The Punisher Meets Archie
Marvel · 1994 · 1 issue
About the series
In this delightfully bizarre one-shot from 1994, Marvel's most brutal vigilante, the Punisher, collides with the wholesome world of Archie Comics when Frank Castle takes a vacation in Riverdale—only to find the town's cheerful chaos more dangerous than any crime syndicate. Written by Batton Lash with art by John Buscema and Stan Goldberg, this crossover is a playful, self-aware mashup that pits grim realism against sunny slapstick, offering a unique glimpse into how two very different comic universes can coexist. It remains a cult curiosity for fans of both publishers, proving that even the deadliest anti-hero can't escape a milkshake from Pop's.