Fund This: The Princess Who Saved Her Friends

The children's book sequel from Greg Pak, Joanathan Coulton and Takeshi Miyazawa.



The Princess Who Saved Her Friends is the latest children's book written by comics writer Greg Pak and internet superstar musician Jonathan Coulton, and illustrated by artist Takeshi Miyazawa. The sequel to 2015's The Princess Who Saved Herself, the book is currently winding down a successful Kickstarter campaign.

Featuring the same creative team, the original book was a story of determination, bravery, and understanding, starring a scrappy kid who stuck up for herself but was always able to open the circle and find reconciliation with the monsters and witch she came into conflict with.

But what happens next, when our heroine discovers that the witch befriended might not be such a good friend after all? The Princess Who Saved Her Friends tackles the kind of tricky personal conflict that kids -- and adults -- grapple with every day in the real world.

Watch this video for more information:

They Call Us Bruce - Episode 8: They Call Us Gene Luen Yang and Greg Pak

Jeff Yang and Phil Yu present an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America.



What's up, podcast listeners? We've got another episode of our podcast They Call Us Bruce. Each week, my good friend, writer/columnist Jeff Yang and I host an unfiltered conversation about what's happening in Asian America, with a strong focus on media, entertainment and popular culture.

This week, we geeked out and welcomed our good friends, acclaimed comic book creators Gene Luen Yang and Greg Pak, who talked about diversity in comics, new takes on iconic characters, and who would win in a fight: Asian Hulk or Asian Superman?

Marvel's Asian American superheroes team up... for karaoke?

Totally Awesome Hulk #15 is Marvel's most unapologetically Asian American comic book issue of all time.



This is a dire situation that needs the attention of Marvel Comics' greatest Asian American superheroes! Amadeus Cho -- aka The Totally Awesome Hulk -- Ms. Marvel, Silk, Shang Chi, Jimmy Woo and Jake Oh have answered the call to action and assembled... at a bone marrow donor registration drive?

That's the opening scene of Totally Awesome Hulk #15, which is not only totally awesome, but quite possibly the most unapologetically Asian American issue of a comic book that Marvel Comics has ever published.

Starting with that bone marrow donor drive. As you may know, ethnicity matters when searching for a life-saving bone marrow match, and unfortunately, Asian Americans are seriously underrepresented on the National Marrow Donor Registry. And now you know. You can thank writer Greg Pak for that.

Marvel's Most Epic Asian American Superhero Team-Up Ever

Greg Pak assembles Amadeus Cho, Ms. Marvel, Shang Chi, Silk and more in Totally Awesome Hulk #15.



Ms. Marvel! Shang Chi! Silk! Amadeus Cho! Has there ever been such an awesome assemblage of Asian American superheroes under the banner of Marvel Comics? Possibly probably not... until now.

Writer Greg Pak recently teased the upcoming cover of Totally Awesome Hulk #15, suggesting that this is the most significant grouping of Asian American superheroes that has ever starred in a mainstream comic book.

In Totally Awesome Hulk #15, kid genius Amadeus Cho -- aka The Hulk -- is slowly learning how to become a team player, but has to learn fast when Ms. Marvel, Shang Chi, Silk and a host of other heroes come to town.

Wings, Guns and Magic! Preview Greg Pak's KINGSWAY WEST #2

Guest Post by Greg Pak



I grew up as a biracial Korean American kid in Texas who always loved Westerns. So when I learned about the actual history of the Chinese in the Old West, my head popped off, and for over two decades, I've been obsessed with writing a story about a Chinese gunslinger in the Old West.

Last Wednesday, my dreams came true when the first issue of my Dark Horse comic book series Kingsway West hit stores. Kingsway West tells the story of a Chinese gunslinger searching for his wife in an Old West overrun with magic, and I've been pretty much blown away by the response of readers and reviewers. I'm particularly grateful to Angry Asian Man and all the readers right here on this blog who supported the book from the minute it was announced way back in July 2015. So I'm thrilled to bring you a six page lettered preview of issue #2, written by yours truly, drawn by the great Mirko Colak, colored by the brilliant Wil Quintana, and lettered by the awesome Simon Bowland!

Kingsway West #1 is in comic stores right now -- pick it up at your local shop or buy it digitally at Comixology. Kingsway West #2 comes out on September 21 -- please feel free to ask your local shop to hold a copy for you!

Greg Pak's comic book 'Kingsway West' gets a badass trailer

New series tells the story of a Chinese gunslinger searching for his wife in an Old West overrun with magic.



The new comic book series Kingsway West tells the epic tale of a Chinese gunslinger searching for his wife in an Old West overrun with magic. The long-awaited four-issue miniseries, written by Greg Pak with art by Mirko Colak, colors by Wil Quintana, and letters by Simon Bowland, puts a genre-bending Asian spin on the western. The first issue, from Dark Horse Comics, will be available next month.

