PUNISHERMAX # 6 The Story:
“BULLSEYE,” PART ONE They say he's the deadliest assassin the world has ever known. They say that once he sets his sights on someone, he never misses, no matter what he has to go through to get them. Though his methods may seem unorthodox, even insane, they say he's never failed to kill a single target. No one knows where he comes from or why he does it. No one knows his name. They all just call him Bullseye. And now he's come to New York City, with his sights set on Frank Castle. Let the hunt begin. If you thought our new MAX version of Kingpin was intense, you ain't seen nothing yet. Explicit Content …$3.99
X-MEN: HOPE # 1 The Story:
Hope Summers could be the much-heralded "messiah" who will save mutantkind from extinction...or she could just be some poor kid, caught in the wrong place at the wrong time(s). Either way, since her infancy she's been raised by mutant soldier Cable in a hostile, dying future Earth -- and she's had to learn some hard lessons along the way. Now, Duane Swierczynski and Steve Dillon bring you four thrilling, untold tales from Hope's future past as she grapples with vicious snipers, robot wolf packs, mutant rats, and even Cable himself. This is the place to start if you want to know what the X-Men's future "messiah" is made of. Rated T …$2.99
PUNISHERMAX # 5 The Story:
“KINGPIN,” PART 5 Witness the birth of the Kingpin. And witness Frank Castle at his most desperate and brutal. The first arc of PUNISHERMAX concludes with death and murder and more death. Explicit Content …$3.99
PUNISHERMAX # 4 The Story:
“KINGPIN,” PART 4 While Wilson Fisk makes his move on the leading crime families of New York, Frank Castle has problems of his own. Namely the sledgehammer-swinging hitman known as The Mennonite. Explicit Content …$3.99
PUNISHERMAX # 3 The Story:
"KINGPIN," Part 3 Wilson Fisk's plot to become Kingpin of New York finally brings him face to face with Frank Castle, as well as drawing in a 97-year-old, shotgun-toting mob widow and a mysterious hitman known only as The Mennonite. Explicit Content …$3.99
PUNISHERMAX # 1 2ND PRINTING VARIANT The Story:
An all-new ongoing series from the acclaimed team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X) and Steve Dillon (PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK FRANK), two guys who were born to tell the exploits of Marvel's most brutal vigilante. Wilson Fisk is a bodyguard for mob boss Don Rigoletto, but he has his eyes on a much bigger prize, and he's gonna use Frank Castle to help him realize his dreams. The biggest story in MAX history begins here, as we witness the birth of the greatest villain the Punisher has ever faced. Explicit Content …$3.99
X-FORCE # 22 The Story:
The unthinkable happens as NECROSHA continues! Selene's actions on Genosha have changed everything, and while the X-Men were desperate to save their species...this isn't what they had in mind. But as the siege by dead mutants continues, things get even deadlier with the arrival of Selene's very much ALIVE Inner Circle at the X-Men's headquarters. With Eli Bard in tow, WITHER, MORTIS, SENYAKA and BLINK have come for one thing, and anyone who gets in their way will die. PART THREE (of SIX) PLUS - A CABLE BACKUP STORY! Parental Advisory …$3.99
X-MEN: LEGACY # 230 The Story:
It’s Rogue and Trance vs. Emplate -- a villain who has single-handedly taken down teams of X-Men A-Listers. Do they stand a chance? We sure hope so as X-MEN LEGACY #231 is on sale two weeks later! Don’t miss the killer climax to the huge first arc of the new direction on X-MEN LEGACY! Plus, a Cable backstory! Rated T …$3.99
PUNISHERMAX # 1 The Story:
An all-new ongoing series from the acclaimed team of Jason Aaron (WOLVERINE: WEAPON X) and Steve Dillon (PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK FRANK), two guys who were born to tell the exploits of Marvel's most brutal vigilante. Wilson Fisk is a bodyguard for mob boss Don Rigoletto, but he has his eyes on a much bigger prize, and he's gonna use Frank Castle to help him realize his dreams. The biggest story in MAX history begins here, as we witness the birth of the greatest villain the Punisher has ever faced. Explicit Content …$3.99
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 6 The Story:
She’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless, supposed-to-be-dead evil. And that’s not the end of Frank Castle’s problems! It would appear that someone else Frank put six feet under is alive and kicking -- and wants dibs on the Punisher. Enter: Elite.
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PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 5 The Story:
“THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI,” CONCLUSION
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
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PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 4 The Story:
“THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI,” PART 1
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t
easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.
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PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 3 The Story:
“THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI,” PART 1
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t
easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.
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PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 2 The Story:
“THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI,” PART 1
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t
easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.
Parental Advisory …$3.99
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 1 SKETCH VARIANT The Story:
“THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI,” PART 1
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t
easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.
