Gimme A Shot, Next Round's On Me

Michel Lacombe and I worked on six blood-splattered issues of Punisher MAX together, and now they're all available in one affordable trade paperback, just out from Marvel this week. Punisher MAX: Six Hours to Kill includes not only the five issues of our arc, but also our one-shot story, "Force of Nature." It's available at comic shops everywhere; bookstores should have it in a few weeks.

Or, if you're anywhere near Philly, you can pick up one next Tuesday at McGillin's Ale House, where I'll be signing copies. Again, my offer stands: buy a copy of Six Hours to Kill, and I'll buy you a pint of McGillin's 1860 IPA. McGillin's was featured in Six Hours (under the name "Interesting Times"), which you can see in the above panel. This fictional bar takes quite a beating in the story. Windows are shattered. Tables and chairs are smashed into splinters. The entire building is shot to hell, blown up with rocket-launched grenades, then set ablaze. I'm kind of suprised the McGillin's folks want me anywhere near the place.

But hey, I guess it's no hard feelings. Hope to see you some of you there! (1310 Drury Street, 6 p.m.)