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PunisherMAX #20 – Review

Posted on December 28, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writing), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Frank finds himself locked in a battle to the death with Elektra. The Review: If there’s one this issue shows, and really that goes for the rest of this series as well, it’s that Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon [...]

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The Punisher #5 – Review

Posted on November 20, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: It’s a somber Thanksgiving for Frank and friends, as if there’d be any other sort. 1. A good supporting cast goes a long way In making the Punisher a silent force of nature, Rucka has had to create a [...]

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The Punisher #3 – Review

Posted on September 13, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writing), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Frank grapples with the Vulture in a fight to the death over the skies of New York City. The Review: Given how much of this issue is consumed by a sprawling action scene, it seems fitting to start out [...]

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The Punisher #2 – Review

Posted on August 25, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The Punisher has marked his prey, tracking a poor, hapless goon back to his masters while Bolt and Clemons are left to pick up the bodies. What’s Good: For the second issue in a row, the Punisher doesn’t utter [...]

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The Punisher #1 – Review

Posted on August 3, 2011 by paladinking

by Greg Rucka (writer), Marco Checchetto (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Two detectives begin their investigation of a mass shooting at a wedding, as does Frank, in his own unique way. What’s Good: Writing a fresh, unique Punisher story is pretty difficult, all the moreso when it’s the Marvel Universe [...]

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PunisherMAX #15 – Review

Posted on July 18, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The mob makes young Frank Castle an offer he can’t refuse, but Nick Fury has other ideas. What’s Good: There’s a scene this month that sees Frank and his wife, separated by a closed door, with Frank’s wife screaming [...]

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PunisherMAX #13 – Review

Posted on May 16, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (script), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Stuck in a cell, Frank contemplates his past life with his wife and kids, realizing that family life and prison life might not be so far apart. The Review: Since coming back from its hiatus, Jason Aaron and Steve [...]

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PunisherMAX #12 – Review

Posted on April 16, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Locked in a prison infirmary and unable to defend himself as enemies surround him, Frank recalls a chance encounter back in Vietnam. The Review: That’s two for two. Last month, I ranted and raved about just how awesome this [...]

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PunisherMAX #11 – Review

Posted on March 10, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: At long last, Frank and Bullseye go one on one in a fight to the death. The Review: I’ve read a lot of people, including other reviewers, really taking this series to task and frankly, I just don’t get [...]

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PunisherMAX #10 – Review

Posted on February 14, 2011 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Frank reaches new levels, now working with chemical weapons, while Bullseye finally reaches an epiphany. The Review: After finishing this comic, I was completely shocked to discover that we’ve not seen an issue of PunisherMAX since July. I knew [...]

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Shadowland #5 – Review

Posted on December 2, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Billy Tan (pencils), Victor Olazaba (inks), Guru eFx (colors), and Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: The battle for New York City comes to its conclusion. What’s Good: What, besides the fact that this is the final issue and that this mess of an event is finally over? In all seriousness, though, [...]

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What We’re Looking Forward To In November

Posted on October 31, 2010 by paladinking

Dean There is a LOT to look forward to in November. For one thing, there is a lot of neat stuff in the Spider-Man world as Amazing Spider-Man kicks off its new “big” story line Big Time written by Dan Slott with art by Humberto Ramos. This is also the end of the thrice-monthly ASM [...]

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Shadowland #4 – Review

Posted on October 18, 2010 by paladinking

by Andy Diggle (writer), Billy Tan (pencils & inks), Victor Olazaba (inks), Guru eFx (colors), Joe Caramagna (letters) The Story: Izo’s band of heroes race to stop Daredevil as Elektra makes her move. What’s Good: One of the big problems that the main Shadowland series has had has been finding its identity. It seems divided [...]

