Not my favorite of the series but still a pretty wild, violent ride. This Barracuda character is pretty ridiculous! And this makes it official that Leandro Fernandez is the Punisher artist for me. He’s absent here, and I definitely missed him.

Punisher MAX - Barracuda, TPB vol. 6

There’s only one boobie in this whole issue, and still it’s better than #3 to be sure. In fact, if they’d just started this Vic the Veep flashback narrative a bit sooner, it probably could have improved the last issue considerably. Here’s hopin’ this is back on track for the last couple issues.

Herogasm #4

Huh. Yeah. Starting to think maybe this series should have been a one-shot. Could have had all the laughs, shock and awe, and saved me a few bucks along the way.

Herogasm #3

With this book, I can unequivocally say that Garth Ennis has ruined the Punisher forever. Will it ever be better than this? Not a chance! This book is flawless. Everything you could ever ask for in a Punisher title is right here. I’m sorry, but it’s true. If there’s one better, please tell me, because I want to read it RIGHT NOW!

Punisher MAX - The Slavers, TPB vol. 5

Drugs laced with vaginal mucus and dried foetus!? Boob honking!? It’s all here, along with a hint of an actual plot! But are the boys the hunters or the hunted!?

Herogasm #2

As if you can afford to pass up the crossover event of the year!? For more on the contents and joy of this book, please call to schedule a personal review/performance.

Herogasm #1

Loved the set up that launched this mano a mano battle, and all the carnage and moral ambiguity that came with it. What happens when both Frank Castle and his adversary have a death wish? It’s all in these pages! I said Mother Russia was my fav yet, but this one is right there with it.

Punisher MAX - Up Is Down and Black Is White, TPB vol. 4

Now THAT’s what I’m talking about. Dark, detailed art, a little chess match and some seriously kick-ass fighting! My favorite Pun yet.

Punisher MAX - Mother Russia, TPB vol. 3

Never really connected with Frank’s purpose for this mission, and wasn’t feeling a number of the characters. But in the end everybody got what they deserved, and we got a great “Fuck All” ending, so I guess I can’t really complain. Now on to Mother Russia!

Punisher MAX - Kitchen Irish, TPB vol. 2

Not, in any way, your typical war romance. Dear Billy starts with a love letter, and ends with blood. A pretty gripping tale of darkness.

Battlefields - Dear Billy #3