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What? Comic books writen for both adults AND children? From what I've seen lately on the stands I figured everyone had just quit writing comic books with kids in mind. Sorry was that out of my head? But seriously Looking forward to the IM book. Just picked up Peter's "Before Dishonor" and Anderson's Last Days of Krypton ( what put me over the should I buy it hump was Peter's indorsment on the back cover. ). Come to think about it...one question that's been on my mind for some time and forgive me if someone has asked this in the past on the blog but:

Peter, IF you found yourself writing a Star WARS book what would your dream story be? A humerous "How Much for Just the Planet" ramp? A romantic Han and Leia Imzadi coutship story? A young readers scholastic tale "Jar Jar and his friend the rancor"? I dunno just curious.

AER

Great news! It's rare that I don't enjoy a PAD novelization more than the movies they're based on. Maybe this time the movie will be equal to the book.

Question: Is Tigerheart the next book in the Hidden Earth Series, or is it completely unrelated?

Glad to know you're doing the Iron Man novelization. Yours usually seem to nail the core essence of the story better than the movies do themselves -- especially in the case of, say, Spider-Man III. A truly entertaining adaptation of a truly mediocre movie.

JAB

Boy, I hope Tigerheart is HIDDEN EARTH. Loved the first book.

NICE!!!! Glad to hear you had no trouble at all getting your hands on the Iron Man script. I meant to ask you about your experience writing Spider-Man for the past 2 years for FNSM, and in addition the novelization of the 3rd film, but I just got so caught up in Dan Slott's tales working on Ren&Stimpy. I heard there's a long and interesting story about you adapting the Spidey 3 script, any truth to it?
Any plans to do the novelization for the Hulk movie, wink?

The question I have is... When can we start looking for the next STNF novel?

John

Judging from the unexpected bits of wit I saw in the trailer, this should be a great fit.

I've always thought IRON MAN had the potential to be a good movie but I was not at all thrilled with the choice of Robert Downy Jr. Boy, was I wrong.

Huhn. I'd heard that Dan Jolley had the honor of novelizing IRON MAN. I thought that was a bit weird since you almost always are the go-to man for all novelizations Marvel.

I literally just watched the IM trailer two minutes ago, (trying to keep myself awake so I could get my wife to her night job) and I only have two things to say. First, the armor looks much better than the costume I made just after IM 200 came out. Second, I really wanna grab this book.

That all sounds pretty good. I still think you could drop us a few hints about the nature of "Tigerheart."

Robert Downy Jr. as Iron Man... Still got the jury out on that one in my book. I'll see it, but that's still my one worry about it.

I for one think that the casting of Robert as Tony is 90% brillaint idea and 10% Irony Man. Rich sucsessful playboy known for being very good at his choosen profession at one point is nearly destroyed by substance abuse. Nope, no similarities there.

PAD, am I correct in guessing that pick-ups are done and the script you have at this point is completely up-to-date with what's in the film?

Peter David: Rock solid script....
Luigi Novi: Yes! Awesome. Nice to hear that a major Marvel character that doesn't have anything to do with spiders or mutants will be served by a good script.

But Peter, What's Tigerheart again? It sounds familiar, so I'm guessing you mentioned it before.

Did you ever write the comic, PAD? Is that something you'd like to attempt?

Great! I love the adventure comics! So far I've read two of your Spiderman adventure comics and they were a Joy to read. I thought another guy wrote the Hulk, though. Oh well, Keep up the good work!

I have seen nothing in the trailer that was all that impressive. I do not think they have the right actor for the job. The Spidey 3 novel was boring. (sorry).

PAD did an interview recently here:
http://www.comicaddiction.com/features/interviews/int_pdavid_102407.htm
...where he described "Tigerheart" as a "Peter Pan pastiche."

Also in 2008 PAD has an original Wolverine novel, Election Day, due in August; and a young adult novel called Mascot to the Rescue.

More info at at the PAD Bibliography at http://www.peterdavid.info

Corey Tacker

I'm glad to hear that you enjoy writing for the Marvel Adventures line. I think it's vital (and creatively fun) to Marvel's publishing endeavors. I would love to write any of those titles myself! I look forward to seeing more!

