I really missed 10/10s. This run... It's the most iconic Punisher book. The movie and game of 2004 are based mostly on this exact comic. In 90's Punisher had not the best time in comics... His longest second volume was closed and after that it were mostly limited series and him as a guest star. He wasn't anywhere in comics since august 1999. And now, in February of 2000 Frank is back. Welcome back, Frank!

This exact issue is simply great. It's one of the best starts a comic series can have. It's focused, cinematographic, well-paced, not boring and at the same time it has sense. I may hate Ennis when he goes over the edge in the Boys, but here's the exact amount of brutality and gore this comic needs. There's even a humor of some sort. And Garth really feels Frank exactly how this character would be in real life. Not a glimpse of fear on his face, he's brutal, but not heartless, he may give a second chance or take it if you aren't using it, he may spare you of the punishment if he deems you innocent. And he has a motivation, which Ennis remembers and can't let you forgive it.

You may also think of Dillon as a so-so artist, but back then in 2000 he was really cool, his "The Face" wasn't that annoying. I really love his artwork here, even more, than in PunisherMax, where it was sometimes even creepy.

So for me it's one of the easiest 10/10's in my life. This comic really doesn't have ANY flaw at all. Off to an awesome start. more