Punisher #[1]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the first 12 issues of the 2001 Punisher series, reintroducing Frank Castle after a period of absence. Written by Garth Ennis with art by Steve Dillon, the story sees the Punisher return to his brutal war on crime in New York City, facing off against the Gnucci crime family, the Russian, and a group of vigilantes called the Elite. The collection also features supporting characters like Detective Martin Soap and the homeless informant Spacker Dave, setting the tone for Ennis's acclaimed run on the character.
"Welcome Back, Frank" kicks off a brutal, high-stakes chapter in the Punisher's war, as Frank Castle recovers from injury and finds himself targeted by a $10 million bounty from Ma Gnucci. With two copycat vigilantes—Mr. Payback and Elite—leaving trails of violence in their wake, and a new threat emerging from the shadows, Soap and von Richthofen race to outmaneuver both the Punisher and the Gnucci gang. Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Steve Dillon, with inks by Jimmy Palmiotti and colors by Chris Sotomayor, the issue's stark intensity is matched by Tim Bradstreet’s chilling cover.
In "Wild Kingdom," the Punisher finds himself trapped at the Central Park Zoo, surrounded by Ma Gnucci’s men, as the city’s violence spirals ever darker. With Soap partnered alongside Molly von Richthofen and Father Redondo confronting the grim reality of another Gnucci killing, the line between justice and vengeance grows dangerously thin.
In "Even Worse Things," the Punisher recovers from his wounds while a $10 million bounty is placed on his head by Ma Gnucci. As the Holy assassin strikes again, two copycat vigilantes—Mr. Payback and Elite—descend on New York, each leaving a trail of violence. With the city on edge, Soap and von Richthofen race to outmaneuver both the killers and the Gnucci gang in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
In "Spit Out of Luck," Ma Gnucci's sudden move sets off a chain reaction as her thugs swarm the Punisher’s home, while Detective Soap and Lt. von Richthofen hold tight at her stronghold. With Mr. Payback and Elite still on the warpath, the city teeters on the edge of chaos—just as the heat turns deadly.
In "Bring Out Your Dead," the Punisher, wounded and returning to his apartment, is unexpectedly met by Jo. As Ma Gnucci dispatches Billy and Benny to track him down, a quiet tension builds between the vigilante’s isolation and the growing threat closing in. Meanwhile, Soap and von Richthofen seek answers from Father Redondo, who’s grappling with the recent deaths of members of his congregation.
In "Any Which Way You Can," the Punisher, fresh from defeating the Russian, turns his sights on Ma Gnucci, escalating his war on crime. The Holy, Mr. Payback, and Elite form the Vigilante Squad, offering him a place in their crusade to purge New York’s scum—pushing the Punisher to decide whether to join or go it alone.
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