The Punisher: Year One

In this single-issue prestige format one-shot from Marvel, The Punisher: Year One (2009) offers a condensed, visceral look at Frank Castle's earliest days as the vigilante known as the Punisher. Illustrated by the distinctive, painted style of Ariel Olivetti, the issue distills the character's brutal origin and first bloody steps into a tight, standalone narrative. It serves as a potent entry point for readers curious about the core tragedy and uncompromising mission that define the Punisher.