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The Punisher Vol. 1: Dark Reign Hardcover – January 1, 2009

by Rick Remender (Author), Jerome Opena (Illustrator)
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 65 ratings
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One man with one bullet, in the right place, at the right time, can change the world. That's why the Punisher is perched atop a building on the Jersey shore with a high-powered Skrull rifle, his crosshairs trained on a target in Midtown Manhattan. But who is his target - and why? One thing's for sure: They're anything but helpless.
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  1. Part of Series
    Punisher (2009-2010)
  2. Print length
    120 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Marvel Enterprises
  5. Publication date
    January 1, 2009
  6. Dimensions
    7 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0785139974
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0785139973
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Marvel Enterprises; First Edition (January 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785139974
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785139973
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.5 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 65 ratings

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Rick Remender

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Rick Remender is the writer/co-creator of comics such as Deadly Class, Fear Agent, Black Science, Seven to Eternity, LOW, The Scumbag, Tokyo Ghost and Death or Glory. During his years at Marvel he wrote Captain America, Uncanny X-Force, Venom and created The Uncanny Avengers. His work at Marvel Comics is the basis for major elements of Avengers: Endgame, Falcon and Winter Soldier, and Deadpool 2.

He served as lead writer/co-showrunner on SyFy's adaption of his co-creation Deadly Class with the Russo Brothers, wrote/developed video games for Electronic Arts such as Bulletstorm and Dead Space, and served as an animator on films such as The Iron Giant and Anastasia.

He currently curates his own publishing imprint, Giant Generator, at Image Comics while writing the film adaptation of Cary Fukunaga’s Tokyo Ghost for Legendary and serving as executive producer on Fear Agent being developed by Matt Tolmach Productions and Point Grey through Sony for Amazon.

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Customers find the writing style good and the story reads just as good. They also describe the action as solid and the illustrations as great. Readers also mention the book is a fun read with great illustrations.

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Customers find the writing style great and fun to read.

"As a long time Punisher fan I love this story. Great writing. Pretty good artwork. Just wish they had the next Volume available for kindle...." Read more

"...Luckily the story is good enough that it overshadows the art and makes this worth getting if you're having the same curiosity about The Punisher..." Read more

"This story is quite good for what it is. The basic premise is that Norman Osborn is "ruling the world" and Frank Castle isn't happy about it...." Read more

"...Rather have pages to turn, but the story read just as good" Read more

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Customers find the action in the book solid, with real super powers and a vicious and ruthless fighter.

"...because he does not have any real SUPER powers, but is a vicious and ruthless fighter who uses whatever weapons are at hand...." Read more

"Very nice take on the Punisher during the dark reign saga. Not used to reading digital comics, but this worked out fine...." Read more

"Solid punisher story." Read more

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Customers find the illustrations in the book great and mention that Frank comes across quite well in some of the fight scenes.

"As a long time Punisher fan I love this story. Great writing. Pretty good artwork. Just wish they had the next Volume available for kindle...." Read more

"...The art is very good & very suitable for this series. Frank comes across quite well in some of the fight scenes especially against the hired goons...." Read more

"An action filled PUNISHER story with great illustrations. A fun read...." Read more

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Batman89
5.0 out of 5 stars Punisher Dark Reign
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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I always love seeing the Punisher come up with new and interesting ways of killing scumbags, and this story doesn't disappoint.
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Joseph J. Truncale
4.0 out of 5 stars An action filled PUNISHER story with great illustrations. A fun read.
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2013
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I have become somewhat of a Frank Castle (Punisher) comic book fan lately. I guess he appeals to my hardcore vengeance side. I also like him because he does not have any real SUPER powers, but is a vicious and ruthless fighter who uses whatever weapons are at hand. His sense of justice and take no prisoners attitude makes him a very dangerous man. Of course, to be objective, I think Frank Castle is also a psychopath, but then, no one is perfect.

In this adventure Frank joins forces with a smart young partner who is a genius with computers and other high tech subjects. Frank still uses his old fashioned regular rifles and guns to destroy his enemies. He goes up against the former "Green Goblin" who now sports a red hoody jacket in this fast action story.

In conclusion, if you are a fan of Marvel comic's Punisher series, you will enjoy reading this volume.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Martial Art Myths)
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Barebones
5.0 out of 5 stars Not bad
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2014
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As a long time Punisher fan I love this story. Great writing. Pretty good artwork. Just wish they had the next Volume available for kindle. Any Punisher fan will enjoy this Dark Reign tale.
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D. Ness
4.0 out of 5 stars Punisher becoming more interesting
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2010
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I never really cared for The Punisher in the past but with his recent cameos in Deadpool and other Dark Reign crossovers and being seen using old supervillian weapons instead of just guns, I found myself enjoying his presence and got curious. This first volume, taking place right after Secret Invasion, is a good jumping in point. This volume explains where Frank got those super villian weapons and has a great face-off against The Sentry if you can believe it! Unfortunately the artwork is that horrid watercolor style which I see as the comic book equivalent of the shaky-cam movie style direction. Luckily the story is good enough that it overshadows the art and makes this worth getting if you're having the same curiosity about The Punisher that I was.
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Derrick O'Rourke
3.0 out of 5 stars A new mission
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2009
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This story is quite good for what it is. The basic premise is that Norman Osborn is "ruling the world" and Frank Castle isn't happy about it. So we get Frank trying to take down the big boss. Of course it doesn't quite work out like that. The art is very good & very suitable for this series. Frank comes across quite well in some of the fight scenes especially against the hired goons. Frank gets some high tech gizmo's that make him look a bit stupid but then the gizmo's are used in a good & funny way. The customising of some of his equipment is a bit much but overall it's a solid enough set up for the rest of the series.

