The punisher 1986 series, first series of the title. The punisher was named the 19th greatest comic book character of all time by movie magazine empire, saying that he is the grimmest and most compelling of characters and praising the punisher max series. All content has been collected from across the internet. The 7 best punisher comics to read before netflix binging. Marvels the punisher, or simply the punisher, is an american web television series created for netflix by steve lightfoot, based on the marvel comics character of the same name. Sep 16, 2016 showing issues 120 of the punisher vol 1 ongoing series. Garth ennis run on the punisher is rightfully regarded as one of the best comic runs of the 2000s. It ran for 104 issues july 1987 july 1995 with seven annuals 1988 1994. Punisher comic books span years of pulsepounding action, and franks journey is. The punisher ended after only two seasons on netflix, but its left a lasting impact with comic book fans. Subscribe to marvel unlimited to read punisher comic lists by marvel experts. A by the numbers drug bust is about to take frank castle by surprise. A dea agent is on his trail and attempting to get into his head. The punisher character close up marvel comic reading lists.
It was written by steven grant, with art by mike zeck and mike vosburg. The punisher is a fictional character appearing in american comic books published by marvel. The punisher is back on netflix, but many comic book fans already are wondering whether the antihero can survive 2019. The punisher also appears monthly in the marvel series punisher. Karen and william are correct, and cpg is a good online reference, yes. The punisher book series by multiple authors includes books punisher vs. Dynamic forces edition, one of a specially limted series of 399 copies signed by john romita. The following article contains minor spoilers for marvels the punisher, streaming now on netflix. This is increasingly common in the marvel universe, but the punishers modern continuity is endlessly chopped up into new titles and series. Then, i tackle punishers titles issuebyissue, chronologically from his debut. The chart below shows pricing trends of actual sales anyone can research on my site. Three of the five marvelnetflix shows were canceled in. May 23, 2016 the two punisher max series took place in a grounded, violent world where frank castle was an aging vietnam veteran and most of marvels heroes and villains didnt exist.
Penning the adventures of frank castle both within the marvel universe and in his own alternate continuity as part of the marvel max imprint, ennis put the lethal antihero in some of the darkest, most acclaimed stories in the characters decadeslong history. A dozen russian mobsters lie dead at the punishers feet and he wasnt the one who pulled the trigger. Browse marvels comprehensive list of punisher comics. This page contains a list of all the comics included in punisher vol 2. Punisher comic books span years of pulsepounding action, and franks journey is a harrowing one you will not want to miss. In the 80s and 90s, his popularity peaked and the character starred in three monthly titles, countless mini series and specials, and tons of guest. Marvel studios recasting the defenders would be a huge mistake. The horrible fallout threatens to send the punisher into the heart of darkness, but castle wont make that journey alone. One of the most celebrated writers to craft comic book stories starring the punisher is garth ennis. I have been a fan of punisher frank castle series for many years, both in graphic comics and the movie versions that have been made. I was a huge fan of the ennis series, and yes it is not the gold standard, but i have also read every run on the punisher other than frankencastle, i didnt even bother and this is the best yet. However, the character has undergone a number of notable changes beyond a name change to micro even there, the punisher.
However, the character has undergone a number of notable changes beyond a name change to micro. Punisher for all the variations of the subject on the site. While checking out the graphic novels on amazon i came across this punisher copy welcome back frank. By the height of his popularity and of comic speculation in 199293, marvel. This volume covers a prequel born and his first two arcs, in the beginning and kitchen irish.
Aug 21, 2019 one of the most celebrated writers to craft comic book stories starring the punisher is garth ennis. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. The punisher is the alias of the marvel character frank castle, it can also refer to. Garth ennis returns to marvel for two new punisher series. Mar 11, 2020 punishermax is published by marvel comics under the max imprint. This is only for the main covers and doesnt cover any reprints or variant covers. Browse the marvel comic series the punisher 2016 2018. The two punisher max series took place in a grounded, violent world where frank castle was an aging vietnam veteran and most of marvels heroes and villains didnt exist. Aug 29, 2019 karen and william are correct, and cpg is a good online reference, yes.
After the murder of his family, frank castle becomes a vigilante known as the punisher, who aims to fight crime by any means necessary. Contact us due to minimal staffing for the safety of our employees and community, our phone lines are currently offline. Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. The punisher vol 1 1986 the punisher vol 2 1987 the punisher vol 3 1995 the punisher vol 4 1998 the punisher vol 5 2000.
Now, artist joe quesada has shared an amazing piece of. I only knocked one star off because sometimes the artwork is slightly annoying or difficult to follow and i didnt enjoy. The most notable supporting cast member from the punisher s comic book series, microchip, makes his television debut on marvels the punisher. The most notable supporting cast member from the punishers comic book series, microchip, makes his television debut on marvels the punisher. It was written by steven grant, with art by mike zeck and mike vosburg the punisher, vol.
Which single issue punisher comics are the most valuable. After so many fails from other film companies netflix decides to go all out and almost perfect it. Possibly the most enduring darker and edgier antihero ever to appear in a comic, the punisher is one of marvels most reliable cash cows, a vigilante man and judge, jury, and executioner whose only passion is finding and executing criminals in the most brutal and sometimes imaginative ways possible. Shop for marvel comic books the punisher on sale at s online toy store. Another punisher figure was released by toybiz for series 6 of marvel legends line, this time based on his first movie incarnation and sporting the likeness of tom jane. They almost pull him right out of the comic which could not have been easy, from the deep yells as he unloads his guns on the bad guys to the twitch of a man who is now disturbed but slightly keeping it together to the tie in of the punishers mane nemesis. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Im new to this site and pretty much just getting into the comic book scene. This reading order contains all the essential and recommended comic book issues for you to enjoy the punisher. Grade does not reflect any of the collateral staining, smudging. The single most valuable punisher comic is his first appearance, in amazing spiderman 129. It ran for 104 issues july 1987 july 1995 with seven annuals 1988 1994 the punisher war journal, vol. See the complete punisher series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The marvel comics logo features comicbook images of the punisher in its pages. The punisher graphic novel by ennis, dillon and palmiotti which i decided to purchase. The punisher is back on netflix, but he may not survive 2019. It is set in the marvel cinematic universe mcu, sharing continuity with the films and other television series of the franchise, and is a spinoff of marvels daredevil. A bythenumbers drug bust is about to take frank castle by surprise. The punisher comic books category for a complete list. The definitive punisher collecting guide and reading order. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Continued in punisher 1987 series frank castle, a viet nam verteran, watches his family killed by the mob and becomes a vigilante for justice. Get the best deals on copper age punisher comics when you shop the largest online selection at.
Pages from the book of sins 1992 deadpool kills the marvel universe again 2017 deadpool vs. The punisher may seem like the latest in the assembly line of marvel netflix series, but it definitely breaks the usual. I think the punisher is a fantastic character and have always wanted to get into the comics. Cover by bryan hitch written by greg rucka penciled by marco checchetto time to. Black entries are ongoing series green entries are limited series red entries are. Showing issues 120 of the punisher vol 1 ongoing series. After just reading the max series i enjoyed seeing the punisher in a more heroic setting with plenty of villains to knock up against.
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