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PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 1 JRJR VARIANT The Story:
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t
easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.
Parental Advisory …$3.99
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE # 1 The Story:
“THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI,” PART 1
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a special, weekly-shipping 6-part limited sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.”
It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t
easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 25 The Story:
“The Deep End,” Part 5 (of 5)
The trap has sprung. Wolverine is Deadpool’s prisoner. But Deadpool isn’t getting paid to deliver a prisoner—he’s getting paid to take Logan out, once and for all. Is that even possible? Deadpool has found a way, but just as he’s about to pull the trigger (so to speak)…the other trap springs! Be here for the completely twisted conclusion! Plus: Celebrate the 25th issue of WOLVERINE: ORIGINS with a special BONUS: the very first appearance of Deadpool, from NEW MUTANTS #98, plotted and penciled by ROB LIEFELD and scripted by FABIAN NICIEZA!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 24 The Story:
“THE DEEP END”
Wolverine and Deadpool have fought to a standstill and are now—literally—dead on their feet. Whose healing factor will reign supreme? And what horrible fate awaits the loser? The most over-the-top grudge match in recent memory continues! Part 4 (of 5)
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 23 The Story:
"THE DEEP END"
Wolverine just will not #$%ing die! Now, this is really no big surprise to Deadpool, but it is definitely...frustrating. Maddening, in fact. Will Deadpool be able to keep it together long enough to pull the trigger on his “master plan?” Or will he, instead, be the one who gets trapped? After all, it’s not like this is Wolverine’s first time around the block…Part 3 of 5.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 22 The Story:
"The Deep End," Part 2 (of 5)
Deadpool has something to prove—and if he can take down Wolverine, he'll do just that. Easier said than done, though, bub. Also, is it possible that there's something in Deadpool's past—something pertaining to Weapon X—that Wolverine was never meant to know? All we can say is, with the Merc With a Mouth on the case, nothing is what it seems!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 21 The Story:
“THE DEEP END,” PART 1 (OF 5)
He’s a born killer, highly trained in the art of violence. He’s a man out of time, living without fear of death. He’s the best there is at what he does...and he's about to do it to Wolverine. Enter: DEADPOOL!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 20 The Story:
The epic WWII storyline comes to its chilling and tragic conclusion as Wolverine and Captain America part ways, taking their first steps down the paths they will follow for the next sixty years — one to his death and one back to where he began.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 19 The Story:
“Our War,” Part 4 (of 5)
Logan, Captain America, Bucky and Nick Fury continue their assault on Baron Von Strucker’s stronghold…but whose side is Logan really on? One of the most requested stories in Marvel history rolls on, giving readers not only the details of the first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine, but also an insight into the first time Wolverine realizes that he, like Captain America, has the power Parental Advisory …$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 18 The Story:
“Our War,” Part 3 (of 5)
As Wolverine and Captain America team up to battle the emerging menace cryptically referred to as HYDRA, a distrustful Bucky digs into Wolverine’s past. But will what he finds save his partner or put him directly in harm’s way? Don’t miss out on this exploration of essential Marvel history!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 17 The Story:
“Our War,” Part 2 (of 5)
The greatest story never told continues! It’s 1942 and Logan has traveled to occupied France to take Cap up on his offer—problem is, Cap already has a partner. Needless to say, Bucky isn’t exactly thrilled to find out that he wasn’t Cap’s first choice. Who is this scruffy outlaw, anyway? And why is he here, now? What’s his stake in all this? All very good questions…
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 16 The Story:
“OUR WAR,” Part 1 (of 5)
Wolverine’s history with Captain America revealed! In the early days of WWII, before America’s “official” involvement in the war, Captain America, still wet behind the ears, embarked on a clandestine mission to the island nation of Madripoor. Guess who he met there? And guess what? It wasn’t a coincidence. Plus Logan & Cap's first WWII meeting from Uncanny X-men #268.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 16 MCGUINNESS (50/50) The Story:
“OUR WAR,” Part 1 (of 5)
Wolverine’s history with Captain America revealed! In the early days of WWII, before America’s “official” involvement in the war, Captain America, still wet behind the ears, embarked on a clandestine mission to the island nation of Madripoor. Guess who he met there? And guess what? It wasn’t a coincidence. Plus Logan & Cap's first WWII meeting from Uncanny X-men #268.
64 PGS./Parental Advisory …$3.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 15 The Story:
“Swift and Terrible,” Part 5 (of 5)
The first clash between Wolverine and Daken, Wolverine’s newfound son, comes to its shocking finale as we find out just how far both men are willing to go to get their revenge. Speaking of revenge, just who is Cyber after…and why? The big picture gets clearer and the stakes get higher in this key issue—don’t miss out!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 14 The Story:
“Swift and Terrible,” Part 4 (of 5)
The origin of Cyber revealed! Struggling to maintain consciousness after his first blood-soaked confrontation with his vicious offspring Daken, Wolverine is forced to turn to the one man whom he can never trust for help: Cyber! How does the man once known as Silas Burr factor into Wolverine’s past…and his future?
