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fzanca reviewed Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #4 Oct 28, 2025
9.0

Another fun issue. It's a whodunnit. This is a good start to a mini-arc. I like how Pepose gives us only 2-issue arcs and then moves on. Meanwhile, you have others who can't tell a story in 12 issues. Pretty-crazy. Looking forward to the reveal in the next issue. SG continues to stay on the top of my pull list.

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Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #4

By: David Pepose, Jonathan Lau
Released: Oct 22, 2025

CAUGHT BETWEEN A ROCK AND A SHARK PLACE!

In an effort to stop the perpetual feuding between the Crystalline Empire and the Kingdom of the Space Sharks, Space Ghost and the twins are guarding a summit between the two powers — only to have it derailed by a mysterious assassination attempt. With interplanetary war now looming, can the t...

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fzanca reviewed Lazarus: Fallen #5 Oct 28, 2025
7.5

The artwork continues to be top-notch and fits the story. I am still confused as to why Rucka brought this back. This is a slow issue for being issue 5, with no real cliffhanger. Michael's girlfriend gets the drug while Forever stays in hiding. It says that the arc concludes in the next issue. So, I guess this is a setup with Sonja battling Forever.

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Lazarus: Fallen #5

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Oct 22, 2025

“Rise, Part 5”
Forever and the refugees from Paris reach something that looks like safety, while Sonja closes in on her quarry. At Sequoia, Michael is forced to restart the Lazarus Project, and Casey Solomon seizes her moment.

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fzanca reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #13 Oct 26, 2025
6.0

I'm not sure I like this new storyline. The last issue set up Paradise Island and the absolute Zatanna. But Thompson decided to save that for a later time. Instead, we get this lame story about the consequences of magic. The art here is no better than Sherman's (of which I am not a fan), but I like the way Bergara does hair. Hopefully, this will be a two-issue arc and we can move on.

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Absolute Wonder Woman #13

By: Kelly Thompson, Matias Bergara
Released: Oct 22, 2025

As Diana learns more of the “myth of the Amazons” from Barbara in Gateway City, a series of violent supernatural events begins occurring one after another, drawing Diana all over the globe to fight. Noticing a pattern, Diana enlists Etta to help her crack the mystery of why these events are happening in these places and how to stop them. The an...

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6.5

This issue was a downturn. There is some to like here. I like Scarlet Scarab, and I love Tigra's response to her. I also like Clea, but the reveal is disappointing. I'm not sure I'm on board with the entire idea of Wrecker being haunted. Also, those yellow word balloons suck

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Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #13

By: Jed MacKay, Domenico Carbone
Released: Oct 22, 2025

WATCHING OVER THE WRECKER! After years as a supercriminal with an Asgardian-amplified crowbar, Wrecker's past has come back to haunt him…literally as the victims of his more violent undertakings make themselves manifest as ghosts haunting his every step! Will the MOON KNIGHT, THE FIST OF KHONSHU, let the ectoplasmic entities ensnare Wrecker for g...

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fzanca reviewed Star Wars: Jedi Knights #8 Oct 26, 2025
8.5

Wow, what a great issue. Thinking out of the box is something you rarely see nowadays. A first person pov of a child being recruited to be Jedi. How the family would deal with it and how not following orders got people killed. Amazing work by Guggy. I hope to see this character again.

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Star Wars: Jedi Knights #8

By: Marc Guggenheim, Madibek Musabekov
Released: Oct 22, 2025

THE MOST UNUSUAL ISSUE YET! Meet SOONA TAJ, a young girl who is strong with the Force, who's in great danger, kidnapped by a group of pirates! This unique story is told through Soona's own eyes, allowing YOU to experience the Force through the eyes of a youngling. Guest-starring fan-favorite Jedi KELLERAN BEQ!

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fzanca reviewed Superman #31 Oct 26, 2025
5.0

We are still on this incredibly stupid idea of trying to evacuate the entire planet. It is purely impossible. Williamson then throws in these magical ships that have all been waiting in he winds at Lex Corp that he was running only a a month ago as Super Corp. Give me a break. It would take several months to evacuate a single city. Please abandon this idea, I hated it in TItans and I hate it here. more

Superman #31

By: Joshua Williamson, Eddy Barrows
Released: Oct 22, 2025

Superman and his allies have been thrown into a dangerous game to capture the Heart of Apokolips at the center of Earth. But what is the Heart of Apokolips? And how are its origins tied to Krypton?! And why doesn’t Darkseid’s Legion want Superman to find out?

