers the goods. Both serious with his plot and delirious with situations and dialogues, Pak gives a pretty good time reading Hercules' whereabouts. Artists help a great deal. In this tome, we get -- of course -- Herc impersonating Thor, believing to do good. We also get to follow Amadeus, the seventh most intelligent man on Earth, as he meets with the sixth most intelligent man on Earth. Some B-movies are much better that some so-called masterpieces movies. With Herc, we get first class B-list comics.

Brilliant comedy and drama.
After a somewhat less interesting beginning to the year 2009, "Incredible Hercules" comes storming back in the middle of the year with the twice-a-month six issues collected in this volume.The previous collection ended with our heroes, Hercules and Amadeus Cho, parting ways for the time being, and each has his own three-issue storyline collected herein.Issues 132, 134, and 136 follow Hercules in "The Replacement Thor"; while 133, 135, and 137 are taken up by "The Secret Origin of Amadeus Cho", which is more or less what it sounds like.And to tell these stories, the writing team is joined by artists Reilly Brown and Rodney Buchemi, who bring the series to a new high of artistic quality.Spoilers follow.

"The Replacement Thor", which sees Hercules and the now-child Zeus embark on a merry romp through the "Thor" mythos, is an absolute blast.The story opens with them getting separated from Athena, which is always a bad sign, and they are swiftly recruited by Balder the Brave to pacify a warlike Elf Queen in Svartalheim, which Hercules pretending to be Thor, God of Thunder.However, Alflyse proves to be quite fetching, and the real Thor soon appears, having decided to return the favour.This story has little real relevance to the series' larger arcs.It is simply, unapologetically, a rousing screwball coedy, and a brilliant one, culminating in an unforgettable battle between Hercules and Thor.Kid Zeus, filling Amadeus' role as a sidekick, is a brilliant cast addition.The writers continue to explore the pitfalls and benefits of Hercules' own particular brand of heroism.

While Herc is off having fun, the series' larger dramatic arc carries on in Amadeus Cho's story, illustrated by Rodney Buchemi (who will also draw the following arc, "Assault on New Olympus").Amadeus journeys to Excello, Utah, to find out who was responsible for the deaths of his parents and the disappearance of his sister Maddy.This story is a major turning-point for Cho as a character, as he comes to terms with Athena, the mysterious goddess-ally he has lately come to distrust, and much of his past history (and the plot of the overall series) is finally explained.There is an imaginative, if some impenetrable, sci-fi setpiece that will please fans of theoretical physics and Dungeons and Dragons.All of this is beautifully rendered by Buchemi, perhaps the best artist this series has had yet.

Highly recommended. ... Read more

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What if... Captain America fought in the Civil War? What if... the Fantastic Four were Cosmonauts? What if... Daredevil lived in feudal Japan? What if... Namor grew up on land? Hacking into the internet of an adjacent reality, teenager Hector Espejo discovers these and other startling stories - and learns that eavesdropping on a sinister parallel universe can be highly addictive! Collects What If: Captain America, What If: Daredevil, What If: Fantastic Four, What If: Sub-Mariner, What If: Thor and What If: Wovlerine. ... Read more

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Alternate timelines
This "What If" book differs from all the rest. Unlike the rest, all the stories take place in one alternate universe and the person witnissing this is a teen in the regular marvel Universe who hacks into that world's internet and finds information. Each issue a different story involving a different version of certain heroes.

What if Wolverine was the Punisher during the 1920s: Simple plot, in this universe, Wolverine (before he got the claws) has a son who is murdered, along with its mother, by crime bosses and he becomes the punisher. Good concept but I wish they did it when he had claws and wish there was more to the story.

What if Captain American fought during the American Civil War: No we arent talking about what if Steve Rogers was alive back then but instead what if his ancester became Captain America. Again great idea, kind of weak reason why but great issue except nothing really happens to near the end.

What if Thor was Harold of Galactus: The title says it all. Galactus decides to feed on Asgard but Thor convinces him not to and as a result becomes his new Herold. Great story with some great artwork, wasnt weak at all through it all.

