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Marvel Celebrates 50 Years of What If…? with Variant Covers

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This May, Marvel’s Stormbreakers shatter the multiverse in new What If…? Variant Covers! The latest monthly cover collection from Marvel’s elite artists celebrates 50 years of What If…? storytelling with imaginative new twists on your favorite heroes. From dramatic transformations to outrageous power swaps, these eight pieces reflect the endless creativity and spectacular talent of the current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers!

The daring questions asked include:

  • What if… Captain Marvel was a Skrull?
  • What if… Daredevil’s accident gave him the Hulk’s powers?
  • What if… Iron Man’s Extremis was a symbiote?
  • What if… Punisher had Magik’s Eldritch Armor?
  • What if… Rogue became the Sorcerer Supreme?
  • What if… Wolverine controlled his adamantium like Colossus?
  • What if… the X-Men were heralds of Galactus?
  • What if… the Spider-Man’s greatest foes, the Sinister Six, were his greatest allies?

The current class of Marvel’s Stormbreakers include Alessandro Cappuccio, Netho Diaz, Simone Di Meo, Juan Frigeri, Gurihiru, Jonas Scharf, Geoff Shaw, and Luciano Vecchio. Chosen for their remarkable art, notable achievements, and boundless imagination when bringing the Marvel mythos to the page, these creators represent the future of comic book artistry and embody the raw talent to shatter the limits of visual storytelling!

Also part of the 50th anniversary celebration are a series of all-new What If…? one-shots! Announced last month, the new one-shots shake the foundations of every corner of the Marvel mythos with startling shifts to iconic storylines, kicking off in June with What If…? Uncanny X-Men #1, where Gerry Duggan and Jan Bazaldua ask “What if… Cyclops had stayed with Madelyne Pryor?” and What If…? Thor #1, where Torunn Grønbekk and Sergio Dávila ask “What if… Thor got Spider-Man’s symbiote suit?”

Check out all eight What If…? Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • CAPTAIN MARVEL: DARK PAST #2 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY GURIHIRU – 75960621492100241
  • IRON MAN #5 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW – 75960621491400541
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY LUCIANO VECCHIO – 75960620917002841
  • WOLVERINE #20 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY JUAN FRIGERI – 75960620841802041
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY SIMONE DI MEO – 75960621001502951
  • PUNISHER #4 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY JONAS SCHARF – 75960621516400431
  • X-MEN #30 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRO CAPPUCCIO – 75960620920003041
  • DAREDEVIL #3 WHAT IF…? VARIANT COVER BY NETHO DIAZ – 75960621282800331

It’s Hero vs. Hero in Civil War Celebration Variant Covers

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It’s been 20 years since Marvel Comics pit their most legendary super heroes against each other and asked the question “Whose Side Are You On?” in Civil War! This May, Marvel honors the milestone anniversary of the groundbreaking event with Civil War: Unmasked, a recently announced limited series by Christos Gage and Edgar Salazar revealing all-new stories set during the Civil War era, and new Civil War Celebration Variant Covers.

Drawn by today’s top artists, the new cover collection spotlights epic matchups between both sides of the conflict that tore the super hero community apart! The showdowns depicted include memorable battles from the event like Captain America vs. Spider-Man and Hercules vs. the infamous clone of Thor as well as never-before-seen throwdowns like Storm vs. Ms. Marvel and Cyclops vs. Wonder Man. The Civil War Celebration Variant Covers will grace some of Marvel’s hottest titles and be showcased using the now-iconic Civil War trade dress.

The original Civil War redefined event storytelling and unleashed shockwaves across the Marvel Universe that are still felt today. Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s modern masterpiece went on to become one of Marvel’s best-selling collections and the inspiration behind sequels, films, video games, and more. Celebrate its legacy and revisit its impact by picking up Civil War: Unmasked and all ten Civil War Celebration Variant Covers at your local comic shop this May!

Check out all ten Civil War Celebration Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY ROD REIS – 75960621001502831
  • IRON MAN #5 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MCKONE – 75960621491400531
  • STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT #4 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY LUCAS WERNECK – 75960621445700421
  • X-MEN #29 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY DIKE RUAN – 75960620920002931
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY LEINIL FRANCIS YU – 75960621146301121
  • MORTAL THOR #10 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY RYAN STEGMAN – 75960621284201021
  • WOLVERINE #20 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY AARON KUDER – 75960620841802021
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY GREG LAND – 75960621001502931
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY EMA LUPACCHINO – 75960621122701151
  • PUNISHER #4 CIVIL WAR CELEBRATION VARIANT COVER BY GEOFF SHAW – 75960621516400421

David Nakayama’s Color Block Variant Covers Continues in April and Beyond

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Last month, the first wave of David Nakayama’s Color Block Variant Covers arrived in comic shops, standing out on stands with dramatic, eye-catching depictions of heroes in Red! The hit program continues this April, moving on to new White Color Block Variant Covers spotlighting the likes of Captain Marvel, Mystique, Wolverine and more.

