I just finished reading the latest issue of Garth Ennis' and Goran Parlovs Punisher series. Ah man, it blew me away. It's been a thrilling arc so far and it climaxes in this final, brutal showdown. In the end we see a bloody and beaten Frank Castle that's barely left alive. Not the stereotypical 'scratch on face' we generally see with a beaten hero, but a Punisher who's face is beaten to a pulp. Rarely do I read a comic where the level of violence actually makes me say "Jesus Christ!!!" out loud. I'm not really a fan of Ennis' 'The Boys', where he uses violence for violence's sake, or humour, whereas in this book, it's viceral and shocking, used for great dramatic effect.
Right, sorry for the rant. In summary; The Punisher. A great book. Read it now, before Ennis leaves the book.
Did a sketch to justify the rant.
Dec.
13 comments:
Cant see any pic dec
Really? I can see it just fine.
Anyone else?
I can see it now. looks cool
Cheers, thanks man
Nice pic. Goran Parlov is one of my favourite new artists. Although I think Dec would do justice to a Punisher comic.
I collect this series in trades. Not a huge Punisher fan but Ennis makes it interesting (He is to Punisher what Frank Miller is to Daredevil)
I told my mate to get a Punisher sketch off you at the last con. He didn't.
This'll make him regret that decision.
(He got another sketch he's very happy with though).
i can't see it either...
and i bet you draw a fucking bad-ass frank castle,too.
Jamie, it works for me on two seperate computers, dunno why you can't see it. And, he's reasonably badass.
David, thanks a lot! I agree with you on the Ennis/ Miller front.
Thompson, thanks a lot. I'd have to practice drawing guns a lot more, but i'd be lying if i said i wouldn't love a crack at it, especially when the writing's so good.
And yeah, Parlov is a new favourite of mine too.
Me no see either.
'do justice to a Punisher comic'
Heh, that Thompson guy's always on!
Sigh! Right, should be fixed now.
Mooney, leave Thompson be; i likes me compliments!
i can see! i can see!
wow,and that dredd is the tits,too.
hope 2000ad are watching this blog.
Doubt it.
Thanks, glad you like Jamie.
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