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Classic Punisher #1 cover
Cover: Larry Stroman & Frank Cirocco

Classic Punisher #1

Dec 1989 · Marvel · 4.95 USD; 6.25 CAD
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“Death Sentence”
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This collection reprints early Punisher stories from the late 1980s, focusing on Frank Castle's brutal one-man war on crime. It features key supporting characters like Microchip and his son, as well as recurring foes such as Jigsaw and the Kingpin, showcasing the gritty, street-level tone that defined the character's solo adventures during this era.

In "Death Sentence," the Punisher tracks a chilling pattern of violence when his old Marine comrades begin acting as lethal snipers, their actions hinting at a deeper conspiracy. Written by Gerry Conway and illustrated with gritty precision by Tony DeZuniga, this 1989 issue unfolds with relentless tension as the vigilante follows the trail to a dangerous arms dealer and his ruthless crew. The cover, by Larry Stroman and Frank Cirocco, captures the grim intensity of the story’s central mystery.

writer Gerry Conway · artist, inker Tony DeZuniga · cover Larry Stroman, Frank Cirocco

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artist, inker Tony DeZuniga
cover pencils Larry Stroman
cover inks Frank Cirocco

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Punisher's old Marine buddies are turning into deadly snipers and as he investigates the mystery, the trail leads him to to a shady arms dealer and his crew.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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