The Punisher: Year One #1
In "Book One: Family Business," a quiet moment in Central Park turns deadly when a family is murdered in a brutal mob hit, leaving only ex-soldier Frank Castle alive. As the mob closes in on the hospital, hunting the last witness, Frank must fight to survive and uncover the truth behind the massacre. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, with striking art by Dale Eaglesham and bold colors by Marie Javins and Electric Crayon, this first issue sets a relentless tone for the Punisher’s origin. Cover by Dale Eaglesham.
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A family is gunned down during a mob hit in Central Park and the only survivor is an ex-soldier named Frank Castle. When the mob learns that a witness is still alive, they send men to the hospital to finish the job.
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