What if the Fantastic 4 were cosmonots: Yeah what if 4 russians were hit by the cosmo ray. The only original FF in it is Richards who some how in this universe lived in Russa during the 50s when their rocket went into space. The powers are different but heck even better. This is the only story in the issues where it actually connects to another. General America (Captain America in this universe whose ancester was the original) makes an appearance with the Avengers and sad death or 2..or three occurs and a whole new outcome to the cold war. Great story, enjoyed every page.

What if Daredevil lived in futal Japan: Same with Capt. America, his ancester was involved but wasnt Daredevil. Instead a Japenesse blind man and Mathew Murdoch (Daredevil's ancester becomes Bullseye). Great story with very good artork. Possibly the best of everything in the book.

What if the Submariner lived with his human father: Possibly this story had the biggest question of them all. We all know Namor lived in Alantis and hated every human despite being part human. But what if he grew up on land? This was excellent all the way through.

Good book to have in your collections ... Read more

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The Greek Goliath is looking for some R&R after the events of Secret Invasion and hopes to find it in the arms of ex-Renegade Namora. However, there's no rest for warriors when the Amazons declare war on Atlantis! These ain't your mama's Amazons, so is that why Amadeus Cho sides with them instead of Herc? Plus: ARES returns! Collects Incredible Hercules #121-125. ... Read more

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The series keeps on a roll of drama and comedy.
Coming off the high drama of the "Secret Invasion" crossover arc, "Sacred Invasion" (collected in "Incredible Hercules: Secret Invasion"), which saw the titular Greek hero and his friend Amadeus Cho save Earth from the designs of the Skrull Gods, the cast decides to go on vacation.Writers Greg Pak and Fred Van Lente and new artists Clayton Henry and Salva Espin opt for a more action-comedic tone, reminiscent of much of the first arc, "Against the World".And they throw in more than a few jabs at one of the Distinguished Competition's more recently-beleaguered properties.

In an earlier story, Hercules and Amadeus made the acquaintance of Namora, the recently-resurrected Princess of Atlantis, and so Herc opts to head seaward for a fling.While Herc and Namora shake the earth in their enthusiasm, Amadeus is on the sidelines (having been promised there would be nymphs); but that doesn't last long, as Princess Artume and her band of Amazon warriors abduct him, a development that Amadeus initially welcomes, finding Artume quite attractive.Herc initially assumes that the Amazons are just out to find mates to replenish their breeding stock, but it quickly turns out the ambitious Amazon princess has other plans.Elsewhere, while the main cast deals with this unexpected flare-up, sinister forces with deep and abiding hatred of Hercules and his sister Athena mass their forces and make their plans against them.

Pak and Van Lente have consistently produced some of the funniest comics around, and that trend continues here.Trades of "Incredible Herc" always make a point of including the series' recap pages from the single issues, which normally are not, because these recaps are individual one-page gems, worth reading in and of themselves.There is plenty of excellently-executed broad comedy, but the little details, particularly the sound effects, are always worth paying attention to for all the jokes they pack in (the unveiling of the Titan general Atlas from his mythic confines is accompanied by the giant lettered "SHRRRGGGG!").This is matched by an excellent command of mythological detail, and they excel at depicting the gods and taking them seriously.Clayton Henry on art brings a straightforward and clear style, and a particular command of facial expressions (Herc's reaction to seeing Amadeus and Artume remains one of the most priceless things I've seen in a while, and it has deservedly become an internet meme).

Fred Van Lente has said that much of the inspiration for this arc came from his recent research into the process by which William Marston created DC's Amazon superhero Wonder Woman.Van Lente and Pak set out to do a story with a more myth-loyal take on the Amazons, as the barbarian warriors that they have traditionally been in Marvel Comics.Princess Artume is a clear parody of Diana (Diana, the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, was associated with the Etruscan variant, Artume): imagine if, created to bring peace to the world, Diana opted ot commit matricide and reshape the world in her image, and you get the general idea.More specifically, the writers take aim at DC's lamentable "Amazons Attack!" story arc.