I may be showing just how big the rock I live under is, but, other than the place to make food on a ship, but what's a galley?

And is anybody else really glad Iron Man doesn't have a friend named Rusty?

Congrats on the novelizing gig, Peter! Some very hard-to-please comics fans I'm acquainted with are truly enthusiastic about the "Iron Man" movie; I'd say your being hired is another positive sign. I'm looking forward to both the movie and the book.

I'm NOT angling for a similar gig, but I wondered, who tends to hire the writers for novelizations? The studio, the film's producers, the marketing folks? (The only time I know for sure a director had a direct hand in the hiring was when James Cameron sought out Orson Scott Card to novelize "The Abyss," and I figure that was a unique situation.)

Hi Peter

I'd love to hear something about what Tigerheart is about. All we know is that it comes out in June from Del Rey and that you have called it a Peter Pan pastiche? Can you provide some more info?

To the person who asked above, I am fairly sure based on the Peter Pan bit that it is not a Hidden Earth sequel, though I would love to know when that comes out.

Any chance I already missed a Peter David Hulk adventures? And if I did could somebody be so nice and point out which one?

Hi Pete!

great news!.... love your novellizations. Particularlly "Sagitarius is Rising"... Wonderful BG novel.... Any inkling on if and when there will be a novel of "Razor"-- I have not seen one.

On "Ironman", I loved the preview... I guess they're playing up Tony Stark as a real S.O.B. .... big industrialist who is above everyone around him and doesn't care what anyone thinks - then BAM! He's in a life or death crisis.
Not only is he forced to fight for his life, but it's a fall from the high tower he's built... no matter who you are, your life can be snatched away. Playing him that way i guess makes him a more sympathetic character... seing him humbled by the hostage situation and breaking free that way.

At least that's what I got from the trailer... hope it comes through in the film...

Bob A

Hi Pete!

great news!.... love your novellizations. Particularlly "Sagitarius is Rising"... Wonderful BG novel.... Any inkling on if and when there will be a novel of "Razor"-- I have not seen one.

On "Ironman", I loved the preview... I guess they're playing up Tony Stark as a real S.O.B. .... big industrialist who is above everyone around him and doesn't care what anyone thinks - then BAM! He's in a life or death crisis.
Not only is he forced to fight for his life, but it's a fall from the high tower he's built... no matter who you are, your life can be snatched away. Playing him that way i guess makes him a more sympathetic character... seing him humbled by the hostage situation and breaking free that way.

At least that's what I got from the trailer... hope it comes through in the film...

Bob A

Peter read an early chapter of Tigerheart at Dragoncon. It's a take on Peter Pan, where you basically know Peter's there (as a supporting character) though he's refered to as "The Boy."
I'm looking forward to it.

Peter, don't you have another children's book coming out next year as well?

David

You're writing Hulk adventures? Whoa. What kind of a fan am I that i didin't know that? When did you start writing that? Are you the regular writer or just a fill in?

I saw the Iron Man trailer and I've a feeling that this movie will be a critical bust, like the Ang Lee Hulk. It will make $$$ though.

To me, Tony Stark was a young man when he became Iron Man Downey jr is in his 40's I believe. They should have cast someone in their late 20's or early 30's.

Joe V.

I'd kill to find out how the Iron Man movie is supposed to go.

Great news on both fronts! I loved your MA Spidey books, especially the one with Frankenstein. Nice ending.

Comics can touch on a range of emotions, but people have forgotten they are supposed to be FUN. The MA line takes me back to the late 70's/early 80's when I first collected comics in a big way.
Any chance of doing MA Avengers?

You did the MA spidey book also? Ah crap, how long was I gone? OK, which issues?

Joe V.

I believe Paul Benjamin has been writing Marvel Adventures Hulk (there was an interview with him about the upcoming Defenders issues on Newsarama the other day), so I assume PAD is doing some issues coming up.

PAD, your MA Spider-Man issues have been great. I really enjoy your "classic" tales. (PAD wrote issues 17-20, and 29-32, I believe.)

