The Punisher MAX Books in Order

This page lists the complete The Punisher MAX reading order by Victor Gischler, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.

Updated 2026-06-22 / 15 books / 2004-2017

The Punisher MAX Reading Order

01 In the Beginning(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis,Lewis LaRosa) 2004 Buy

02 Kitchen Irish(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) 2004 Buy

03 Mother Russia(By: Doug Braithwaite,Garth Ennis) 2005 Buy

04 Up is Down and Black is White(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) 2005 Buy

05 The Slavers(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) 2006 Buy

06 Barracuda(By: Goran Parlov,Garth Ennis) 2006 Buy

07 Man of Stone(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) 2007 Buy

08 Widowmaker(By: Lan Medina,Garth Ennis) 2007 Buy

09 Long Cold Dark(By: Goran Parlov,Howard Chaykin,Garth Ennis) 2008 Buy

10 Valley Forge, Valley Forge(By: Goran Parlov,Garth Ennis) 2008 Buy

11 Six Hours to Kill(By: Duane Swierczynski) 2009 Buy

12 Welcome to the Bayou 2009 Buy

13 Naked Kills(By: Jonathan Maberry,Rob Williams,Valerie D’Orazio) 2010 Buy

14 Untold Tales of Punisher Max(By: Jason Latour,Jason Starr) 2012 Buy

15 Punisher Max(By: Duane Swierczynski) 2017 Buy

The Punisher MAX Books by Publication Order

2004 In the Beginning(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis,Lewis LaRosa) #1

2004 Kitchen Irish(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) #2

2005 Mother Russia(By: Doug Braithwaite,Garth Ennis) #3

2005 Up is Down and Black is White(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) #4

2006 The Slavers(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) #5

2006 Barracuda(By: Goran Parlov,Garth Ennis) #6

2007 Man of Stone(By: Leandro Fern’ndez,Garth Ennis) #7

2007 Widowmaker(By: Lan Medina,Garth Ennis) #8

2008 Long Cold Dark(By: Goran Parlov,Howard Chaykin,Garth Ennis) #9

2008 Valley Forge, Valley Forge(By: Goran Parlov,Garth Ennis) #10

2009 Six Hours to Kill(By: Duane Swierczynski) #11

2009 Welcome to the Bayou #12

2010 Naked Kills(By: Jonathan Maberry,Rob Williams,Valerie D’Orazio) #13

2012 Untold Tales of Punisher Max(By: Jason Latour,Jason Starr) #14

2017 Punisher Max(By: Duane Swierczynski) #15

Questions readers ask

What is the correct The Punisher MAX reading order?

The The Punisher MAX reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.

How many The Punisher MAX books are there?

This catalog currently lists 15 The Punisher MAX books published across 2004-2017.

Who writes the The Punisher MAX books?

The Punisher MAX is listed as a book series by Victor Gischler.

Should I read The Punisher MAX in publication order?

For most readers, publication order is the safest way to read The Punisher MAX. If a separate series order is available, this page shows that order first and publication years beside each title.

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