The Punisher #1 (Comics) Preview

Frank Castle returns in a solo title that sees the vigilante heading out to the coast- but it’s not for the sand and surf.

This February, Frank Castle’s one-man-war on crime continues in an all-new THE PUNISHER #1 – from the explosive creative team of Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads! For years, the Punisher has called New York City his home – keeping a watchful eye on the city through the sight of a gun. But when a lead on a major source of drugs, weapons, and more leads Frank out west – he sets his sights on Los Angeles. And the City of Angels isn’t ready for a devil like the Punisher! But not everything is as it appears, and Frank will soon find himself toe-to-toe with a highly trained military strike force known only as the 131! Who are the mysterious 131? And why are they out for the Punisher’s head? Find out when the high-octane new series kicks off this February in THE PUNISHER #1!

The Punisher has had a very interesting history in comics. He’s a pretty popular character in the pantheon of Marvel’s heroes and villains and his books have traditionally been staples of the publisher’s catalog. For some reason though, his titles keep on finishing up and relaunching.

Personally, I’m pretty thankful that he’s back- and in a book entitled simply The Punisher. This is getting to be a trial trend as we just reported on the Hulk’s new book, which is called HULK. Nothing beats a classic title when you’re talking about some of the most classic characters in any comic book universe from any publisher.

Action books are pretty rare these days too, so it’s especially good to see Frank getting his own book once again. It sounds like it’s going to be kicking off the gunplay with a bang too with the Punisher taking on a whole gaming of paramilitary villains in the 131. This one promises to have bullets; lots and lots of bullets.

Catch Punisher #1 when it arrives on the racks on February 5th from Marvel Comics and the creative team of Nathan Edmondson and Mitch Gerads.