I've enjoyed Mr David's work for many years. Ever since "Jump for my love or Spring is in the air", "The Commuter Cometh" and "The Death of Jean DeWolf" hooked me on comics. Happy as I am to hear of Mr David writing the novelisation of the new Iron Man movie: I hope he can still do the novelisation for The Incredible Hulk movie also due out next year. I sorely missed him doing the novelisation of Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Daniel Josephs' (a pseudonym) efforts seemed a bit rushed and perfunctory, just weren't on par with Mr David's effort on the novelisation of the first movie.

I may be showing just how big the rock I live under is, but, other than the place to make food on a ship, but what's a galley?

A proof edition of a new book, done up for the purpose of catching errors before the final edition is printed.

Or alternatively, a shallow-draughted wooden vessel that can power itself with either oar or sail. They were quite common in the Mediterranean for several thousand years but fell out of favour once oceangoing voyages became all the rage.

PAD, if I might be nosy enough to ask this question: what do you find are the major differences in the creative process for novelisations vs original novels? Do you find one more satisfying than the other? Which one do you find writing Star Trek or other spin-off novels closer to?

(I forgot to sign into Typekey the first time I tried to post this, so I apologize if some of this shows up twice).

"You did the MA spidey book also? Ah crap, how long was I gone? OK, which issues?"

Issues #17-20, 29-32 (#32 was last month's).

"I believe Paul Benjamin has been writing Marvel Adventures Hulk (there was an interview with him about the upcoming Defenders issues on Newsarama the other day), so I assume PAD is doing some issues coming up."

In that interview Benjamin talks about his plans through #8, so PAD's may be #9-10.

"Peter, don't you have another children's book coming out next year as well?"

He's mentioned one called Mascot to the Rescue, from Harper Books in 2008.

He also has an original Wolverine novel, Election Day, coming August 2008.

More details at the PAD Bibliography at http://www.peterdavid.info

Corey Tacker

Corey, thanks for more information. I forgot to check your PAD Bibliography (a great resource--check it out, folks!).

Also, to everyone:

Speaking of Hulk, I saw that PAD has written an upcoming Hulk vs. Fin Fang Foom one-shot special.

Wow, the Iron Man novelization too? You're Marvel's go-to guy when it comes to prose adaptations of their cinematic properties. From the look of the trailers it'll be interesting to see Tony Stark stripped down to his core; a bored and somewhat shallow genius who recieves a serious rude awakening that spins him a complete 180 degrees in his thinking. . .Howard Hughes by way of a suave Nikola Tesla. Could be fun.

You're going to be writing some Hulk Adventures? Nice! I'll look forward to it.

Take care,

Stacy

Since I watch Doctor Who when it airs on the Sci-Fi Channel, and the folks at Comicmix are pathologically incapable of not putting spoilers for next season in headlines, I would really prefer that you remove the Comicmix headlines widget on the front page. I've already stopped reading Comicmix over their spoilerific headlines and would hate to have to stop reading your blog as well.

This may get no action cuz it is slightly off topic - but . . .
Mr. PAD,
what is your opinion of Sentry?
And, more specifically, of the ret-con of Sentry into the Marvel universe?

I'm having a rough time tolerating the presence of this new hero. I was wondering how you have made peace with the total fabrication of Sentry's history and status in the Marvel Universe as the most powerful there is and ever was.
Any advice? Some corner I can turn in my thinking to get past this - (in my current opinion) - total sham of a character?
I honestly just want something to hang my hat on here -- like many instances in comics where something like this has been done before and ultimately improved many a story line (some may argue the character of Dawn on the Buffy TV series accomplished this very thing -- but Sentry is more like Oliver on the Brady Bunch, or like the vanishing Chuck on Happy Days).
I realize it is not your lot in life to ease my intolerance of a comic book character - so I would really merely like to know if you are a Sentry fan, anti-Sentry ( a tough stance to admit to, I guess), or if it's a "Meh."

Far be it from me to presume to speak in another's place (especially Peter's), but I can't resist the oppurtunity to just jump in quick with my $0.02 and assorted pocket change on the subject of Rob Reynolds, the Sentry, he with the power of a million exploding suns.

I like the oppurtunity that a character like the Sentry provides Marvel; the chance to tell stories of the superman archetype that are largely free of the baggage of that character's seventy-odd years of continuity. Rob Reynolds, his wife Lindy, Watchdog, CLOC. . .it's all gold. You can have a character be Marvel's answer to the big guy with the shield on his chest, and tell some stories about what a more traditional superhero might do in the more outlaw and underground univers of Marvel's own superhumans.