And now it has a badass trailer! Check it out:

Grossssss! ABC Disgusting: An Alphabet Book About Disgusting Things

Preview Greg Pak & Takeshi Miyazawa's children's book and listen to Jane Lui's theme song.



A is for Anchovy Ice Cream. B is for Bug Juice. C is for Cockroaches. And so begins the inventory of grossness in ABC Disgusting, a unique children's alphabet book by writer Greg Pak and artist Takeshi Miyazawa.

In ABC Disgusting, a boy tries to shock his sister with an alphabetical series of disgusting things -- dirty diapers, farts, insects and more! But in the end, she hits him with what might be the biggest gross-out of all.

The delightfully disgusting 36-page hardcover book is available for pre-order now.

Amadeus Cho is the Totally Awesome Hulk!

The all-new Totally Awesome Hulk #1, by Greg Pak and Frank Cho, on sale now.



There's a brand new Hulk in town, and his name is Amadeus Cho. Yes, the Hulk is Asian American, bringing new meaning to "Angry Asian Man." The first issue of Marvel Comics' Totally Awesome Hulk, by writer Greg Pak and artist Frank Cho, hits shelves this week, and it promises to be craziest Hulk story of the millennium.

Kid genius Amadeus Cho decides he's gonna be the best Hulk ever -- and just possibly brings the entire Marvel Universe crashing down into chaos. Issue #1 kicks off with Amadeus springing into action -- and going green -- during a totally awesome beach day to prevent massive monster mayhem.

Here's a preview from the first issue:

Greg Pak's 'Kingsway West' comic book has a soundtrack

Listen to Goh Nakamura's "Sonia," inspired by Greg Pak's tale of a Chinese gunslinger in the Old West.



Kingsway West, writer Greg Pak's upcoming Dark Horse comic book series with artist Mirko Colak, is about a Chinese gunslinger searching for his wife in an Old West overrun by magic.

As part of the book's launch, Greg has enlisted the help of a few of my favorite Asian American musicians, Goh Nakamura, Jane Lui and Adam Warrock, to create songs based on the characters and story. Greg, who says he always has an imaginary soundtrack running through his head as he writes comics, thought Kingsway West would lend itself particularly well to the soundtrack treatment.

"Music is almost completely emotional, and Westerns tend to be stories with big emotions," says Greg. "So there are grand traditions of soaring anthems, heroic themes, and deeply romantic ballads associated with movie Westerns. I love the way Goh, Adam, and Jane have tapped into those traditions but totally made them their own."

We're pleased to present the debut of "Sonia" by our old pal award-winning singer/songwriter Goh Nakamura. The song is inspired our hero, Kingsway Law, and the epic search across the west for his lost love Sonia.

Take a listen:

CAAMFest San Jose Artist Spotlight: Greg Pak

A conversation with the acclaimed comic book writer and filmmaker, September 20 at Camera 3



If you're in the Bay Area, head out to the South Bay and don't miss your chance to hang out and hear from award-winning comic book writer and filmmaker Greg Pak. CAAMFest San Jose invites you to a special conversation with Greg on his remarkable work and career, moderated by acclaimed writer and cartoonist Gene Luen Yang. It's happening Sunday, September 20 at Camera 3 in San Jose.

Here are some more details about the event:

Marvel reveals Amadeus Cho is the new Hulk

'Totally Awesome Hulk,' written by Greg Pak and drawn by Frank Cho, hits shelves in December.



For my fellow comic book geeks... It is confirmed! After weeks of teasing and speculation, Marvel Comics revealed that the much-anticipated new Hulk is none other than kid genius Amadeus Cho. That's right. The Hulk, one of Marvel's most popular, enduring characters, is Asian American.

Marvel Reveals Amadeus Cho Is The Totally Awesome Hulk

Amadeus Cho will take over Bruce Banner's mantle when Totally Awesome Hulk #1 hits shelves in December. On top of all that, the series will be written by Grek Pak and drawn by Frank Cho, marking the first Marvel title in history to feature a Korean American lead character, writer and artist.

This is totally awesome.

Stickers, ketchup, banana, farts and 'Kaiju Clubhouse'

Cool stretch goals added for 'ABC Disgusting,' a children's alphabet book about disgusting things



Writer Greg Pak and Co. are in the final hours of their already successful crowdfunding campaign for ABC Disgusting, a children's alphabet book about disgusting things. Having blasted past their initial goal of $24,000, they've come up with some cool, fun stretch goals -- and met them. This includes stickers, gross-out videos, a fart-filled song, and soon, maybe even a whole 'nother book.

First, here's a video with more info about the project:

Check out this totally gross preview of 'ABC Disgusting

An Alphabet Book About Disgusting Things!



Great news from our friend Greg Pak! ABC Disgusting, his new children's book about disgusting things, hit its $24,000 Kickstarter goal last night. To celebrate, Greg, artist Takeshi Miyazawa, colorist Jessica Kholinne, and letterer Simon Bowland have released a lettered, colored preview of the book.

