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Punisher Max: the Complete Collection Vol. 4: Vol PUNISHER MAX: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION VOL. 4: VOL. 4 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Garth Ennis,Goran Parlov,Howard Chaykin | 544 pages | 27 Dec 2016 | Marvel Comics | 9781302902445 | English | New York, United States Punisher Max: the Complete Collection Vol. 4: Vol. 4 PDF Book But when he's left with six hours to live, that only means he has time to kill! Punisher Vol. Product details Format Paperback pages Dimensions x x Great few series of Punisher but not a big fan of the last one. Please enter a valid email address. Following upon the events in Long Cold Dark , this arc pulls in all the loose plot threads and subplots of Ennis' entire run including the Born mini series, which opened the first of these complete collections , and delivers in an absolutely stunning way. And the only good thing I can say about it is that the great Richard Corben draws it. Appearing in the short-lived but critically-acclaimed British anthology Crisis and illustrated by McCrea, it told the story of a young, apolitical Protestant man caught up by fate in the violence of the Irish 'Troubles'. Another very clear five stars piece to close this truly epic run. There's a good sense of bookends here that marks the end of Ennis' work on the character, I'm interested in seeing where future collections will go following his departure. I loved that he was former special forces and did a few tours in Vietnam. Whatever though I n the waning days of the Vietnam War Learn More. Less a Punisher story and more the author writing out his frustration about how a few rich a-holes control too much of the world. Punisher: Born. Home Contact us Help Free delivery worldwide. More Details That's when you call in The Boys! Feel like the end of the punisher should be something big but only metaphorically earth shattering. Trivia About Punisher Max: The Apr 03, Andrew Turner rated it it was amazing. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are. It's a brutal and dark tale of Frank setting his sights on those old-school mafiosos. The story after that Valley Forge is very good. Stock photo. The concluding chapter to Ennis' run. There's a story about Frank being the last man on earth, which came from out of nowhere and had really horrible, high school level artwork. Then, in Glorious Five Year Plan, The Boys travel to Russia - where their corporate opponents are working with the mob, in a super-conspiracy that threatens to spiral lethally out of control. Goodreads is the world's largest site for readers with over 50 million reviews. MAX Punisher Ennis run is one of the best comic book runs of all time. Oct 11, Michael Emond rated it it was amazing. But is even he man enough to play bodyguard to the hemophiliac son of a dangerous mob boss? Jan 05, Wes rated it it was amazing Shelves: comics. Follow us. See all 10 brand new listings. Punisher Max: the Complete Collection Vol. 4: Vol. 4 Writer Other Editions 1. Update location. Barracuda MAX sees the unexpected return of none other than Barracuda. Need another excuse to treat yourself to a new book this week? In June , at Wizard World, Philadelphia, Ennis announced several new projects, including a metaseries of war comics called Battlefields from Dynamite made up of mini-series including Night Witches, Dear Billy and Tankies, another Chronicles of Wormwood mini-series and Crossed both at Avatar, a six-issue miniseries about Butcher from The Boys and a Punisher project reuniting him with artist Steve Dillon subsequently specified to be a weekly mini-series entitled Punisher: War Zone, to be released concurrently with the film of the same name. Garth Ennis Dec ON OFF. Those same godfathers who were responsible for giving the orders that lead to Frank's family's murder. To ask other readers questions about Punisher Max , please sign up. But he's a true to form monster that can really unsettled the narrative. Perfect in every way. This is an absolutely nail-biting and brutal five issues whose extreme emotions do little to soften the blow. If Barracuda can survive that gig, he'll be out to settle his score with Frank Castle. Steve Dillon became the regular artist during the second half of Ennis's run. Read more If Barracuda can survive that gig, he'll be out to settle his score with Frank Castle. Ratings and Reviews Write a review. Punisher Vol. MAX Punisher Ennis run is one of the best comic book runs of all time. Mike Benson. This is followed by the arc that ends the official run, Valley Forge, Valley Forge , drawn yet again by Goran Parlov who, once more, does a tremendous job. All in all, this is the strongest volume of these four, but importantly, much of its strength relies on the build-up throughout the previous ones. And then one of the weirder Punisher tales you will read that shows his end. Following upon the events in Long Cold Dark , this arc pulls in all the loose plot threads and subplots of Ennis' entire run including the Born mini series, which opened the first of these complete collections , and delivers in an absolutely stunning way. One has lost control of his terrifyingly overactive sex-drive, and the other might just be a murderer. Sep 10, James rated it it was amazing. Other books in the series. Original pages. Additional Product Features Dewey Edition. We're featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. I particularly enjoyed Barracudas sticky end. All in all a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with an added surprise in the form of - until now by me unread - material for this last volume the absolutely bonkers Barracuda MAX mini-series, plus three remarkably distinctive one- shots. Product Details. One complaint; there are periodic pages in Valley Forge that are prose style no pictures. Maaaan, Garth Think it was called The Cell. What starts off as a local feud on home soil, escalates into overseeing a small coup that could disrupt an entire South American region. The main story sees the U. This is the fourth and final volume collecting Garth Ennis' run on Punisher Max , and it basically picks up where the third volume left off. Punisher Max: the Complete Collection Vol. 4: Vol. 4 Reviews Marvel Universe vs. I n the waning days of the Vietnam War Meanwhile, the skull-chested vigilante hunts his biggest game of all, and makes Riker's prison his own personal playground. Completely different than everything else. They're the latest in a long line of ninjas, who for centuries served as the protectors of Japan's Iga Province. Garth Ennis. But is even he man enough to play bodyguard to the hemophiliac son of a dangerous mob boss? But is even he man enough to play bodyguard to the hemophiliac son of a dangerous mob boss? It's one of the best series I've ever read, and likely will ever read. Max Lucado Paperback Books. Details if other :. See you later, Frank, you cold-blooded bastard. Years before he brought his personal war to the mean streets of the Marvel Universe, I need more and I am as unstoppable as Frank Castle in this desire. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. This is an absolutely nail-biting and brutal five issues whose extreme emotions do little to soften the blow. Add to Wishlist. More filters. The second one-shot is Punisher: The Cell with art by Lewis LaRosa pencils and Scott Koblish inks and finishes , and it is a tight prison tale about five old men, all mobsters, who live out there lives in relative luxury in their joint prison cell, from which they more or less run the prison. The Punisher will face unspeakable horrors, and ride Inspired and based around William Blake's poem 'The Tyger', we see flashes back to what could have brought about the idea and mentality of Frank Castle's stance on justice and relentless violence he has wreaked. World on fire, bleeding from every orifice, skin melting away. Punisher Max: the Complete Collection Vol. 4: Vol. 4 Read Online The thing is, even though I groaned every time I had to start legit reading Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Some superheroes have to be watched. Enlarge cover. A place that holds emotional significance for Frank, where his family were murdered. Error rating book. There is an almost near parodic element at work here in Ennis and Parlov's treatment of the inherent violence, and the character himself. Legend of Korra Ser. But subsequent issues were then again penned by Goran Parlov. If Barracuda can survive that gig, he'll be out to settle his score with Frank Castle. I was actually quite surprised by how much I enjoyed this one-shot, especially after the extreme high ending of the official run. And finally, Punisher: The End closes the volume. We know the story of Frank Castle in its most simplest forms, but Ennis' writing gives a great deal of moral complexity and self-reflection to Frank that builds layers on this not-so monosyllabic character, which along with the artwork, helps to build up and give justification to the moments where Frank kills and executes in the name of true justice on the streets of America.
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