The Punisher #1

In "Marching Powder," the first issue of The Punisher (1987) kicks off with a stark, unflinching look at the inner workings of Marvel’s editorial machine, laying out a detailed roster of editors, assistants, and the titles they oversee—ranging from Larry Hama to Jim Shooter—before diving into Frank Castle’s relentless mission. The cover, a striking, gritty piece by Klaus Janson, captures the tone of a series rooted in raw, no-nonsense storytelling.