True Believers: Marvel Knights 20th Anniversary - Punisher by Grant & Zeck #1
"Circle of Blood!" marks a pivotal moment in the Punisher's saga, spotlighting Frank Castle behind bars as he confronts the cunning Jigsaw during a high-stakes prison break. Written by Steven Grant and brought to life by Mike Zeck’s dynamic art—pencils, inks, and colors all by Zeck—this issue blends brutal tension with a shrewd power play, as the warden, secretly tied to The Trust, offers the Punisher a grim deal: fight for them, and he walks free. The cover by Mike Zeck captures the intensity of the moment, setting the tone for a story where loyalty is a weapon and every choice has blood on it.
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The Punisher is in prison and runs up against Jigsaw. Punisher takes place in a prison break-out but prevents the criminals from escaping. The warden, who is a member of The Trust, promises to free the Punisher if he will fight for them.
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