Frankencastle Resurrects a Stale Punisher
What I’m telling you is a clear case of “it’s not you, it’s me”. After falling in love with comics in middle school during a fateful trip to a used bookstore, which just happened to come on the heels of seeing 1989’s Batman on the big screen, I dove into comics and auditioned, harvested and read just about every character conceivable, finding something interesting and cool, even if it was transitory, about each one, until I had finally, in my 7th grade mind, arrived at my favorites. Many favorites have come and gone since, except for one man, one character I can’t get my head and heart around.
The Punisher.
For the life of me I couldn’t get into this guy. I totally understand the rage he has going and the sense of vengeance he harbors against criminals for the loss of his family, but the guy just never did anything for me. He’s been on this Earth longer than I have, and he’s been in just about every Marvel Comics book at some point or other and starred alongside his share of heroes, but for me, he just never clicked. I’ve tried, believe me! I’ve read mini-series, and MAX series, and The Punisher Kills the Marvel Universe, and still nothing made me warm up to him. For over twenty years now, ever since discovering his comics, I’ve given chance after chance, but the skull shirt, the attitude, the villains he fought all just couldn’t rouse me, but then I picked up Dark Reign: The List: The Punisher. Read more
Punisher #11 Gets Second Printing
The Punisher #11 saw the death of the Punisher and the first appearance of FrankenCastle. It’s no wonder that the issue sold out at the distribution level. Now, Marvel Comics has announced that they will be going back to press for a second printing of Punisher #11.
Punisher #11 was writing by Rick Remember with art by Tony Moore. In the story, Daken, son of Wolverine killed Frank Castle. Now, everyone is wondering who or what is FrankenCastle. The issue also features guest appearances by Man-Thing and Morbius.
Comic Book Previews for September 30th, 2009
For those who get paid at the end of the month, this Wednesday is your lucky day! Go green and save some gas by running to the back with your check and then head over to your local comic book shop to pick up this week’s latest and greatest new releases! DC this week features an 80-page GIANT special titled Justice League of America, which shows the super team scattered throughout time and battling various foes from across times, locations and forms of combat. Teen Titans reaches a milestone this week with issue #75, and be sure to jump aboard here, as new writer Felicia D. Henderson makes her mark on this DC staple. Also look for Justice Society of America #31, as the traitor in the team’s midst stands revealed! Superman #692 continues a new direction for the title, as the Science Police become more of a force! Read more
HeroesCon News! Marvel’s Dark Reign Panel
HeroesCon hosted another Marvel panel on Saturday, focusing on the highly successful and intriguing Dark Reign storylines that show no signs of slowing down. Marvel talent scout C.B. Cebulski once again helmed the discussion, with Marvel editor Jeanine Schaefer, Jonathan Hickman (Secret Warriors), Brian Michael Bendis (Dark Avengers, New Avengers) and Matt Fraction (X-Men/Dark Avengers) on hand to answer questions and make announcements about upcoming events and happenings with Dark Reign.
Starting with a question and answer period, one fan asked about the tendency of Marvel to pose questions for their story lines, such as the “who’s side are you on” question for Civil War. Would there be a similar question to go along with this next arc of Dark Reign? The answer seems to be the one on everyone’s mind, and Matt Fraction said it best, “when will Norman Osborn lose his $#!*”. Good question! Read more
Eminem Battles The Punisher in ‘Eminem/Punisher: Kill You’
There is no arguing that Eminem is a genius at marketing his music. Most efforts, however, his exploits are more controversial. However, this time, for his upcoming release of “Relapse”, the rapper has done something incredibly AWESOME.
Eminem takes on The Punisher in the upcoming comic “Eminem/Punisher: Kill You.” The first half of the story will be featured as a bonus eight page special edition in comic in the June issue of XXL magazine. The conclusion of the story will be available on Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited starting May 5th. Rumors are that The Punisher eliminates Eminem’s posse just after the rapper finishes his set. Then all heck breaks loose.
