Punisher: Body Count

We've taken the time off to rebrand! This is The Garth Ennis Power Hour podcast, now and forever. Introduction – Jake and I catch up and I catch PTSD at the barbershop. [14:36] News – We discuss Punisher TV news and groan under the sociopolitical ramifications of a comic book man's skull logo. Also, here is that ComicPop interview we mentioned! [54:25] Mail Call– We get asked how the Punisher could take on modern day issues. [1:18:30] Bullet Points – We continue reading Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #5 and then wash the taste out of our mouths with some Punisher 2099. [1:52:54] Garth Ennis Power Hour – Jake and I review Sara, the WWII Soviet sniper comic from Garth Ennis, Steve Epting and Elizabeth Breitweiser. It's a beautifully drawn story from a side of the war we don't hear enough about. Seriously, if you like what we have to say about it a few minutes in, just skip the rest of the segment and buy it. [3:11:00] Discharge Papers – Jake recommends a boatload of anime and movies, and I talk about the UPS future man game where you avoid ghosts. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected] or call in at (347) 878-6474.

I'm going to apologize ahead of time for the delay and the anime talk. Just skip to flashbacks if you need to. No one will blame you. Introduction – Jake and I discuss how we've adapted to the summer 2020 Hellscape and how I started a beef with a west coast rapper. [25:35] News – We discuss the comics market slowly revving up again. [31:05] Mail Call– Some mail inspires us to potentially create a new segment. [38:10] Bullet Points – We continue reading Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #4 and Ravencroft #3 because Frank is a guest star in it for some reason. [1:12:05] Flashbacks – Jake and I talk about the seminal MAX arc The Slavers, a seminal MAX arc covering issues #25-30. I'm really proud of the discussion Jake and I had here. [1:147:10] Discharge Papers – Jake recommends the book Mistress T and Beastars, and I talk about a play you were probably forced to read in high school. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected] or call in at (347) 878-6474.

Due to quarantine, I got back into video editing and made a promo for this episode. Check it out! Introduction – Like every other content creator, Jake and I discuss how we are surviving the apocalypse. [32:20] News – We discuss the collapse of the comics market, and some new upcoming guest appearances! [49:00] Mail Call– We catch up on some mail we missed last episode (sorry) and talk about how we would handle writing Punisher 2099. [1:17:25] Bullet Points – Jake and I finish off Punisher: Soviet #4 and #5, and continue reading Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider #3 as Frank goes through a galactic mid-life crisis. [1:53:52] Flashbacks – Due to fan demand, we check out Terror Inc. #6 and #7, a bittersweet story about an awesome character in a lackluster story. [2:16:48] Discharge Papers – Jake and I get on the same page with High Rise Invasion and I recommend Bloodshot, because that is where we're at in this contentless hellscape we now call earth. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected] or call in at (347) 878-6474.

Sorry for the lateness on this one, folks. Still, it's one that's worth the wait. Introduction – Jake talks about his romantic night out and I discuss a new hobby that's tearing my family apart. [27:18] News – We talk about a cool Cosmic Ghost Rider figurine mod and then commentate the fight of the century: Archie vs. NotPunisher! [56:46] Mail Call– We get a call from Blackstone and reminisce on our favorite show moments. [1:14:15] Bullet Points – Jake and I cover Punisher: Soviet #3 and Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider: Revengeance: Revelations #2. They are both ok. [ 1:48:15] Flashbacks – We cover Spider-Man #32-34, where Spider-Man has no idea why a villain whose life was casually ruined by him would also be mad at him. Frank also probably bangs a secretary at the Daily Bugle. [2:19:40] Discharge Papers – Jake recommends some anime and I change pace by watching a good movie called Knives Out and encourage you to do the same. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected] or call in at (347) 878-6474.

Brandon Forgione is a young filmmaker and the creator of the 8-episode fan series Punisher: Uprising. Brandon stopped by to tell us what inspired him to create the show, the trials and tribulations of creating an indie fan series, and how they made a shoestring budget into something a step above the typical passion project. Contact us at [email protected] or call our voice mail at (347) 878-6474.

Record a show and have it out in 48 hours? Christmas miracles do happen. Introduction – I talk about why hunters are the true heroes of America and Jake talks about how his daughter is an ascended child. [21:00] News – We get an interesting rumor about the Moon Knight show and take stock on the show's previous year. Don't forget to call in at (347) 878-6474. [35:10] Dane and Jake Get Christmasy – No spoilers here! [55:45] Bullet Points – Jake and I cover Punisher: Soviet #2 and Revenge of the Cosmic Ghost Rider: Revengeance: Revelations #1. Both do their jobs well. [ 1:38:45] Dane and Jake Go to the Movies – We finally get around to reviewing episodes 1-4 of the fan-made series, Punisher: Uprising. It's made by Forgione Productions and can be watched for free on Youtube. They have a good mix of passion and technical talent so give their stuff a watch. [2:01:08] Discharge Papers – Jake recommends you check out Jake Oliver, and I tell you about Klaus and 3 Kingdoms, but most badass "historical" drama ever. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected] or call in at (347) 878-6474.

