The Punisher #16

In "Vertical Challenge," Frank Castle goes after a series of brutal mob attacks that leave victims disarmed—literally—by severed legs. His investigation collides with Wolverine, who’s tracking the same mystery, leading to a violent clash that ends with the Punisher taking down Logan in a shocking moment. The real perpetrators, however, are far more unexpected: a group of small-statured individuals who’ve taken justice into their own hands. Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, with colors by Matt Milla and letters by Comicraft’s Richard Starkings and Wes Abbott, this 2002 issue features a cover by Tim Bradstreet.