PUNISHER: RED BAND #5 (MARVEL COMICS)

As Frank Castle’s plans for Kingpin and Tombstone come to fruition, there is only one thing left to do…burn it down. Will the Punisher be able to take down two worthy foes at the same time or has he finally bitten off more than he can chew?

Punisher: Red Band #5 - Written By Benjamin Percy - Art By Julius Ohta – Colors By Yen Nitro - Letters By VC’S Cory Petit - Edited By Devin Lewis - Published By Marvel Comics

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STORY OVERVIEW:

Frank Castle races his way towards his destination with the police in tow. However, Tombstone arrived at the party early and thought he was going to get the drop on Frank. But what he doesn’t know is that the place he thinks Frank is already at is actually the home of the Kingpin. The Punisher has set a trap for both of his enemies, and he is going to be the guest of honor. The carnage and destruction will soon follow. The only question that remains is who will be left standing?

WRITING:

Where last issue was a bit of a slow burn, this issue is a full-on action filled assault. Ben Percy does an awesome job of keeping the pedal to the metal and the action running for the entirety of the issue. Percy does all of this well, letting the reader know exactly what makes Frank Castle tick. The deliberation and realization of Frank’s master plan plays out like a beautiful yet violent symphony. The crescendos are so masterful, that there is almost a sense of humor with some of the outcomes. The way the issue ends sets up for future stories, well giving this arc a definitive ending.

ARTWORK:

The artwork in this issue matches the insane action filled intensity of the story. Julius Ohta does an amazing job of bringing the violence and carnage to life. Ohta leaves little to the imagination in this issue, as he takes the reader through every gory and brutal encounter. The imagery is unmatched and definitely not for the faint of heart. Each panel has enough action to fill a normal book and then some.

Yen Nitro does an awesome job of making the images pop with the color selections. The gore and brutality really come to life with the colors which amplifies the artwork. At the same time, Cory Petit does an expert job with lettering. Making the story easy to follow, well also giving the reader the right tone for each panel.

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Final Thoughts:

Punisher: Red Band #5 is an awesome and brutal way to end a story arc. The action and violence is fitting of a Punisher book and series. The reader gets exactly what they thought they were going to get and it’s a beautiful thing. If you want an action-packed violence fest for your entertainment this is a must get at the shop this week. If you missed this series and want to read a bad ass series, make sure to grab the Trade when it drops.

FINAL GRADE: 9.4/10

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