Ho ho ho it's Punisher time. Introduction – Jake is an award-winning Malifaux painter and I didn't win much at all during my Las Vegas poker convention! I met a "neat" celebrity and had a minor breakdown afterwards, so that was cool. [29:35] News – We discuss Punisher super-fan Ivo Santos' appearance in the Punisher: Kill Krew series, rumors of a Punisher show continuation on Hulu, and a gun that's never going to happen. [46:25] Mail Call – 4chan scares the hell out of me and Jake and I what makes a Punisher comic "podcast gold." Don't forget to send us a voicemail at (347) 878-6474. [1:02:40] Bullet Points – Good comics this time around: Punisher Kill Krew #4-5: The Pantera concert that is this comes to a somber crescendo. Highly recommended, either in singles or for the trade. Punisher 2099 #1, I really railed on this comic earlier, but Jake had a more even-handed take on it and makes some good points. Savage Avengers #6, Frank and Conan go on a killer road trip. Punisher: Soviet #1, Garth Ennis returns and it's pretty good, if a bit "made-for-trades." [ 2:00:30] Flashbacks – We cover (muh real) Punisher 2099 #22-23, where Jake fights his son inside the internet, and we get introduced to a techno-goth villain that quotes Poe and is definitely not a virgin. [2:20:30] Discharge Papers – Jake hurts himself with Dragonball GT and bashes one of the greatest animators of all time. I gush about the Mandolorian and recommend we return to the ancient ways of media viewing. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected]  

First off, I apologize for how late this was. The episode was recorded in late October, but I got hit with a lot of serious professional and personal problems that stalled me on getting this out. I'm grateful for our wonderful audience and my co-host Jake's patience with me as I worked through those issues (I'm fine now, don't worry). We still plan to release a November episode this month, so keep an eye out for that.  Introduction – Jake talks about Florida Woman and being the lord of manga and I talk about how my degenerate gambling has finally paid off. [28:30] News – Punisher superfan Ivo Santos is going to be in a comic, and a new Punisher fan film is out! We also get some cool side stories on an ultimate haggler and the Punisher gun funded by the military. [58:45] Mail Call – Blackstone asks us about the podcast's holiday plans. [1:05:00] Bullet Points – Good comics this time around: Punisher Kill Krew #1-3, Gather the war goats and put on some Skynyrd, because we're killin' giants. Punisher #15, for better or worse, it's over. Savage Avengers #5, Jake and I try to understand the brain biology of a Cthulhu creature. [ 2:12:55 Flashbacks – We wrap up Paul Scheer's Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #5-6 and then have a brief talk about Frank being an imaginary war veteran in History of the Marvel Universe #2. [3:07:35] Discharge Papers – We finally settle the Joker bet and Jake talks about the genius of Panty and Stocking plus other good animes. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected]

Welcome to episode 125. A lot of blood, sweat, and re-takes were done to bring the semi-milestone to you. But it was all worth it, since this episode starred executive producer and longtime listener Arch Stanton, who brings his encyclopedic comic knowledge and much-needed normalcy to the table. Introduction – Jake descends further into madness as he fights against his HOA constituents and tells America how to do sports. I learn my town has a meth problem and do my civic duty against my will. [42:15] News – Garth Ennis gets back on the Punisher saddle, and at some point Arch tells us about this amazing toy. Mail Call – Mercifully, there is none. [1:02:00] Bullet Points – Here's the comics we covered: Punisher Annual #1, where Frank and Jameson go to space. Punisher #12-14, where questions no one asked are answered, and fanservice ramps up to 11. Also, that Kingpin challenge is real. Savage Avengers #3-4, WHERE IS MY FAMILY??? [ 2:43:30] Flashbacks – We continue with Paul Scheer's Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History #3-4 and man these guys put in some work. We then do the jet ski meme comic Punisher: War Journal #19. [3:45:55] Discharge Papers– First off, Arch's audio cut out halfway through this segment, even though he was with us on Skype. I've shortened this segment down a bit due to that error. Anyway, Jake tell us why we need Samurai Cop in our lives and I explain why I want to be reincarnated into an anime girl who is a degenerate gambler. Send us your Punisher questions or comments at [email protected]

The wait is over -- comic and prose writer Chuck Dixon has stopped by the show for an amazing interview! For those that don't know Dixon is a prolific comic writer who has made impressive contributions to comics such as the Batman franchise, Conan the Barbarian, and of course, the Punisher (and so much more). Dixon talked to us about earnestness in writing, how to make sure a soldier is holding the right gun, why Sylvester Stallone is a cooler guy than you know, and why Frank doesn't give a damn about dinosaurs. Our listeners contributed some great questions as well, and of course Jake and I talked to him about those GI Joe comics. The love that Chuck Dixon has for the craft comes off crystal clear, and if you would like to check out his unpublished work and advice on writing comics and prose, you can check out his blog: http://www.chuckdixon.net/ And if any of our discussions of his work interested you, check out his Amazon page. I recommend the Levon Cade Complete Series. The guy is a scholar, a fan, and just a chill person to talk to, and he's welcome back on the show at any time.