I enjoyed the original Sentry miniseries when it came out (and yes, I was totally snookered into thinking this might've been a Stan Lee creation. So sue me, I'm a lousy judge of character. Pun intended); it took us on a tour through the Marvel Universe through the eyes of a hero who was Captain America's Captain America, the big kahuna, who'd had to sacrifice that level of power and respect because he was at once the greatest champion and greatest threat that world could host. It was amazing stuff. And as a one-off, What-If kind of mini-series/trade it works beautifully.

The problem I think is that the character was meant as a one-off sort of venue until New Avengers came along and they may have realized they needed a heavy-hitter and none of the regular crop screamed either 'Avenger' or 'New'. So they brought back the Sentry and began the awkward dance of trying to meld the mini-series continuity to the Marvel Universe proper. Which worked. . .to an extent.

There's no such thing as a bad character in comics (Forbush-Man notwithstanding). You can tell a story with frickin' Frog Man and the White Hare and I'll read it if it's got heart and a sense of fun about it. But I think what happened with the Sentry is that. . .well. . .he's got power out the ying-yang. And much like writing for that other character with the shield, or a speedster, characters with MacGuffin level powers can be hard to write for. Even our Metropolitan Marvel had long periods where he'd be warped by varying shades of kryptonite or tried on multiple secret identities or what have you, because it can be hard to create legitimate threats to his power.

Of course, the fun of the Sentry is that he's not just the Sentry, but the Void as well. Imagine Superman and Hannibal Lecter as the same guy, and not only that but they're aware of the Jekyll/Hyde distinction. What do you do when you are your own worst enemy? So you throw a bit of that classic Hulk angst in with the superman seasonings and it leads to a very intriguing brew of storytelling possibility.

But. . .(and you knew the but was coming) the character for all his potential coolness has never quite taken off. It could be the fact that his power level fluctuates ever so, or writer fiat when it comes to favorite characters, but he's never really been handled all that well outside of his own book. And that's a shame, because I think if written well the Sentry could be a great commentary not only on superheroes and the genre, but on the Apollonian and Dionysian struggle within us all.

But hey, that's me. I'm kooky like that.

Stac

Far be it from me to presume to speak in another's place (especially Peter's), but I can't resist the oppurtunity to just jump in quick with my $0.02 and assorted pocket change on the subject of Rob Reynolds, the Sentry, he with the power of a million exploding suns.

I like the oppurtunity that a character like the Sentry provides Marvel; the chance to tell stories of the superman archetype that are largely free of the baggage of that character's seventy-odd years of continuity. Rob Reynolds, his wife Lindy, Watchdog, CLOC. . .it's all gold. You can have a character be Marvel's answer to the big guy with the shield on his chest, and tell some stories about what a more traditional superhero might do in the more outlaw and underground univers of Marvel's own superhumans.

I enjoyed the original Sentry miniseries when it came out (and yes, I was totally snookered into thinking this might've been a Stan Lee creation. So sue me, I'm a lousy judge of character. Pun intended); it took us on a tour through the Marvel Universe through the eyes of a hero who was Captain America's Captain America, the big kahuna, who'd had to sacrifice that level of power and respect because he was at once the greatest champion and greatest threat that world could host. It was amazing stuff. And as a one-off, What-If kind of mini-series/trade it works beautifully.

The problem I think is that the character was meant as a one-off sort of venue until New Avengers came along and they may have realized they needed a heavy-hitter and none of the regular crop screamed either 'Avenger' or 'New'. So they brought back the Sentry and began the awkward dance of trying to meld the mini-series continuity to the Marvel Universe proper. Which worked. . .to an extent.

There's no such thing as a bad character in comics (Forbush-Man notwithstanding). You can tell a story with frickin' Frog Man and the White Hare and I'll read it if it's got heart and a sense of fun about it. But I think what happened with the Sentry is that. . .well. . .he's got power out the ying-yang. And much like writing for that other character with the shield, or a speedster, characters with MacGuffin level powers can be hard to write for. Even our Metropolitan Marvel had long periods where he'd be warped by varying shades of kryptonite or tried on multiple secret identities or what have you, because it can be hard to create legitimate threats to his power.

