Punisher vs. the Marvel Universe #[nn]

In a brutal twist of fate, Frank Castle—once a police officer—watches his family die in a super-powered clash in Central Park, igniting a rampage that lands him in prison. Recruited by a shadowy consortium of wealthy survivors, he’s unleashed on Earth’s metahumans, armed with a mission to eliminate every hero and villain alike. With Microchip at his side, the Punisher carves a path through the Marvel Universe, leaving no one untouched—until only one remains: his old friend Daredevil.

In "..And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling," Spider-Man and Nightcrawler clash in a tense, high-stakes confrontation after witnessing a violent shooting—each convinced the other is behind it. Meanwhile, the Punisher races to uncover the truth behind a copycat who’s taken up his mantle, turning the city into a battleground of suspicion and chaos.

In "Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!", the Punisher joins forces with Spider-Man to track down a mysterious sniper targeting heroes. As Jigsaw captures Spider-Man, the Punisher and Nightcrawler launch a daring assault to free him, turning the tide in a brutal showdown. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson enlists Dr. Marla Madison in a dangerous scheme to bring down Spider-Man once and for all.

Excerpt from Heroes For Hire #8 finds the White Tiger returning to Wundagore only to discover it in ruins, the aftermath of Exodus’s rampage. Meanwhile, Jim Hammond meets his new attorney, the She-Hulk, and Iron Fist shares unexpected truths with Misty Knight about why he formed Heroes for Hire.

In "Conflict of Interest!", Iron Fist finds himself torn between loyalty and duty when he agrees to help the U.S. Government bring in the Punisher, putting him at odds with Luke Cage. Meanwhile, White Tiger and Thena break free from the clutches of Exodus, setting off a chain of tensions that could unravel more than just alliances.

In "Confederacy of Dunces Part 1," Frank Castle is deep in the hunt for a secret mob auction, his relentless pursuit pushing him to the edge of the law. When a trio of heroes intercept him, their mission is clear: they’ve had enough of his brutal methods and are determined to end his crusade—once and for all.

In "Confederacy of Dunces Part 2," Frank Castle outsmarts Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Daredevil, turning their strength against each other to break free. His escape leads him to a secret mob auction where the prize is a mysterious skinny man in the back of a van—only for Frank to realize the true cost of the prize.

In "Confederacy of Dunces Part 3," Frank Castle holds Bruce Banner captive, exploiting his amnesia as he feeds him a mysterious stew. With the heroes closing in, Punisher turns the tide by detonating a rocket to kill Wolverine, luring Spider-Man into a deadly trap, and launching a savage confrontation with Daredevil.

In "Confederacy of Dunces Part 4," Daredevil, Spider-Man, and Wolverine regroup after their earlier defeat at the hands of the Punisher, refusing to let their pursuit of justice end. Determined to stop him once and for all, they launch a new assault—only for Frank to unleash the Hulk in response.

In "Confederacy of Dunces Part 5," Frank Castle finds himself caught between old allies and new threats as the Hulk’s unexpected help finally clears the way for a brief reprieve—only to have the stakes rise when Soap attempts to summon the Punisher, with disastrous results. With Inskipp’s final, desperate move ending in a swift and brutal reckoning, Frank’s path grows darker, and the line between justice and vengeance blurs further.