Comic Review: The Punisher Presents Barracuda

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Comic Review: The Punisher Presents Barracuda

The Punisher Presents Barracuda

The Punisher Presents Barracuda

O yeah the big bad Barracuda is back in Punisher MAX with his own miniseries. Enjoy this Marvel MAX title written by Garth Ennis (Red Team, Crossed) and illustrated by Goran Parlov (Fury MAX, Y The Last Man).

Barracuda is approached by Italian mafia boss, Chris Angelone, with a proposition. He needs Barracuda’s help to take out his competition ,Leopoldo Luna, in a war over cocaine prices but he wants his son who is a hemophiliac (may bleed out due to minor injuries) to kill him. He agrees to help but knowing Barracuda, it may not turn out the way Chris had hoped.

Anyone who has read Barracuda before will really enjoy this mini-series. Full of ridiculously funny humor and over the top violence. They even pay homage to the  TV series, The Soprano’s,  in the first issue and there is also a Christopher Walken type character. A definite must have for your Punisher collection.

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Comic Review: The Punisher Volume 1

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Comic Review: The Punisher Volume 1

The Punisher Volume 1

The Punisher Volume 1

This is the last solo series of the Punisher and in it something quite unexpected happens–he finds a partner. This Marvel series is written by Greg Rucka (Queen & Country, Wonder Woman) and illustrated by Marco Checchetto (Daredevil, Spider-Man).

A horribly tragic event takes place during a day that should be filled with blessings. A wedding is interupted by gun fire killing 30 of 31 people including the groom. The only survivor is U.S. Marine Sergeant Rachel Cole-Alves and she will not sit idly by. Soon her hunt for the killers of her husband and friends will cross paths with the Punisher.

A series that took a couple of issues before I really got behind it. After I did I began to appreciate what they were doing. A deep story line with many intersecting plots. Artwork that seems very real and expressive of emotions. Being that this was the last series, for now, we are very fortunate indeed.

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Comic Review: Punisher Noir

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Comic Review: Punisher Noir

Punisher Noir

Punisher Noir

Another series in the Marvel Noir line and this time around it’s the Punisher doling out his vigilante justice. This series is written by Frank Tieri (Weapon X, Iron Man) and illustrated by Paul Azaceta (Grounded, Daredevil).

It’s 1935 and Frank is waking up to start the day by turning the radio on. This is followed by getting his arsenal in order which is a couple of grenades, brass knuckles, knives and couple of pistols with skulls emblems on them. On the way out he grabs a mask with another skull on the front and puts it on. All the necessities needed for a day of vigilante justice 1935 style.

Great series and as usual with the Noir stories there are incarnations of their usual enemies. For the punisher I won’t say who but I was very happy to see they chose this person. Artwork really lends itself to the gritty street feel and the era they’re in. The punisher fits right at home in pre WW2. Do yourself a favor and check out this Noir title.

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Comic Review: Untold Tales Of Punisher MAX

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Comic Review: Untold Tales Of Punisher MAX

Untold Tales Of Punisher MAX

Untold Tales Of Punisher MAX

Sadly the ongoing series of the Punisher is done for now but come enjoy these individual stories. This Marvel series is written and illustrated by different pairings each issue, it’s the perfect thing to tide you over till Frank comes back.

The Punisher is known and feared by everyone who has evil in their hearts. A man who will never stop fighting those who bring violence to the street and the innocent people. We’ve all heard the stories of what the Punisher has done. Some of us have even witnessed his brand of vigilante justice first hand. But, some stories aren’t meant to be told, these are the untold tales of the Punisher.

There is a lot to like about this series starting with the authors and illustrators. With each issue having a different pairing you are constantly treated to new interpretations of the Punisher world. Each story does share one similarity, the Punisher takes a back seat to the story itself. He will be seen in a few pages throughout the whole issue but the story will be the main focus. Give this one a try and you won’t be disappointed.

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Comic Review: Punisher Nightmare

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Comic Review: Punisher Nightmare

Punisher Nightmare

Punisher Nightmare

A man who has a similar origin to the Punisher becomes his partner with dire consequences. This mini series is written by Scott Gimple (Simpsons Comics, What If..?) and illustrated by Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider, Hex).

Jake is a special forces soldier who has just come home from Iraq. Happy to be home all he wants to do is spend time with his family. While they are out for a walk in the park, his wife and daughter are gunned down during a mob hit. With revenge being the only thing keeping him going, he sets about his task. It’s during his attack on the people that killed his family that he and the Punisher meet. The punisher, seeing himself in Jake, agrees to help him take his revenge.

To me this is like a what if kinda story but not in the sense that it’s an alternate reality. More so, Jake is the what if the Punisher lost his grip on reality. Since both characters have internal dialogue bubbles we get to see Jake’s slow decline and how his thinking drastically changes. There is more behind Jake’s turn for the worst but you’ll just have to read to find out.

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Comic Review: Punisher MAX Volume 1 Kingpin

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Comic Review: Punisher MAX Volume 1 Kingpin

Punisher MAX Volume 1 Kingpin

Punisher MAX Volume 1 Kingpin

This is a reboot of the Punisher MAX series with a new continuous storyline. In this volume Jason Aaron (The Other Side, Scalped) and artist Steve Dillon (Skreemer, Preacher) tell the re-imagined origin story of Kingpin.

The Punisher is doing what he usually does–killing bad guys. As he moves through the streets he starts to hear whispers about a boss of bosses coming to town. His name is The Kingpin but The Punisher has never seen or heard of him before. With the streets preparing for his arrival can The Punisher find him. Or will The Kingpin be standing over his dead body–if he even exists that is.

As always the MAX series is known for its gore and violence. It definitely does not disappoint. The new origin of Kingpin is a brutal story that is very satisfying. I liked the previous MAX series but what’s really enjoyable about this series is the continuation. Each volume leads into the next following the ending of the previous issue.

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Comic Review: Punisher Max From First To Last

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Comic Review: Punisher Max From First To Last

Punisher Max From First To Last

Punisher Max From First To Last

Collects three separate one shots from different times in The Punisher’s life. Marvel MAX title written by Garth Ennis (The Boys, Red Team) and illustrated by John Severin (Cracked, Sgt. Fury).

The first story is set before he became the Punisher. Deals with a friend who commits suicide and a chance meeting with a tiger. The second story is about a cell full of older men inside a jail. Everything that happens, happens with their say so. When a riot breaks out they must defend their cell from the newest prisoner–Punisher. The final story is set in a post apocalyptic future where the Punisher has one final mission.

Excellent book to add to your collection of Punisher comics.

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