Punisher Max: The Complete Collection #7

The stark cover by Dave Johnson says it all — a lone white silhouette of Frank Castle, rifle raised, stands dwarfed beneath a massive crimson-draped skull, metal hooks dangling ominously all around him. It's a striking visual that captures the brutal, uncompromising tone Jason Aaron and Steve Dillon brought to the MAX universe, with Matt Hollingsworth's deep reds making every page feel drenched in consequence. Collecting stories headlined by "Kingpin Part One," this seventh volume is a satisfying way to experience one of Marvel's most unflinching takes on the Punisher in a single, generous package.