The punisher is a five issue comic book limited series published by marvel comics in 1986, starring the fictional vigilante the punisher. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. When his friend, ayers, turns up dead, the punisher begins working his way up the cocaine ladder to get to the people responsible. The punisher is in prison and runs up against jigsaw. However, immediately after the survivor brags about his survival and his plans to sell the drugs anyways. The punisher last edited by pikahyper on 020820 09. Were looking at issue 1 of the punshier 2099 from marvel comics. The art is good to look at, however the sequential art is poor as it just jumps from action to action for example there is a car chase and suddenly there is an explosion without explanation and i. It ran for 104 issues july 1987 july 1995 with seven annuals 1988 1994. The punisher gets a tip from an old marine buddy about an international drug ring which is being run, in part, by a viet nam vet who was in their unit and who is listed as dead on the memorial wall. The punisher also appeared in numerous oneshots and miniseries, and made frequent guest appearances in other marvel comics, ranging from superhero series to the vietnam warera comic the nam. That being said i liked the issue because ive read the punisher war machine story. The start of the punisher craze in marvel comics that lead to punisher war journal, punisher war zone, and countless guest appearances on other comic books.
The punisher also appeared in numerous oneshots and miniseries, and made frequent guest appearances in other marvel. This page contains a list of all the comics included in punisher vol 1. If you ever wondered how the punisher could survive against a character who is essentially superman with psychological difficulties, then you need to read this issue. Its very convincing in its depiction of such a fight, and a great extended action scene to boot. Feb 06, 2014 this first issue reads like the opening to a kickbutt action flick, and thats exactly what youd want in a punisher book. The punisher kills a major marvel villain august 22, 2018 08. Punisher takes place in a prison breakout but prevents the criminals from escaping. The issue begins in the aftermath of a drug deal broken up by the punisher. In the early 1980s, grant and zeck proposed creating a punisher miniseries. It ran for 104 issues july 1987 july 1995 with seven annuals 1988 1994 the punisher war journal, vol.
And by best, we mean probably the worst idea ever, at least the worst until secret empiresecret empire. It was written by steven grant, with art by mike zeck and mike vosburg the punisher, vol. If this is a regular missing issue, please use the missing submission on the title in question. The warden, who is a member of the trust, promises to free the punisher if he will fight for them. Not the strongest aspect of the issue, but maybe its the logo im not a big fan of.
This is a strict continuation of the story started in the war machine volume. Please only report variant missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information. I have this issue and every other punisher title ever produced. It was fitting then, that marvel decided to reprint some of his earliest adventures from punisher ltd. You can take the punisher out of the war machine punisher no longer has the war machine armor, but he retained his newly acquired taste for big game, and hes hungry for more. It was written by steven grant, and illustrated by mike zeck and mike vosburg background. In a rare show of mercy the punisher lets off the only survivor with a warning. Please fill out the following form to report a missing variant issue from the database. In fact, with the streets of nueva york more crimeridden than ever, who will rise up to defend the vulnerable population from the corruption. Having accidentally killed a family, the punisher pleads guilty and is sentenced to death.
During this era, the punisher was assisted by his thenpartner, microchip. While awaiting execution, the priest who administers the last rites turns out to be bullseye who tells frank that he killed the dreyer family. After the murder of his family, marine veteran frank castle becomes the vigilante known as the punisher, with only one goal in mind. Punisher comic book price guide sell my comic books. It was written by steven grant, and illustrated by mike zeck and mike vosburg. The publisher gave no reason for the change in the announcement to. When he muscles in on their jailbreak plans all hell breaks loose.
The execution is carried out but the punisher wakes up, still alive. Hes working for mobster don cervello, who is planning a prison break. The future has arrived, but world peace certainly hasnt. This issue is reprinted in comics and trade paperback. Punisher comic issue 4 modern age first print 2011 greg. I can see how someone picking this up wouldnt enjoy it except for the art and the violence. Looks like its up to punisher 2099 to clean up the block the only question is, whos behind the mask. Back in new york, back from the dead and back doing what he does best. If you are bored from the punisher 2018 comic, you can try surprise me link at top of page or select another comic like the punisher 2018 1 from our huge comic list. A dozen russian mobsters lie dead at the punishers feet and he wasnt the one who pulled the trigger. Series, punisher, and the punisher war journal in this blackandwhite magazine. This oneshot features a new, reimaged version of punisher 2099. With jon bernthal, amber rose revah, ben barnes, jason r. This first issue of the punishers dark reign series, sees frank castle attempting to assassinate norman osborn with a skrull.
Back in 1998, marvel, known as the house of ideas, had one of its best ideas ever. It was written by steven grant, with art by mike zeck and mike vosburg. The punisher is in jail surrounded by bloodthirsty cons whod like nothing better than to kill him. Get the best deals on modern age punisher comics when you shop the largest online selection at. The punisher is a fiveissue comic book limited series published by marvel comics in 1986, starring the fictional vigilante the punisher. Instagram page opens in new window youtube page opens in new window twitter page opens in new window facebook page opens in new window.