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 13 The Story:
Wolverine and his son are poised for a battle that will rattle teeth and crack bones. Logan has armed himself with the Carbonadium Synthesizer—the one weapon that can defeat his son’s healing factor. But junior’s no dummy either – he’s plotted an ingenious trap to ensnare the father he’s never known and return him to Weapon X’s control. But what neither of them is expecting is a resurrected threat from Logan’s painful past: Cyber!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 12 The Story:
The secret of Logan’s son! Intent on freeing his son from the secret society that has controlled him since birth, Logan has been scouring the earth to find him. Now that he's located and isolated his boy, it's time to make his move---but is the son walking into the trap...or the father?
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 11 The Story:
“Swift and Terrible,” Part 1 (of 5)
Having finally seen his face, Wolverine sets out to rescue his son from the grasp of the shadow society that once enslaved him. But Logan’s son doesn’t want to be saved—he wants revenge…against Logan, the father who abandoned him.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 10 The Story:
It all ends—and it all begins—in this issue, featuring both the death of a beloved Marvel character and the debut
appearance of a new one: the son of Wolverine!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 10 Arthur Suydam Variant The Story:
It all ends—and it all begins—in this issue, featuring both the death of a beloved Marvel character and the debut
appearance of a new one: the son of Wolverine!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS Arthur Suydam Variant The Story:
It all ends—and it all begins—in this issue, featuring both the death of a beloved Marvel character and the debut
appearance of a new one: the son of Wolverine!
32 PGS./PARENTAL ADVISORY ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 9 The Story:
“SAVIOR”, PART 4 OF 5
Logan has to move fast. Dum-Dum Dugan is hot on his trail, Black Widow is being less than cooperative, and Omega Red is only hours away from obtaining what both he and Logan are after: The carbonadium synthesizer. It’s a breakneck race toward a sure-to-be bloody finish, with Jubilee’s life in the balance!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 9 Variant The Story:
“SAVIOR”, PART 4 OF 5
Logan has to move fast. Dum-Dum Dugan is hot on his trail, Black Widow is being less than cooperative, and Omega Red is only hours away from obtaining what both he and Logan are after: The carbonadium synthesizer. It’s a breakneck race toward a sure-to-be bloody finish, with Jubilee’s life in the balance!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 8 The Story:
“Savior”, Part 3 of 5
While Omega Red holds Jubilee hostage and with S.H.I.E.L.D. hot on his trail, Logan makes his way to Berlin – the site of an ill-fated mission during his time in Team X – to retrieve an ellusive artifact from the Cold War: the carbonadium synthesizer. Omega Red wants the synthesizer so that he can stabilize the deadly carbonadium bonded to his body—but can he be trusted to deliver on his end of the bargain? Of course not. Logan has a plan, though—but he’s going to need some help from an old friend to pull it off.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 7 The Story:
“Savior”, Part 2 of 5
During the Cold War, Logan—along with Team X—performed several secret missions inside Russia, one of which was the sabotage of Russia’s fledgling “Super Soldier” program and the destruction of the program’s result--in particular, the psychotic cyborg known as Omega Red. Logan’s memory of this mission has only recently returned to him...but Omega Red has thought of nothing else ever since. It’s time for some payback.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 6 The Story:
Beginning the second arc!
“SAVIOR” Part 1 (of 5)
Completely shattered by the revelations of last issue, Logan must now ask himself some hard—almost impossible—questions, such as whether or not he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing questions becomes who—and what—is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends...and one of his deadliest enemies... OMEGA RED!
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 5 The Story:
“BORN IN BLOOD”
It’s Logan vs. Captain America vs. the X-Men in a super-charged standoff that will end with a revelation that will utterly and completely blow both Logan’s and readers’ minds. Do NOT miss out on this issue! Part 5 (of 5).
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 4 The Story:
“BORN IN BLOOD”
Reeling from his brutal battle with Nuke--as well as from having to confront some particularly sordid details of his past-- Logan once again resumes his dogged march toward vengeance...only to discover that the U.S. government isn’t ready to give up just yet. Enter: CAPTAIN AMERICA! Will the Sentinel of Liberty shut Logan down for good...or does he have something else in mind? Also featuring a cameo by the X-MEN! Part 4 (of 5).