One of the industry’s most popular cover artists, Nakayama’s talent has graced nearly every corner of the Marvel Universe. Now, see his colorful take on various Marvel icons in a way that showcases his unique and exuberant style! 

Each cover primarily utilizes a single color, reflected in both the character depicted and the background, creating a striking visual. The epic collection comes in three waves. Following last month’s Red Color Block Variant Covers, White Color Block Variant Covers arrive in April with Blue Color Block Variant Covers coming in June. Each Color Block Variant Cover will also be available as a virgin variant cover, ensuring Nakayama’s clean compositions can be enjoyed to the fullest!

Check out five new Color Block Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

  • CAPTAIN MARVEL: DARK PAST #1 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621492100151
  • CAPTAIN MARVEL: DARK PAST #1 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621492100118
  • VENOM #256 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621330625621
  • VENOM #256 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621330625616
  • X-MEN #28 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620920002831 
  • X-MEN #28 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620920002816
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502651
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #26 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502617
  • WOLVERINE #18 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620841801821
  • WOLVERINE #18 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960620841801816
  • X-MEN UNITED #2 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621443300221
  • X-MEN UNITED #2 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621443300216
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502761
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #27 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621001502717
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #3 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621496900321
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #3 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621496900316
  • PUNISHER #3 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621516400321
  • PUNISHER #3 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621516400316
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #10 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621122701021
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #10 COLOR BLOCK WHITE VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAVID NAKAYAMA – 75960621122701016

Marvel spotlights the Artwork of Magic: The Gathering with Variant Covers

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Last year, Marvel Comics entered the world of Magic: The Gathering with Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man! The all-new crossover set featured original artwork of Spider-Man, iconic Spider-Verse heroes, and legendary Spider-Man supervillains drawn by both superstar comic book artists and renowned Magic: The Gathering artists. To celebrate this exciting collaboration, Marvel will feature the art of Magic: The Gathering – Marvel’s Spider-Man on a new series of variant covers and virgin variant covers this May.

Fans can look forward to more Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers in the near future that spotlight additional Marvel-themed sets, including the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering – Marvel Super Heroes set launching later this year.

Check out five of the Magic: The Gathering Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today.

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502841
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ROBERTA INGRANATA – 75960621001502818
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600151
  • CIVIL WAR: UNMASKED #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621471600118
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400551
  • IRON MAN #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY KEVIN GLINT – 75960621491400517
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900431
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO – 75960621496900417
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002951
  • X-MEN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LIE SETIAWAN – 75960620920002917
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200151
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/VENOM: DEATH SPIRAL – BODY COUNT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LUCIO PARRILLO – 75960621648200118
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101031
  • BLACK CAT #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ALESSANDRA PISANO – 75960621252101016
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301151
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY E.M. GIST – 75960621146301117
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701161
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #11 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960621122701117
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700531
  • KNULL #5 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY PAOLO RIVERA – 75960621388700516
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201031
  • MORTAL THOR #10 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY ZOLTAN BOROS – 75960621284201017
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002851
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #28 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JAVIER CHARRO – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960620917002818
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #29 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY NEREIDA – 75960621001502918
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400441
  • PUNISHER #4 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY XABI GAZTELUA – 75960621516400417
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700118
  • REBORN: ULTIMATE IMPACT #1 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY INHYUK LEE – 75960621461700119
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625831
  • VENOM #258 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY DAN DOS SANTOS – 75960621330625817
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500231
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: SPIDER-VERSITY #2 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY JUSTYNA DURA – 75960621577500218
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800341
  • DAREDEVIL #3 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY CARISSA SUSILO – 75960621282800317
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000731
  • INFERNAL HULK #7 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY TONI INFANTE – 75960621361000717
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003000
  • X-MEN #30 MAGIC: THE GATHERING VIRGIN VARIANT COVER BY LORDIGAN – 75960620920003017

Doom Homage Variant Covers Glorify Marvel’s Greatest Supervillain!

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No supervillain has impacted the Marvel mythos more than Doctor DOom! Now, in the wake of his global takeover in One World Under Doom, top Marvel artists will pay tribute to his epic publication history this March in new Doom Homage Variant Covers.

Across twenty one covers, see new takes on classic Doom covers from the original Secret Wars to unforgettable showdowns with the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and the X-Men to more recent standouts. Each cover captures Victor von Doom’s incredible aura by putting bold and modern twists on the original artwork and reimagining various heroes inside his iconic armor. The classic cover being homaged will be presented on the back cover.

