Punisher Bad Guy Battle: The Russian vs. Barracuda

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Two of the more memorable villains Garth Ennis created during his runs on The Punisher were the Russian (first appearance from "Welcome Back, Frank") and Barracuda (Punisher MAX). What would happen if those two hulking psychopaths were to thrown down with each other?

[Primetime Harder]

Is this the Russian during his first appearance, or Giant-Sized Ma'am Thing? Because I'm pretty sure the latter's superhuman augmentations would be too much for Barracuda to handle.

[WestPhillyPunisher]

Is this the Russian during his first appearance, or Giant-Sized Ma'am Thing? Because I'm pretty sure the latter's superhuman augmentations would be too much for Barracuda to handle.

First appearance. Should've specified that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

[Primetime Harder]

First appearance. Should've specified that. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

That's a lot trickier, then. He fought Frank at a point when the latter was still recuperating from some pretty bad injuries, and still lost. Barracuda, on the other hand, gave a full-strength Punisher a good fight, but still got his ass kicked before being shot in the face.

[FistofIron]

Barracuda usually has a weapon on him so I'll give it to him. Even hand to hand I'd favor him.

[Miracleman]

Barracuda wasn't so much about strength as he was with his pain level tolerance. I mean he was a pretty sick bastard.

[MidTierHero]

The Russian. He's a bit more Looney Tunes than Barracuda.