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fzanca reviewed Green Lantern #28 Oct 26, 2025
7.0

This is definitely a set up issue. The cover indicated that we would see Hal and Carol together, which we do for a single page. That was a disappointment. This is about the book of a OA, which is apparently a thousand years old with the pages still intact after being buried by rubble. Somehow Hals's name is in the book. The art has downslid, but I'll stick with it for now.

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Green Lantern #28

By: Jeremy Adams, V Ken Marion
Released: Oct 22, 2025

A new page is discovered in the Book of Oa that says only two words…“Hal Jordan.” Upon reading this page, the greatest Green Lantern is thrust into a new mystery with massive ramifications.

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fzanca reviewed Fire and Ice #4 Oct 17, 2025
8.5

Can someone tell me why this book comes out annually? I don't think anyone is even collecting it anymore because it comes out so irregularly. With that being said, it's a really good book by Willingham with some amazing artwork. If it gets canceled, however, I wouldn't be surprised. The witch revived her dead son, who outs her other son as a murderer.

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Fire and Ice #4

By: Bill Willingham, Leonardo Manco
Released: Oct 15, 2025

Even as she is transferring her powers to Prince Nekron, the grief-maddened sorceress Juliana casts one final spell to resurrect her firstborn son, Kaledan - who is about to discover that getting brought back to life isn't as enjoyable as one might think. Meanwhile, having fought off the subhuman raiders, the Queen of Firekeep adds the warrior boy ...

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jrphoenix - Oct 19, 2025

I wish I knew. I feel your frustration. I picked up this book because I loved it when it was first coming out. I have no clue what is going on now. I can't buy any more, I will wait for the collection.

fzanca - Oct 19, 2025

I agree completely. Frazetta's daughter even came out on X to say that book wasn't canceled.

fzanca reviewed Flash Gordon #12 Oct 18, 2025

I'm not sure I'm a big fan of the Mirror Mirror world idea told at the same time as the main story. Going back and forth on every page is quite jarring. I do like the look of Ming in the Mirror world better than in the main universe. The art is generally good and the pace is good as long as your head doesn't spin from going back and forth between stories.

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Flash Gordon #12

By: Jeremy Adams, Eder Messias
Released: Oct 15, 2025

MING THE MERCIFUL! Flash is rescued by strange allies! Refugees of his dark counterpart's world, the Merciful Ming and his merry band are determined not to let Flash--good or evil--destroy another planet. But can Flash overcome their mistrust and join the fight against himself? And where are his REAL friends?! The revolution starts here!

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fzanca reviewed Punisher: Red Band #2 Oct 18, 2025
8.5

I'm stillnot a fan of the artwork of this book. Frank looks out of proportion. Kingpin is now religious for some reason, since he whips himself, which is a religious act. I do like the plot of Frank being controled by the Kingpin, but is unaware of it. The old lady outs him to the cops and Tombstone makes an appearance. I also liked the R-rated version of the Raiders truck scene. Keep it up Percy. more

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fzanca reviewed Titans #28 Oct 18, 2025
3.0

This issue is just silly. I hope this doesn't bode the fate and diretion of DC KO. They are trying to evacuate the entire population of the Earth in a single day? What? To where exactly? Unless they have billions of boomtubes going to thousands or at very least hundreds of planets to absorb that population, it is impossible. This entire issue simply insults my intelligence and doesnt even try to m more

Titans #28

By: John Layman, Pete Woods
Released: Oct 15, 2025

Spinning out of the world-shaking events of DC K.O.! Before the heart of Apokolips terraforms the planet into a hellscape, the Titans lead the evacuation of the Earth! While the team splits up to save as many people as possible, old friends and new allies join the fray to save humanity from extinction. The next major Titans storyline starts here!

