The Punisher #1

In *The Punisher #1* (1990), a 19,80 DEM comic from Reiner-Feest-Verlag, the Punisher finds himself trapped in prison, where he clashes with the enigmatic Jigsaw. With a prison break unfolding, he thwarts the escape of dangerous inmates—only to be offered freedom in exchange for serving the shadowy organization known as The Trust. Written by Steven Grant and Georg Tempel, with striking art by Mike Zeck (pencils and inks) and colors by Zeck himself, this first chapter of *Der Kreis des Blutes – Kapitel 1* sets a tense, grounded tone, blending brutal action with a moral crossroads. The cover, also by Mike Zeck, captures the grim intensity of the moment.