The Punisher #103

Frank Castle looms out of a wall of fire on this striking 1995 cover — battle-hardened, skull emblem front and center, assault rifle raised — rendered with brooding intensity by Jae Lee. Part four of the "Countdown" arc, this issue carries the ominous subtitle "The Butcher's Block," signaling that the Punisher's relentless campaign is building toward something grim. It's a compelling chapter in the long-running Marvel series, with a cover that perfectly captures Castle's grim determination against the chaos that surrounds him.