Punisher Max: The Complete Collection #1

Frank Castle looms large on Tim Bradstreet's cover — skull emblem catching the light, bullet holes peppering the wall behind him — projecting the cold, methodical menace that defines Marvel's MAX imprint take on the Punisher. This 2016 collection gathers Garth Ennis's acclaimed MAX run, with interior art by Lewis LaRosa, inker Tom Palmer, and colorist Dean White bringing Frank's grim world to life. If you've been looking for the definitive place to start with the MAX era, this handsome omnibus volume is a compelling entry point.