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Location: New York Joined: Apr 18, 2021 About Me: goblin gif died
Mostly Marvel fan, but I read other comics every now and then too.

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Ultimate Goblin added Infernal Hulk (2025) to their pull list Nov 30, 2025

Infernal Hulk (2025)

INCREDIBLE...IMMORTAL...INFERNAL! The evil known as Eldest has literally torn Bruce Banner and the Hulk apart and taken the Hulk's body as their own. This new, unstoppable Infernal Hulk is ten times the monster that everyone always feared Hulk would be. Their diabolical plan is to plunge the world back into ancient horrors by transforming our heroe...

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8.5

I thought I finished the Punisher MAX before sudden comebacks from 2017, 2019 and (surprisingly!) 2024. But somehow I totally forgot about this one series here... Oh, looks like it's 5 more one-shots compiled into one limited series. 5 different stories from 5 different creative teams... Well, to my surprise, I really enjoyed this one! I didn't like the Butterfly one-shot, for example, which was a more

Untold Tales of the Punisher MAX #1

By: Jason Starr, Roland Boschi
Released: Jun 13, 2012

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7.0

Without Ennis it was almost ruined. At least Duane Swierczynski's story was the worst of the whole run. But other writers weren't that bad and the final arc was even cool.

Punisher Vol. 5 Complete Collection

By: Various

Tales of death, depravity and destruction — Punisher-style! Frank Castle's relentless war on crime leads him to Mexico, Philadelphia and Louisiana. But when he's left with six hours to live, that only means he has time to kill! The Punisher will face unspeakable horrors, and ride shotgun with a lady whose little black book is filled with dark sec...

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7.5

Punisher Vol. 4 Complete Collection

By: Garth Ennis, Howard Chaykin

The Punisher's fiercest foe returns! As if a load of buckshot to the chest in shark-infested waters could put Barracuda down for good. But is even he man enough to play bodyguard to the hemophiliac son of a dangerous mob boss? If Barracuda can survive that gig, he'll be out to settle his score with Frank Castle. Meanwhile, the skull-chested vigilan...

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6.5

Too quick and out of nothing character development of Oswald. And yeah, the whole thing indeed feels pretty much pointless. The comic isn't bad, but it could be so much better.

Punisher Presents: Barracuda #5

By: Garth Ennis, Goran Parlov
Released: Jul 4, 2007

They threw everything and the kitchen sink at Barracuda, but it didn't spoil his day. What's more, the guy he was paid to protect just became his sidekick. Get ready to meet the baddest hemophiliac on the planet.

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6.0

Yeah, somehow the boy thinks Cuda is his friend. Even though they had absolutely no bonding moments and totally no character development. Instead of that Ennis decided to laugh at trans, homophobes, pederasts and etc. It's something that's always expected from this writer, but it's really not that interesting. I thought it'd be a deep and emotional story about that comically hyperbolized nerd beco more

Punisher Presents: Barracuda #4

By: Garth Ennis, Goran Parlov
Released: May 30, 2007

If Barracuda wants to collect his paycheck (not to mention keep his dome attached to his shoulders), he's gonna have to dig deep into his bag of dirty tricks. And when it's empty, find a bigger bag.

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Ultimate Goblin added Spider-Man: Homeroom Heroes (2025) to their pull list Nov 29, 2025

Spider-Man: Homeroom Heroes (2025)

SPIDER-MAN GETS SCHOOLED BY THE FANTASTIC FOUR! Join Peter Parker as he teams up with the Fantastic Four to face off against Doctor Doom and an army of Doombots! Then, dig into an epic battle between our web-slinging friend and Mole Man. Even with a little help from Marvel's First Family, will Spidey's quick-thinking and special abilities be enough...

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7.0

Punisher Presents: Barracuda #3

By: Garth Ennis, Goran Parlov
Released: Apr 25, 2007

A banana republic is ensnared in bloody revolution. Its dictator -- Leopoldo Luna -- goes back a ways with Barracuda, and then some. With rebels storming the palace, 'Cuda's gonna need someone to watch his back. Enter: An old friend.

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7.0

I expected it would be a story about that nerdy boy becoming a real gangsta, but looks like it goes some other way. Now I'm not sure I'm gonna like the story.

Punisher Presents: Barracuda #2

By: Garth Ennis, Goran Pavlov
Released: Mar 21, 2007

Barracuda is embarking on a solo mission: playing bodyguard to the hemophiliac son of a mob boss. First stop: A banana republic whose dictator owes a thing or two to Barracuda. With rebels storming the palace and bullets flying -- where could be safer?

