I bought this book mostly out of the fact that I had some spare cash and needed to peg another review. I didn't realize that this was going to be one of those books that make a lasting impression on me for months and years to come. This first issue has me anxiously awaiting more of this harsh, compelling tale of the forging of the Red Skull. I don't feel right typing that, but I can only surmise that that means Greg Pak truly has done his job here. Read Full Review

I liked how Pak set the scene up. Schmidt refuses to kill an innocent puppy when tasked to it by the dogcatcher, but when the other dogs in the yard attack and kill the puppy, Schmidt snaps and beats them to death. It's a nice juxtaposition of the Red Skull's violent rage and this side of him we don't know that defends those who are small and weak. I'm interested to see how Pak deepens the already established history of Johann Schmidt, how he elaborates on the myth and brings humanity to the story. The art for Red Skull Incarnate is put together in a really unique manner. Mirko Colak creates every panel as almost a Norman Rockwell snapshot. While this sacrifices motion, it makes the story epic, almost tragically beautiful. Most of the time this kind of fine art falls flat for me, but here it elevates the story. Read Full Review

It would seem that Pak has done something shockingly immoral " exploiting animals for cruelty and killing " while claiming the moral high ground. This kind of behavior needs to be called out, named, and condemned. This is a case where we must protect ourselves from those who claim to be protecting us. We must reject this comic for its brutality and stupidity. Marvel has an honorable history of emotional and spiritual sensitivity to immigrants, refugees, and survivors. This is its day of shame. Read Full Review