Punisher Epic Collection #3
In "Evolutionary Jihad," the Punisher’s quiet operation in the Everglades is shattered when the Kingpin’s assassin, Kleigg, strikes first, killing Reese before the Punisher can respond. With Microchip and the Punisher launching a digital counterattack on the Kingpin’s network, a young hacker is brought in to stop the cyber assault—too late to prevent major damage. As the Kingpin scrambles to protect his empire, the Punisher and his allies launch a brutal strike on the hotel where he’s counting cash, only to face a surprise: a battle tank waiting in ambush. Written by Mike Baron and illustrated by Whilce Portacio, with inks by Scott Williams, colors by Janet Jackson, and letters by Ken Bruzenak, the cover by Portacio and Williams captures the escalating tension.
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Sent by the Kingpin, the assassin, Kleigg, infiltrates the Punisher's Everglades compound and kills Reese before the Punisher can take him out. The Punisher and Microchip hack back into Kingpin's computer system to do more damage. The Kingpin hires a young hacker to stop Microchip's cyber warfare but critical damage has already been done. The Punisher and his allies hit the hotel where the Kingpin is having to count his money by hand with his computer systems down. Kingpin anticipates the move and brings a battle tank to pit against Punisher's battle van.
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