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Cover: Jim Lee & Klaus Janson

The Punisher War Journal #11

Nov 1989 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD
📊 ~47,205 copies sold its debut month
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In "Shock Treatment," Frank Castle's relentless pursuit of justice takes an unexpected turn when the sole survivor of Damage's gang resurfaces—this time selling drugs again. But before he can be taken down, the man is sent to a boot camp meant to rehabilitate him, throwing Frank's plans into chaos. Written by Carl Potts and brought to life with sharp, dynamic art by Jim Lee, inks by Klaus Janson, and vivid colors by Gregory Wright, this 1989 issue offers a rare, grounded look at the Punisher’s moral complexities. The cover, also by Jim Lee and Klaus Janson, captures the tension of a man caught between punishment and redemption.

Contains 2 stories
Shock Treatment
19 pp · Crime, Superhero
Ron Salazar (supporting)Grandma Salazar (cameo)Isabelle Salazar (cameo)Vincent Haynes (reporter, cameo)

In "Shock Treatment," the Punisher’s latest attempt to dismantle a drug ring hits a snag when the one survivor of Damage’s gang resurfaces—only to be whisked away to a boot camp meant to reform him. With Ron Salazar caught between his past and a new path, Frank’s mission takes an unexpected turn, forcing him to confront the limits of vengeance when the system itself intervenes.

Scared Straight
3 pp · Crime, Superhero

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CGC 9.8 · 14 in census $37*
CGC 9.6 · 11 in census $20
CGC 9.4 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 9.2 · 3 in census $20*
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $20*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 3 characters

Full credits

writer Carl Potts
artist Jim Lee
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils Jim Lee
cover inks Klaus Janson

Reprints

Reprinted in X9 Spesial #3/1990 (1990), Punisher War Journal by Carl Potts and Jim Lee #[nn] (2016), Marvel Héroes #81 (2017), Punisher - Journal de guerre #[nn] (2025), Punisher Collection von Jim Lee #[nn] (2025)

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