The Punisher #2

In "Does Whatever a Spider Can," Frank Castle and Spider-Man form an uneasy alliance to take down a revamped Russian threat, with Frank putting his trademark pragmatism to the test—literally using Spider-Man as a human shield. Written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Steve Dillon, with inks by Jimmy Palmiotti and colors by Chris Sotomayor, this 2001 issue delivers a gritty, high-stakes clash of methods and morals. The cover, by Tim Bradstreet, captures the tension with sharp, striking detail.