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8.0

It's really great to read some more MAX Ennis again. So far the comic is promising, even though the first issue wasn't that eventful.

Punisher Presents: Barracuda #1

By: Garth Ennis, Goran Pavlov
Released: Feb 14, 2007

The Punisher's wildest foe is back, and this time he's embarking on a solo mission: playing bodyguard to the son of a dangerous mob boss. Should be a breeze for a guy who went toe-to-toe with Frank Castle and lived to tell about it, right?

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8.0

Ugh... I must admit, I wasn't expecting anything like this. Looks like Lapham decided to just have fun and take the maximum out of the MAX rating. Talaji's artwork was great here, by the way. Even though the wacko dude was very disguisting, it was an entertaining comic enough to make up for most of the other Punisher MAX one-shots.

Punisher MAX: Tiny Ugly World #1

By: David Lapham, Dalibor Talaji
Released: Oct 20, 2010

When Bobby Boorstein drags the bullet-riddled-but-still-breathing body of a mobster back to his apartment, he finds himself poised at the verge of greatness. Mommy always taught Bobby it's the little things in life that count -- like the tiny, ugly things he keeps stored in the mason jars on his shelf but now he finally understands the true meaning...

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Ultimate Goblin posted on Dan's profile Nov 28, 2025

Hi, Dan. Merge the following three series with Punisher (2004), please: https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/punisher-frank-castle-max https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-max/punisher-frank-castle https://comicbookroundup.com/comic-books/reviews/marvel-comics/punisher-frank-castle

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7.0

I really don't like how all these one-shots feature some random and not that interesting nobodies while the Punisher is just a side character. The story wasn't really bad, but it's hard to give it a higher rating.

Punisher MAX: Happy Endings #1

By: Peter Milligan, Juan Jose Ryp
Released: Aug 25, 2010

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6.0

It had interesting ideas and I like that the author tried to expand Ennis' lore of the Punisher, but the execution wasn't that great...

Punisher MAX: Get Castle #1

By: Rob Williams, Laurence Campbell
Released: Jan 6, 2010

Barracuda murdered Frank Castles old friend Yorkie, but deaths not going to stop him calling in one last favor. Across the Atlantic on a bleak Welsh mountain range, Yorkies old S.A.S. squadron have come home from Afghanistan with a little something extra, and Yorkies son is taking his life into his hands by spying on the deadliest soldiers in the w...

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5.0

It was really boring and the Punisher was a side character in a bad way. I honestly didn't get the point and why I should care about this lady.

Punisher Max: Butterfly #1

By: Valerie D'Orazio, Laurence Campbell
Released: Mar 3, 2010

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7.0

It's not really bad, but some moments were weird. Especially the pokemon reference from the Punisher. All in all I think the idea had more potential.

Punisher MAX: Naked Kill #1

By: Jonathan Maberry, Laurence Campbell
Released: Jun 3, 2009

What do pencils, a feather duster and a plastic trash-bag have in common? To stop a murderous snuff film ring, Frank Castle has to infiltrate a building with a security system so tight that he cant bring in any weapons. Nothing. Nada. Just his own wits, inventiveness and ruthless efficiency. Oh, and a few cleaning products and office supplies. Its ...

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8.0

Punisher Vol. 3 Complete Collection

By: Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez

The Punisher takes on all comers as his bloody war on crime continues! Frank Castle has faced some fearsome foes in his day, but none as stone-cold rotten to the bone as the Barracuda. He's big, he's mean, and the last thing on Earth you want is to see him smile. Then, as British Special Forces and Taliban insurgents face off in the Afghan highland...

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8.0

Punisher Vol. 2 Complete Collection

By: Garth Ennis, Doug Braithwaite

Collects Punisher (2004) #13-30.

Nick Fury has a dangerous mission for the Punisher: break into a Siberian nuclear missile silo and steal a lethal retrovirus. But Castle soon sets off a chain reaction that will bring him into conflict with a ruthless Russian general — and take the world to the brink of war. Then, mobster Nicky Cave...

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7.5

The second Punisher Max story arc wasn't that great. Would be better off without it.

Punisher Vol. 1 Complete Collection

By: Garth Ennis, Leandro Fernandez

Experience the gritty and uncompromising PUNISHER MAX from the very beginning! When a mob hit killed his beloved wife and children, Frank Castle became the Punisher — an unstoppable one-man army waging war on every piece of criminal scum plaguing New York's streets. But do the Punisher's origins trace back even further? In 1971 Vietnam, Captain C...

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8.0

Aaron done some good Punisher Max even before he took over the main series.

