The Punisher: War Zone #16

Frank Castle bursts through a road map background in a splash of red on this June 1993 issue of The Punisher: War Zone, dual pistols raised and expression locked in pure, grim determination — it's a visceral image that captures everything the series does well. The "Breakout!" blurb promises a finale worthy of the five-part "Empty Nest" arc, and Mike McKone's cover pencils and inks deliver a Frank who looks like he's tearing through the page itself to get to the next target.