Of course, the fun of the Sentry is that he's not just the Sentry, but the Void as well. Imagine Superman and Hannibal Lecter as the same guy, and not only that but they're aware of the Jekyll/Hyde distinction. What do you do when you are your own worst enemy? So you throw a bit of that classic Hulk angst in with the superman seasonings and it leads to a very intriguing brew of storytelling possibility.

But. . .(and you knew the but was coming) the character for all his potential coolness has never quite taken off. It could be the fact that his power level fluctuates ever so, or writer fiat when it comes to favorite characters, but he's never really been handled all that well outside of his own book. And that's a shame, because I think if written well the Sentry could be a great commentary not only on superheroes and the genre, but on the Apollonian and Dionysian struggle within us all.

But hey, that's me. I'm kooky like that.

Stac

Far be it from me to presume to speak in another's place (especially Peter's), but I can't resist the oppurtunity to just jump in quick with my $0.02 and assorted pocket change on the subject of Rob Reynolds, the Sentry, he with the power of a million exploding suns.

I like the oppurtunity that a character like the Sentry provides Marvel; the chance to tell stories of the superman archetype that are largely free of the baggage of that character's seventy-odd years of continuity. Rob Reynolds, his wife Lindy, Watchdog, CLOC. . .it's all gold. You can have a character be Marvel's answer to the big guy with the shield on his chest, and tell some stories about what a more traditional superhero might do in the more outlaw and underground univers of Marvel's own superhumans.

I enjoyed the original Sentry miniseries when it came out (and yes, I was totally snookered into thinking this might've been a Stan Lee creation. So sue me, I'm a lousy judge of character. Pun intended); it took us on a tour through the Marvel Universe through the eyes of a hero who was Captain America's Captain America, the big kahuna, who'd had to sacrifice that level of power and respect because he was at once the greatest champion and greatest threat that world could host. It was amazing stuff. And as a one-off, What-If kind of mini-series/trade it works beautifully.

The problem I think is that the character was meant as a one-off sort of venue until New Avengers came along and they may have realized they needed a heavy-hitter and none of the regular crop screamed either 'Avenger' or 'New'. So they brought back the Sentry and began the awkward dance of trying to meld the mini-series continuity to the Marvel Universe proper. Which worked. . .to an extent.

There's no such thing as a bad character in comics (Forbush-Man notwithstanding). You can tell a story with frickin' Frog Man and the White Hare and I'll read it if it's got heart and a sense of fun about it. But I think what happened with the Sentry is that. . .well. . .he's got power out the ying-yang. And much like writing for that other character with the shield, or a speedster, characters with MacGuffin level powers can be hard to write for. Even our Metropolitan Marvel had long periods where he'd be warped by varying shades of kryptonite or tried on multiple secret identities or what have you, because it can be hard to create legitimate threats to his power.

Of course, the fun of the Sentry is that he's not just the Sentry, but the Void as well. Imagine Superman and Hannibal Lecter as the same guy, and not only that but they're aware of the Jekyll/Hyde distinction. What do you do when you are your own worst enemy? So you throw a bit of that classic Hulk angst in with the superman seasonings and it leads to a very intriguing brew of storytelling possibility.

But. . .(and you knew the but was coming) the character for all his potential coolness has never quite taken off. It could be the fact that his power level fluctuates ever so, or writer fiat when it comes to favorite characters, but he's never really been handled all that well outside of his own book. And that's a shame, because I think if written well the Sentry could be a great commentary not only on superheroes and the genre, but on the Apollonian and Dionysian struggle within us all.

But hey, that's me. I'm kooky like that.

Stac

Eek. . .sorry about the triple-threat. Mea culpa.

Stac

What I’m interested in knowing is if you still keep to the same schedule you professed to being on a few years back. Then, you said you found the wee hours your most productive time to write but, given the changeover in lifestyle (for health reasons) I wondered if that was still the case.

