Punisher #7
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Farid Karami
DAMAGED GOODS! Frank Castle’s one of the most dangerous tactical minds in the Marvel Universe, but for all his firepower, he remains just a man! IN THIS ISSUE, one of his failures drags itself kicking, screaming and bleeding to Frank’s door to look him dead in the eyes!
This past weekend at San Diego Comic-Con, writer Benjamin Percy took the stage at the Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing Panel to unveil the second half of “Big Guns,” the upcoming four-part crossover between his runs on Wade Wilson: Deadpool and Punisher. Announced last month, “Big Guns,” featuring artwork by series artists Geoff Shaw and José Luis Soares, kicks off in September. Fans can get a special first look at the crossover including the main covers for all four issues, Josemaria Casanovas’ complete four-part connecting cover artwork, and interior pages from the opening chapters!
Across both acclaimed ongoing series, Percy has taken Marvel’s two trigger-happy icons back to their roots with uncompromising, no-holds-barred storytelling, aligning the fates for this dangerous and ultra-violent showdown! “Big Guns” kicks off when Deadpool’s latest mess puts him in the crosshairs of the Punisher. Just as the Merc with a Mouth takes on one of the most high-stakes jobs of his career, Frank Castle seeks to settle the score—igniting a relentless clash of bullets, bloodshed, and mayhem that neither man will walk away from unscathed!
The new covers by Geoff Shaw and David Marquez reveal more deadly players entering the fray including the most dangerous man in the Marvel Universe, Bullseye, and the mysterious supervillain pulling the strings, Black Hole. Plus, the rest of Josemaria Casanovas’ four-part connecting variant covers are revealed, giving fans a glimpse at Wade Wilson’s tricked-out new ride—the Merc Mobile—which will serve as his base of operations moving forward.
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621448800841
On Sale 9/2
TARGET: FRANK CASTLE!
Deadpool’s got a new mission! A new vehicle! And a new… ENEMY? Wait, are we talking about Frank Castle? “BIG GUNS” starts here, as multiple forces converge on the ultimate weapon…but only one can emerge victorious!
PUNISHER #8
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621516400831
On Sale 9/9
TARGET: WADE WILSON!
As the spectacle of the summer rolls on, Frank Castle finds himself at odds with the Regeneratin’ Degenerate, Deadpool! But not all is as it seems, as a mysterious interloper seems to be manipulating circumstances and people alike, setting the duo on a collision course with calamity!
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #9
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art and Cover by GEOFF SHAW
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621516400921
On Sale 10/14
TARGET: BULLSEYE!
Punisher and Deadpool are hunting the same weapon as Black Hole…but what good’s a gun without the greatest marksman of all time to aim it? Sounds like a job for Bullseye!
PUNISHER #9
Written by BENJAMIN PERCY
Art by JOSÉ LUIS SOARES
Cover by DAVID MARQUEZ
Connecting Variant Cover by JOSEMARIA CASANOVAS – 75960621448800921
On Sale 10/28
THE GOOD, THE BAD(POOLS) AND THE MERCS!
Black Hole pulls Deadpool and Punisher into his deadly trap, as the Badpools and Bullseye make their own plays! The chaotic climax to the wildest crossover of the year concludes with a dramatic addition to Frank Castle’s plans going forward (as well as Wade’s fortunes!)
The Punisher #6
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Farid Karami
(C) Frank D’Armata (L) Cory Petit
(CA) David Marquez and Guru-eFX (VCA) Clayton Crain, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Josemaria Casanovas, Justin Mason and Edgar Delgado, Cory Smith and Rachelle Rosenberg, Lorenzo Ruggiero and Arthur Hesli, David Marquez
“THE LONG BULLET” Starts Here! AN ALL-NEW ENEMY FINDS FRANK CASTLE! Powered by rage and a mechanical prosthesis keeping him alive, who or what is COLLATERAL DAMAGE?! And what do they want from the Punisher… other than HIS LAST BREATH
Wade Wilson and Frank Castle are going head-to-head. Don’t get in their way. Marvel Comics has unveiled “Big Guns,” a four-part crossover kicking off this September in Benjamin Percy and Geoff Shaw’s Wade Wilson: Deadpool and Percy and José Luis Soares’ Punisher. Both runs have returned Marvel’s two trigger-happy icons to their roots with uncompromising, no-holds-barred storytelling, aligning the fates for this dangerous and ultra-violent showdown!
The saga kicks off when Deadpool’s latest mess puts him in the crosshairs of the Punisher. Just as the Merc with a Mouth takes on one of the most high-stakes jobs of his career, Frank Castle seeks to settle the score—igniting a relentless clash of bullets, bloodshed, and mayhem that neither man will walk away from unscathed!
WADE WILSON: DEADPOOL #8
TARGET: FRANK CASTLE!
Deadpool’s got a new mission! A new vehicle! And a new… ENEMY? Wait, are we talking about Frank Castle? “BIG GUNS” starts here, as multiple forces converge on the ultimate weapon…but only one can emerge victorious!
PUNISHER #8
TARGET: WADE WILSON!
As the spectacle of the summer rolls on, Frank Castle finds himself at odds with the Regeneratin’ Degenerate, Deadpool! But not all is as it seems, as a mysterious interloper seems to be manipulating circumstances and people alike, setting the duo on a collision course with calamity!
