The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank Part 2 – Issue 43 – Marvel / Hachette – Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection – Garth Ennis & Steve Dillon – Factory Sealed Hardcover

Description

The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank Part 2 – Issue 43 – The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection

Factory Sealed Hardcover Graphic Novel

Frank Castle is back, and New York City’s criminals are running out of places to hide!

The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank Part 2 is Issue 43 of The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection, published by Hachette in association with Marvel Comics.

Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Steve Dillon, this volume concludes the acclaimed Welcome Back, Frank storyline, which helped redefine the Punisher for a new generation of readers.

Featuring a striking cover of Frank Castle wielding two handguns against his iconic skull emblem, this is an essential addition to any Punisher collection.

Synopsis

Frank Castle’s relentless war on crime continues as he takes on the ruthless Gnucci crime family and its increasingly desperate attempts to eliminate him.

With the dangerous Ma Gnucci seeking revenge, a trio of vigilantes complicating his mission and the police closing in, the Punisher faces threats on every side.

Combining brutal action, dark humour and unforgettable characters, Welcome Back, Frank delivers the explosive conclusion to one of the character’s most celebrated modern storylines.

Key Significance

* Second and concluding volume of the acclaimed Welcome Back, Frank storyline.
* Collects the latter half of the original 12-issue The Punisher (2000) Marvel Knights limited series.
* Written by Garth Ennis, one of the defining Punisher writers.
* Illustrated by Steve Dillon, whose distinctive artwork became closely associated with the character.
* Features the Punisher’s conflict with Ma Gnucci and the Gnucci crime family.
* A landmark story in the character’s modern publishing history.
* Issue 43 of The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection, published by Hachette.
* Collectible hardcover edition, still sealed in its original shrink-wrap.

Book Details

* Title: The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank Part 2
* Collection: The Ultimate Graphic Novels Collection
* Collection Number: 43
* Publisher: Hachette Partworks / Marvel
* Original Story Publication: 2000–2001
* Writer: Garth Ennis
* Interior Artist: Steve Dillon
* Cover Artwork: Tim Bradstreet
* Original Series: The Punisher (2000)
* Collected Issues: The Punisher #7–12 (2000 series)
* Format: Hardcover Graphic Novel
* Language: English
* Edition: UK Collector’s Edition
* Condition: Factory Sealed

Condition

This copy appears to remain factory sealed in its original shrink-wrap, as shown in the photograph.

The front cover displays well, with strong colours and no obvious major damage to the book itself. Light surface marks, minor scuffs and some wear around the corners and edges are visible through the wrapping.

The book has not been opened, so the interior pages have not been inspected.

An excellent addition to any Marvel graphic novel collection, particularly for fans of the Punisher, Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Marvel Knights comics.

Pairs with The Punisher: Welcome Back, Frank Part 1 to complete the storyline.