32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 3 The Story:
“BORN IN BLOOD” The new ongoing series continues as Logan’s quest for revenge takes him deep into the jungles of Vietnam where he must face one of the more formidable ghosts of his past—the psychotic super-soldier, Nuke! How can Logan, a man who has committed innumerable acts of atrocity, hold Nuke responsible for his actions? Then again, with Nuke raising the body count by the minute, how can he not? Logan already has plenty of innocent blood on his hands—is he willing to spill more in order to get what he wants? Part 3 (of 5). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 2 The Story:
The new ongoing series continues! By mounting a full-scale assault on the White House, Logan has now clearly shown that both no one is beyond his reach. Knowing that Logan is coming for them—and knowing that he will stop at nothing in order to achieve his mysterious objective—the world governments now prepare to take the offensive. The U.S. government, having the most to lose, strikes first and strikes hard, fighting fire with fire. Who better to combat the Weapon X program’s most successful specimen than with its most bloodthirsty? One hint: Gimme a red. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$2.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 2 Bryan Hitch Variant The Story:
The new ongoing series continues! By mounting a full-scale assault on the White House, Logan has now clearly shown that both no one is beyond his reach. Knowing that Logan is coming for them—and knowing that he will stop at nothing in order to achieve his mysterious objective—the world governments now prepare to take the offensive. The U.S. government, having the most to lose, strikes first and strikes hard, fighting fire with fire. Who better to combat the Weapon X program’s most successful specimen than with its most bloodthirsty? One hint: Gimme a red.
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WOLVERINE: ORIGINS # 1 The Story:
Premiering a new ongoing series that picks up where House of M #8 and “Origins and Endings” (WOLVERINE #36-40) left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan's first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb – and you won’t believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone’s going to be waiting for him. [Whatever you do, don’t turn to the last page of this issue until you’ve read the whole issue -- you’ll regret it if you do.] 32 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP …$2.99
PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE # 5 The Story:
“Profit and Loss”: What’s more idiotic than putting out a contract on the Punisher? Hiring Bullseye to do the dirty deed. Uncle Fonzie Patrillo is about to learn that the hard way. Step back a few feet, ladies and gentlemen, it’s gonna get messy. Bulleye’s about to reveal his master plan.
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PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE # 4 The Story:
“Two of a Kind”
Ladies and gentlemen! On this side, weighing in at 6 feet 6, 240-pounds, and brandishing an M60: Frank Castle -- A.K.A. The Punisher! … And on this side, weighing in at 6 feet, 190 pounds, and carrying a deck of cards, a pen knife, and what looks to be a rocket launcher, Bullseye! It’s the tale of the tape, as Marvel’s most ferocious killers go toe-to-toe for some quality face time that will leave no nose unbroken! Don’t eat a meal before you read this one, True Believer!
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK # 6 The Story:
“The Last Laugh”
It’s the final showdown between Nighthawk and Whiteface! The psychotic clown thinks he’s found the perfect dancing partner in the masked vigilante, and he’s willing to push all the right buttons to get the party started. But Whiteface doesn’t begin to understand the darkness in Nighthawk’s soul…or just how far he’s willing to go to stop the dance.
PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE # 3 The Story:
“Massacre on 34th Street”: Marvel’s top two relentless psychopaths square off – and pity the fool who gets between them. Like, say, mobster Nico Patrillo, who’s sprawled on the floor of a five-ton city bus that’s careening down Sixth Avenue, with Bullseye behind the wheel, the Punisher in hot pursuit, and virtually the entire NYPD converging on them all. This is gonna hurt.
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SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK # 5 The Story:
“The Joke’s Over”: The homicidal clown known as the Whiteface has been painting the town red – with blood. When a trail of corpses leads him to the lair of his mysterious adversary, Nighthawk finally gets what he wants: ringside seats to Whiteface’s unquenchable madness. It’s the strangest show on earth.
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PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE # 2 The Story:
“THE DROP”
Who do you hire to take out a relentless psychopath like the Punisher? An even more relentless psychopath. That’s exactly what “Uncle Fonzie” Parilla has done – and Bullseye has come to claim the bounty. You’ve seen what the world’s greatest assassin can do with a playing card. Just imagine what he can do with a teddy bear, some balloons, a paper airplane and five pounds of dynamite.
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK # 4 The Story:
“The Joke’s Over”: The homicidal clown known as the Whiteface has been painting the town red – with blood. When a trail of corpses leads him to lair of his mysterious adversary, Nighthawk finally gets what he wants: ringside seats to Whiteface’s unquenchable madness. It’s the strangest show on earth.
PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE # 1 The Story:
“THE MAN’S GOT STYLE”
Alphonse Patrillo’s a rare breed: a mob boss looked down the barrel of the Punisher’s rifle, and lived to tell about it. Ever since that day, he’s taken pains – great pains – to stay under the Punisher’s radar while he schemed his revenge. Now Uncle Fonzie has got a plan: he’s going to fight fire with fire. Who do you hire to take out a relentless psychopath like the Punisher? An even more relentless psychopath. And this guy, well, let’s just say he never misses. Wall-to-wall action by the creative team behind BULLSEYE’S GREATEST HITS and SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK: Daniel Way and Steve Dillon.
