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"weirdly shoe-horned" is a good way to put it. I agree,his wife (Maria") reject him would be an interesting twist. I was bothered by the fact that a pile of ninjas were in his apartment, waiting for him, and they didn't find any of the booby traps. It's an excuse to give us a "thrilling" fight scene, but I felt it was just lazy writing. Or how about when they bring him a group of people they say are "bad guys" and Frank just starts chopping. Because the ninja death cult would never lie, right?
Punisher #1
| Writer | Jason Aaron |
| Artist | Jesus Saiz |
| Cover Price | $5.99 |
WILL THE PUNISHER'S WAR END?
Born of tragedy. Devoted to war. Unstoppable in his rage. As the Punisher, Frank Castle has become the most accomplished killer the world has ever seen. Now it's time for him to face his true destiny. What shocking secret from Frank's past will convince him to take the reins of the Marvel Universe's most notorious clan of assassins? And once Frank becomes the warlord of the deadly ninjas of the Hand, will it also mean an end for the Punisher? Or a whole new bloody beginning? Join the superstar team of writer Jason Aaron and artists Jes s Saiz and Paul Azaceta for an epic exploration of the dark and violen
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CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
Comic Crusaders - C.V.R. The Bard
Mar 08, 2022So many questions, and this is only just the first issue. Jason Aaron has provided a head scratcher for Punisher reader's of Earth-1218 over, leaving in a shroud of unknowns as dark as Dave Stewart colors for this carnage Jesus Saiz is responsible for in the new era of the flag bearing Marvel Knight. Read Full Review
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9.5
Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez
Mar 07, 2022Punisher #1 is a killer (*ahem*) first issue in this new status quo for Frank Castle. The action sequences are terrific. the violence is gritty, and Aaron makes Punisher an unapologetic killer. Everything about the character is elevated to a new level, and I'm onboard to see what happens next. Read Full Review
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9.1
The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu
Mar 07, 2022PUNISHER #1 by Aaron gives fans some diabolical action, vividly graphic illustrations, and intriguing flare that should exhilarate fans that have been decoupled from the character for quite some time. Aaron provides a spin that's a match made in Hell with a driving force that easily puts the pieces together in a bloody brilliant fashion. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Mar 07, 2022Punisher #1 feels like a fresh start. One of the most captivating parts of Frank Castle is the fact that he is unchanging. There is a permanent desire to kill, often within the same location. That crusade remains the same in this series but it is much more globe-trotting and has some incredible twists that change everything. Aaron is one of the most hardcore, intense writers in the business so is a perfect fit, and the art brings the death to life. Read Full Review
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8.0
GWW - Justin Vader
Mar 07, 2022You may be scratching your head a little at the end of this, but it is an itch that will leave you coming back for more, not scare you away. Read Full Review
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8.0
Multiversity Comics - Christopher Egan
Mar 10, 2022Final Verdict: 8.0, A strong start to a new chapter in Frank Castle's life and mission with some truly unexpected twists that could make this series soar or come crashing down through its attempts at something new. Read Full Review
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7.5
Graphic Policy - Brett
Mar 09, 2022We may never know how much of the current co-opting of the character by the far right lead to this direction. But, it doesn't quite feel like the Punisher. For a character who has had such an unwavering, black and white, view on crime, his current role makes him feel a bit like a hypocrite and a less interesting character. Read Full Review
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7.0
Monkeys Fighting Robots - Justin Munday
Mar 08, 2022Aaron & Co.'s Punisher #1 is a solid and intriguing, if not a bit flawed new chapter in the story of Marvel's flagship killer. Read Full Review
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7.0
Nerdly - Dean Fuller
Mar 16, 2022Easy on the eye, less easy on the mind. I'll sit on the Bullpen fence for now. Read Full Review
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6.5
AIPT - Robert Reed
Mar 07, 2022With far more style than substance, Punisher #1 doesn't provide much beyond the marketed premise. While the reveal at the ending is certainly intriguing, the issue feels like a missed opportunity to hit the ground running. Read Full Review
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6.4
Comic Watch - Matt Meyer
Mar 07, 2022Will this newest incarnation and re-envisioning of the Punisher be enough to alter the character's trajectory from unlikely and misunderstood right-wing hero by putting him in league with the Hand? It's far too early to know, but at the very least, this little experiment is off to an interesting - if unconvincing - start. Read Full Review
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3.0
ComicBook.com - Chase Magnett
Mar 09, 2022Punisher #1 is a joyless slog that only serves to encourage readers to seek out Saiz and Azaceta's work elsewhere. Read Full Review
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9.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this comic. Great setup. Great story. Great Punisher action.
