Punisher #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

PUNISHER #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

Punisher #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

You 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

Final 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

We 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

Easy on the eye, less easy on the mind. I'll sit on the Bullpen fence for now. Read Full Review

Aaron & 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

With 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

Will 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

Punisher #1 is a joyless slog that only serves to encourage readers to seek out Saiz and Azaceta's work elsewhere. Read Full Review

I thoroughly enjoyed this comic. Great setup. Great story. Great Punisher action.

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.

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 to a more focused "I watched my wife die in front of me." The issue's final twist pays off that refinement powerfully -- and also probably establishes a core theme for Frank's future characterization.)
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Jason Aaron comes up with a good way to make Frank Castle interesting again. I genuinely want to see where this goes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Art: 3.5/5
Story: 3.5/5
Total: 7/10

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.

the issue is fine tbh. Not bad at all.

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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maljoss - Mar 31, 2022

"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?

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Remender já não fez isso?

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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maljoss - Mar 12, 2022

How about that Frank joins a ninja death cult that specializes in assassination. Unless they've retconned the Hand so it only kills "bad guys", this seems odd.

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no pls

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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STEAMEDKRUSTYBURGERS - Mar 10, 2022

edgy review.

maljoss - Mar 12, 2022

The list of other things you can do with 5.00 may have been a bridge too far, but, wow, this was a mess. Maybe Aaron can turn it around, but his track record lately leads me to doubt it. I started and stopped twice before I was able to get through it. And I'm not fussy, my favorite writer of all time is Bill Mantlo. That's a low hurdle.

STEAMEDKRUSTYBURGERS - Mar 12, 2022

I think this review was pretentious and it didn’t highlight any of the problems you had with the comic except that you didn’t like it. I thought it was a solid first issue that did something new with a very limited character.

maljoss - Mar 12, 2022

That's a fair criticism. Permit me to elucidate my problems with this issue. It begins with a 4 page reiteration of the death of Frank's family. This is a scene that has been done so many times it's essentially wasted space. The premise of the series is absurd - Frank joins a ninja death cult? This will be remembered in the same line as Frankencastle, Frank as an angel, and Frank turning black because of reconstructive surgery. The less said about the zombie wife, the better.

STEAMEDKRUSTYBURGERS - Mar 14, 2022

This is already better than the both you listed, Frank castle working with a shadow organization makes sense. We’ve also known the hand to have the ability to resurrect people back from the dead (they did it to Elektra) it makes sense in the context of the story, he’s not going to join them without a reason. I think it’s an interesting concept and whether or not it’s good depends on the writer they’ve laid out an interesting foundation. Also, that introduction was for any new readers.

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