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fzanca reviewed Kill All Immortals: II #1 Oct 18, 2025
7.5

This a good follow up to series that was mostly good with a few flaws. Here the family has to navigate Gengis Khan's assassins who want them eliminated for good. How do mortals fight immortals? I guess we will find outand I hope Kaplan can stick the landing.

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Kill All Immortals: II #1

By: Zack Kaplan, Fico Ossio
Released: Oct 1, 2025

The Asvalds were once a powerful billionaire Viking family with a source of secret immortality, until the family’s only daughter, Frey Asvald, led her brothers in a principled rebellion to overthrow their barbaric father and end their eternal powers. But when an ancient and supernatural adversary threatens to destroy their precarious empire and k...

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George reviewed JSA #12 Oct 2, 2025
7.0

This felt like a rushed finale. And there is no excuse for that when you take 12 issues to tell a story.

JSA #12

By: Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui
Released: Oct 1, 2025

The JSA’s back is against the wall as the Nameless Ones have entered our plane ofreality. Wotan and the Injustice Society are victorious…but never count out theworld’s first super-team!

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fzanca reviewed JSA #12 Oct 12, 2025
6.5

Lemire has a pacing issue in this book. There was no reason to draw this story out for 12 issues. Then the ending happened at such a quickened pace, it gave me whiplash. Build-up, more build-up, and boom, it's over. I'm so tired of writers drawing stories out for a year or more. The editors should mandate 6-issue story arcs. Can anyone tell me why writers are doing this? It seems like every one of more

JSA #12

By: Jeff Lemire, Diego Olortegui
Released: Oct 1, 2025

The JSA’s back is against the wall as the Nameless Ones have entered our plane ofreality. Wotan and the Injustice Society are victorious…but never count out theworld’s first super-team!

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fzanca reviewed Batman and Robin #26 Oct 11, 2025
8.0

Still the best Batman book out there. I wasn't happy with Fraction's last issue, and then I read this. We have a mystery, a viable threat, and a father-son budding relationship that is hampered by duty. I hope that he doesn't draw it out like the Momento story. Six issues is good. Love the Penguin in here as well.

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Batman and Robin #26

By: Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Fico Ossio
Released: Oct 8, 2025

The mysterious Quiet Man continues his brutal takedown of the Gotham underworld! Bodies are piling up with the Quiet Man’s signature silver coins in their eyes, until the killer and Batman finally face each other in combat…with shocking consequences! Which of them will walk away? And what dark secret from Gotham’s past is behind the Quiet Man...

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fzanca reviewed DC K.O. #1 Oct 11, 2025
7.0

Some really good art from amazingly talented people. It is extremely text-heavy, but I guess that's what is needed for the start of an event. Having Darkseid being one of them does negate the bracket, but they have a twist for us. let's see what happens.

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DC K.O. #1

By: Scott Snyder, Javi Fernandez
Released: Oct 8, 2025

The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion ...

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fzanca added DC K.O. (2025) to their pull list Oct 11, 2025

DC K.O. (2025)

The Heart of Apokolips has transformed Earth into a hellscape in preparation for the return of Darkseid! The end of the DC Universe is here! The Justice League’s only chance to defeat Darkseid is to enter a deadly tournament, an epic and over-the-top battle royale that will surprise you! The World’s Greatest Heroes fight to become the champion ...

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fzanca reviewed Superman #30 Oct 11, 2025
8.0

Twist upon twist with the Superboy Prime character. The battle scenes are pretty good, and the stakes are high. What I found weird was that after betraying them all, Superboy Prime said, "Okay, let's go!" And they followed him without question. I thought that was weak writing. Other than that, it was another solid issue.

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Superman #30

By: Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora
Released: Sep 24, 2025

Superman has found the mysterious hero known as Booster Gold. Together, they must return to the present day to warn the Justice League, but Darkseid’s Legion stands in the way. The shocking events of thisissue lead into next month’s massive next chapter in the all in saga!

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7.5

The artwork continues to be excellent. I'm just not sold on the idea of all of the powers of the JLA sitting in a box. It makes no sense whatsoever, just like all of Absolute Power made little sense. I like that Klarion wants to make a move on Feather, but gets called away at the last second. I like the layout of the entire plan and the hurdles. I just wish I had bought into the plot.