Like all volumes, highly recommended. ... Read more

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The stunning all-new Battlestar Galactica stories by Greg (World War Hulk) Pak comes to a shattering conclusion within these pages! Collecting the final story arc (issues 9 -12), and completing the story of the returners, Dynamite's New Battlestar Galactica also unravels the origins of Sharon Valerii. All of this agaisnt a backdrop of terrorism, cyclon plots and a father's undying love for his son. Featuring the art of Nigel Raynor (joined by Jonathan Lau), This Dynamite trade paperback collection also inlcdues a complete cover gallery featuring the art of Stephen Segovia, Nigel Raynor, Joe Prado, and a series of New Battlestar Photo covers! ... Read more

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Robot Stories: 4 Awesome shorts
Cliff's Notes Review:
+ 4 Awesome, distinct stories
+ Novel central theme "human emotions and robots"
+ Represents the Asian American/Mixed-Race Community without beating you over the head with issues.
+ Charming and Provocative like an independant film/Professional and polished like a high-budget studio film.

My Take:
Robot Stories is awesome.Its is broken up into a series of 4 charming shorties, each related around a theme of "how humans develop emotions when dealing with robots".Each story has a distinct perspective on this central theme.For example, one story is about a couple who wants to adopt a child, but must babysit a "robo-baby" to prove their worth as parents, while another is about a mother trying to re-connect to her sick son through his collection of toy robots.I think the final point that I'd like about Robot Stories and Greg Pak as a director was that he was able to represent the Asian American/Mixed Race characters in normal situations.While this may feel like a minor point, its refreshing.Its nice once in a while to see an Asian American on the big screen who isn't a Lucy Lu Dragon lady, or a Connie Chung newscaster, but as a normal protagonist whom i can identify with.

An exploration of the problems between men and machines
Filmmaker Pak provides not just the award-winning ROBOT STORIES screenplay, but four other tales which are all infused with considerations about technology. It's not only the futuristic settings which link these plots: it's an exploration of the problems between men and machines, the created and the natural worlds, which creates such a compelling dynamic in these motion pictures. Small black and white shots pepper the account, but it's the screenplays which are the heart of this fine title.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Inspiring!!!
I hadn't seen the Robot Stories movie, but a friend of mine did and raved about it. I'd read a few of Pak's comics for Marvel, so I picked up the book and was actually blown away by the amount of thought Pak has put into not just that movie but his career of writing in general. He gives insightful introductions to his many scripts, which run the gamut from sarcastic short spoofs about sex to the recreation of the life of a pioneering surgeon, and finally to the sci-fi feature from the title.

This was the first time I've actually read a screenplay, and it is different than reading a novel. But the book gives some helpful tips to make the adjustment easier. After I while I got used to the format to where I could really visualize the actors and actresses talking to each other.

Somehow I think that is one of the points of the book: to make films more accessible and to inspire people to create their own vision. Pak touches upon a lot of issues: from the craft of writing and the challenges of making an independent film to the media images of Asian Americans (David Henry Hwang's foreword is excellent in this regard). So it has something that can appeal to most everybody. But ultimately, I found the collection to be oddly inspiring to the artist hidden in me, and has made me want to see Pak's movies. ... Read more

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An evil scientist sets his crosshairs on planet Earth, in search of test subjects for his experiments, transforming even the most timid creatures into vicious fighting machines. Thousands of years later, the Thing, Wolverine, Spider-Man, and Elektra all find themselves unwilling participants in the scientist's millennia-old trials... or perhaps not all of them are that unwilling. Collects Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects #1-6. ... Read more

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Marvel Nemesis: The Imperfects
I should know since the old Questprobe days not to buy comics (or graphic novels) based on video games.Except that I didn't really cop to the fact that this title was tied to a video game.Or maybe I'm kidding myself; maybe all comics are tied in to video games.

