Untold Tales of Punisher Max

For many years I have enjoyed reading the Punisher series. I recently bought this graphic novel issue (Punisher Untold Tales) and found it to be an interesting and enjoyable read. This issue has 5 interesting short tales by different authors and with different artists for each story.The five tales include the following: “Jimmy’s Collision” “Where the devil don’t stay” “The ribbon” “Manhunt” and “A little about revenge.” If you are into the “Punisher” series you might want to check out this volume. I liked most of the stories and I think the graphics were fantastic.Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Haiku Moments: How to read, write and enjoy haiku).

Big Punisher MAX fan, here. If you're interested in a few yarns set in his world, this doesn't disappoint. A good follow-up for anyone who enjoyed the "Naked Kills" TPB. I own every single Punisher MAX volume from Ennis to Aaron, and if you're craving some more stories involving Frank, this volume's where it's at."Untold Tales" is a compilation of short stories involving the Punisher, mainly revolving around the many criminals he ends up killing. So rather than trying to add characterization to the already well-fleshed out Frank Castle, this volume is more like a horror comic. The Punisher is seen more as an unstoppable force that the protagonists are trying to confront or escape. One story in particular involving a Punisher tied up in a barn with a family wondering what to do with him next, is worth the price of the volume alone.At the end of the day this volume's not about the Punisher, despite the title. He's just not the focus of the book. That might turn you off, but if you're die-hard Punisher fan (or even just like crime/noir comics), I'd still say this is worth a buy.

This has 6 good Punisher stories. They are good stories but needed more Punisher in them. Punisher fans will like this but the art isn't the best. It wasn't bad, but not great. It is worth buying.

consisting of flashback stories set in the Punisher MAX universe, the quality of each story does vary to a degree, but is still a good buy.

The stories were good and the art were good. If you are a Punisher fan, just buy it. Otherwise, the stories are un-related and it is questionable whether or not these are actual stories about the Punisher.

Perhaps these tales should have remained untold. The punisher is too good a character to have such tales written about him of all the Punisher max stories i have read these would rank at the very bottom the art was poor and three of the frour tales presented made me regret this purchase

More of the focus is on different nobody characters and how the punisher causes their demise at the end of their stories.

Being new to Punisher MAX, I enjoyed these one-off stories. There's a few scenes that make you wanna gasp, but that's what I was looking for in the MAX! These tales always seem to come full circle - Karma is a B....

Untold Tales of Punisher MAX is a decent read. There are 5 different stories with 5 different writers (Jason Starr - "Jimmy's Collision", Jason Latour - "Where the Devil Don't Stay", Megan Abbott - "The Ribbon", Nathan Edmondson - "Manhunt", and Skottie Young - "A Little About Revenge"). The stories themselves are interesting, featuring different protagonists, perspectives, and crimes. In my opinion, "Jimmy's Collision" and "Manhunt" are the most engaging.Unfortunately, the stories themselves all too often focus on the characters and not the Punisher, who's seemingly relegated to an almost cameo appearance in 3 of the 5 stories. Just as bad, when the Punisher is in the story for an extended period/number of panels, his dialogue pales in comparison to the likes of MAX writers Jason Aaron and Garth Ennis. It's generally awkward, and a number of things he says seem out of character for the MAX version of the Punisher I've come to enjoy. (I'd provide examples, but I hate to give out potential spoilers.)Overall, the stories are interesting and full of adult content (albeit with somewhat tamer violence.) However, the relative lack of Frank Castle as well as his more talkative depiction makes this book hard to recommend for the MAX fans who've enjoyed the previous reads by Aaron and Ennis. In fact, I highly recommend those works more - especially for those who haven't read them - than this volume.

Geschichten, die man lieber nicht erzählt hätte...? Ich bin mir da nicht so sicher..."Untold Tales" ist ein Sammelband mit 5 Kurzgeschichten des Punisher im MAX "Universum". Der Hauptrun, der mit Garth Ennis und Jason Aaron zwei großartige Autoren hatte, gehört zu dem Besten, was man über den Punisher lesen kann. Die in diesem Band veröffentlichten Kurzgeschichten allerdings liegen von der Qualität weit darunter. Aber auch die Qualität der Kurzgeschichten untereinander schwankt deutlich.Zugegeben, solche Kurzgeschichten sind eh immer ein zweischneidiges Schwert. Die Story kann nicht super detailliert erzählt und die Charaktere können nicht sehr tiefgründig dargestellt werden. Es ist halt etwas für Puristen und Liebhaber schneller und kurzweiliger Action. Das aber auch solch kurze Storys zu gefallen wissen, hat Ennis mit "From First to Last" gezeigt. Doch was erwartet einem bei diesem Band im einzelnen:Die erste Story "Jimmy's Collision" erzählt von einem spielsüchtigem Kerl, der einen Mord begehen soll, um seine Schulden zu tilgen. Die Story ist an sich ganz nett und hat mich gut unterhalten. Sie zeigt sehr schön, wie auch relativ normale Bürger schnell in den Sog der Kriminalität gelangen können.Einzelwertung 4 Sterne"Where the Devil don't stay" der Punisher wird auf einer Farm gefangen gehalten und der kriminelle Mob überlegt was man nun mit ihm tun soll ... die Zeichnungen sind meinem Empfinden nach echt schrecklich und die Story ist irgendwie totaler Murks... mehr weiß ich dazu gar nicht zu sagen.Einzelwertung 1 SterneIn der dritten Geschichte "The Ribbon" erinnert die Begegnung mit einem jungen Mädchen einen erfolgreichen Geschäftsmann an seine dunkle Vergangenheit. Diese Story war zwar recht kurz, aber auch sehr überraschend und spannend. Die Zeichnungen zu diesem Teil sind die Besten des Bandes.Einzelwertung 3 SterneIn "Manhunt" wird der Punisher von einem Vater beauftragt Rache an Jenen zu nehmen, die kürzlich seine Tochter umgebracht haben. Die Zeichnungen sind gut, aber wie beknackt ist das denn, man geht nicht einfach zum Punisher und sagt ihm er solle Person XY umbringen und er sagt daraufhin "O.k.", Naja... die Story ist halt so und hat dann noch eine kleine Wendung, aber ist für meinen Geschmack ein wenig absurd.Einzelwertung 2 Sterne"A little about Revenge" ist die letzte Story in diesem Band und erzählt von einem kleinen Jungen der Rache an dem Mörder seines Vaters nehmen will. Diese Story hat mich dann nach "Manhunt" wieder milde gestimmt, da sie interessant und unterhaltsam ist. V.a. zeigt sie, was so ein Mord für die Hinterbliebenen bedeutet und wie sie mit dieser Situation umgehen.Einzelwertung 3 SterneInsgesamt ist eine Wertung von 3 Sternen mit einem kleinen Punisher Bonus sicherlich gerechtfertigt. Wenn man schon alles vom Punisher MAX gelesen hat und nicht genug bekommt, dann kann man hier zugreifen. Ansonsten sind andere Sammelbände sicherlich besser.

The Punisher max series has had some amazing runs through out the series so to give this a average rating seems a bit harsh but although very enjoyable story's and a art style that really fits the characters and the world around them there is nothing new to be seen here.

E' stata una vera delusione, a differenza di altri. Non immaginavo potesse arrivarmi un fumetto in quelle condizioni. Mi dispiace doverlo scrivere, perché nei restanti casi sono sempre rimasto abbastanza o molto soddisfatto.