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK # 3 The Story:
The streets of Chicago are running red. A madman’s brought his unique brand of insanity to the inner city, and they’re lining up for blocks to get a piece of what he’s serving. Only one man can hope to defeat this grinning freak, and to do that, Nighthawk may be forced to cross a line that even he fears to cross.
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The slaughter of Chicago’s men, women and children continues as Nighthawk’s greatest foe enjoys his reign of terror. To catch the madman, Nighthawk must travel into the darkest bowels of the city…and into the darkest parts of himself!
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK # 1 The Story:
The second of two SUPREME POWER specials! As a young boy, Kyle Richmond—the man who would one day become Nighthawk—witnessed the senseless murder of his parents. There was no reason for their deaths, no provocation -- they were just simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was a traumatic event that has left him scarred for life—and turned him into a hero more feared than the criminals he polices. Now it’s happening again...but on a much larger scale. The people of Chicago—men, women and children—are dying in the streets, victims of a monster whose thirst for slaughter cannot be quenched, whose soul is a bottomless void, and whose scars run even deeper than Nighthawk’s. Long ago, Kyle Richmond looked into the face of madness—now, it’s looking back at him. And it’s flashing a killer smile.
ULTIMATES 2 ANNUAL The Story:
"THE RESERVES"
If you thought The Ultimates were the only team S.H.I.E.L.D. was creating—you were wrong! Get ready for the next wave of super-soldiers designed to protect America’s vital interests. But is this all that Director Nick Fury is up to—or is there much more to this ultra-clandestine program? And can even S.H.I.E.L.D. keep all these super-people under control?
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BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS # 5 The Story:
There’s bad, there’s very bad, and then there’s Bullseye. The untold story of Daredevil’s ultimate nemesis comes to a close in a wild finale! Bullseye’s pulled off some big tricks in his day – scrapes with the Punisher, Daredevil and Elektra, among them – but his next trick is a doozy.
BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS # 4 The Story:
PART 4 (OF 5)
Bullseye relives his crowning achievement, revealing a new wrinkle in his tumultuous relationship with a certain female assassin. Guest-starring Daredevil and Elektra!
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK PREMIERE HC The Story:
Long ago, Kyle Richmond looked into the face of madness – now, it's looking back at him. As a boy, Richmond – the man who would one day become Nighthawk – witnessed the senseless murder of his parents. There was no reason for their deaths, no provocation – they were just simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was a traumatic event that has left him scarred for life – and turned him into a hero more feared than the criminals he polices. Now, it's happening again...but on a much larger scale. The people of Chicago – men, women and children – are dying in the streets, victims of a monster whose thirst for slaughter cannot be quenched, whose soul is a bottomless void and whose scars run even deeper than Nighthawk's. And it's flashing a killer smile. Collecting SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK #1-6. Parental Advisory …$24.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3775-7 Trim size: standard
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE The Story:
She’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless, supposed-to-be-dead evil. And that’s not the end of Frank Castle’s problems! It would appear that someone else Frank put six feet under is alive and kicking — and wants dibs on the Punisher. Enter: Elite. The seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon reunites for a special sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank,” the latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line! PUNISHER: WAR ZONE #1-6. Parental Advisory …$19.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3260-8
ULTIMATES BY MARK MILLAR & BRYAN HITCH OMNIBUS The Story:
Is even an Omnibus big enough to contain Millar and Hitch’s widescreen super-hero epic?! They are the greatest heroes the world has ever known: Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Wasp, Giant Man, Hawkeye, the Black Widow, Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch! Brought together by Nick Fury, head of the elite espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., the Ultimates are Earth’s last line of defense against a rising storm of strange new threats to humanity — menaces such as the rampaging monster known as the Hulk, and an army of shape-shifting aliens bent on destroying the world and killing all humankind. But just as they begin to get comfortable in their roles as international celebrities and America’s champions, things get hard! Can the Ultimates survive the Hulk’s execution, Thor’s imprisonment — and the advent of the Ultimate Defenders?! The world’s greatest heroes are in for the battle of the century — and not all of them will be walking away! Collecting ULTIMATES #1-13, ULTIMATES 2 #1-13, ULTIMATES ANNUAL #1 and ULTIMATES 2 #1 VARIANT SKETCH EDITION. Parental Advisory…$99.99 ISBN: 978-0-7851-3780-1 Trim size: oversized
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE - THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI PREMIERE HC DM ONLY The Story:
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.” It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil. Collecting PUNISHER: WAR ZONE #1-6.