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Cheetah & Cheshire Rob the Justice League #3

By: Greg Rucka, Nicola Scott
Released: Oct 1, 2025

With the crew assembled, Cheetah and Cheshire’s plan kicks into highgear. The only problem? If they can’t figure out how to gain access tothe world’s most secure facility, the heist could be off before it even begins. As team dynamics continue to evolve, it would be a shame ifanything went Sideways…

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fzanca reviewed Conan The Barbarian #25 Oct 9, 2025
7.5

I didn't like this issue as much as the previous one. It was a sharp departure from the previous stories. This was a one-shot, and I appreciate that, but the conclusion didn't live up to the build-up that occurred throughout the issue. I was a bit disappointed by the overall story. Looking forward to the conclusion of the Bast story.

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Conan The Barbarian #25

By: Jim Zub, Alex Horley
Released: Oct 8, 2025

Spectacular extra-sized 25th issue!

THE NOMAD: Conan the King welcomes a strange visitor with an even stranger mission.

Can the Ruler of Aquilonia prove his mettle or will the mysterious wander’s incredible power change the course of history?

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fzanca reviewed Batman #2 Oct 9, 2025
6.5

Something felt off about this issue. There is far too much gunplay in it. They are trained to avoid bullets and disappear before the cops show up. That's why this feels off, because they don't do either of these things. In fact, by the end, there's a dead cop because of their presence.

Let's see where this goes, but right now I feel like it's a bit of a mess.

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Batman #2

By: Matt Fraction, Jorge Jimenez
Released: Oct 1, 2025

Injured, cuffed, and tossed in the back of a GCPD paddy wagon with a dozen uncuffed and violent criminals, Robin (Tim Drake) will have to use everything he’s learned from the Dark Knight if he hopes to survive his own dark night.Will Batman arrive in time to help him, or will this mission change the waythe city and the GCPD view the Dynamic Duo f...

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fzanca reviewed Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #3 Sep 29, 2025
7.5

I wasn't as big a fan of this issue. The Viking trapped in ice didn't really work for me and then he constantly spok about the time masters, but we were never introduced to them. Also the grandfather not recognizing his own granschildren behind the masks was weired. I think he should have recognized them but purposely didn't say anything.

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Space Ghost: Vol. 2 #3

By: David Pepose, Jonathan Lau
Released: Sep 24, 2025

TERROR DEFROSTED!

The ancient barbarian known as Tarko the Terrible was lost in a blood-soaked battle across the icy tundra. Now, millennia later, his frozen form has been discovered in a block of ice — and once he thaws out, he’ll find a whole new galaxy ripe for conquest!

Can Space Ghost and company stop this time-lo...

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fzanca reviewed Lazarus: Fallen #4 Sep 29, 2025
7.5

I'm still not sure why Rucka revisted these characters after all of these years. the story ended with Forever and Infinity escaping the family. He may have made a deal with one of the streaming services and needs additional stories, that's the only thing I can think of. The character moments are good, but ther are no action scenes in the entire issue. Not sure what the story is even about.
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Lazarus: Fallen #4

By: Greg Rucka, Michael Lark
Released: Sep 24, 2025

“Rise," Part Four For almost three years, the Lazarus Sonja Bittner has been hunting Forever and her sister, Infinity. With the destruction of the Paris Free cell, she’s closer—and more conflicted—than ever. Infinity shows her stuff, and Forever ponders mysteries of the heart.

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fzanca reviewed Green Lantern #27 Sep 28, 2025
7.5

This was a pretty epic issue. John Stewart sacrifices himself to ignite the power batteries. All of the power batteries -- I'm not sure that's how it works. Wouldn't each power battery need its own sacrifice since they are all different emotions? Hell, what do I know? The action is good, and I like the interaction between Hal and John. John has always been a favorite of mine. Unfortunately, I'm no more

Green Lantern #27

By: Jeremy Adams, Xermanico
Released: Sep 24, 2025

Part five of “The Starbreaker Supremacy”! Desperate times call for desperate measures! Enlisting old foes to their aid, the Green Lantern Corps makes a shocking sacrifice in order to fight the Sun-Eaters and save the universe!