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9.0
This was awesome, chilling off knives in the fridge with leftovers is fantastic. The action scenes in this book are top notch. The art in general is quite good. Aaron seems to be the writer of the month to dog on, but i always enjoy his work personally. With punisher being no exception. The reasons for aligning frank with the hand, and changing the logo, makes sense here. Great first issue.
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8.5
The Punisher isn't usually my jam; he has to be done VERY well to grab my interest. My interest is thoroughly grabbed here. The gorgeous art is a big part of the attraction, of course. So too are the intriguing twists thrown on the Punisher's status quo. The more you know about the parties involved, the more this makes a dreadful kind of sense. What might impress me most is the stately, perfectly-tuned pace. Each twist is worked for maximum impact; hinted and teased for just long enough before being fully revealed. (To users calling the 1st scene pointless: With respect, you need to read more thoughtfully. The 1st scene is incredibly important. It narrows the Punishers' origin from the "gangsters killed my family" we all know more
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8.5
A great issue to kick off this run. There was some controversy surrounding this due to the change of Punisher's logo, but the violence fans are used is still very much present. We get backstory as to Frank's new situation, along with a tease of a villain for the series. Overall, great stuff.
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8.0
The art was phenomenal. Frank with the Hand seems like a logical step for him given their mission though I feel like another writer would say Frank wouldn't partner with them because it's his mission alone and they would be his targets. It gets hard when Frank's ideals are framed as solely black and white and Aaron is taking the liberty here at least to expand what we might think about Frank. Not sure how I feel about the end as we've seen before Frank's reaction to a twist like that and he wasn't happy. Overall, good issue. I haven't read a ton of Aaron outside of Thor and that was great so I hope this lasts for a while.
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8.0
I went in reading this expecting to absolutely hate it. I can't even lie, I really enjoyed it. The art is amazing and the real star imo. The Punisher is as brutal as ever so I am glad that worry has been put to rest. I really hope he eventually goes back to the iconic skull vest, would be nice if this ends up being a big F U to all the tools using his symbol trying to make it their own. I will hold my judgement for some of decisions that seem weird until they play out. Frank is always best as a loner and I have a feeling he has a plan to try to destroy all of the hand, we know it wont happen or stay because comics. I also don't know how to feel about the reveal at the ending.
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8.0
This is a solid start. It didn't really have the grit that I expect from a Punisher title, but I'm hoping that changes. The writing is on point, if a bit more detached than I'm used to with Punisher. I just hope the art ups its gore and grit factor a bit. Oh, and politics are a dumb reason to dislike this book.
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8.0
Jason Aaron comes up with a good way to make Frank Castle interesting again. I genuinely want to see where this goes.
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7.5
It was pretty good but, didn't give me enough to take it to the next level. Great art and decent concept will keep me going for now.
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7.0
Remender já não fez isso?
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7.0
Frank and the Hand feels weirdly shoe-horned in my opinion. That said, bringing his wife back is an interesting twist, and while I doubt they'll go this direction, I would like to see her be disgusted in the path he chose. People like the Punisher because he's a good-guy killer, but a killer nonetheless. I understand the pressure Marvel is under regarding the Punisher branding, here's hoping they don't buckle.
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7.0
the issue is fine tbh. Not bad at all.
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7.0
I don't know this character, this is not the Punisher. However, I understand the reason why the writer is doing this, politics of course.
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7.0
Art: 3.5/5 Story: 3.5/5 Total: 7/10
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6.0
I don't know what to think of this, parts I liked, others I hated. But it feels like something is wrong.
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4.5
no pls
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3.0
Donny Cates can rest easy, we finally have something worse than his Hulk series. This is not only bad, this is dumb. The art team is strong, and i encourage people to check out their work... on other books. Aaron's Punisher #1 was unreadable.The premise is uninteresting. The opening rehash of the Frank's origin was unnecessary. The main character is unrecognizable. You've been warned. Meanwhile, here's a list of other things you could do with 5.00 Starbucks venti caramel latte Rent 2 movies from Redbox Buy a scratch ticket Have a fill-up box from KFC Buy an issue of Moonknight.
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