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3972-0
PUNISHER: WAR ZONE - THE RESURRECTION OF MA GNUCCI PREMIERE HC The Story:
The latest offering from the red-hot Marvel Knights line reunites the seminal creative team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon for a sequel to their legendary story arc, “Welcome Back, Frank.” It all starts when two mobsters take a trip to the zoo and piss off the wrong monkey. Limbs are lost (the kind you can’t easily replace), vultures are fed (with said appendages), and then things get, like, really crazy. Like back-from-the-dead crazy. That’s right -- she’s back and she wants payback. Ma Gnucci. Eighty-five pounds of hairless, armless, legless evil. Collecting PUNISHER: WAR ZONE #1-6.
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3822-8
Trim size: standard
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 5 - DEADPOOL The Story:
Marvel’s two deadliest fighters go head-to-head in a battle to the finish! Two men, both products of the Weapon X program, both highly trained killers. One claims to be the best he is at what he does, though what he does isn’t very nice — but the other is the Merc with a Mouth, and he might just have something to say about that claim! It’s Deadpool vs. Wolverine, no quarter asked or given! But when both men can regenerate virtually any wound in a matter of moments, just how does either man expect to finish off his foe? And whoever wins will have to face down Daken, Wolverine’s murderous son, who has a healing factor and aptitude for killing to match them both! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #21-27.
Parental Advisory …$19.99
PUNISHER BY GARTH ENNIS OMNIBUS The Story:
The bodies of drug dealers, murderers and the scum of the Earth litter the streets...the Punisher is back — courtesy of writer Garth Ennis! The critically acclaimed creator that brought you Preacher restores one of the most popular characters in the Marvel Universe to his former glory and ultra-violent roots. Stripped of sidekicks, spiritual directives and other excess baggage, the vengeance-crazed vigilante hits the mean streets of New York City with a renewed sense of purpose! Lawbreakers beware: Frank Castle is locked, loaded and waiting for you to slip up! Collecting PUNISHER (2000) #1-12, PUNISHER KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, MARVEL KNIGHTS DOUBLE SHOT #1, and PUNISHER (2001) #1-7 and #13-37.
Parental Advisory …$99.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3383-4
Trim size: oversized
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 5 - DEADPOOL PREMIERE The Story:
He’s a born killer, highly trained in the art of violence. He’s a man out of time, living without fear of death. He’s the best there is at what he does, and he's about to do it to Wolverine. Enter: DEADPOOL! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #21-25.
Parental Advisory …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2639-3
Trim size: standard
PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK, FRANK PREMIERE The Story:
The bestselling saga that redefined one of the Marvel Universe’s most unique characters! Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon deliver a wild ride of innovative chaos, reinstating the Punisher as an unstoppable force dispensing his vigilante justice on the streets of New York City. But not everyone is happy to see him return: Two unlucky cops draw the unenviable task of capturing him, while the ruthless Ma Gnucci and her gang will stop at nothing to see him dead. The Punisher also must contend with nosy neighbors and the rise of three copycats – the Holy, Elite and Mr. Payback – who want him to join their crime-cleansing force. Collecting PUNISHER (2000) #1-12.
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3384-1
PUNISHER: WELCOME BACK, FRANK PREMIERE HC Direct Market Only The Story:
The bestselling saga that redefined one of the Marvel Universe’s most unique characters! Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon deliver a wild ride of innovative chaos, reinstating the Punisher as an unstoppable force dispensing his vigilante justice on the streets of New York City. But not everyone is happy to see him return: Two unlucky cops draw the unenviable task of capturing him, while the ruthless Ma Gnucci and her gang will stop at nothing to see him dead. The Punisher also must contend with nosy neighbors and the rise of three copycats – the Holy, Elite and Mr. Payback – who want him to join their crime-cleansing force. Collecting PUNISHER (2000) #1-12.
Parental Advisory …$24.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-3385-8
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 4 - OUR WAR The Story:
Wolverine’s past with Captain America revealed! From the island nation of Madripoor to occupied France to the Tunisian desert, one of the most requested stories in Marvel history can finally be told! This WWII epic gives readers not only the details of the first meeting between Captain America and Wolverine, but also an insight into the first time Wolverine realizes that he, like Captain America, has the power to change his own destiny. But will he? Also featuring Bucky and Nick Fury, and Wolverine’s long-awaited return to Madripoor in the present day! Don’t miss out on this exploration of essential Marvel history! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #16-20 and ANNUAL #1.
Parental Advisory …$14.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2638-6
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 4 - OUR WAR PREMIERE The Story:
Wolverine’s history with Captain America revealed! In the early days of WWII, before America’s “official” involvement in the war, Captain America, still wet behind the ears, embarked on a clandestine mission to the island nation of Madripoor. Guess who he met there? And guess what? It wasn’t a coincidence. Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #16-20 and ANNUAL #1.
Parental Advisory …$19.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2638-6
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 3 - SWIFT AND TERRIBLE The Story:
Like father, like son?! Having finally seen his face, Wolverine sets out to rescue his son from the grasp of the shadow society that once enslaved him. But Logan’s son doesn’t want to be saved – he wants revenge…against Logan, the father who abandoned him! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #11-15.
