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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.
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The Punisher takes a few days to heal. Ma Gnucci offers a $10 million bounty on Punisher. The Holy kills another penitent. Mr. Payback and Elite, two Punisher wannabes, appear separately, leaving bloodbaths in their wakes. Soap and von Richthofen devise a plan to catch both the Punisher and the Gnucci gang.
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