Books like 'Essential Punisher, Vol. 1'
Readers who enjoyed Essential Punisher, Vol. 1 by Gerry Conway, Archie Goodwin, Frank Miller, Steven Grant, Bill Mantlo & Len Wein also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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I Don't Wanna Say I Still Love You by Natavia
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom Don't Come Looking For Love 4, Mekayla and Tabor have a story of their own to tell. Sixteen-year old Mekayla Esley lived as a sheltered church girl her whole life until she meets twenty-one year old, Tabor Lemalu. It was love at first sight until Tabor found out about a damaging secret Mekayla had been holding on to... -
![Every Love Story Is Beautiful, But Ours Is Hood 2: The Savage Brothers by Jessica N. Watkins]()
Every Love Story Is Beautiful, But Ours Is Hood 2: The Savage Brothers by Jessica N. Watkins
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs mature men, the Savage brothers now realize that a man is not truly rich until he has something that money can’t buy, and that’s the women that have won their stubborn, once concrete, hearts. However, nothing in life comes easy and that includes love… especially with so many threatening, dangerous, and deadly obstacles in their paths to protect their family and their women... -
![Love and War 3: A Hoover Gang Affair by Latoya Nicole]()
Love and War 3: A Hoover Gang Affair by Latoya Nicole
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThey say when it rains it pours, but these four brothers seem to be going through a storm... Blaze is back and ready to set fire to anything moving. With the family questioning his motives and where he has been, it seems he is now the enemy and can't be trusted... -
![Front St. Porter by Nina.]()
Front St. Porter by Nina.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the loss of their father, the Porter brothers lean on one another for love and support the late Hassan Porter took with him. Lake being the oldest tries to find a balance between caring for each of his younger brothers and making sure they are secured financially. While Lake and his best friend grind it out, his brothers do not make his position as their leader easy... -
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![Married To The Mob : A Black Mafia Affair by Mz. Lady P.]()
Married To The Mob : A Black Mafia Affair by Mz. Lady P.
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsImagine meeting the man of your dreams in the form of a Mob Boss. That's exactly what happens when the beautiful, plus sized British Bryant crosses paths with the Boss of the Demonte Crime Family. Don Corleone is ruthless yet gentle when it comes to British. From the moment he laid eyes on her he became obsessed with getting to know her better and bringing her into his world... -
![St. Pierre Boyz: All Is Fair in Love and War by Mz. Lady P., Mesha Mesh]()
St. Pierre Boyz: All Is Fair in Love and War by Mz. Lady P., Mesha Mesh
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe infamous St.Pierre Boyz; Luxe, Sebastian, and Judah were all heirs to the dangerous St.Pierre Drug Cartel, which originated in Haiti. After their father's untimely death, the Cartel was soon handed over to their ruthless mother Ava, who reigned supreme. With problems arising, she is suddenly forced to disappear for a while leaving her three sons in charge to run the business... -
![A Thug's Love 2 by Jessica N. Watkins]()
A Thug's Love 2 by Jessica N. Watkins
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKennedy: Once I was released from prison, I thought that all of the heartache was over. I was back with my family, and I assumed that the nightmare had come to an end. Little did I know, the nightmare had actually just begun. Everybody around me was keeping secrets that would send me right back to a dark place; a place way worse than the prison that I had just emerged from... -
![Opium by Desiree M. Granger]()
Opium by Desiree M. Granger
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis story right here....Man...I tell ya. I might have drove myself crazy trying to write this. I wasn't interested in the baby mama drama, the cheating, and side chick stories like in the previous series. I wanted to build a story with storylines based off hope, flaws, secrets, ratchet ways, and eventful nights... -
![The Sentencing : The Underworld Finale by Nako]()
The Sentencing : The Underworld Finale by Nako
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe second part of the finale of The Underworld series. The finale of The Underworld series. The Underworld series is a street-crime collection that begins with Please Catch My Soul, Pointe of No Return, From His Rib, The Christ Family, Stranger In My Eyes, Resentment, Redemption, Orange Moon, Before You Judge, Arraignment 3 and The Sentencing. There is not a book on Sasha or Noel Knight... -
![Creepin' 2: A New Orleans Love Story by Chenell Parker]()
Creepin' 2: A New Orleans Love Story by Chenell Parker