Check out the first eight pages of the book, in which a boy tries to gross out his sister with disgusting things such as anchovy ice cream, bug juice, cockroaches, and various forms of flatulence. From the awesome creative team that brought you The Princess Who Saved Herself.

WARNING: VERY DISGUSTING. (And maybe a little heartwarming.) INCLUDES FLATULENCE, LAMPREYS, MAYONNAISE MILK SHAKES, NOSE HAIR, ZOMBIES AND ZORILLAS.

Greg Pak puts a new spin on the old west in 'Kingsway West'

New comic book tale about a Chinese gunslinger searching for his wife in an Old West overrun by magic.



Writer Greg Pak just announced his latest comic book project, and it sounds pretty damn cool. Kingsway West, with artist Mirko Colak and colorist Wil Quintana, puts a genre-blending Asian spin on the Old West.

The upcoming ongoing series from Dark Horse Comics tells the story of Kingsway Law, a Chinese gunslinger fresh out of prison, searching for his wife in an Old West overrun by magic. His quest puts him in the path of guns, magic, fantasy elements and good old-fashioned racism.

ABC Disgusting: An Alphabet Book About Disgusting Things!

"Gross-Out Humor With Heart" from the creative team behind 'The Princess Who Saved Herself'



Here's a cool new project that could use your support. ABC Disgusting is a children's alphabet book about disgusting things, written by Greg Pak with art by Takeshi Miyazawa, colors by Jessica Kholinne, and letters by Simon Bowland, the art team behind The Princess Who Saved Herself and Code Monkey Save World.

ABC Disgusting tells the story of a boy trying to shock his older sister with an alphabetical series of disgusting things -- cockroaches, flatulence, lampreys, mayonnaise milk shakes, nose hair, zombies, et cetera. Groooosss! But in the end, she hits him with what might be the biggest gross-out of all.

They're currently raising funds through Kickstarter to produce the book. Here's a video with more details:

Fund This: 'The Princess Who Saved Herself'

A children's book by Greg Pak and Takeshi Miyazawa, based on the song by Jonathan Coulton.



Here's a cool book project that is worthy of your crowdfund support... The Princess Who Saved Herself is a children's book written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa. Based on the beloved song by musician Jonathan Coulton, it tells the story of an awesome kid who lives with her pet snake and plays rock 'n' roll all day. Greg describes the book as "exploding the princess myth for a new generation of awesome girls."

It looks totally rad. Here's a video of Greg and Jonathan with more info:

New York City: 'Fresh Off The Boat' Live Community Viewing Party

Wednesday, February 4 at The Circle NYC



As you probably know, the groundbreaking ABC sitcom Fresh Off The Boat hits airwaves next week. Based on the bestselling memoir by Eddie Huang, the show stars the first Asian American family on the network television in over two decades. If you're in New York, you're invited to a special community viewing party.

Because this kind of a big deal. Watch the live two-episode premiere, along with a talkback with series star Hudson Yang and proud dad Jeff Yang, and special guests Erin Quill, Grek Pak, Richard Lui and more. It's happening Wednesday, February 4, starting at 8:00pm at The Circle NYC.

Here are some more details about the event:

Fund This: Code Monkey Save World

Hey, fellow geeks! Just want to make sure you knew about Code Monkey Save World, winding down the final hours of its Kickstarter campaign. The project is a graphic novel collaboration based on the songs of popular internet singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton, written by our friend Greg Pak, and drawn by Takeshi Miyazawa. It's already successfully met its fundraising goal many times over, so this is your chance to get in on this.

Code Monkey Save World got started when Greg sent a tweet to his old college friend Jonathan Coulton about writing a supervillain team-up comic based characters from his music. They crafted the tale of Code Monkey, the put-upon coding monkey from the eponymous Coulton song, as he teams up with the lovelorn supervillain from Coulton's song "Skullcrusher Mountain." They have adventures.

Here's the video with some more details:

Donate to the subway victim's family, get a comic book signed by Greg Pak

Do you like comic books? And would you like to help a family in need?

In New York, Korean Community Services recently established a memorial fund for the family of Ki Suk Han, the subway murder victim who was killed when he was pushed onto the track and hit by a train.

Our friend Greg Pak, the writer behind comics like The Incredible Hulk, Astonishing X-Men and Vision Machine, is doing his part to help out. To encourage folks to donate, Greg has promised to send a signed comic book to anyone who contributes $25 or more to the fund.

Here are some more details on how it works:

angry reader of the week: greg pak

Ah yes. Coming at you once again with another Angry Reader of the Week, spotlighting you, the very special readers of this website. Over the years, I've been able to connect with a lot of cool folks, and this is a way of showing some appreciation and attention to the people who help make this blog what it is. This week's reader is none other than filmmaker/comic book writer Greg Pak: