Comic Book Review - Get Fury #1
Garth Ennis, Nick Fury, and Frank Castle. What could go wrong? Garth Ennis is back at the helm of another one of Marvel ’s Max comics. This time the veteran writer heads back to the Vietnam War as Frank Castle and Nick Fury work behind enemy lines for ‘Uncle Sam’. Its brutal and strictly adult tone already sets it apart from the usual Marvel fanfare, but most importantly, is it a good read? Opening up to a monologue by long-time Nick Fury adversary, Letrong Giap Get Fury sets its atmosphere well. As the aged Giap recounts his own past experiences of war and conflict we’re reminded of his history with both Fury and Castle. Exhibiting no animosity toward his long-time foes, Giap illustrates his analysis of the various wars that saw Fury and Castle joining together. After this opening, we're flung straight into the boots of Frank Castle. Largely like his own future as The Punisher , the younger Cpt. Castle takes a no-nonsense technique to war and conflicts. Ennis subver...
