B. Kirschner, Mark :: Tim Bradstreet Artwork

The Punisher by Tim Bradstreet

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Artwork Details

Title:	The Punisher by Tim Bradstreet
Artist:	Tim Bradstreet (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	11,988
Likes on CAF:	4 5
Favorited on CAF:	1
Comments:	12
Added to Site:	12/30/2009
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I can't succinctly put into words how much of a pleasure it was getting this commission, so you'll have to excuse me while I ramble and/or gush.

I guess I should start at the beginning. When I think of artists who have put their indelible mark on the character of The Punisher three names immediately leap to my mind. In reverse (of course) alphabetical order they are, Mike Zeck, John Romita Jr. and, of course, Tim Bradstreet.

Tim's work on the covers of the various Punisher books in the Marvel Knights era were integral to the character resurgence of popularity during the Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon run. After trying to meet Tim at SDCC for the last few years, but always managing to miss him, we finally crossed paths at this year's inaugural Wizard World New York convention. After telling Tim that I needed the commission done on a very tight deadline he agreed to take on the job.

From here on out dealing with Tim on this piece was a dream come true. Every phone call and email was returned promptly. The amount of artistic input Tim allowed me to have into this piece was without bounds. From the shirt The Punisher is wearing to the firearms The Punisher is wielding and even the majority of the firearms used in the background were ones that I had requested. Tim's attention to both detail and accuracy were above reproach. When I requested that I wanted The Punisher drawn holding a certain model Heckler & Koch MP-5 Tim didn't just draw any model but got the reference material required for the exact model I wanted drawn. What more can I say? Getting this piece was a dream come true and I mean that with the utmost sincerity. If I could have changed one thing it would have been meeting up with Tim sooner but as the saying goes, all good things come to those who wait.

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	Mark B. Kirschner
Joined:	January 2005
Last Login:	August 2025
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aric shapiro
Member Since 2006

Posted on 12/30/2009

This is to die for seems the most appropriate comment. This is probably the best piece of art I've seen from Bradstreet, and that is saying a heck of a lot because the man is brilliant with a pen. This is cover worthy.

Charles Costas
Member Since 2004

Posted on 12/30/2009

As a Punisher fan, I have to say that this is one nice piece!

nino torre
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/1/2010

Outstanding ! This would be a grail piece for any Punisher fan, congrats !

E. Vets
Member Since 2009

Posted on 1/22/2010

That's an amazing piece of art , I love Bradstreet's punisher and he's on my wish list for some time now .

Deplacs Naf
Member Since 2007

Posted on 3/29/2010

This is absolutely amazing! Congratulations.

Robert Krolikowski
Member Since 2011

Posted on 5/19/2011

Tim is my favorite Punisher artist hands down,and this is coming from a major punisher fan.I hope one day to get a commission from Tim as well, yours is outstanding!!!

Yu Leong Lim
Member Since 2012

Posted on 4/12/2013

Tim is such a major influence on Punisher. This is an awesome commission. I love the idea behind this piece. Congrats!

Fan Comics
Member Since 2012

Posted on 10/1/2013

magnifique

Alkis V.
Member Since 2004

Posted on 2/15/2015

Incredible!

eewwnuk 1
Member Since 2008

Posted on 5/18/2015

superb!!

David Holden
Member Since 2009

Posted on 5/25/2015

Bradstreet's iconic Punisher. Love the Armory in the background. Fantastic!

Bill J
Member Since 2009

Posted on 10/31/2018

Fantastic! Bradstreet's work is outstanding!

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