Punisher MAX: X-Mas Special #1

By: Jason Aaron, Roland Boschi
Released: Dec 3, 2008

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7.5

Punisher: Force of Nature #1

By: Duane Swierczynski, Michel Lacomb
Released: Feb 13, 2008

There's nothing like chillin' with your closest buds on a weekend fishing trip, especially when you're about to launch the biggest criminal deal of your careers. Out here on the high seas, life is sweet. That is, until your engine explodes. And your boat sinks. And there's no food or water. And the puking starts. And the backstabbing begins. And th...

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7.5

Punisher: Little Black Book #1

By: Victor Gischler, Jefte Palo
Released: Jun 11, 2008

Vette's little black book is a treasure chest of dark secrets. Tonight, she is making a house call... and the Punisher is riding shotgun. One of the names in that book is Carlos Ramirez, a Miami drug lord, and Vette is the Punisher's best ticket inside.

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Ultimate Goblin reviewed Punisher #75 Nov 22, 2025
8.0

I didn't really get the last story and the first one was a bit weird, but all-in-all not a bad compilation at all. A fine way to end the series.

Punisher #75

By: Peter Milligan, Ken Lashley
Released: Oct 14, 2009

Years ago in Central Park, Frank Castle's family was slaughtered in a mob crossfire. On that day, the man known as Frank Castle died and in his place the Punisher was born. Five new stories take an unflinching look at what really happened that day.

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Ultimate Goblin rated Punisher #74 Nov 22, 2025
8.5

Punisher #74

By: Victor Gischler, Goran Parlov
Released: Sep 9, 2009

Deep in the Louisiana Bayou with cannibal rednecks in hot pursuit, Frank Castle is in a world of trouble. To survive, the Punisher just might have to make peace with the cargo he was hauling down the back roads in his trunk.

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Ultimate Goblin rated Punisher #73 Nov 22, 2025
8.0

Punisher #73

By: Victor Gischler, Goran Parlov
Released: Aug 19, 2009

The Geautreauxs are throwing themselves a BBQ and Frank Castle is the guest of honor. On the menu: some succulent college kids who stopped at the wrong convenience store for gas and beer. The Punisher decided to make their problem his business...

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Ultimate Goblin reviewed Punisher #72 Nov 22, 2025
8.5

Yeah, it really isn't bad. Pretty entertaining, especially after the previous lackluster arc. This writer got it as close to Ennis as possible for not Ennis.

Punisher #72

By: Victor Gischler, Goran Parlov
Released: Jul 8, 2009

Frank thought he was only passing through the Louisiana Bayou...until he crossed paths with a suspicious family of rednecks and decided to make their business his business.

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Ultimate Goblin reviewed Punisher #71 Nov 22, 2025
8.0

Okay, not bad at all, surprisingly. The artist from the OG Punisher Max is a pleasure to see. And the story seems to be some another The Hills Have Eyes rip-off or something like this. Typical horror movie set-up. Definitely not the worst idea for a Punisher comic.

Punisher #71

By: Victor Gischler, Goran Parlov
Released: Jun 10, 2009

Traveling the Louisiana back roads with something awful stored in his trunk, Frank Castle stops at a service station on the edge of the bayou...and steps into a world of unspeakable horror.

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Ultimate Goblin rated Punisher #70 Nov 22, 2025
6.0

Punisher #70

By: Duane Swierczynski, Michel Lacombe
Released: May 13, 2009

Frank Castle has been abducted, poisoned, beaten, shot, strangled, stabbed and quadruple-crossed in the City of Brotherly Love. Can the Punisher summon the last bit of strength he needs to unravel the conspiracy that's torn the city apart?

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Ultimate Goblin rated Punisher #69 Nov 22, 2025
5.5

Punisher #69

By: Duane Swierczynski, Michel Lacombe
Released: Apr 8, 2009

Frank Castle finds himself face down in the Philadelphia gutter -- with professional killers, crooked cops, and even the Mayor himself fixing to make sure he dies there. And that's if the poison racing through Castle's veins doesn't kill him first.

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Ultimate Goblin reviewed Punisher #68 Nov 21, 2025
4.5

I really don't see a point in this... It's just a complete waste of time. Not really awful, but quite boring and it's starting to awake some negative emotions. I don't like this creative team.

Punisher #68

By: Duane Swierczynski, Dave Johnson
Released: Mar 11, 2009

Everybody's gunning for the Punisher tonight -- a crooked Mayor, a hot blonde, a pair of dirty ex-cops, a roving gang of executioners, the Russian mob... and the Philly PD and FBI, too. And if none of the above get him, the poison will...

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