Some bald scientist-type named Roekel flies his spaceship to Earth to field-test his new weapon--a weird serum that, when injected into life forms, turns them into killing machines.He tests it on prisoners Spider-Man, Wolverine, Storm, The Thing, Elektra, and the Human Torch.

I don't understand why the story jumps ahead two thousand years near the start (this is a longterm experiment...isn't a two thousand year trial-and-error experiment more officially a failure?)I also don't get why (a) He picks superheroes to experiment on, who fight spectacularly without enhancement, and most of whom have been able to work themselves into a fury where necessary anyway, and (b) why he then places them all in a room to kill each other; aren't they of any value to him?And I can't even see what effect the serum has on them because they don't seem any different to me.

Suddenly all the heroes throw off the effects of the serum in succession (I would say that it is NOW time to abandon this hopeless experiment, Roekel), and even more laughably, once they go back to their regular lives a lot of them wish they had it back in their system.This seems completely ridiculous to me--do you fight off the effects of some formula making you perfect, and then decide you want it back?Or are you gonna reject it again?

By the time other heroes like Iron Man and Mr. Fantastic are involved, Roekel has reassessed what kind of test subjects he wants, and selects life's unfortunates.I thought the whole point of his capturing them was to give them the serum, but he has to give them all superpowers first...and now I'm wondering what the point of the serum is at all!We all end up in the Brazilian rainforest because some green, armored aliens who are sworn enemies of Roekel are there, trying to acquire some weird crystal (although, a minute ago, I thought they were on Earth to attack Roekel).I don't recall the crystal having any relevance to what happens next.I DO recall the green meanies fighting Roekel's new batch of "Imperfects", but this is where a comment on the art comes in...

The art is fuzzy and dark.It's hard to make out details in any panel.Sometimes I can't tell who's arm or leg I'm looking at during a melee.The Imperfects--with uninspired names like Solara, Brigade, and The Wink--don't look very impressive in design, and I couldn't even see what some oftheir powers are.Panels of art don't flow naturally together to tell the story (what exactly happened when the Imperfects got clobbered), and by the time the big-name heroes were back in the fray, I had given up on this one.

Yikes.

Almost as good as the video game!
This story is awesome! It tells what happened before the video game started! (which is called Marvel Nemesis Rise of the Imperfects!) It says stuff that usually apears in a Blockbuster movie. My only problem is that you think it's the book based on the video game. But that's ok because it's cool! Just don't buy it for your kids if they aren't aloud to hear swear words because it does that alot! Any way it's an awesome book, you should totally buy it, and you'll like it if you like violence or comedy (which I forgot it does appear in the book some times.) It's the best book I ever read! It's awesome! ... Read more

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Controversy erupts as War Machine picks a target on U.S. soil in "Homeland." When Jim Rhodes returns home he comes face-to-face with American Eagle (last seen in the pages of Thunderbolts), as two visions of America clash with earth-shattering results that may irrevocably change War Machine - and the nation he loves! Also: What the heck does Rhodes' mom have to say about all of this? Find out in the shocking new story in the series that CBR.com calls "high-octane, higher-caliber adventure... a visual spectacle worthy of the spotlight." Collects War Machine #6-10. ... Read more

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The soothsayers sing:One day, green-hued giants will clash on the broken battlefields of savage Sakaar.One day the son will confront the father who abandoned him to monsters and madmen.But before Skaar can meet the Hulk, he must survive today's terrible clash. And even with all his rage and strength, what hope can he have against the return of the SILVER SAVAGE? The Silver Surfer returns to Sakaar as a new story-arc begins! Collects Skaar: Son of Hulk #7-12, and Planet Skaar Prologue. ... Read more

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Dynamite presents the first 15 issues of their acclaimed Battlestar Galactica series in one massive book! Overseen by series Producers Ronald D. Moore and David Eick and set in-between episodes of SCI FI's Battlestar Galactica's second season, Dynamite Entertainment's New Battlestar Galactica features a powerful tale of survival and upheaval among the last remnants of the 12 Colonies of Man. As Adama and crew race to escape the Cylon threat and find a path to Earth, a new menace is uncovered among the fleet in the form of the "Returners." Holding a deadly secret to all aboard, these "Returners" have taken the forms of those long thought lost.Written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Nigel Raynor and Jonathan Lau, this edition features some ever-so-slight tweaks that the creators have meticulously restored, as well as bonus art material and a complete cover gallery. ... Read more

