PREVIEW: WWH AFTERSMASH: WARBOUND #4

In the slave pits of Sakaar, the Warbound swore to stand by each other to the very end. And through the terrible battles of PLANET HULK and WORLD WAR HULK, they kept their promise. But today, as the Leader's nefarious plan unfolds, a hero breaks the unbreakable oath. And the lives of thousands hang in the balance beneath the deadly dome of Gammaworld. Will the Brood break? Will Korg crack? Will Elloe explode? Will Hiroim... will Hiroim...Hm. I got nothing folks. But buy this book!
COVER BY: JIM CHEUNG
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: RAFA SANDOVAL
INKS: ROGER BONET
COLORED BY: VAL STAPLES
LETTERED BY: VC - JOE CARAMAGNA
Rated T+ …$2.99

WWH AFTERSMASH: DAMAGE CONTROL #2

While an overworked Damage Control struggles to stay on the job, the Chrysler Building is on a rampage. That's right, the actual building. Meanwhile, the all-new Goliath joins Damage Control's Search and Rescue team, and Gene repairs a broken robot who may be the secret to survival in post-World War Hulk Manhattan.
COVER BY: JOHN ROMITA JR.
WRITER: DWAYNE MCDUFFIE
PENCILS: SALVADOR ESPIN
INKS: SALVADOR ESPIN
COLORED BY: GURU-EFX
LETTERED BY: NATE PIEKOS
Rated T+…$2.99

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WWH AFTERSMASH: WARBOUND #3

COVER BY: JIM CHEUNG
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: LEONARD KIRK
INKS: LEONARD KIRK
COLORED BY: VAL STAPLES
LETTERED BY: VC - JOE CARAMAGNA
THE STORY:
When the Hulk's deadliest enemy takes the lead, only the Warbound can defend the puny humans from his wrath. But can our heroes' oath to stand by each other to the end survive — when one of the Warbound themselves threatens to become the biggest monster under the deadly dome of Gammaworld?
Rated T+…$2.99

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WAR PARTY: PAK TALKS "WORLD WAR HULK: WARBOUND"

It seems like there is no more fitting name for the Hulk's companions than the Warbound. As detailed in Marvel Comics' “Planet Hulk” storyline, the ragtag alien group of ex-gladiators originally banded together to fight for their own freedom and later for the freedom of all the oppressed races on planet Sakaar. When tragedy befell their home planet, the Warbound accompanied their leader, the Hulk, back to Earth on a mission of revenge. Their battle for retribution is currently unfolding in the “World War Hulk” miniseries and readers can expect the Warbound's life of turmoil to continue when “WWH” ends. The group plays a role in the November one-shot “World War Hulk: Aftersmash,” but the next chapter in their life begins in December in “World War Hulk: Warbound,” a five-issue miniseries by writer Greg Pak and artist Leonard Kirk. CBR News spoke with Pak about the miniseries. Read Full Article

PREVIEW: WORLD WAR HULK #4

The most “incredible” blockbuster of the summer is back in World War Hulk #4 (of 5)! From acclaimed writer Greg Pak and living legend John Romita JR comes the fourth chapter of the Marvel Comics event that has captivated critics and fans alike. The Hulk has converted Madison Square Garden into his own battle arena and captured those heroes who opposed him. The seemingly defeated Doctor Strange has returned, bonded with a demon to increase his own power…but at what cost to the Sorcerer Supreme? And when the dust settles, who will go too far to ensure their victory? The answer will shock you!

MORE SMASHING TO COME FROM PAK AND KIRK WITH "WARBOUND"

On Saturday at Fan Expo Canada 2007, a show billed as the second largest of its kind in North America, it was announced that Greg Pak would continue the "World War Hulk" saga with a "Warbound" mini-series.
CBR News spoke with the artist on the project, Leonard Kirk, who also attended the conference in Toronto.
"I am obviously very excited, but to be honest, you guys probably know more about it than I do. I just call the call about it on Thursday," laughed Kirk.
The mini-series follows the exploits of the surviving members of Hulk's team of Sakaarian gladiators, who accompanied Green Scar back to Earth in "World War Hulk."
Warbound currently consists of Hulk, Arch-E-5912, Brood, Elloe Kaifi, Hiroim, Korg and Miek.
Kirk wouldn't spill who would be around at the end of "World War Hulk" and the start of the "Warbound" series.
"I only know of a couple [of the characters] and I don't know who I am allowed to say," admitted Kirk. "I know very little specifically about what is happening with the story. We [he and Pak] talked about some of the characters and very briefly about the plot, but I haven't seen the first script yet." Source

PREVIEW: WORLD WAR HULK: GAMMA CORPS #2

The Gamma Corps want the Hulk dead-- but why? Find out this issue as we explore the individual origins of Corp members Prodigy, Mess, Mr Gabriel and Griffin! Shocking revelations will be made—including the surprising connection one of them has to a former Hulk side kick and how another is actually an ex-member of the Hulk's Rogue's Gallery! Plus, General Ryker fires his first salvo and officially enters WWH!
COVER BY: STAZ JOHNSON
WRITER: FRANK TIERI
PENCILS: STAZ JOHNSON
INKS: SANDU FLOREA
COLORED BY: WIL QUINTANA
LETTERED BY: RANDY GENTILE
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
IN STORES: August 22, 2007