Parental Advisory …$13.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 2 - SAVIOR The Story:
Completely shattered by recent revelations, Logan must now ask himself some hard–almost impossible–questions, such as whether he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing
question becomes who–and what–is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends and one of his deadliest enemies: Omega Red! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #6-10
128 PGS./Parental Advisory …$13.99
ISBN: 978-0-7851-2288-3
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 3 - SWIFT AND TERRIBLE PREMIERE The Story:
Having finally seen his face, Wolverine sets out to rescue his son from the grasp of the shadow society that once enslaved him. But Logan’s son doesn’t want to be saved -- he wants revenge…against Logan, the father who abandoned him.
Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #11-15.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory…$19.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 1 - BORN IN BLOOD The Story:
Picking up where HOUSE OF M and WOLVERINE: ORIGINS & ENDINGS left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan's first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb – and you won’t believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone’s going to be waiting for him. Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1-5.
128 PGS./Parental Advisory …$13.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 2 - SAVIOR PREMIERE The Story:
Completely shattered by recent revelations, Logan must now ask himself some hard – almost impossible -- questions, such as whether he can continue on his quest...or if he even should. Though he now remembers who he was, the more pressing question becomes who – and what – is he now? Answering these questions will take the help of one of Logan’s closest friends, and one of his deadliest enemies: Omega Red! Collecting WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #6-10.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory …$19.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGINS VOL. 1 - BORN IN BLOOD PREMIERE The Story:
Picking up where HOUSE OF M and WOLVERINE: ORIGINS AND ENDINGS left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan’s first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb – and you won’t believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone’s going to be waiting for him. Collects WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1-5.
128 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
WOLVERINE: ORIGIN PREMIERE The Story:
Picking up where HOUSE OF M and WOLVERINE: ORIGINS AND ENDINGS left off! Armed with the one thing that could kill him, as well as key clues to his very existence, Logan embarks on the first leg of a long and bloody quest for vengeance against those who once enslaved him. No longer feeling the need to play it quiet, Logan’s first strike elicits a Condition Critical response from the U.S. government. With no other choice, they drop their bomb – and you won’t believe who it is! When Logan hits D.C., someone’s going to be waiting for him. Collects WOLVERINE: ORIGINS #1-5.
128 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$19.99
ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 6 The Story:
This deluxe hardcover collects ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 12: HARD LESSONS and ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 13: MAGNETIC NORTH, plus the rare #1/2 issue and other DVD-style extras. In HARD LESSONS, Ultimate Wolverine makes his explosive return! Storm travels to the Great White North to find her missing friend, but there’s no time for celebration for the tempestuous and troubled duo! They’re about to take on an all-new threat to the Ultimate Universe... Lady Deathstrike! Plus: When a dangerous young mutant immune to psychic control takes Charles Xavier and the rest of a Manhattan bank hostage, the Professor must lead a diverse group of humans in a risky bid to end the siege! And finally, witness the return of Ultimate Juggernaut! Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue of the X-Men and Ultimate Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! This story will change the X-Men’s status quo forever! And in MAGNETIC NORTH, Magneto returns! Emma Frost, Alex Summers and the X-Men’s greatest enemy star in an epic new storyline! When teenage mutant Lorna Dane accidentally commits a horrific crime, will the X-Men protect her, or leave her to the fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.? It’s mutant against mutant — brother against brother — as Cyclops and his X-Men risk their lives to take down Havok, who has unwittingly become a pawn in Magneto’s deadly game. Guest-starring the Ultimates!
Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #58-65, #1/2 and ANNUAL #1.
256 PGS./Rated T+ ...$29.99
SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK The Story:
As a boy, Kyle Richmond - the man who would one day become Nighthawk - witnessed the senseless murder of his parents. There was no reason for their deaths, no provocation - they were just simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. It was a traumatic event that has left him scarred for life - and turned him into a hero more feared than the criminals he polices. Now, it’s happening again... but on a much larger scale. The people of Chicago - men, women and children - are dying in the streets, victims of a monster whose thirst for slaughter cannot be quenched, whose soul is a bottomless void and whose scars run even deeper than Nighthawk’s. Long ago, Kyle Richmond looked into the face of madness - now, it’s looking back at him. And it’s flashing a killer smile. Collects SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK #1-6.
144 PGS./Explicit Content ...$16.99
PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE The Story:
Alphonse Patrillo’s a rare breed: a mob boss who looked down the barrel of the Punisher’s rifle and lived to tell about it. Ever since that day, he’s taken pains - great pains - to stay under the Punisher’s radar while he schemed his revenge. Now, Uncle Fonzie has got a plan: He’s going to fight fire with fire. Who do you hire to take out a relentless psychopath like the Punisher? An even more relentless psychopath. And this guy, well, let’s just say he never misses. Wall-to-wall action by the creative team behind BULLSEYE’S GREATEST HITS and SUPREME POWER: NIGHTHAWK: Daniel Way and Steve Dillon. Collects PUNISHER VS. BULLSEYE #1-5.