Doom’s reign may be over, but his legacy looms large over the Marvel Universe. The new Dungeons of Doom limited series, launched earlier this month, exposes the maniacal genius’ darkest secrets as forces race to control the power and technology he left behind. His fall is also key to the latest arc of Chip Zdarsky’s Captain America run which finds Doom’s kingdom of Latveria on the brink of civil war, and Cap, accompanied by the all-new S.H.I.E.L.D., deployed on a mission to maintain peace.

Check out all twenty one Doom Homage Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today!

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #23 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY MIKE MCKONE – 75960621001502341
  • AVENGERS #36 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY CORY SMITH – 75960620426703621
  • WOLVERINE #17 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY SANFORD GREENE – 75960620841801721
  • BLACK CAT #8 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY MARGUERITE SAUVAGE – 75960621252100831
  • MAGIK & COLOSSUS #2 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY YASMINE PUTRI – 75960621452500231
  • MORTAL THOR #8 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY DAVE WACHTER – 75960621284200821
  • STORM: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST MUTANT #2 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY TAURIN CLARKE – 75960621445700221
  • VENOM #255 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ANDREI BRESSAN – 75960621330625521
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #24 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY ROD REIS – 75960621001502431
  • CAPTAIN AMERICA #8 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY KEN LASHLEY – 75960621146300841
  • CYCLOPS #2 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON – 75960621385600221
  • FANTASTIC FOUR #9 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY MIKE ALLRED – 75960621122700931
  • INFERNAL HULK #5 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY SKAN – 75960621361000521
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #2 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY DECLAN SHALVEY – 75960621496900221
  • SORCERER SUPREME #4 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY PAULO SIQUEIRA – 75960621179100431
  • WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #2 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY IAN CHURCHILL – 75960621448800231
  • X-MEN #27 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY TODD NAUCK – 75960620920002731
  • INGLORIOUS X-FORCE #3 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY GERARDO SANDOVAL – 75960621362700321
  • KNULL #3 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY DAVIDE PARATORE – 75960621388700331
  • PUNISHER #2 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY FABRIZIO DE TOMMASO – 75960621516400221
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #25 DOOM HOMAGE VARIANT COVER BY PETE WOODS – 75960620917002521

Ario Anindito Toughens Up Marvel Heroes in Hell’s Kitchen Variant Covers

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The Punisher’s brutal brand of justice makes heroes across the Marvel Universe uneasy, but what if they followed in his footsteps? This February, acclaimed artist Ario Anindito imagines a world where Spider-Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, and more embraced Frank Castle’s methods in Hell’s Kitchen Variant Covers. The new variant cover collection arrives just in time for the launch of the new Punisher ongoing series by Benjamin Percy and Jose Luis Soares where the character ignites his latest war against organized crime while searching for answers about his missing memories.

The art pieces gave Anindito a chance to design new costumes inspired by Punisher’s classic costume, replacing the iconic skull with emblems reflecting the individual heroes.

Check out the first six covers and preorder all ten Hell’s Kitchen Variant Covers along with Punisher #1 at your local comic shop today!

  • AVENGERS #35 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960620426703541
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #23 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960620917002321
  • WOLVERINE #15 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960620841801531
  • MARC SPECTOR: MOON KNIGHT #1 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960621496900131
  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #22 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960621001502251
  • KNULL #2 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960621388700221
  • UNCANNY X-MEN #24 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960620917002421
  • INFERNAL HULK #4 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960621361000421
  • PUNISHER #1 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO –  75960621516400141
  • THOR #7 HELL’S KITCHEN VARIANT COVER BY ARIO ANINDITO – 75960621284200731

Around the Tubes

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The weekend is almost here! What geeky things will you all be doing? Sound off in the comments below! While you wait for the weekend to begin, here’s some comic news and reviews from around the web.

The Comics Journal – ‘What always struck me was that there was no justice’: An Interview with Derf Backderf on the state of campus policing – An interesting interview that’s well worth checking out.

Reviews

ICv2 – Lake Gary
The Beat – Punisher: The Bullet That Follows
ICv2 – SubZero Vol. 1

Punisher: The Bullet That Follows

Punisher #4 delivers an action packed, though slightly rushed, finale

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Punisher #4

Ever since his family was murdered, retired S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Joe Garrison has turned New York City upside down in his bloody search for answers. But now he’s finally put all the pieces together… and what he’s found could lead to all-out war. Alone and outgunned, Joe must push his deadly set of skills to their limit to stop the clandestine terror group known as JIGSAW – but even if he survives, can this all-new Punisher finally come to terms with his role as the Marvel Universe’s most dangerous hero? Punisher #4 wraps up the first arc of this new Punisher’s journey, but will Joe Garrison accept his new role?

