Rating: 3/5
As far as Punisher books go, this one wasn't bad. It delves a bit more into the man behind the skull than some of the other Punisher stories I've read. In this one he is going after some drug dealers in L.A. At the same time, there is a group of mercenaries targeting the Punisher. These different plot points cross path at ties, but didn't really come together in a satisfying way.
I like Frank Castle's relationship with the female police officer the most. It gives a perspective of grudging respect for what he does as the Punisher in a system that feels ineffective by letting criminals go. And in a way his brand of justice might appeal to some people. The one thing this book really nailed is that Frank is a smart guy. It's easy to view the Punisher as someone who just goes in guns blazing trying to kill as many bad guys as possible. Here he is tactical and shows foresight. His military experience is shown and used effectively for the story.
The art's not bad. It isn't as bombastic as some of the other Marvel titles. Given the nature of Punisher's battle against crime, it makes sense that the art is a bit more subdued.
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