120 PGS./Parental Advisory ...$13.99
ULTIMATE ANNUALS VOL. 1 The Story:
The Ultimate Inhumans debut, two lives are forever changed, Ultimate Juggernaut returns, and everyone guest-stars in the first-ever Ultimate Annuals! In ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1, it’s the first appearance of the Ultimate Inhumans! From a hidden race, she came to steal the heart of the FF’s youngest member: the beautiful elemental called Crystal! In ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #1, Juggernaut makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue and Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! In ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1, Spidey goes toe-to-toe with some old foes – and winds up with a new girlfriend! Who is she? Let’s just say she has a familiar face. And in THE ULTIMATES ANNUAL #1, if you thought the Ultimates were the only team S.H.I.E.L.D. was creating — you were wrong! Get ready for the next wave of super-soldiers designed to protect America’s vital interests. But is this all Director Nick Fury is up to, or is there much more to this ultra-clandestine program? And can even S.H.I.E.L.D. keep all these super-people under control? Collects ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE X-MEN ANNUAL #1, ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1 and THE ULTIMATES ANNUAL #1.
160 PGS./Rated T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$13.99
ISBN: 0-7851-2035-1
ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 12: HARD LESSONS The Story:
Ultimate Wolverine makes his explosive return! Storm travels to the Great White North to find her missing friend, but there’s no time for celebration for the tempestuous and troubled duo! They’re about to take on an all-new threat to the Ultimate Universe... Lady Deathstrike! Plus: When a dangerous young mutant immune to psychic control takes Charles Xavier and the rest of a Manhattan bank hostage, the Professor must lead a diverse group of humans in a risky bid to end the siege! And finally, witness the return of Ultimate Juggernaut! Juggie makes a play for the Gem of Cyttorak, the jewel that will make him truly unstoppable. Only two small things stand in his way: Rogue of the X-Men and Ultimate Gambit, the new prince and princess of thieves! This story will change the X-Men’s status quo forever! Collects ULTIMATE X-MEN #58-60 & ANNUAL #1.
120 PGS./T+ SUGGESTED FOR TEENS AND UP ...$12.99
PUNISHER, THE VOL. I: WELCOME BACK, FRANK The Story:
Two unlucky cops draw the unenviable task of capturing the Punisher, while the ruthless Ma Gnucci and her gang will stop at nothing to see him dead.
BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS The Story:
The untold origin of Daredevil’s ultimate nemesis is revealed at last! And who thought being bad could be so much fun? Featuring timely cameos by Daredevil, Elektra, the Kingpin and the Punisher! Collects BULLSEYE: GREATEST HITS #1-5.
120 PGS./Marvel PSR+ …$13.99
PUNISHER VOL. III HC The Story:
Writer Garth Ennis – whose classic but contemporary take on the Punisher serves as one of the strongest influences for the upcoming PUNISHER feature film – tells more tales of vigilante Frank Castle’s bloody and unending war on organized crime. In "BROTHERHOOD," the Punisher has to deal with corruption in the police force. And in "THE UNDERNEATH," The Punisher finds something horrible in the tunnels beneath Manhattan.
Collects PUNISHER #19-27
232 PGS./MARVEL PSR+…$24.99
PUNISHER VOL. 4: FULL AUTO TPB The Story:
The Punisher discovers a strange society that lives in the subway tunnels of New York and their tie to the rampant disappearance of homeless people, and meets the one person maybe even deadlier than himself - Elektra! Collects Punisher #20-27.
PUNISHER VOL. 2 The Story:
After he watched his family murdered by the Mafia, ex-Marine Frank Castle vowed to use his skills to eliminate all criminals from the face of the Earth as the one-man army known only as the Punisher. Now, the deadly vigilante attempts to cleanse the entire world of thugs, traveling from the jungles of South America to the war-torn streets of Northern Ireland. In a time when people are hungry for justice, the Punisher satisfies by taking the fight directly to the evil men that threaten life around the world. Collects PUNISHER (Vol. 4) #1-7; #13-18
PUNISHER, THE VOL. III: BUSINESS AS USUAL TPB The Story:
This time Frank's in South America, where he must rescue a Mafia don from angry guerilla fighters Ñ but if mercenaries don't kill the Mafioso, the Punisher just might do it himself.
PUNISHER, THE VOL. II: ARMY OF ONE TPB The Story:
Following a team-up with Spider-Man, the Punisher heads to the remote scrap of dirt known as Grand Nixon Island to take down an army of psychotic mercenaries.
