Welcome Back, Frank is one of those stories that I would unhesitatingly recommend to anyone who enjoys movies like The Expendables. Both exist largely to give audiences all the mayhem and violence that they could possibly want with some cheesy humor thrown in there for good measure. What makes this Punisher story stand out however is Ennis’ and Dillon’s understanding of both sides of the character: the hard boiled but still human part that is Frank Castle and the one man army of vengeance that is the Punisher. The snide derision of past portrayals of the Punisher is humorous without reaching Ennis’ normal extreme levels and therefore never becomes overbearing. It’s not the kind of story I’d recommend to anyone who likes subtlety or elegance in their comics but if that’s what you’re looking for, you might want to find a different superhero. If you read just one Punisher story, make it Welcome Back, Frank.

Full series review here