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The Punisher#23
Cover: Erik Larsen & Scott Williams

The Punisher #23

Sep 1989 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP
“Capture the Flag”

In "Capture the Flag," Stan Lee responds to a critic of comic books with a mix of wit and warmth, welcoming Dawn Heermance as the new secretary to Mark Gruenwald and Archie Goodwin while detailing recent changes in the Marvel office. Meanwhile, Kelly P. Corvese shares personal insights in his Pro File interview, offering a candid look behind the scenes. The issue’s cover by Erik Larsen and Scott Williams captures the era’s bold energy.

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Cast · 4 characters

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writer Stan Lee
cover pencils Erik Larsen
cover inks Scott Williams

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Stan Lee gives his responses to someone who indiscriminately puts down comic books. Items: Welcomes Dawn Heermance as secretary to Mark Gruenwald and Archie Goodwin; lays out all the recent physical office changes at Marvel; congratulations to Sal and Sharon Velluto on their first child. Kelly P. Corvese answers questions about himself in his Pro File interview.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).