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJust when Mia decided she didn't want to creep any longer, Tre throws her a curveball. Will Tre's actions force Mia in a different direction? Will Mia fall for a new love interest or will she fight for her first love? Mia isn't the only one at a crossroad. Tanya is the woman who holds Von's heart, but Cheryl plays the game well and proves to be a distraction... -
![The Pussy Trap by NeNe Capri]()
The Pussy Trap by NeNe Capri
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say if you leave an enemy breathing they rise up and take revenge. Kayson, a big time dealer in New York, got his come-up early in the game by killing anybody he had to on his way to the top. Anxiously waiting for fifteen years to get revenge, an opportunity finally presents itself when his right-hand man Aldeen introduces him to KoKo... -
![From His Rib by Nako]()
From His Rib by Nako
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAlthough life in The Underworld is good and the money is plentiful, being a hustler and falling in love seems to be quite difficult for the members of the crime organization. Miko Sanderson is living a double life and it wasn’t hard to do. When her secrets are exposed and her perfect little life come crumbling down all she has is The Underworld to depend on... -
![I Need That Gangsta Luv by Tina J., Toy E]()
I Need That Gangsta Luv by Tina J., Toy E
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSynopsis Brazil Lewis is a 27 year old woman who is in an unhappy relationship with her boyfriend Kentavious “Kent” Barker. He has forgotten what it means to love her unconditionally, which causes issues not only at home but with his side chick. Finally breaking free from Kent, Brazil feels safe and is ready to get back out there to begin dating... -
![If You Give Me Yours: An Urban Love Story by B. Love]()
If You Give Me Yours: An Urban Love Story by B. Love
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSulu Kano wasn't a rapper who made gangster music; he was a gangster who rapped. With time and maturity, his desire to glorify a life he no longer lived or believed in began to fade. Wanting to use his power and platform for good instead of evil, Sulu sets out to become the voice of his people. There's just one person standing in the way of his change... his manager - Silas... -
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![His Streets & My Heart by K.C. Mills]()
His Streets & My Heart by K.C. Mills
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKenzie's life was perfect from the outside looking in, but what no one knew were the secrets that she was fighting hard to hide.Things were complicated until she made contact with a pair of grey eyes that would change everything about her life.Dre aka Gunz wasn't really looking for anything or anyone because his focus was on making money. That was until he laid eyes on Kenzie... -
![Syn: Sex Is Syn, Love Is Pain by J. Peach]()
Syn: Sex Is Syn, Love Is Pain by J. Peach
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAngel Williams had a hard life growing up. With a junky for a mother who would sell her just for a quick fix and an absentee father, life was unbearable. At a young age, Angel learned to fend for herself to survive this cold, cruel world... -
![Loving You is a Battle by Tina J.]()
Loving You is a Battle by Tina J.
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJames Thomas better known as Cream was the epitome of FINE and every woman's fantasy. He wasn't the type of man that went around adding notches to his bedpost. Cream considered himself a king in search for his queen. He thought his girlfriend of four years would be the one; until her monstrous and gold digging ways came to light... -
![I Need That Gangsta Love by Tina J., Toy]()
I Need That Gangsta Love by Tina J., Toy
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBrazil Lewis is a 27-year-old woman who is in an unhappy relationship with her boyfriend Kentavious “Kent” Barker. He has forgotten what it means to love her unconditionally, which causes issues not only at home, but with his side chick. Finally breaking free from Kent, Brazil feels safe and is ready to get back out there to begin dating... -
![ADDICTED TO HIM II by Linette King]()
ADDICTED TO HIM II by Linette King
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey’re back like they never left! Talk about love and a baby! Rashard is slacking heavily in every department you can name while trying to balance his empire, his family and his women. With graduation so close you can see the stage, one is unsure if Rashard will be in attendance. Armani has it bad as she’s tortured daily by a person that hides their identity under a mask and baggy clothing... -
![Gangland: A Real Chicago Love Story by Leo Sullivan, Porscha Sterling]()
Gangland: A Real Chicago Love Story by Leo Sullivan, Porscha Sterling