Stac -
maybe it's cuz I'm old enough to remember the birth of a lot of these heroes that have shaped some of what the who I am (ummm, yikes what a sentence!) -- that it bothers me more that Sentry has been shoehorned into my continuity.
I agree that there are no bad characters, and not really any bad writers (at least not at the caliber of those writing for the big dogs), but sometimes the wrong character is in the wrong hands.
I thought PAD may have a unique view on the Sentry, seeing as how a lot of Hulk fans are twisted up about the upcoming smackdown that Sentry is about to lay on the Hulk in the World War Hulk finale.
I'm not twisted up - I think Pak has the ability to surprise and impress me regardless.

I know PAD invested a lot of his talent to the Hulk - I thought I might, just maybe, get a nice rant out of him one way or the other, and I could get glean something of value from his (or another's rant).

Hey AT,

No worries, and I understand how you might want to consult Peter's insight on the Hulk to see how he might approach the Sentry and their upcoming melee. I'm curious to see how this will all pan out for the upcoming newer, stronger, faster crimson goliath the Hulk's set to become.

Stacy

Figured that everyone else in the neighborhood was going to contribute to the sugarshock of the city's youth, so instead I snapped them out of it by giving out comics. They varied between new comics that I slowly amassed over the year and old favorites that I was willing to part with if it could fuel someone else's imagination. I wanted all-ages and mostly done-in-one books. Everything from Archie, Superman, Superman Adventures (Mark Millar issues included!), any type of Batman Adventures or the Batman Strikes!, JLU, Teen Titans Go!, DC Comics Presents, Brave & the Bold, Marvel Team-Up, Marvel Two-In-One, Marvel Adventures Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Avengers, Hulk, Iron Man, Spider-Girl, Spider-Ham, Power Pack digests, Avengers Classic, X-Men: First Class, old school Spider-Man comics, Star Wars Adventures digests and Marvel issues, and a whole lot more. It sounds like I spent a fortune, but didn't. Most of the comics I already owned and would occasionally pick up a gem here and there over the year. It was really very gratifying and the kids loved them!

To Peter,
I am glad that you are writing the IRONMAN novelisation, I know you were do an awesome job and I can't wait to read it.

What I am interested as a writer/regular film follower, is how you go about the process about doing a film novelisation.

Can you explain your process on how you are doing the IRONMAN novelisation, (without giving away any plot details, upsetting any execs).

Thanks

Fergie

Peter David: "I love writing 'Adventures' books: One-offs that get to the core of the characters and are all-age appropriate."

I have to admit, I read a few of your "Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man" stories and at first they didn't really bang a gong for me. I'm very accustomed to the continuity-laden high-intensity stories in the "regular" books. I simply chalked it up to my not being the intended audience for the "Marvel Adventures" concept.

Then I got the hang of it! Each story is self-contained and therefore a little less complex than the multi-part, cross-over driven stuff in the other books. But the advantage is that you get a done-in-one story that resolves itself plot-wise and thematically at the end. AND -- no interruptions from ridiculous company-wide crossovers. And just because no one is eating Peter Parker's eyeballs doesn't mean there's nothing at stake for the character emotionally. ;)

Can't you just come back to the core Hulk book when Greg Pak has moved on? We all miss you as you are the person who gave Hulk some depth of character and iam sure has plenty more to say.

Come back!!!!!

That's a really cool idea, Brian. A sort of expand the imagination not the waistline deal. Of course, as I type this, the kid's haul is in the kitchen, its siren song ever increasing.
"Come eat me, you large Celt, it'll make you feel good...."

"And just because no one is eating Peter Parker's eyeballs doesn't mean there's nothing at stake for the character emotionally. ;)"
You spend too much time with Mulligan, man.

Pessimist that I am, and based on some previous instances, I suspect PAD's novelization will be much more satisfying than the actual movie. The casting is worrisome, and I am unconvinced that live action and/or cgi can achieve as much as well chosen words in evoking the superheroic. We'll see. I hope I am wrong.

Jeffrey, that post of yours has been stuck in my head for the last few hours. It's really been bugging me. I THINK the reason is because, well, in addition to some movies not being very well done, a book really just lets you create the whole thing in your head, whereas usually a movie just leaves you wanting more. (BTW, this is a really ironic thought for a video editor.)

