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The Punisher: War Zone Annual #1 p.1

Artist: John Buscema (All)

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The Punisher: War Zone Annual #1 p.1 Comic Art

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Title:	The Punisher: War Zone Annual #1 p.1
Artist:	John Buscema (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Title Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	291
Likes on CAF:	16 17
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	3/21/2025
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Description

John Buscema was made to draw gruff characters: Conan, Wolverine, Fury, and of course the Punisher. His facial expressions convey heaps of emotion with delicate brush strokes and nuanced lines. Often "over inked" throughout his Marvel career (in my opinion, to each their own), it's refreshing to see his genius shine through from start to finish. In this title page his use of blacks and big old gambling lights frame the rogue lineup nicely. Your eye moves from face to face as they all watch the dice. Frank is looking...not pleased. Just how he should.

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George H
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 3/21/2025

Brilliant angle choice from Big John. Pulls us right in to the scene with a splash full of story and motion around the stoic anti-hero.

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/21/2025

All the great shady types are at the table. It could be Matches Malone or Sean Connery at the table. Frank does stand out as he's not in any formal wear. Whether it's in an alley or at a fancy table, it's all just a dice game of chance and luck.

Andy Wurst
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 3/22/2025

Fantastic title page !

M Y-C
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 3/22/2025

nice one

Steve . M
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 3/22/2025

Love the perspective and the dice rolling out of the framed shot is a smart choice. Each characters face makes you pause and wonder what their story is.

No need to wonder about Frank though.

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 3/23/2025

Awesome splash!

Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/28/2025

Buscema late 80's and 90's work is probably my favorite by him. His Wolverine run and Punisher had so much grit and are basically modern day Conan. Great splash page.

Kavi H
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 5/20/2025

Fantastic Buscema page, it's great to see him inking over himself, and this title splash has almost a Bond movie feeling to it. Very cool!

Dermot D
Member Since 2012

1 - Posted on 6/20/2025

Oh, this is wonderful.

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