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAt 17-years-old, Star can’t wait to graduate so that she can make it out the Southside. With dreams of making it big, she is already on the right track to a new life after building a following by doing make-up tutorials and posting sexy photos of herself on her Instagram page... -
![She Was A Good Girl 'Til She Knew Me 2 by Kellz Kimberly]()
She Was A Good Girl 'Til She Knew Me 2 by Kellz Kimberly
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPromyse thought her life was taking a turn for the best. She has a man in her life, mom in rehab & her best friend by her side. Even with all of these positives, Promyse is still hit with a couple of unexpected negatives. Smoke went from feeling himself to being cocky & arrogant all in a blink of an eye... -
![The Syndicate 3: Carl Weber Presents by Brick, Storm]()
The Syndicate 3: Carl Weber Presents by Brick, Storm
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Claudette McPhearson died, she left eight foster children to fend for themselves after they discovered the truth about her secret life. She was the leader of the Syndicate, a criminal enterprise that had a stronghold on the underworld. Much to her children’s chagrin, it was up to one of them to step up and take the lead. Javon, her oldest and most trusted son, took on that mantle... -
![Nasty Business by Gillian Godden]()
Nasty Business by Gillian Godden
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTony Lambrianu is bold, daring and ruthless, qualities that have propelled him and Jake Sinclair up the ladder in London’s sleazy but lucrative underworld. And, now that he’s running a fancy West End nightclub, Tony has new-found celebrity status – with a never-ending string of gorgeous women on his arm, he’s become the darling of the tabloids... -
![Hard by Anjela Day]()
Hard by Anjela Day
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayal, lust, lies, murder, and love all come into play in this urban love story. The Alton brothers run the Detroit drug game, and it was a long time coming! Now these boys have their act together and plan on going all the way letting nothing or no one get in their way... -
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![The Fox by Shae Sanders]()
The Fox by Shae Sanders
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThey say opposites attract. Or something. Jazlyn Windermere doesn't know about all that.What she does know is that she loves her rapper boyfriend, Terio, and he loves her too. He just can't seem to stay out of trouble. His trial is coming up, and it's going to be a major media event, so Jaz is ready to shine for her man... -
![The Women by Jacqui Rose]()
The Women by Jacqui Rose
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWelcome to HMP Ashcroft. An institution run by a corrupt governor whose determination to impose his will at any cost will have far-reaching consequences on all the inmates.Within these walls, friendships are forged that will last beyond a sentence, but some inmates can turn in the blink of an eye, because that’s all part of being locked up... -
![The Streets Chose Me by T.L. Joy]()
The Streets Chose Me by T.L. Joy
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBefore the Hot Boyz, there was only one. Son of the biggest criminal in history, Smooth was forced to enter the cruel and ruthless world of his family’s organization. The Vasquez Cartel. Yet, after having everything he loved ripped from his life, Smooth is determined to seek his revenge and take what is his... -
![Tied to a Boss by J.L Rose]()
Tied to a Boss by J.L Rose
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"The Game..." makes for strange bedfellows. Local gangster Dante (Jack Boy) knows more than anybody how dangerous and ruthless the streets can be. But against his better instincts allows himself to fall for a local female gangster named Alinna. Considered to be somewhat of a competitor to Dante because she leads her own all female crew... -
![Fly Betty by Treasure Blue]()
Fly Betty by Treasure Blue
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEssence magazine bestselling author Treasure Blue, brings you Fly Betty , the third installment in the acclaimed Harlem Girl Lost series featuring a twentysomething woman who is determined to use what she’s got to get what she wants.In the multi-billion dollar a year entertainment industry there is a secret society of women that few are privy to... -
![The Complete Frank Miller Batman by Frank Miller, Dennis O'Neil]()
The Complete Frank Miller Batman by Frank Miller, Dennis O'Neil
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Complete Frank Miller Batman contains: Batman Year One, Wanted: Santa Claus Dead Or Alive and The Dark Knight Returns. With a new introduction by Richard Bruning, then DC design director. Batman Year One and The Dark Knight Returns are reprints of their trade paperbacks and not individual issues so they include the introductions to those volumes by Frank Miller and Alan Moore...
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