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TOYING AROUND: Batman Black & White Statues, Hot Toys' Loki

This week in toy news was loaded with a variety of products from numerous franchises, including The Walking Dead, Thundercats and Star Wars. Plus, Marvel and DC have strong showings with new statues and figures.

TOYING AROUND: Iron Man Statues & "Walking Dead" Figures

"Iron Man 3" has a big week with a wide variety of statues and toys, while perennial collectible favorites Star Trek and Star Wars continue to produce. Plus, E.T. & "Halo 4's" The Didact make a surprise showing.

Punisher, Black Widow to Star in New Marvel Animated Film

Marvel Entertainment’s Jeph Loeb reveals the studio will follow the release of "Iron Man: Rise of Technovore" with an animated direct-to-DVD movie featuring Black Widow and the Punisher.

Remember When the Punisher Was A Supernatural Avenging Angel?

In the debut of their new feature spotlighting notable dropped storylines, CSBG takes a look at the short-lived stint in the 1990s when the Punisher died and was resurrected as a supernatural avenging angel.

CBR TV @ NYCC: Ennis Directs "Crossed" and Murders "The Boys"

Writer Garth Ennis made his first CBR TV appearance at New York Comic Con to tease a return to "The Punisher," talk about the "Crossed" webisodes he's directing and ending "The Boys."

NYCC: Archie Comics' Future Includes Katy Keene, Possibly The Punisher

Archie Comics NYCC panel was filled with discussion of current and future projects, including the eventual return of Katy Keene and the possibility of a digital re-release of "The Punisher Meets Archie."

The Fifth Color: Punishing By Committee

ROBOT 6's Carla Hoffman considers the Punisher's upcoming role in "Thunderbolts," noting Frank Castle is "not the guy you want to stand next to for any real length of time."

Marvel Comics On Sale September 5, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Amazing Spider-Man" #693, "Hawkeye" #3, "Punisher" #15, "Road to Oz" #1 and more.

Marvel Comics On Sale August 22, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Amazing Spider-Man" #692, "The Punisher" #14, "Supercrooks" #4, "Wolverine" #312 and more.

Abbott Explores an "Untold Tales of the Punisher MAX"

Award-winning crime novelist Megan Abbott makes her comics debut in "Untold Tales of the Punisher MAX" #3. CBR spoke with her about the issue and her unpublished Vertigo graphic novel.

CCI: Jane, Perlman Star in Brutal "Punisher" Short Film

A major Comic-Con International suprise was the return of Thomas Jane as the Punisher -- not in a new movie, but in a violent short called "Dirty Laundry" also starring Ron Perlman.

CCI: Rucka Sends the "Punisher" Into a "War Zone"

This October, the acclaimed creators of Marvel's "Punisher" series pit their protagonist against the Avengers in the 5-issue "Punisher War Zone." CBR spoke with writer Greg Rucka about the book.

Marvel Comics On Sale July 4, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "AvX" #7, "Infernal Man-Thing" #1, "The Punisher" #13, "Wolverine" #310 and many more.

5-STAR REVIEW: "The Punisher" #12

Doug Zawisza gives "The Punisher" #12 5 stars calling the issue by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto "a shining example of a great shared universe adventure."

Marvel Comics On Sale June 20, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Astonishing X-Men" #51, "Daredevil" #14, "Venom" #19, "Winter Soldier" #7, and more.

CBR Sunday Conversation: Greg Rucka

Greg Rucka joins CBR for the inaugural SUNDAY CONVERSATION, an in-depth chat with the creators behind your favorite projects and the lives they lead away from the books themselves.

Fox Passes On "The Punisher"

Following news that ABC passed on "AKA Jessica Jones," based on Marvel's "Alias," comes word that Fox has decided not to move forward with a planned adaptation of "The Punisher."

Rucka Keeps Things in Balance for "The Punisher"

"Punisher" writer Greg Rucka discusses the balancing act Frank Castle must perform to wage war against crime in the Marvel U and what's next for the character now that the "Omega Effect" crossover has ended.

Marvel Comics On Sale May 9, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Captain America" #11, "New Avengers" #26, "Wolverine & the X-Men" #10, and many more.

When Did The Punisher First Kill Someone?

In an all-Punisher edition of When We First Met, CSBG asks how many appearances did it take for Frank Castle to actually kill someone? Plus, how long did it take for the vigilante to be given an actual real name!