There is a very quick synopsis of The Punisher & his role in the Marvel Universe over the years at the back of the book which is interesting enough & helps new readers get a grasp on the character's history (minus the MAX series of course).
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usaDiabetic
5.0 out of 5 stars A+
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2013
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Very nice take on the Punisher during the dark reign saga. Not used to reading digital comics, but this worked out fine. Rather have pages to turn, but the story read just as good
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Thisguy
4.0 out of 5 stars Punisher vs Osborne
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013
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I love the dark reign story arc and the punisher is one of all time fave characters so I had to pick this up.

There are lots of awesome bits in the story, such as the Punisher vs sentry "battle" at the beginning and when castle steals a whole heap of weapons and suits up with an Antman helmet and captain America shield (among other things) is just gold.

If your a fan of dark reign definitely pick this up.
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Kenneth A. K. Quiocho
3.0 out of 5 stars Punisher is a real PUNISHER
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014
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The book maybe did not download correctly. Not sure, but it did not zoom in on all the pages like it is supposed to when you read it. So the print is real small when the e-comic book does not load right. Story is just okay. Average. Is it worth $7.00 to read?....not really! Would I buy another one....maybe a graphic novel as opposed to another comic book.
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breedstorm
4.0 out of 5 stars Punisher vs. Norman Osborn
Reviewed in Germany on January 3, 2010
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Frank Castle, der Punisher, ist angepißt. Norman Osborn, von dem alle Welt weiß, das er der Grüne Kobold war, ist auf der Spitze seiner Macht angelangt. Durch die Ereignisse der Secret Invasion konnte er sich zum Kopf der neuen Organisation H.A.M.M.E.R. ernennen, und S.H.I.E.L.D. ersetzen.
Ein Krimineller mit soviel Macht, daß kann Castle nicht gutheißen, und schießt mit einem Scharfschützengewehr der Skrull auf Osborne, doch dieser wird von dem Sentinel (Marvels Version von Superman) gerettet. Nur mit der Hilfe eines geheimnisvollen Fremden kann der Bestrafer entkommen, doch was will der Fremde?
Der Band enthält Nummer 1-5 der neuen Punisher-Serie von Autor Rick Remender und Zeichner Jerome Opena. Der Punisher kämpft nicht nur gegen Osborne, sondern auch gegen diverse mehr und weniger Bekannte andere Schurken des Marvel Universums. Zusätzlich gibt es noch 8 Seiten 'The Punisher Saga', eine bebilderte Zusammenfassung von Franks bisherigen Leben von Ronald Byrd.
Der Band wird in HC mit schwarzen Kunstleder mit Punisher-Symbol gehüllt, umgeben von einem Schutzumschlag.
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Stan FREDO
4.0 out of 5 stars Le Punisher fait alliance avec un fan du label DISCHORD...
Reviewed in France on December 4, 2009
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Soyons clair : il n'y a rien de véritablement surprenant dans ce nouveau volume du Punisher pour qui connaît le personnage. Ancien militaire dont l'épouse et les enfants ont été sauvagement assassinés, Frank CASTLE est devenu un "vigilante", c'est-à-dire qu'il administre lui-même sa justice, expéditive, à tous types de truands. Personnage MARVEL, le Punisher ne détient aucun pouvoir, si ce n'est une extraordinaire suite dans les idées, une maîtrise complète des armes et des techniques de combat et, il faut bien le dire, une capacité de récupération hors du commun (WOLVERINE et SPIDEY mis à part). Ici, CASTLE décide de s'en prendre à Norman OSBORN (alias le BOUFFON VERT) qui, à la faveur d'une énorme manipulation, est apparu comme le héros de la victoire sur l'invasion SKRULL et a mis la main sur les Etats-Unis, les Vengeurs, le SHIELD etc. compris. Le Punisher échappe de peu à SENTRY après avoir tiré un coup de feu potentiellement mortel sur OSBORN, et se retrouve ensuite aux prises avec THE HOOD, l'un des alliés d'OSBORN, et sa bande de super-villains de série B à Z. CASTLE est aidé par un fan de MINOR THREAT (le genre végétarien, non fumeur etc.), hacker de première, qui le rencarde et le guide en prenant le contrôle des systèmes de surveillance des endroits où le Punisher s'introduit. Le body count est élévé, comme d'habitude avec le Punisher. Bien que les auteurs soient issus de la BD indie et underground, ils entrent totalement et avec une grande efficacité dans le moule du Punisher, dans ce recueil des 5 premiers épisodes qu'ils ont réalisés. Pour compléter le volume, un résumé de la carrière du PUNISHER (dans l'univers MARVEL, c'est-à-dire univers MAX exclu) est proposé. Ce volume est aussi publié en kiosque par PANINI pour plus de 2 fois moins cher.
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Morphilms
3.0 out of 5 stars A good start for a new series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 20, 2010
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So the Punisher's back, his first order of the day, kill Norman Osborn, head of the peacekeeping force H.A.M.M.E.R. That doesn't go quite to plan but t least he has a new tech friend to help him through Marvels Dark Reign, this kids no Oracle but then again, that's a different universe. The story in itself is pretty much ok, with the usual Punisher gun toting voilence, explosives and gritty survival you can come to expect, with comparisons to Tom Clancy's Sam Fisher not heavy but there if you look for them. It's a good getting started storyline for a new chapter in Franks life.

The artwork reminded me of Leanardo Manco's work on Hellblazer, very dark, fine but works well to compliment the life that Frank leads, although Jerome Opena does stumble when bringing The Punisher in a daytime scene, other than that the story flows easily with Rick Remenders script and is well worth picking up for fans of Punisher.
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