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1January 1986
$1.25; 0.50 GBP; 1.50 CAD

The Punisher #1

Marvel · January 1986 · on sale 1985-10-08

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Identification plate

Series
The Punisher (Marvel, 1986 series)
Issue
#1
Publication date
January 1986
Key date
1986-01-00
On-sale date
1985-10-08
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$1.25; 0.50 GBP; 1.50 CAD
Pages
52

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Mike Zeck; colors: Phil ZimelmanPunisher [Frank Castle]
1Circle of Blood!comic story40script: Steven Grant; pencils: Mike Zeck; inks: John Beatty; colors: Mike Zeck; letters: Ken BruzenakPunisher [Frank Castle] (origin retold); Jigsaw; The Trust (introduction); Don Cervello (introduction); Gregario (introduction); Charlie Siciliano (introduction); Tony Massera (introduction); Frisky Martin; Mitch; Warden; Tommy

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.25 USD; barcode 0714860286001
Canadianprice 1.50 CAD; barcode 0714860286001

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Punisher: Circle of Blood #[nn]
ISBN 0871353946
1988On eBay ›
The Punisher Magazine #11989On eBay ›
Essential Punisher #1
ISBN 0-7851-1364-9
2004On eBay ›

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Series context

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