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fzanca reviewed Emma Frost: The White Queen #4 Sep 28, 2025
8.5

I'm not sure why we needed the first couple of pages, when they mean nothing to the story. However, after that, the pace speeds up and never stops. I'm not sure why the club owner didn't kill Emma. That's a hole for sure. The fight with the Sentinels was great. It was definitely a throwback, and the save from Mystique was classic. Looking forward to the final issue.

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Emma Frost: The White Queen #4

By: Amy Chu, Andrea Di Vito
Released: Sep 24, 2025

The White Queen conquers the City of Sin! In Las Vegas, a disgraced former member of the Inner Circle may hold the key to uncovering the plot against Emma Frost. But with the Hellfire Club about to crown a new queen, has time run out? Plus: A new player that you - or Emma! - never saw coming makes their presence known!

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fzanca reviewed Exquisite Corpses #5 Sep 27, 2025
7.5

This book almost feels like an anthology. Several of the supporting characters make appearances from one issue to the next, but it's becoming the killer of the month. We can't follow any characters, because we see them once and never again. Even Hunger Games had a main character. We were introduced to the soldier guy in the first issue and never saw him again. It's been 5 issues. So we might see h more

Exquisite Corpses #5

By: Jordie Bellaire, Claire Roe
Released: Sep 17, 2025

It’s murder on the dance floor as killers converge at the NoLife concert…but can the sparks of young love between two incendiary psychopaths win out over bloodlust and bounties? Heads will roll as Eisner Award-winning multi-hyphenate JORDIE BELLAIRE (REDLANDS) and red-hot artist CLAIRE ROE (Dark Spaces: The Hollywood Special) join JAMES TYNION ...

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7.0

The art is good here, and so is the action. However, this story seems completely out of sorts for this character. It was good to see Chewie and the Wookie Bounty Hunter, but Aphra is out of place taking part in a security mission. She's not a fighter. And security consists of only two people? It makes no sense. Chen has some good ideas, but there's absolutely no thru line and no archaeology. It's more

Star Wars: Doctor Aphra - Chaos Agent #4

By: Cherish Chen, Kieran McKeown
Released: Sep 24, 2025

THE DOCTOR & THE WOOKIEE! After months in the New Republic's service against her will, DOCTOR APHRA and CHEWBACCA are tasked with providing security for a vital diplomatic mission on a remote desert kingdom! But a connection from the past threatens to upend the whole event! Who is the mystery saboteur, and will they successfully foil Aphra's operat...

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fzanca reviewed Absolute Wonder Woman #12 Sep 27, 2025
8.5

What brings this issue down for me is the art. i'm just not a fan of Sherman's art. However, after years of writing mediocre Capt. Marvel issues, she has found her stride in Absolute Wonder Woman. This is a really well-written issue, displaying Diana in all of her empathic glory. Though I have no idea what Clea is wearing on her feet. What the hell? The battle is good, the resolution is good, and more

Absolute Wonder Woman #12

By: Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman
Released: Sep 24, 2025

Be careful what you wish for, Diana, as you just might get it. With a surprising but not unwelcome ally, Diana makes her final moves inside the maze. But even in winning the day, there will be devastating losses to bear.

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fzanca reviewed Punisher: Red Band #1 Sep 23, 2025
8.0

It's good to see Frank back again and for Marvel to get its head out of its ass regarding the use of the logo. Get over it, guys. I wasn't much of a fan of the artwork. Everything is overblown. Kingpin looks ginormous, and so does Frank. It starts with a bang, and then the Kingpin unveils a twist. It's a good start. Let's see if Percy can keep it up.

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Punisher: Red Band #1

By: Ben Percy, Julius Ohta
Released: Sep 10, 2025

FRANK IS BACK! Reread and reload, True Believers — Frank Castle is BACK. With no memories, a full clip and a thirst for wrathful vengeance, his violent search for answers could only be chronicled in a Red Band series! Bullets will fly, blood will flow, and the citizens and criminals of New York City alike will fear the name THE PUNISHER! From the...

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