Storyline: Jigsaw part 4
Date: July 2, 2008
Price: $2.99
Writer: Rick Remender and Matt Fraction
Artists: Howard Chaykin

Synopsis: The Hand and it’s cadre of fantastic killers makes its move against the Punisher as every shooter in New York City has their sites trained on Frank Castle…and with his only allies in hiding, Frank brings the fight underground. As the entire city watches Frank run, S.H.I.E.L.D. —and Bridge’s Girls—follow. The creative genius of JIGSAW is in full bloom…how much punishment can one man take? You have no idea.

Opinion: How many gentlemen out there would love to have one scantily clad temptress chasing after you? Well boys, Frank has six but after you see what these vixens are carrying you might change your mind – but probably not.!

Read my full review of Punisher: War Journal #21 after the jump.

The current arch “Jigsaw” has placed our one-man army back into his roots of action and noir. This latest issue is the best arch, giving us 22 action-drenched pages. It’s got it all; ninjas, assassins, Jigsaw, Shield’s Officer Bridge and a plethora of blood, gun and thongs. If that isn’t a recipe for success, than this reviewer doesn’t know what is.  (Editor’s Note: you & me both)

That being said, if such things fail to excite your imagination you must first ask yourself why your reading comics in the first place and then probably stay away from the issue/series as a whole. It is doing little to draw in new fans and not particularly caring if does.

I’ll be the first to admit that it all doesn’t really make sense. How is thong sufficient attire for a fight? Does that girl really think she can raise people form the dead, only to be reborn in his guild of assassins? Can one guy really take that much damage and still keep moving?

Such questions will likely lead to a headache or worse and you are advised to steer clear. It’s kitschy fun, just accept it and enjoy that willing suspension of disbelief.

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