Punisher: The Platoon #1

Any fan of Garth Ennis' past Punisher MAX work will want to add The Platoon to their pull list. This first issue proves right away that Ennis and Goran Parlov still have plenty more to say about the character. Nor is this a mere origin story, as the framing sequences and focus on the Viet Cong lend a greater context to Frank's descent from soldier to vigilante. This is already shaping up to be another definitive Punisher tale. Read Full Review

This issue is a set up for all the upcoming issues, don't expect action in it but the storytelling did all the work that I didn't feel the need for action and expect some comeback characters from Punisher MAX and Fury Max! Read Full Review

Much like Oliver Stone's seminal 1986 war movie, the Platoon roots itself in the zeitgeist of America's long 1960s. Following a non-linear approach, in which a group of Castle's former squaddies are interviewed by an anonymous journo in the present, Ennis broaches many of the themes Stone did in his film, analysing Vietnam as a transformative event in the American psyche and one that would hold grave consequences for Frank Castle in particular. Read Full Review

The book is the perfect treat for fans of Garth Ennis' take on Frank Castle. It's an excellent first issue and with such a skilled and experienced writer as Ennis in charge you know you're going to be in for a good read. Read Full Review

The Platoon gets great marks from me, and though it may be a more flavorful experience if you read Ennis' Born first, this issue was an obvious standout in its lineup of monthlies. Read Full Review

There's enough characterization amidst the platoon to get you through the issue, but some of the technical jargon weighs the story down. Read Full Review

Kakashi506

Oct 25, 2017

Great slow burn read. Quality characterization of Frank and his squad.

Spock's Brain

Dec 13, 2017

This is a really interesting read, from the makers of "Fury Max." I absolutely loved that series (I haven't read "Punisher Max") and the issues that guest star Frank. This is another excellent bit of war story, setting up a big conflict around the Tet offensive. Goran Parlov's work is great here, almost reminding me at times of Eduardo Risso (minus the glorious inkwork). Looking forward to what he and Ennis have cooking up here.

DDJamesB

Oct 09, 2017

This was not a bad comic by far. In all reality it's pretty good and has a really good idea behind it. My issue was that in some parts its pretty confusing and they use a lot of military lingo which I did not always get. Hopefully the next issue will bring out the promise that this series has. On the plus side, the art was really fantastic.

Godofspeed

Oct 07, 2017

Boring read with a bunch of army mumbo jumbo