Punisher: X-Mas Special 2006 #1

In "The List," the Punisher takes advantage of the holiday season—when mob figures are distracted by family and festivities—to quietly eliminate a couple of low-level targets from his personal hit list. Written by Stuart Moore and brought to life by C. P. Smith’s sharp pencils and inks, with Dean White’s coloring and VC's Joe Caramagna’s lettering, this 2007 special delivers a tense, grounded take on the character’s grim holiday routine. The cover by C. P. Smith captures the dark, festive contrast perfectly.