Punisher MAX: Born (Trade Paperback)

Witness the horrific psychological origin story of Marvel's ultimate urban vigilante with Punisher MAX: Born. Published by Marvel Enterprises under the mature MAX imprint, this gritty 112-page trade paperback graphic novel compiles the legendary, definitive prequel miniseries tracking Frank Castle's final days in the Vietnam War.

The year is 1971. With mounting casualties and a rising anti-war sentiment, America's time in Vietnam is rapidly drawing to a close. Yet in the isolated Valley Forge Firebase on the Cambodian border, Captain Frank Castle is one of the few soldiers still fiercely committed to the fight against the enemy. With dwindling reserves and a crumbling base defense, Castle must rally his men against an impending, massive Viet Cong attack that threatens to wipe out the entire American platoon. To survive the brutal onslaught, what grim, life-altering decisions must he make? In this critically acclaimed narrative, find out what dark forces Castle was forced to face to come home alive—culminating in a shocking twist that changes how readers see Marvel Comics' most famous anti-hero.

Written by comic book icon Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Hitman) and spectacularly brought to life through the hyper-detailed, visceral illustrations of Darick Robertson and Tom Palmer, this essential volume is an absolute cornerstone for any mature sequential art collection. Featuring heavy matte paper stock and pristine color reproduction, this graphic novel collects:

Perfect for fans of military fiction, gritty psychological dramas, and high-end Marvel collectors, this paperback features a durable square binding built for bookshelf preservation. Add this masterpiece to your collection today.

• Format: Trade Paperback (TPB) / Softcover Graphic Novel
• Title: Punisher MAX: Born
• Creators: Garth Ennis (Author), Darick Robertson (Illustrator), Tom Palmer (Artist)
• Publisher: Marvel Enterprises / Marvel MAX Imprint
• Publication Date: January 1, 2007 (First Printing)
• Print Length: 112 Pages (Full Color)
• Language: English
• Dimensions: Approximate 17.0 x 0.8 x 25.9 cm
• Collected Material: Born limited series issues #1-4
• Audience Advisory: Parental Advisory / Strictly for Mature Readers Only
• Condition: New Condition (May Have Minor Imperfections)