Punisher War Journal #9
In "Duel," Frank Castle faces a brutal test of loyalty as his final initiation into the National Force demands he kill Stuart's girlfriend, Tatiana. When the Hate Monger strikes another Mexican lay-up colony, Frank dons a Captain America-inspired costume and charges in—only to be swiftly captured by the very enemies he sought to destroy. Written by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Ariel Olivetti, this intense chapter blends moral reckoning with high-stakes action, all rendered in Olivetti’s stark, dynamic style, with cover art by Olivetti.
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As Frank's last initiation into the National Force, he is asked to kill Stuart's girlfriend, Tatiana. Stuart calls in Bridge for help. When the Hate Monger and his forces attack another Mexican lay-up colony, the Punisher puts on his Captain America inspired costume and starts attacking but is quickly captured by the men he is trying to kill.
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