The Punisher Annual #5

In "The System Bytes Part 1: Byte by Byte," the Punisher teams up with Microchip to track down a rogue hacker whose deadly virus threatens to spiral beyond control—pushing both men into a high-stakes digital war. Written by Peter David and brought to life by Steven Butler’s sharp art, with Dan Panosian’s inks and Kevin Tinsley’s colors, this 1992 annual blends gritty crime with early cyber-thriller tension. The cover by Mark Pacella and Dan Panosian captures the tension perfectly, a 2.25 USD look at a world where the next attack could come from anywhere in the network.