Written by David Pepose, Punisher #4 is an interesting comic. There’s a lot to like and a lot that has potential. It also delivers a nice arc to Joe Garrison’s first journey as “the Punisher.” But, all that comes with an issue that feels like it’s missing about a half issue more. There’s a lot packed in, which means there’s a lot to be left out too, resulting in an issue that’s stronger as part of the whole than it is on its own.

Who, or what, is Jigsaw? We kind of get an answer to that. The issue delivers their mission and a little bit more about the organization but beyond that, it’s a nebulous group so far that has potential to be a really cool addition and player to the Marvel Universe. What’s stated and what’s done, delivers a new organization that could be the next Hydra or at least the anti-S.H.I.E.L.D. There’s hints that Jigsaw runs far deeper than what’s shown, and hopefully Pepose is given an opportunity to flesh out a nice addition to the Punisher’s rogue gallery.

But, there’s also a rushed aspect to the comic. There’s a few things that happen off-page you need to role with and Jigsaw’s motivations you just accept. Adding a few more pages might have allowed for some more monologuing by Jigsaw as to the why of their actions, beyond “hurst profits,” and also the Punisher preparing for his assault.

But, Pepose delivers some solid action as the battle rages between Garrison and so many people. There’s a fun, over the top cinematic quality to it all and Garrison takes as hard as he gives.

Part of the fun of it all is Dave Wachter‘s art. The action is what you’d want and expect from the Punisher with fighting that’s entertaining and silly at the same time, as you’d want and expect from an action “film” of this nature. There’s some solid brutal moments to it all too as Wachter focuses on Garrison’s brutish approach to his assault. There’s no subtlety here. The color by Dan Brown and Cory Petit adds to it all enhancing the enjoyment.

The team most importantly delivers the finale of Garrison’s journey to becoming the Punisher. This is a man on a mission he was forced into, one of revenge. A label was put on him, one he didn’t ask for but by the end, a label and mantle he becomes. The story, the art, brings out Garrison’s rage and also pivots his mission to what comes next. Hopefully, we get a lot more, as Garrison has a lot of potential to deliver an interesting new take on a legacy.

Story: David Pepose Art: Dave Wachter
Color: Dan Brown Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 7.75 Art: 8.0 Overall: 7.95 Recommendation: Read

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Graphic Policy’s Top Comic Picks this Week!

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Duke #3

Wednesdays (and Tuesdays) are new comic book day! Each week hundreds of comics are released, and that can be pretty daunting to go over and choose what to buy. That’s where we come in

Each week our contributors choose what they can’t wait to read this week or just sounds interesting. In other words, this is what we’re looking forward to and think you should be taking a look at!

Find out what folks think below, and what comics you should be looking out for this week.

A Simple Truth (Amaze Ink/Slave Labor Graphics) – Based on Kevin Sacco’s own experience with international adoption.

Charred Remains #3 (Mad Cave) – We want to know what’s up with this one! The flaming man has been an interesting mystery so far. Think Backdraft mixed with horror.

Conan the Barbarian #8 (Titan Comics) – High quality Conan tales, the series has been excellent so far with solid storytelling and art.

Duke #3 (Skybound) – The Energon Universe has been great and this new take on Duke has been fantastic. Full of paranoia and action, it’s a great introduction to the world before G.I. Joe exists!

I May Be a Guild Receptionist, But I’ll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time Vol. 2 (Yen Press) – This series has been great so far with a fun concept and great art. The volume twists things up in interesting ways we didn’t expect until much later.

Jill and the Killers #2 (Oni Press) – We got sucked into the first issue in this (possible murder) mystery series.

The Penguin #7 (DC Comics) – The series has been amazing so far as the Penguin attempts to rebuild his empire.

Punisher #4 (Marvel) – We want to know what/who Jigsaw is! Is it the classic villain back? Something/someone else? We’re loving the new Punisher.

Savage Sword of Conan #1 (Titan Comics) – The main Conan series has been excellent so far, so we’re intrigued to see if this series can equal that quality.

Exclusive Preview: Punisher #4

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Punisher #4

(W) David Pepose (A) Dave Wachter
(C) Dan Brown (L) Cory Petit
(CA) Rod Reis (VCA) Dan Jurgens
Rated T+
In Shops: Feb 28, 2024
SRP: $4.99

WHO IS JIGSAW?
Ever since his family was murdered, retired S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Joe Garrison has turned New York City upside down in his bloody search for answers. But now he’s finally put all the pieces together…and what he’s found could lead to all-out war. Alone and outgunned, Joe must push his deadly set of skills to their limit to stop the clandestine terror group known as JIGSAW – but even if he survives, can this all-new Punisher finally come to terms with his role as the Marvel Universe’s most dangerous hero?

Punisher #4
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