Punisher #9
In "Dead End," Punisher #9 (2009) delivers a tense, grounded thriller as Frank Castle squares off against the Hood’s enforcers while tracking down the elusive Henry, whose past is tied to the infamous Jigsaw in a revelation revealed through a haunting dream sequence. Written by Rick Remender and illustrated by Tan Eng Huat, with colors by Lee Loughridge and lettering by Virtual Calligraphy and Joe Caramagna, the issue weaves together multiple threats—Basilisk and Death Adder hunting G.W. Bridge, who’s already lost his wife—while Henry’s desperate flight from Megatak and Blue Streak adds a layer of personal stakes. Mike McKone’s cover captures the issue’s gritty intensity with sharp, dynamic lines.
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While Henry tries to evade Megatak and Blue Streak, Punisher fends of a small band of the Hood's goons. Punisher finds out that G.W. Bridge is having villain problems of his own and ends up battling Basilisk and Death Adder who have already killed Bridge's wife. A dream sequence reveals that Henry is the son of Jigsaw.
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