THE PUNISHER #5 (MARVEL COMICS)

The Punisher is finally going face to face with Jigsaw, and his face is what’s on the line. Will Jigsaw take out the Punisher for good, or will Frank overcome to fight another day? Either way, the action will be delivered, and this story will continue to rage on.

The Punisher: #5 - Written By Benjamin Percy - Pencils By José Luis Soares & Sergio Fernández Dávila – Inks By Oren Junior & Jonas Trindade - Colors By Frank D’Armata-Edited By Devin Lewis - Published By Marvel Comics

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STORY OVERVIEW:

The fight between Jigsaw and the Punisher is upon us and the carnage is real! Jigsaw slices Frank up with a scalpel that was dipped in a nerve agent. As the nerve agent starts to paralyze Frank, Jigsaw reveals his true intentions. He has figured out people’s faces hold power and Frank’s holds even more power. He wants to take Frank’s face and be a creepy cosplay of the Punisher. Little does he know a freshly escaped Tombstone is on his way to the party. How will this brawl end and can Frank keep his face when it’s over?

WRITING:

This issue gives us a great final battle between the Punisher and Jigsaw. Ben Percy really takes us into the depraved mind of Jigsaw and his sadistic plans. Seeing those plans being executed and just how far he will go to accomplish his mission is truly disturbing. Meanwhile, seeing the Punisher fighting from underneath and just for his survival makes you feel more for his struggle. Percy humanizes Frank which makes the us relate to him better. This dramatic draw is what builds up the suspense of the fight and the predicament he finds himself in. The drama Percy brings to this run is what truly sets it apart from other Punisher runs from the past.

ARTWORK:

The artwork lands with the same force as the story. José Luis Soares and Sergio Fernández Dávila capture the issue’s brutality and chaos with sharp precision, putting every grisly detail directly on the page. This is mature-reader territory and not for the faint of heart. It is classic Punisher, and this run has already delivered on both story and art.

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Final Thoughts:

The Punisher #5 brings another action and drama filled issue that moves this series in a great direction. The violence of the fight is what we’ve become accustomed to in this series over the decades of its existence. However, the strong dramatic scenes and deeper storylines is what really drives this current run. As we move into the next arc, it’s a perfect time to jump into this series. So, consider grabbing a copy and checking out what this creative team is doing with this legendary franchise.

FINAL GRADE: 9.4/10

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