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Franken-Castle #21 – Review

Posted on October 4, 2010 by dfstell

By: Rick Remender (writer), Dan Brereton (art) & Joe Caramanga (letters) Back-up story: Remender (writer), Andrea Mutti & Luca Malisan (art) The Story: Franken-Castle turns back into good, old-fashioned Punisher. What’s Good: Everything comes to an end in comics and Rick Remender has caught a lot of flak from old-time Punisher fans for this Franken-Castle [...]

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Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #3 – Review

Posted on September 1, 2010 by dfstell

By: Jonathan Maberry (writer), Goran Parlov (art), Lee Loughridge (colors) & Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Frank Castle is forced to do battle with a criminal mastermind who is ruling the cannibal controlled wastes of NYC. What’s Good: How do you make a fun, non-cannon story about cannibal versions of your favorite Marvel heroes and [...]

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Punisher Max: Happy Ending #1 – Review

Posted on August 27, 2010 by dfstell

By: Peter Milligan (writer), Juan Jose Ryp (art), Morry Hollowell & Andres Mossa (colors) & Cory Petit (letters) The Story: A middle-aged accountant takes a walk on the wild side. What’s Good: This was an enjoyable done-in-one story of an accountant stuck in a dreary marriage. After fighting with his wife, he goes for a [...]

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Marvel Universe vs. The Punisher #2 – Review

Posted on August 19, 2010 by dfstell

By: Jonathan Maberry (writer), Goran Parlov (art), Lee Loughridge (colors) & Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The Punisher, as the last “normal” hero (super or otherwise), tries to rid the Earth of infected cannibals. What’s Good: I really enjoyed this a lot. I’m usually a continuity whore, but for some reason I don’t mind these [...]

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Punishermax #9 – Review

Posted on July 29, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The Punisher comes face to face with Bullseye, who wants to see Frank in action. What’s Good: This issue only cemented the fact that Jason Aaron’s Bullseye is my favourite take on the character in recent memory. He’s simply [...]

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Punishermax #8 – Review

Posted on June 12, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Bullseye attempts to relive the origin of the Punisher, Frank interrogates Fisk’s dirty cop, and the Kingpin has marital issues. What’s Good: I think it’s become something of a concern among many readers how little the Punisher is actually [...]

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Punishermax #7 – Review

Posted on May 17, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Bullseye tries to become the man he’s hunting as he tightens the noose on Frank. What’s Good: Jason Aaron really dives in head first this month in creating his own unique, MAX version of Bullseye and the character truly [...]

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Punishermax #6 – Review

Posted on April 19, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: We’re introduced to the Marvel MAX version of Bullseye, as he begins his hunt for Frank Castle. What’s Good: This issue sees Jason Aaron’s continuity-free take on Bullseye and overall, it’s successful. Aaron has a good handle on the [...]

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Punishermax #5 – Review

Posted on March 12, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The Punisher and the Mennonite’s battle comes to its brutal end while Fisk and Rigoletto lock horns. What’s Good: This may very well be the best issue of Jason Aaron’s Punishermax series thus far. It gives you everything you [...]

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Punishermax #4 – Review

Posted on February 15, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: The Punisher goes head to head with the Mennonite and the Kingpin finally makes his move. What’s Good: This book really has that R-rated action movie feel that’s pretty integral to a comic like Punishermax. While the issue never [...]

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Punishermax #3 – Review

Posted on January 15, 2010 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Wilson Fisk goes out to silence the one person who’s onto him, before finally going one on one with Frank Castle. What’s Good: Three issues in, and this month is, more than anything, Aaron and Dillon testing the limits [...]

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Punishermax #2 – Review

Posted on December 14, 2009 by paladinking

by Jason Aaron (writer), Steve Dillon (art), Matt Hollingsworth (colors), and Cory Petit (letters) The Story: Wilson Fisk’s history is delved into as Operation: Kingpin is put into action. What’s Good: While last month was a declaration of Garth Ennis, this month makes clear that Jason Aaron is interested in more than just emulation, as [...]

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