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Cover: Joe Jusko

Punisher Epic Collection #5

Jan 2019 · Marvel · 39.99 USD; 52.00 CAD
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In "No Escape," the Punisher crosses paths with a defiant young performance artist in a stifling Iowa town, stepping in when local enforcers target the artist for burning Old Glory—a provocative act that ignites tension in a community already teetering on the edge. Writer Mike Baron and artist Neil Hansen deliver a gritty, character-driven story as the Punisher dismantles the dangerous meth-amphetamine operation run by corrupt town figure Harold Meecham, all while navigating the volatile clash between art, rebellion, and small-town power. The cover by Joe Jusko captures the story’s raw intensity with striking, no-holds-barred detail.

Contains 20 stories
No Escape
48 pp · Superhero
PunisherU.S. AgentPaladinMicrochipThe Mob
Jigsaw Puzzle
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherMicrochipJigsawThe Rev
The Neighborhood Defense Fund
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]JigsawThe Rev
Perilous Passage
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherJigsawThe Rev

In "Perilous Passage," Punisher moves from a violent showdown in a compromised safehouse to a high-stakes mission in Venezuela, tracking Jigsaw and the Rev. with ruthless precision. The hunt grows more dangerous with every step, as the trail leads through hostile terrain and unseen threats.

Basuco
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherJigsaw

In "Basuco," Frank Castle lands in Venezuela with a mission, only to find himself outmaneuvered by Jigsaw, who’s made a dangerous alliance with a local drug lord. When Jigsaw strikes, it’s not just a fight—it’s a brutal personal reckoning that leaves Frank’s face shattered and his resolve tested.

A Man of Wealth and Taste
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherJigsawThe Rev

In "A Man of Wealth and Taste," Punisher presses on after a brutal encounter with Jigsaw, following his enemies to a forgotten Mayan temple where the Rev uses his otherworldly powers to mend Jigsaw’s ruined face—ushering in a dark, unsettling confrontation that tests the Punisher’s resolve in ways he hasn’t faced before.

The End of the Game
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherJigsawThe Rev (Death)Belasco

In "The End of the Game," the Rev's connection to the demon Belasco is finally exposed, unraveling the mystery behind his powers. As the Punisher and Jigsaw clash once more in a brutal showdown, Frank’s face is healed by the Rev—only to repay the favor with a devastating explosion.

Should a Gentleman Offer a Tiparello to a Lady?
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherNick FuryMicrochipWaterboys [actually 3 women]
St. Paradines
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherMicrochip
Border Run
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Dr. Alonzo Garcia (villain)
The Prize
62 pp · Crime, Superhero
PunisherMicrochipArms DealersIron Man (Gray Armor)
Flag Burner
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Arc LightSheriff Bob (dies)Harlan (dies)Hubert Brooks (mentioned)WilsonPhippsJoanHarold MeechamBrian MeechamArnBobKarlSallyMatthew (dies)

In "Flag Burner," the Punisher crosses paths with Jo, a young performance artist whose act provokes outrage in a small Iowa town. When local enforcers target Jo for burning the American flag, the Punisher intervenes—not out of ideology, but because the real threat lies in the meth-amphetamine ring led by Harold Meecham.

One Way Fare
20 pp · Superhero
PunisherMicrochip
Cold Cache
21 pp · Superhero
PunisherMicrochip

In "Cold Cache," the Punisher tracks a long-buried particle beam weapon from World War II—crafted by Microchip’s father—through frozen ruins and shadowy conspiracies, racing against a ruthless new generation of Nazis who want to weaponize the past. The story unfolds with tense precision, blending wartime secrets with modern-day vengeance.

The Brattle Gun Part One
20 pp · Superhero
PunisherMicrochipSaracenRose (cameo)

In "The Brattle Gun Part One," the Punisher ventures into the Middle East chasing a deadly artillery weapon, only to discover his old adversary Saracen has aligned with the enemy—turning a personal vendetta into a high-stakes war zone where loyalty is the first casualty.

The Brattle Gun Part Two
20 pp · Superhero
PunisherMicrochipRoseSaracen
Genesis of a Vigilante
3 pp · Crime, Superhero
Punisher (Origin retold)
The Cutting Edge
25 pp · Crime, Superhero
PunisherTakimoto (Death)DakiniNick FuryS.H.I.E.L.D.GuillotineNori Okun (Death)Baron Strucker

In "The Cutting Edge," the Punisher crosses paths with a rogue Hydra agent in a high-stakes mission to dismantle a ruthless operative seizing control of Strucker’s drug trade. With brutal precision and shifting loyalties, the two navigate a web of betrayal and violence where trust is the deadliest gamble.

Fat Farm
11 pp · Crime, Superhero
MicrochipRudy ThurstonEddie LewisPunisher (cameo)
A Public Service Message
3 pp · Crime, Superhero
PunisherThe Mob

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Full credits

writer Mike Baron
artist, inker Neil Hansen
letterer Jade Moede
letterer Ken Lopez
cover pencils, inks Joe Jusko

Reprints

↩ Reprints The Punisher: The Prize #[nn] (1990), The Punisher #35 (1990), The Punisher #36 (1990), The Punisher #37 (1990), The Punisher: No Escape #[nn] (1990), The Punisher #38 (1990), The Punisher #39 (1990), The Punisher #40 (1990), The Punisher #41 (1990), The Punisher #42 (1990), The Punisher #43 (1990), The Punisher #44 (1991), The Punisher #45 (1991), The Punisher #46 (1991), The Punisher #47 (1991), The Punisher #48 (1991), The Punisher Annual #4 (1991)

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