Rucka Keeps Things in Balance for "The Punisher"

[CBR News]

CBR spoke with "Punisher" writer Greg Rucka about the balancing act Frank Castle must perform to wage war against crime in the Marvel Universe and what's next for the character now that the "Omega Effect" crossover has ended.


Full article here.

[CTpitch]

WHOA Who is that that is making out with punisherette?!?!
Frank will be mad

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

WHOA Who is that that is making out with punisherette?!?!
Frank will be mad

I actually think that's Phil Urich making out with Carlie Cooper.

I love this line:

He looks at them and thinks, 'While they're protecting the innocent, I'm going to punish the hell out of the guilty.'"

It really gets to the heart of Frank, I think based on my exposure to the character.

I'm really enjoying Rucka's run so far. It's a bit more subdued, but that just adds to the intensity when the action rolls around.

A Hawkeye/Punisher team-up sounds fun as well.

[Movieartman]

'Hey! He's pretty good! Let's put him on an X-Title!' 'No! Not yet! Let me hold on to him for a little longer please!'" Rucka said
NO nononononno NO
unless its Uncanny X-force then Marco Checchetto STAYS HERE!

man look at thoose 2 panels of Rachel in the Rain its freaking beautful

[Movieartman]

I actually think that's Phil Urich making out with Carlie Cooper..

ima have to agree on this one :)

It really gets to the heart of Frank, I think based on my exposure to the character.

I'm really enjoying Rucka's run so far. It's a bit more subdued, but that just adds to the intensity when the action rolls around.

A Hawkeye/Punisher team-up sounds fun as well.

agree with all this too

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

'Hey! He's pretty good! Let's put him on an X-Title!' 'No! Not yet! Let me hold on to him for a little longer please!'" Rucka said
NO nononononno NO
unless its Uncanny X-force then Marco Checchetto STAYS HERE!

man look at thoose 2 panels of Rachel in the Rain its freaking beautful

Chechetto on UXF could be pretty damned good.

[aNamored]

'Hey! He's pretty good! Let's put him on an X-Title!' 'No! Not yet! Let me hold on to him for a little longer please!'" Rucka said
NO nononononno NO
unless its Uncanny X-force then Marco Checchetto STAYS HERE!

man look at thoose 2 panels of Rachel in the Rain its freaking beautful

Sigh...

If Marco leaves, so do I. :(

I really love Greg's take on Frank (the whole mind-set etc.), but Marco was the reason why I finally got into the Punisher. His style is perfect for more gritty, real and violent moments. The Omega Effect issues were missing that gritty realism, but then I understand that Marco was probably trying to match his style as close to the artists on DD and Avenging SM.

There have been four fill in issues already which I suppose for a year isn't bad, but none of the artists selected compliment Marco's art the way the DD/Cap artists all seem to mesh with each other.

I can't think of another artist who could keep me on this book if and when MC splits. Other than this, a great interview.

I'm looking forward to Rachel bailing, as I think she was the least interesting character as far as the support cast.

[Knight of Steel]

Hands down... one of the best titles on the stands right now. I love this comic. Marco Checchetto's art rocks!

[oldschool]

Sigh...

If Marco leaves, so do I. :(I really love Greg's take on Frank (the whole mind-set etc.), but Marco was the reason why I finally got into the Punisher. His style is perfect for more gritty, real and violent moments. The Omega Effect issues were missing that gritty realism, but then I understand that Marco was probably trying to match his style as close to the artists on DD and Avenging SM.

There have been four fill in issues already which I suppose for a year isn't bad, but none of the artists selected compliment Marco's art the way the DD/Cap artists all seem to mesh with each other.

I can't think of another artist who could keep me on this book if and when MC splits. Other than this, a great interview.

I'm looking forward to Rachel bailing, as I think she was the least interesting character as far as the support cast.

I have no idea why Marvel is so quick to yank successful artists off new titles after such short stints.....they just pulled Ryan Stegman off of Scarlet Spider after 4 issues! Why in the world can't they give someone at least a full year on a book?

[Movieartman]

I have no idea why Marvel is so quick to yank successful artists off new titles after such short stints.....they just pulled Ryan Stegman off of Scarlet Spider after 4 issues! Why in the world can't they give someone at least a full year on a book?

to be honest i like the new artist (the one that drew some of the recent Herc Series) more than stegman. but in general i agree i dislike it when artist get the change up, best recent example for me would be esad ribic getting taken off ultimates

[Movieartman]

His style is perfect for more gritty, real and violent moments.

agreed
franks battle with the Red vulture was one of the most brutal badass most perfectly drawn fights ive seen in a long while

[BrotherUnitNo_4]

I have no idea why Marvel is so quick to yank successful artists off new titles after such short stints.....they just pulled Ryan Stegman off of Scarlet Spider after 4 issues! Why in the world can't they give someone at least a full year on a book?

There have to be a few major creative changes coming up post AvX. It's the only thing that makes sense to me. Beyond AvX, a lot of Marvel's bigger artists aren't announced to be working on anything creatively and I doubt Marvel would just not give guys like Coipel and Immonen more work.

[CyberHubbs]

That's Norah Winters.

[Movieartman]

That's Norah Winters.

EXACTLY! charlie cooper blah why would she be with phil and why would the punisher be at her apartment listening to them bang, but norah it makes sense dew to her having been semi freinds with Cole, frank is there to see if mabye she had any idea where cole is

[Captain Craig]

Carlie Cooper is getting around it seems.

So wait, Marco Checchetto may be reassigned. NOOOOOOO, his art is a perfect match for Rucka's story. It's real without feeling "in your face" about it and not "silly" either. Marvel keep him on Punisher, Please!!!

Since it says Frank and Rachel's story will conclude at #16 I hope that doesn't mean blood and death. I've really come to like Rachel.