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Published November 23, 2020

Vita Ayala on What Makes Frank Castle Different in 'Punisher: War Zone'

The 'New Mutants' and 'Children of the Atom' writer joins a new episode of the 'Marvel's Pull List' podcast!

Rev up the Battle Van for a new episode of Marvel's Pull List, Castle connoisseurs!

This week, your hosts Ryan "Agent M" Penagos and Tucker Markus welcome NEW MUTANTS and CHILDREN OF THE ATOM scribe Vita Ayala to discuss the unstoppable PUNISHER: WAR ZONE!

PUNISHER: WAR ZONE

Vita gives expert analysis on Greg Rucka's spectacularly incisive writing, Carmine Di Giandomenico's wildly expressive art, the nature of Frank Castle as a legacy character—and what makes him so unique in this specific story.

Haven't read WAR ZONE yet? Dig into it on Marvel Unlimited right now!

Punisher: War Zone (2012) #1

Punisher: War Zone (2012) #1

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And that's not all! In addition to the Punisher prattle, Ryan and Tucker also preview every new Marvel comic hitting your local comic shop tomorrow, November 25! Here's the full rundown...

  • AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53.LR 
  • CONAN THE BARBARIAN #16 
  • DAREDEVIL #24 
  • DOCTOR DOOM #9 
  • EXCALIBUR #15 
  • FALCON & WINTER SOLDIER #5 
  • FANTASTIC FOUR: ANTITHESIS #4
  • MAESTRO #4 
  • MARVEL #2 
  • POWER PACK #1
  • SHANG-CHI #3
  • STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #6 
  • WEREWOLF BY NIGHT #2 
  • X OF SWORDS: DESTRUCTION #1 
  • X-MEN #15 

Tune in to the episode here!

You can grab these comics and more digitally or at your favorite local comic book shop. Be sure to ask your local shop about their current business policies to observe social distancing or other services they may offer, including holding or creating pull lists, curbside pick-ups, special deliveries, and other options to accommodate. Find and support your local comic book shop at ComicShopLocator.com or by visiting Marvel.com/LoveComicShops.

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