WORLD WAR HULK #1 SELLS OUT, SECOND PRINT COMING

Press Release
Marvel is proud to announce that WORLD WAR HULK #1 has sold out at Diamond (though copies may still be available at the retail level). Fear not, if you haven’t gotten your copy of this “incredible” summer blockbuster, Marvel is going back to press with a variant cover of superstar artist John Romita Jr.’s interior art.
Written by Greg Pak with pencils by John Romita Jr., WORLD WAR HULK #1 finds the Hulk returning from a distant planet looking for revenge on those who exiled him. Upon his return, a battle of epic proportions ensues, forcing the two estranged Avengers teams to ally and face the Green Goliath and his “Warbound” army.
Richard George of IGN.com calls WORLD WAR HULK #1 a “must read,” calling John Romita Jr.’s art on the book “absolutely genius.”
“WORLD WAR HULK #1 kicked twelve kinds of @$$!” says Troy Brownfield of Newsarama.com. Going on to call WORLD WAR HULK #1, “over-the-top, action-packed, and entertaining.”
Simply put, WORLD WAR HULK #1 is a Marvel must read, which kicks off a pulse-pounding gamma-irradiated event which will have momentous repercussions throughout the Marvel Universe. If you haven’t read WORLD WAR HULK #1, be sure to pick up the second printing featuring a variant cover by John Romita Jr.
Written by Greg Pak
Pencils and Cover by John Romita Jr.
64 PGS./Rated T+...$3.99
FOC - 8/23/07, On-Sale 9/12/07

PREVIEW: WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #3

Your man-on-the-street view of WORLD WAR HULK continues here - - with three separate features all written by Paul Jenkins! First, Ben Urich and Sally Floyd, now running their own newspaper, attempt to single-handedly cover a story that even the big boys can't -- featuring art by Ramon Bachs (CIVIL WAR: FRONT LINE)! Then, costume division detective Danny Granville and the alien known as Korg race to figure out who killed one of Hulk's allies - - with art by Shawn Martinbrough (JSA Classified)! Finally, Chris Moreno (Sidekick) proves that the Hulk’s invasion of Manhattan is actually something to laugh at!
COVER BY: JOHN WATSON
WRITER: PAUL JENKINS
PENCILS: RAMON BACHS
32 PGS./Rated T+ …$2.99

Preview: World War Hulk / X-Men #3

The brutal conclusion! Hulk vs. the Juggernaut and whatever X-Men are left standing in a battle that will have lasting consequences for one of the combatants!
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
IN STORES: August 29, 2007

"WORLD WAR HULK" #3 VARIANT REVEALED

WORD BALLOON'S ROAD TO SAN DIEGO: CHRISTOS GAGE

Host John Siuntres sits down with tv and film writer Christos Gage to talk about his current runs on World War Hulk tie ins with the X-Men and Iron Man, His Wildstorm work including the ongoing series Stormwatch PHD drawn by Andy Smith, and upcoming new miniseries Armageddon, and info about The Authority Prime mini series.
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PREVIEW: WORLD WAR HULK #2

The puny human "heroes" of Earth, including Reed Richards, Iron Man, Dr. Strange and Black Bolt, called the Hulk a monster and shot him into space. Now the Hulk has returned with a rage that knows no bounds—and he has a posse! Can the mightiest powerhouses of the Avengers stop the Hulk and his cadre of super-powered Warbound gladiators as they carve their path of mayhem through the concrete canyons of Manhattan? Can battling Ben Grimm and the rest of the Fantastic Four save Reed Richards from the Hulk's wrath? And what hope can She-Hulk have of calming her great green cousin's terrible rage?
40 PGS./Rated T+ …$3.99
COVER BY: DAVID FINCH
WRITER: GREG PAK
PENCILS: JOHN ROMITA JR.
INKS: KLAUS JANSON
COLORED BY: CHRISTINA STRAIN
LETTERED BY: CHRIS ELIOPOULOS
PRICE: 3.99
IN STORES: July 18, 2007

Videos World War Hulk Launch Party

WORLD WAR HULK made its smash debut in June and to celebrate, NYC comics hotspot Jim Hanley's Universe hosted a jam-packed event with creators Greg Pak, John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson and a horde of eager fans. Check it out!

PREVIEW: WORLD WAR HULK: X-MEN #2

It's an all-out action issue as the Astonishing X-Men battle the Hulk in defense of Professor Xavier's dream! You've never seen a Hulk/Wolverine matchup this savage! Plus, what other members of the extended X-Men family will respond to the distress call...and will there be anything left when they do? Featuring Juggernaut!
COVER BY: ED MCGUINNESS
WRITER: CHRISTOS GAGE
PENCILS: ANDREA DI VITO
INKS: ANDREA DI VITO
LETTERED BY: VC - CORY PETIT
32 PGS./Rated A …$2.99
IN STORES: July 25, 2007

PREVIEW: WORLD WAR HULK: FRONT LINE #2

Written by PAUL JENKINS
Art by RAMON BACHS, SHAWN MARTINBROUGH & CHRIS MORENO
Cover by JOHN WATSON
Rated T+…$2.99
On Sale—7/11/07

PREVIEW: World War Hulk: X-Men #2

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
Penciled by ADREA DI VITO
Cover by ED MCGUINNESS
Rated T+…$2.99
On Sale—7/25/07

Greg Pak World War Hulk Interview

Sitting somewhere between up-and-coming writer and seasoned veteran, over the past year Greg Pak has firmly established one thing: He's one of Marvel's best. Driving "Planet Hulk" and now "World War Hulk," Pak has firmly entreanched himself in the firmament of Marvel's writing elite--yet he remains a humble, soft-spoken and friendly guy who just wants to tell the best stories he can. With WORLD WAR HULK #1 on fire and #2 a few weeks away, we sat down with Pak to get his thoughts on Hulk, writing and making his career in comics. Read Entire Interview