• Valery Stefanovich has put himself on a collision course with The Punisher.
• The roots of this issue go back to Afghanistan in the 1980s where Valery spent time in the Russian Special Forces and some of the most horrific things you can imagine. Things that CHANGED him.
• Frank and Valery have so much in common, but that never bodes well, does it?
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One of Garth Ennis’ best runs on Punisher, ‘nuff said. By making Castle part of a duo rather than a singular driving force, having interesting antagonists, help to elevate this above Ennis’ other incredible works on the Punisher. This series is a must have. Best part is the Soviet storyline is very standalone from all the other works on the Punisher. The art is great throughout and the entire art team of Burrows, Ortego and Woodard deserve recognition for the great work they do here. Read Full Review
The final few pages kick things back into high gear in one of the best helicopter-action sequences I've read in comics. It all functions to lay the ground work for the final act of this series, setting expectations high for however this unlikely American-Russian partnership may end. Read Full Review
:This series seems to get better each issue and has found its groove nicely. The art is effective, the colors pop and subdue as needed, and the panel progression conveys action flawlessly. Even the seen-it-a hundred-times cabin interrogation scenes keep your attention and pique your interest in our new blonde friend, as it turns out shes running the show more than people know. This story has been a breath of fresh air for Franks fans. Once again, my only complaint is Franks guyliner. But Im certainly not going to tell him that I happen to like my ankle attached to the rest of me. Read Full Review
Punisher: Soviet #4 is a pretty downbeat affair, with huge swaths of exposition buttressed by compulsory action sequences. The art is flat and the writing seems to just be going through the motions. Everyone involved is better than this! Read Full Review
Prelude:
Punisher: Soviet has been an absolute blast so far. Let's see what Ennis and Burrows have in store for us this time.
The Good:
Love the tactical side of this.
The interrogation scene was absolutely great.
Burrows' art was great here.
The way Valery and Frank work together is so great.
The Bad:
Nothing.
Conclusion:
We're back to form here and the story is blasting on all cylinders.
On the one hand, this is the kind of story Ennis can almost write in his sleep. On the other hand, there are only maybe a half dozen writers in comics who can write better than Ennis can in his sleep.
This issue was really good.
It’s a very engaging read.
Another good entry to the series. Its not at all what I expected but it looks good and the story is well written.
" Jésus christ almighty, yes...! "
- Valery's Wife
From the moment the girl seemed to calm even when near the Punisher, I guessed an international tracker and I was right. Surprising that Frank didn’t consider that an option. Otherwise a fine issue.
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