REVIEW: "The Punisher" #10

Doug Zawisza gives "The Punisher" #10 4.5 stars calling the second installment of "The Omega Effect" by Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto "every bit as enjoyable and approachable as the opener or finale."

Marvel Comics On Sale April 18, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Avengers Vs. X-Men" #2, "Incredible Hulk" #7, "The Punisher" #10 and many more.

Comic Book Easter Eggs - The Mythbusters Tutor X-23

In CSBG's latest collection of comic book easter eggs, see the hosts of Mythbusters take on the role as X-23's teachers while the Punisher kills the cast of the famed manga series "Lupin III."

EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Heroes Solicitations for June, 2012

Marvel Comics has provided CBR News with an exclusive look at June's line of Marvel Heroes titles including the latest from "Daredevil," "Iron Man," "Defenders" and more!

Marvel Comics On Sale March 14, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Avengers Assemble" #1, "Fantastic Four" #604, "The Punisher" #9 and many more.

Waid Sends Daredevil to the Underworld

CBR News spoke with writer Mark Waid about his plans for "Daredevil" including a two-part Mole Man arc and the three-part "Omega Effect" crossover featuring Spider-Man and the Punisher.

Marvel Comics On Sale February 1, 2012

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Hulk" #48, "The Twelve" #9, "Uncanny X-Men" #6, "Uncanny X-Force" #21 and more.

Covers of the Week -- January 11

This week's Cover of the Week entries include Batwoman coming face to face with the Weeping Woman, gold-hoarding Icelandic twins, a long-tongued vampire, a 1930s vigilante and a potentially shocking end for a certain antihero.

REVIEW: "Punisher" #5

Doug Zawisza gives "The Punisher" #5 4.5 stars, praising Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto, calling them "the perfect creative team, perfectly suited to this character."

Rucka Storms the Castle in "Punisher"

CBR News spoke with Greg Rucka, writer of "The Punisher," about the latest campaign in his protagonist's war on crime, which pits the character against a cunning crime ring and a cop obsessed with taking him down.

CBR TV: Greg Rucka on "Lady Sabre," "Punisher" & More

Greg Rucka spoke with CBR TV at New York Comic Con about his and Rick Burchett's "Lady Sabre" webcomic, Hollywood's relationship with superhero movies, his current run on Marvel's "Punisher" and more.

LBCC: 25 Years of Iconic Tim Bradstreet Illustration

Acclaimed "Punisher" and "Hellblazer" artist Tim Bradstreet reflects on his storied career and the beginning of his interest in art at a spotlight panel at Long Beach Comic Con.

Thor 2, The Secret Service, Ghost Rider 2: October 21st Comic Reel

Tom Hiddleston on "Thor 2" director! Mark Millar's "Secret Service" already set to become a feature film! High quality "Ghost Rider 2" clip appears online. Also, the ambition of "Gigantor" and more.

Marvel Comics On Sale September 7, 2011

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR brings you advance looks at new titles on sale next Wednesday including "Hulk" #40, "The Punisher" #3, "Thunderbolts" #163, "X-Men" #17 and many more.

REVIEW: "The Punisher" #2

CBR's Doug Zawisza gives "The Punisher" #2 4.5 stars, saying "Rucka brings the awesome in this issue, upping the drama, the violence, the excitement, and the pacing."

REVIEW: "The Punisher" #1

Ryan K. Lindsay gives "The Punisher" #1 4 stars, calling Greg Rucka and Marco Checchetto's debut issue "one face-stomping crime comic."

Aaron Speaks "Frankly" About "PunisherMAX"

CBR News spoke with writer Jason Aaron about the current and upcoming arcs of "PunisherMAX," the final chapters in Frank Castle's bloody, violent war against the Kingpin.

EXCLUSIVE: Creating "The Punisher" #1

Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR offers insight into the making of "The Punisher" #1 with writer Greg Rucka's script and notes for a two-page spread from the issue along with Marco Checchetto's resulting art.

Rucka Pulls "Punisher" Into the Marvel U

Award-winning writer Greg Rucka tells CBR first about how Frank Castle does and doesn't fit in the Marvel Universe and the conflicts that creates for him, the mob and the Avengers.

EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Heroes for Hire" #5

Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Heroes for Hire" #5 by Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning and Robert Atkins. The Punisher crashes the H4H party on Wednesday, April 6.

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