The Punisher #9

In "Insider Trading," the Punisher takes a dangerous gamble when he captures Mr. Takegura and proposes a brutal trade: swap him for Roky, the homeless killer and member of the Billionaire Boys Club. The tense exchange spirals into chaos, with devastating consequences that leave no one unscathed—including the tragic loss of Microchip's son, Junior. Written by Mike Baron and illustrated with gritty precision by Whilce Portacio, with inks by Scott Williams, colors by John Wellington, and letters by Bill Oakley, this 1988 issue delivers a punishing, emotionally charged chapter in the Punisher’s relentless crusade. The cover, also by Portacio with Williams inks, captures the grim intensity of the moment.