Punisher Max: The Complete Collection #5

In "The Hunted," a tense fishing trip turns into a brutal survival game when a sudden explosion strands a group of criminals at sea, cut off from supplies and each other. With the sun beating down and trust crumbling, the only thing keeping them alive might be the man in the black shirt with a skull—though his intentions are far from clear. Written by Duane Swierczynski and illustrated with gritty precision by Michel Lacombe, with colors by Stephane Peru and letters by VC's Cory Petit, this issue captures the raw edge of desperation. The cover, by Dave Johnson, perfectly encapsulates the dread lurking beneath the surface.