Check out Geoff Shaw and David Marquez’s Wade Wilson: Deadpool #8 and Punisher #8 covers, along with the first half of Josemaria Casanovas’ four-part connecting variant covers
“THERE’S NO JUSTICE. THERE’S ONLY PUNISHMENT.”
One man. One mission. An endless war on crime.
Inspired by The Punisher’s classic comic book appearance, the One:12 Collective Punisher brings Frank Castle’s uncompromising crusade to life. Armed with an extensive arsenal and driven by an unbreakable resolve, The Punisher stands ready to deliver his own brand of justice.
The One:12 Collective Punisher features four interchangeable head portraits and fourteen interchangeable hands for creating a variety of combat-ready displays. Sporting his iconic skull-emblazoned costume, the Punisher is outfitted with a removable chest harness, interchangeable utility and tactical belts, thigh holsters, gauntlets, and a boot sheath.
Loaded with an impressive cache of weapons, the Punisher comes complete with a sniper rifle featuring removable components, a rocket launcher, submachine gun, crossbow, revolver with scope, multiple handguns, explosives, and a ballistic shield. Three gun blast FX pieces add even more firepower to his display.
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Punisher #5
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Sergio Fernández Davila, José Luis Soares Pinto
WAR ZONE! Wounded and reeling as his own body begins to turn against him, Frank Castle has no choice but to confront the ghosts of his past and the grisly reality of his future all wrapped up in one, as JIGSAW’S machinations and mind games come to a senses-shattering head! Face front, True Believers, because, in this issue, all the puzzle pieces start falling into place!
The Punisher #4
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) Sergio Fernández Davila, José Luis Soares Pinto
(I) Jonas Trindade, Oren Junior (C) Frank D’Armata (L) Cory Petit
(CA) David Marquez and Guru-eFX (VCA) Geoff Shaw and Alex Sinclair, Jonas Scharf and Alex Guimarães, Xabi Gaztelua, Adam Gorham and Fabi Marques
BATTERED, BRUISED & BLOODIED! Frank Castle is on the run – from TOMBSTONE, from JIGSAW and from the ghosts of his past! Like a wounded animal with hunters flanking on all sides, Frank will have one choice: FIGHT OR DIE!
Punisher #3
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) José Luis Soares Pinto
WAR ZONE! WILSON FISK. TOMBSTONE. And now… JIGSAW. The criminal element has its boot on the neck of New York City, suffocating it, strangling it, with crime, drugs and fear. But one criminal, THE PUNISHER, is worse than all of them and eager to put the rest in the ground where they belong!
Frank Castle’s most notorious foe, Jigsaw, is back – and this time, he’s not launching all-out assaults or wars in the street! Instead, he’s taking a more surgical approach to dismantling The Punisher, targeting his body, mind and soul with a game of death designed to spill innocent blood and to push Frank Castle to his absolute limit! The Punisher #2 feels like a piece of the bigger puzzle as it continues its reintroduction of these two classic characters.
Written by Benjamin Percy, The Punisher #2 is a good follow up to the debut continuing this new volume and direction for the character. It doesn’t quite stand on its own as an issue but still delivers some solid moments for Frank that feels like his classic ways, intimidating and leaving readers unsure as to what he’ll do next. Percy plays into a man hurting and desperate to find out answers as to why. While we don’t get the answer we’re looking for, we’re reminded of the abuse and wear he’s gone through, and at this point he’s a man driven by his obsession.
But, the issue is more than Frank as Percy lays the groundwork for whatever Jigsaw is planning. It’s been a long time since I read a comic with the character, but he always felt like the stooge as opposed to the heavy hitting villain. He was the weapon to real bad guy pointed at the Punisher. But, Percy seems to want to change that around having the character make a play to control the NYC underworld, which should create reverberations beyond just this series. It’s a solid next step for the character.
The art by Jose Luis Soares is good. With ink by Oren Junior, color by Frank D’Armata, and lettering by Cory Petit, the comic has a good look to it that delivers dark and dirty without it being hard to follow in the shadows or too depressing. The art works well for the vibe of the comic and you get a good sense of Frank’s struggles through the visuals. The Jigsaw reveals generally fall flat, never quite hitting like it’s wanted and instead move the moments along, explaining some details, as opposed to real surprises.
The Punisher #2 is a good second issue that builds off of the first and not rushing the story overall. It’s a piece of the puzzle that’ll hold up much better when all the issues are read together than on their own. Still, it’s nice to see this classic character back with a slightly new twist that adds a sense of vulnerability while also giving a classic villain a boost.
Story: Benjamin Percy Art: Jose Luis Soares
Ink: Oren Junior Color: Frank D’Armata Letterer: Cory Petit
Story: 7.5 Art: 7.5 Overall: 7.5 Recommendation: Read
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Purchase: Zeus Comics – Kindle
Punisher #2
(W) Benjamin Percy (A) José Luis Soares Pinto
JIGSAW IS BACK! Frank Castle’s most notorious foe, JIGSAW, is back — and this time, he’s not launching all-out assaults or wars in the street! Instead, he’s taking a more surgical approach to dismantling THE PUNISHER, targeting his body, mind and soul with a game of death designed to spill innocent blood and to push Frank Castle to his absolute limit!
