Punisher: The Platoon Collected
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Punisher: The Platoon Collected

Writer: Garth Ennis Artist: Goran Parlov Publisher: Marvel Comics Trade Paperback: April 18, 2018, $17.99 Issues: 6, Issue Reviews: 75
8.4Critic Rating
8.2User Rating

Before the Punisher was born in Vietnam, Frank Castle had already become a dark legend of the battlefield. Stories about him were told in whispers, if at all. Now the legendary creative team of Garth Ennis and Goran Parlov brings the first of those stories to light: the tale of Frank Castle's first command, and his first kill. During the Tet Offensive, death surrounded Lt. Castle's platoon on all sides. How far would Frank go to protect his men? Especially when the danger came from the indifference of his commanders? And while Castle was engaged in the grind of war, a kindred spirit on the enemy's side watched...and waited. It's a seemingly h more

  • 6.5
    Ultimate Goblin Dec 9, 2025

    Highly overrated. It wasn't that interesting or eventful. It had some fine Frank Castle characterization moments, but not enough for 6 issues. It probably would work better as a one-shot. It's great to see some real origin of Frank before Born and the team of Ennis/Parlov is great, but... Not their best work definitely. I think if you really love war stories, then you could like it more, than I did. But I want to believe there are much better war stories than this one.

  • 9.0
    haniballecto Dec 8, 2020

  • 9.0
    jandals042 Jun 24, 2024

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