Leaving The Punisher

Just a quick word of confirmation.
As of issue 60 of the Punisher Max series at Marvel, I'll be taking my leave alongside quintessential Punisher scribe Garth Ennis. Garth and I climbed aboard The Punisher 8 years ago with the maxi series "Welcome Back Frank". That continued with a new ongoing Punisher book through Marvel Knights. That series lasted 37 issues until the book was revamped and reformed into the flagship and current Marvel Max title. Issue 60 will be our last. It's been a real pleasure illustrating the covers over the years and I'm very proud of this body of work. I've grown a lot on this title and it's been a joy to be inspired by the words of Garth Ennis every month. The fans have always been extremely supportive and I want to send a word of thanks out to each and every one of you, especially those of you who have taken the time to send a personal note of appreciation.
I don't always have the time to reply back but I want you all to know how very much that support has meant. Stick around. I got a lot more in store for you all.

I also want to acknowledge the contribution of my wonderful Punisher model, Tom O'Brien.
I couldn't have done it without you pal. And to my colorist from day 1, Grant Goleash. Grants work really brought this stuff alive.
Also a big shout out to my long time editorial collaborator Axel Alonso, who was also my original editor on Hellblazer. And to Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti who invited me into the Punisher family all those years ago.

Comments

[The Insta Book]

The Insta Book,

[Richard Brunelle]

Tim,
I will say this until the end of time that this Punisher series is one of my favorite runs in the history of comics, if not my absolute favorite. I'm glad you were a part of it, your work was always top notch and amazingly well done. Thanks for everything man, good luck with whatever comes next.

[comicbookhunter]

totally love the picture!cant believe u r leaving punisher though. ive read the series since it began and your covers are the thing that got me hooked.But i think you made the right decision.Good luck!

[Oskar Ankarudd]

sad to heare that you are going to leave punisher... i wat to thank you for all the ispiration you have giving me all the years, i have started to pain an own comic book that is thanks to you...if you have some punisher or uther drawings like that i wold be more than happy to see it ( if you could mail me some pictures)

greetings Oskar from Sweden

[Anders Lundgren]

Happy birthday Mr Bradstreet! I hope you get lots of good stuff and a large cake.
Thanks for all the years of great work on The Punisher. Good luck with your future projects.
Cordially,
Anders L, Stockholm, Sweden.

Tim,
Your artwork is truely inspiring! It never gets old and I thirst for more!! The masterful Punisher covers just makes the reader long for the pages that Garth so brilliantly writes!! You are the man!! I will definitely see the movie you and Tom Jane are working on!! I will be saddened to see you leave the Punisher but I look forward to whatever you do next.
Make mine Bradstreet Dude!!
Joe

[Bojan]

I'm sorry to hear this, Tim! I loved your work! You are the best!

That's all I have to say.

Good luck with your future projects!

Greetings from Macedonia,
Bojan

[Brad Rutherford]

Tim-

I am sorry to hear you are leaving Punisher MAX w/ Garth. I have every issue of that series and will conclude my subscription of it at Fantasy Comics in Tucson, AZ @ issue 60.

Also, I just wanted to let you know I appreciative I am of you taking the time to sign the 13 Punisher comics I brought when you were there last year and for the signed proof of the O'Malley's cover which is now framed and matted on my wall.

Take care and I will hopefully see you back in Tucson.

~ Brad Rutherford

[Thomas]

It is a bad news that you leave the Punisher (cause I'm French, and The Punisher was the only comic published in France where I could see your work), but I wish you good luck and I hope to see your work soon !!!

[Big D]

Hey Tim,
I have loved all of the artwork that you have done for Frank Castle over the years with Tom O'Brien. I wish you luck in the future and will be looking forward to your future projects. I shall still look at my punisher comic covers with delight on your previous work. Best wishes and hope to see more awsome work of yours again soon

[47]

-Tim- you really gave frank castle a reputation. I hope everything goes well for you in the near future. I grew up with your work its become part of me i have been strongly influenced by your art. i work with pen and ink a lot i still have a lot to learn though and i hope one day i will have the privilege of working for marvel. if you wanna see my artwork go to my profile on my space my display name is "BERNAL 47" Thanks for taking the time to read this.

[Al]

AWESOME COVER MR. BRADSTREET!