This series is part of the MAX comics imprint and does not feature the 616 reality or "Main Marvel Universe" Punisher. It was critically acclaimed, cited for its realistic, uncompromising stories. Ennis left the title late in 2008, after writing sixty issues for the book and finishing his eight year run of writing The Punisher comics. It was renamed as Punisher: Frank Castle with issue 66 to avoid confusion with Marvel's new earth 616 or "Main Marvel Universe" Punisher Volume 5 series.
Collected EditionsVol. 1: In the BeginningPunisher MAX by Garth Ennis Omnibus Volume 1 (#1-30)Punisher MAX by Garth Ennis Omnibus Volume 2 (#31-60)Vol. 2: Kitchen IrishVol. 3: Mother RussiaVol. 4: Up is Down and Black is WhiteVol. 5: The SlaversVol. 6: BarracudaVol. 7: Man of StoneVol. 8: WidowmakerVol. 9: Long Cold DarkVol. 10: Valley Forge, Valley ForgeVol. 11: Girls in White Dresses (#61-65) (also includes The Punisher Annual: The Hunted)New Collected EditionsPunisher MAX: The Complete Collection Volume One (#1-12)Punisher MAX: The Complete Collection Volume Two (#13-30)Punisher MAX: The Complete Collection Volume Three (#31-49)Punisher MAX: The Complete Collection Volume Four (#50-60)Punisher MAX: The Complete Collection Volume Five (#61-65)Translated into Spanish.
