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Written by Jason Green Thursday, 29 March 2007 16:00

With Captain America dead, who will take up the mantle? Would you believe the Punisher? Plus, a look at the next issue of Marvel's smash-hit adaptation of Steven King's Dark Tower series.

 

A New Captain America in Punisher War Journal

 

 

 

        Captain America is dead.  Long live...the new Captain America!?!?

 

        Frank Castle is adopting a whole new patriotic costume in the pages of Punisher War Journal as this buzz-worthy title is sure to turn heads in the coming months.  Punisher War Journal #7 will see the Punisher in his new costume taking on the old Captain America villain Hate-Monger and will feature 50/50 covers by Young Guns Reloaded artist Ariel Olivetti - one with the classic costume and one with his new star-spangled threads.

 

        The creative team behind Punisher War Journal have been praised for bringing Frank back to the mainstream Marvel Universe in nothing but thoroughly entertaining stories.  Writer Matt Fraction, the writer quickly making a name for himself with Punisher War Journal and co-writing the smash-hit The Immortal Iron Fist with Ed Brubaker, and Ariel Olivetti, the bourgeoning artistic talent who was recently named one of the Young Guns Reloaded, have put the Punisher back in the spotlight and super-villains back into the Punisher's crosshairs.

 

Steven G. Saunders of SilverBulletComicBooks.com says, "This is solid Punisher, with Matt Fraction treating the character of Frank Castle with the love and respect he deserves...Coupled with the great art, I see great things for this title in the future."

 

        A.C. Hall of PaperbackReader.com says "Fraction has an incredible understanding of The Punisher and writes him brilliantly."

 

The first two issues of Punisher War Journal have sold out and gone back to press as this new ongoing title continues to heat up. And things are about to go nova when Frank adopts a new costume which may signal the arrival of a new Captain America.  You've been warned - Punisher War Journal is a book to watch in the coming months.

 

 

 

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #6  (FEB072145)

Written by MATT FRACTION

Pencils and Cover by ARIEL OLIVETTI

Rated T+ ...$2.99

On-Sale - 4/11/2007

 

PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL #7  (MAR072107)

Written by MATT FRACTION

Pencils and 50/50 Covers by ARIEL OLIVETTI

Rated T+ ...$2.99

FOC - 4/19, On-Sale - 5/9/2007

 

 

      Stephen King's Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born #1 Sells Out- Heads back to Press!

 

 

 

         The first chapter of Stephen King's magnum opus, The Dark Tower, arrived last month in graphic fiction form from Marvel Comics to great response across the country.  Despite an incredibly healthy overprint, the demand for this issue has been greater than anticipated and the issue has sold out.  But fear not, King fans, Marvel is pleased to announce that we will be going back to press on the first issue, with a brand new cover by Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada.

 

            Following the adventures of young Roland, Stephen King's Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born continues to win over fans both new and old.  Says Quint of AintItCool.com, "Get to the comic store and pick this up!"  Issue 3 of the series will be in stores on April 4th.

 

        Please note, the first printings of this title may still be available at the retailer level. To find a comic shop near you, call 1-888-comicbook.

 

        For more on Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Born, visit http://www.marvel.com/darktower

 

 

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #1 (of 7) SECOND PRINTING VARIANT  (FEB078027)

Written by Peter David & Robin Furth

Art by Jae Lee & Richard Isanove

Cover by JOE QUESADA

Parental Advisory ...$3.99

FOC -  4/5, On-Sale - 4/25/2007

 

DARK TOWER: THE GUNSLINGER BORN #3 (of 7)  (FEB072100)

Creative and Executive Director STEPHEN KING

Written by PETER DAVID & ROBIN FURTH

Art and Cover by JAE LEE & RICHARD ISANOVE

CARDSTOCK COVER/Parental Advisory ...$3.99

On-Sale - 4/4/2007