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Get ready for Bruce Banner as you've never seen him, the Son of Hulk in a whole new world of smash, and an insane new adventure that changes everything for everyone's favorite Green Goliath! X marks the spot as the most insane father and son duo in the Marvel Universe take on one of the Green Goliath's most formidable adversaries. That's right, it's the JUGGERNAUT, bi--bi--boys and girls! Featuring artwork by superstar Ariel Olivetti. Collects Incredible Hulk #601-605, and Dark Reign: The List - Hulk. ... Read more

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The Phoenix is back! But where has it been reborn? Fire and pain await the X-Men. Can they handle what's to come?!Collects X-Men: Phoenix Warsong #1-5. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Decompression
Decompressed storytelling is enjoyable when the ART is good. This art is NOT. This is the worst art I have ever seen used to tell a decompressed story. The faces are expressionless and the figures are wooden. This "artist" should never have been given this assignment. Greg Pak's work here doesn't begin to compre to his "Hulk" work either. AVOID.

Good story, but not a worthy sequel
Having enjoyed PHOENIX: ENDSONG, I thought I would get just as much enjoyment out of this sequel, but no such luck.PHOENIX: WARSONG is more about the origin of the Stepford Cuckoos and their relationship with Emma Frost than it is about the Phoenix entity.The story is further diluted by ties back to the Weapon X project.Not a bad read, by any means, but in the end I was asking, "And I bought this WHY exactly?"

Yawn....have I not like read this before?
This is just the same ole recycled stuff here....unless your a die hard like me pick it up....if not...leave it alone

Awesome
This is a great comic I loved it. If you love the Endsong then you'll love Warsong.

Um...no
Hot on the heels of Greg Pak's excellent "Phoenix: Endsong" comes the "Warsong," the second part in Pak's Phoenix trilogy. Unfortunately, "Warsong" fails on almost every level. Tyler Kirkham's artwork pales in comparison to Greg Land's from the first chapter. The plot involves rogue elements of the Phoenix force infecting Emma Frost's Cuckoos, which could make a good story--except that things get confusing when the story overreaches and attempts to double as an origin story for the Cuckoos (you'll never guess who they're a clone of...!).

Can someone explain to me how someone's actual heart turning into diamond while the rest of their body remains organic and blood continues to pulse through their veins? That's just one of the things that doesn't make sense--how about Kitty Pryde getting grabbed by a mechanical tentacle and asking someone to "help her?" Did someone forget that she can phase through things? And after all that Cyclops and Wolverine have been through, does Cyclops really need to ask Logan if he can "smell lies"? (The answer is, apparently, yes.)

If you can make it through this book until the last page, you'll enjoy the set-up for part 3 as the friction between Emma Frost and the Phoenix force/Jean Grey escalates. Greg Pak is an awesome writer (see his "Hulk" work), and hopefully he has something up his sleeve for the next Phoenix go-round. ... Read more

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Born in fire.Raised by monsters.Destined to smash.On an alien planet shattered by war, no one is stronger than Skaar, the savage Son of Hulk. But as a Fillian warlord, an Imperial princess, and a mysterious Earthman spread chaos through the wastelands, will Skaar save the puny survivors -- or eat them?Another epic fever dream from Greg Pak, writer of "Planet Hulk" and "World War Hulk" -- featuring the return of fan-favorite Hulk artist Ron Garney! Also, as Skaar and Omaka make their way towards Prophet Rock, frightened refugees tell terrifying tales of unbounded power that could rock the very foundations of Planet Sakaar.Collects Skaar, Son of Hulk #1-6, Savage World Of Sakaar, Hulk Family. ... Read more