Good luck with the writing the deadlines.
I look forward to your novelization of the Ironman movie. I'm glad to hear you are writing it.

Happy cheap candy day!

Hmmm. I have learned never to read Peter's novelizations until after I see the movie unless I do not intend to ever see the movie. His novelizations are ususally so far superior to the film, it is embarrassing. Case in point, Peter's THE RETURN OF THE SWAMP THING. Heck, Peter was even able to sneak in Alan Moore as a character.

"I", you left out at least one. "Galley" can also refer to the kitchen on a ship.

Stacy - Written properly, the Sentry/Hulk fight shouldn't be one. When all else fails, Sentry just tosses the Hulk into the sun. Hulk's tough. He's not THAT tough.

Great news.

Sean: I am uncertain whether the problem of translating fantastic action to film lies in the qualities of print and film as different media or in the present limitations of film technology. If it is the latter, at some point film will be able to do what it cannot now. If it is the former, there will always be an essential difference between print and film. I am tending toward that position. As an example, I found both the books and the films of "The Lord of the Rings" (and many other tales) very pleasing, but completely distinct from each other in some fundamental way. Perhaps it is that print addresses the mind differently than does film, but I suspect that it goes further. Film must deal with concrete images, while print requires the mind to create its own impressions. Gandalf is, in the books, whatever one sees as a mysterious wizard in gray. In the films, he is, and has to be, Ian McKellen in a beard and cloak - a good image, and a well played performance, but still one choice, predetermined for the viewer. I think print may always address the brain in a broader and more subtle way than the visual.

"I", you left out at least one. "Galley" can also refer to the kitchen on a ship.

Well, I didn't really. It was covered in Seab's question, which I directly quoted at the top of my post: "I may be showing just how big the rock I live under is, but, other than the place to make food on a ship, but what's a galley?"

I was just wondering if you were going to write any more new frontier books? I really miss eppy and mac.

The StarWolf said:
"Written properly, the Sentry/Hulk fight shouldn't be one. When all else fails, Sentry just tosses the Hulk into the sun. Hulk's tough. He's not THAT tough."
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"Puny human throw Hulk into source of Gamma Rays. Now who is mindless."

I kinda had an inkling you'd be doing the Shellhead novelization. I must be psychic. Or a fanboy.

Great to hear that you're writing some Marvel Adventures stuff; it's practically the only stuff I read from Marvel these days, I really loved your previous MA: Spider-Man stuff (Spider-Man and Hawkeye written by PAD, I think I died and went to heaven), and I'm looking forward to the digests of these. (I tend to buy the digests, not the single issues.)

Peter, have you ever considered writing a book? I really like your style, and would certainly buy a novel with your name on it.
I'm sorry if you did wrote one already and I didn't hear about. I'm brazilian, and this kind of material doesn't get translated to portuguese very often. I have only recently discovered the books written by Neil Gaiman, which, if may I say, are pretty good.
Anyway, do you have any plans on writing a book?

Vlad, PAD has actually written several novels. If you look for his name on Amazon.com, you'll find them mixed in with the comic works.

Thanks! I did found those, but I didn't know if it was the same Peter David.

I understand, sometimes there is more than one author with the same name. The easiest way to make sure is to select a book that you're sure of from Amazon, like one of his Trade Paperbacks. Then click on the "Peter David" link listed under the title. That will make sure that you only get books by this particular Peter David.

I truly love your SPIDER MAN 3 and I read it for like 7 times. Looking forward for the Iron Man book! Your books made my adrenaline racing like crazy!

Question: Does Peter David not read the comments section? I've seen various people ask to elaborate on the future book that is Tigerheart, but never any reply. Why this complete lack of any response to people who even bother coming to the site?

Mr D,
I just finished Before Dishonor, your new Next Generation novel, and really enjoyed it. Now I'll be backtracking to pick up your others. I spent almost all of yesterday in a hospital waiting room, waiting, of all things, so the company of your novel was very much appreciated. It was great to be flying with the Enterprise again !

I'll be starting Sagittarius is Bleeding tonight, my wife had, I just learned, purchased it for me some time ago, and placed it within her Nicholas Sparks collection, a section of bookshelf I tend to avoid. So I have another PAD novel ready to go.