PUNISHER #18

[MattBrady]

<a href="http://www.newsarama.com/Marvel/Punisher18c.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.newsarama.com/Marvel/Punisher18c_t.jpg" width="175" height="262" border="0" align="right" alt="cover to Punisher #18"></a>From Marvel

WILL BULLETS STOP THE VIOLENCE?
Frank Castle Faces Northern Ireland's Troubles In PUNISHER #18!

Frank Castle is, when you boil it down, a very simple man. In fact, one look at his chest will tell you all you need to know: if you are bad, you are dead. But can Castle's simple look at life solve a complicated problem? That's the question that PUNISHER #18 explores, as writer Garth Ennis and artist Steve Dillon take a very personal look at the ongoing politics of Northern Ireland. On sale November 13th, this standalone issue features a painted cover by Tim Bradstreet.

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[rockieman]

Matt,

Did you know anyone on the inside to get a peek at this issue? :D

[IanZL]

I know its just a joke, but that statement just comes off as insulting to both men.

[John Jones]

I'm really excited about this issue. Darick Robertson is a great artist, but I think Ennis & Dillion are best when paired together. Then again, maybe I'm just sentimental towards Preacher and their Hellblazer run.

[rockieman]

[quote]Originally posted by IanZL:
<strong>I know its just a joke, but that statement just comes off as insulting to both men.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Gee, I guess I'll have to check out this preview at one of the other sites which have it also.

Lighten up dude.

[IanZL]

I understood it was a joke, and i said as much. I was just hoping that everytime MB had something new to say about Marvel that people wouldn't try to say Doran was practicing favoritism. I mean that just takes away from both of them? You do see what I am saying don't you?

[rockieman]

[quote]Originally posted by IanZL:
<strong>I understood it was a joke, and i said as much. I was just hoping that everytime MB had something new to say about Marvel that people wouldn't try to say Doran was practicing favoritism. I mean that just takes away from both of them? You do see what I am saying don't you?</strong><hr></blockquote>

The joke was also made on the same day as the announcement, and not continuously for the next several months.

[gOgIver]

Does anyone know how many more issues Dillon And Ennis are commited to on the PUNISHER?