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Cover: Jim Lee & Carl Potts

The Punisher War Journal #5

Apr 1989 · Marvel · 1.50 USD; 2.00 CAD; 0.50 GBP
📊 ~50,187 copies sold its debut month
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“Crucible”

In "Crucible," Frank Castle hunts down Richard von Burian, the Sniper—a former Vietnam comrade turned killer targeting their old unit—leading to a tense showdown where the stakes rise when the Sniper takes reporter Helen Shaw hostage. Written by Carl Potts and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Lee, this issue blends relentless action with psychological tension, showcasing one of the Punisher’s most personal and harrowing missions. The cover, a striking collaboration by Jim Lee and Carl Potts, captures the moment’s raw intensity.

writer Carl Potts · artist Jim Lee · inker Scott Williams & Co. · colorist Gregory Wright · letterer Ken Lopez · cover Jim Lee, Carl Potts

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Cast · 6 characters

David LiebermanFrank CastleMicrochipRichard von BurianSniperWolverine

Full credits

writer Carl Potts
artist Jim Lee
inker Scott Williams & Co.
colorist Gregory Wright
letterer Ken Lopez
cover pencils Jim Lee
cover inks Carl Potts

Reprints

Reprinted in Superaventuras Marvel #99 (1990), X9 Spesial #2/1991 (1991), Marvel Exklusiv #52 (2004), Best of Marvel : Punisher - Journal de guerre #[nn] (2005), Punisher War Journal Classic #1 (2008), Marvel Série I #10 (2012), 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)

Key issues in The Punisher War Journal

#1★
#1 1st appearance — Yuriko Ezaki
#2★
#2 1st appearance — Jason Hunt
#3★
#3 1st appearance — Manzo

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