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Flashback! The web-slinger’s epic confrontation with the third Green Goblin is over. And now it’s time for a walk down memory lane as the wondrous wall-crawler visits the grave of his departed Uncle Ben. Retelling of Spider-Man’s origin. Flashback cameos by the Fantastic Four, Captain Stacy, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, the Green Goblin, Doctor […]
Old Huntin’ Buddies You’ll never guess this issue’s special guess–oh wait, he’s up on the cover. That’s right, it’s a good old fashioned Spider-Man/Punisher punch-up-a-palooza! What’s Punisher want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum? What does MOSES MAGNUM have to do with it? And why is Peter Parker DRIVING A CAB?!
Sal Buscema Variant Cover Old Huntin’ Buddies You’ll never guess this issue’s special guess–oh wait, he’s up on the cover. That’s right, it’s a good old fashioned Spider-Man/Punisher punch-up-a-palooza! What’s Punisher want with a mysterious, power-enhancing serum? What does MOSES MAGNUM have to do with it? And why is Peter Parker DRIVING A CAB?!
A look at the Punisher, with comments from Don Daley, Larry Hama, Steven Grant and Chuck Dixon;
From the Venerable Vaults of Marveldom, it’s the Mighty Marvel Handbook — 1970s style! Just what is the 1970s Handbook, you ask? Imagine a Handbook written at 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 1979. The profiles within cover everything published by the hallowed House of Ideas up until that point. So if it’s from a comic that […]
Whatever Happened to the Iceman? Peter is in California to cover the breakup of the Champions but finds only Angel has stayed in the badly constructed Champion’s Tower; Spidey and Angel take on one of the Champion’s former foes who is using Iceman as a pawn; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel, 1976 series) #17. If […]
My Friend, My Foe! Angel and Spidey try to break Iceman out of Clark’s brainwashing before their chilly friend puts them both on ice permanently; reprinted from Spectacular Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1976 series) #18. Throw the Book at Him, script by Danny Fingeroth, pencils by Alan Kupperberg, inks by Joe Albelo; Spider-Ham has to take […]
He had come home from war to work the farm with his wife, and to raise the kids in the peace he had fought for. When desperados torch his farm, butcher his wife and children, and shove him out into the scorching desert sun to perish slowly, this man refuses to die. Instead, he crawls […]
48 pages of the craziest crossover ever to occur! Look at the title and you’ll know we ain’t kiddin’. The Punisher has set Archie in his sights and Riverdale High School will never be the same! The Punisher will never be the same! Cross-company calamity featuring the works of top talents from both Archie and […]
1993, $2.95 “Bulletproof” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Artist(s): John BUSCEMA Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY & Ericka T. MORAN “Unfinished Business” Writer(s): Steven GRANT Penciler(s): Bill MARIMON Inker(s): Matt BANNING Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY “Professionals” Writer(s): George CARAGONE Penciler(s): Louis WILLIAMS Inker(s): Joe RUBINSTEIN Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY
Jan 1994, $2.95 “Suicide Run, part 2: Bringing Down The House” Writer(s): Larry HAMA Penciler(s): John BUSCEMA & Val MAYERIK Inker(s): Art NICHOLS & Jimmy PALMIOTTI Colorist: Ericka MORAN, Michael HIGGINS & Kevin TINSLEY Previous issue in storyline: Punisher War Journal #61 Next issue in storyline: The Punisher #86 “The Punisher’s Conditioning Techniques” Writer(s): Roger […]
Feb 1994, $1.75 “Suicide Run, part 5: Shhh!” Writer(s): Larry HAMA Penciler(s): John BUSCEMA & Val MAYERIK Inker(s): Art NICHOLS Colorist: Joe ANDREANI Previous issue in storyline: Punisher War Journal #62 Next issue in storyline: The Punisher #87
Mar 1994, $2.25 “Suicide Run, part 8: Last Dance In Laastekist” Writer(s): Larry HAMA Penciler(s): John BUSCEMA & Val MAYERIK Inker(s): Art NICHOLS Colorist: Joe ANDREANI Previous issue in storyline: Punisher War Journal #63 Next issue in storyline: The Punisher #88 “The Condemned” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Penciler(s): Bill MARIMON Inker(s): Matt BANNING Colorist: Sue MCTIEGUE
Apr 1994, $1.75 “Conan With A Gun, part 1: Pirates” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Artist(s): John BUSCEMA Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY
May 1994, $1.75 “Conan With A Gun, part 2: Boss Sugar” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Artist(s): John BUSCEMA Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY
Jun 1994, $1.95 “Conan With A Gun, part 3: Sweet Revenge” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Artist(s): John BUSCEMA Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY
Jul 1994, $1.95 “Conan With A Gun, part 4: The Swine” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Artist(s): John BUSCEMA Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY
Aug 1994, $1.95 “Conan With A Gun, part 5: Ring Of Fire” Writer(s): Chuck DIXON Penciler(s): John BUSCEMA Colorist: Kevin TINSLEY Inker(s): PALMER, JANSON & NICHOLS
Back to the War! SPIDER-GIRL’S BACK–AND SHE’S BROUGHT THE PUNISHER WITH HER! As a gang war threatens to tear her world apart and her clone, the Venom-like hybrid April Parker adopts a deadly new identity, MayDay Parker’s share of the old Parker luck gets cranked up to eleven when Frank Castle comes out of retirement! […]
In the Shadow of Death! It’s Spider-Girl vs. Spider-Girl! Desperate to stop the gang war between the Black Tarantula and Silverback before the Punisher hits town, Spider-Girl goes on a crime-stopping rampage which forces Man Mountain Marko to unleash his deadliest weapon–May’s own clone, April! PLUS: American Dream protects the city streets in a gang […]
Caught Between Killers! It’s an all battle issue as Spider-Girl confronts the Punisher and Wild Card before finding herself caught between the Black Tarantula and the merciless Mayhem.
The Invisible Hand! THE GANG WAR ENDS – BUT NO ONE TOLD THE HOBGOBLIN! Still reeling from last issue’s betrayal by Mayhem and the stunning revelation about Wild Card, Spider-Girl heads into her final confrontation with Silverback, the Black Tarantula and the Punisher and the Hobgoblin! Has time finally run out for Mayday Parker?!
Kill Zone Joe Robertson lies paralyzed in a hospital bed after being crushed by Tombstone in the previous issue. Now the Amazing Spider-Man is scouring New York City trying to find Tombstone, but someone else is also hunting for Joe’s assailant. The two searchers rendezvous at the Statue of Liberty. Cameo appearance by the Punisher.
The Tombstone Testament Finally, it’s the blockbuster showdown between Tombstone and the Spectacular Spider-Man! The location…a construction site in Atlanta, Georgia. The mission…bring Tombstone to justice or die trying! Meanwhile, the Arranger and the Persuader continue their efforts to brainwash the captive Punisher. Cameo appearance by the clone of Gwen Stacy.
Will Finally, it’s the blockbuster showdown between Tombstone and the Spectacular Spider-Man! The location…a construction site in Atlanta, Georgia. The mission…bring Tombstone to justice or die trying! Meanwhile, the Arranger and the Persuader continue their efforts to brainwash the captive Punisher. Cameo appearance by the clone of Gwen Stacy.
Deadline in Dallas While still under the influence of the Persuader’s brainwashing, the Punisher arrives in Big D on a mission to kill the Lobo Brothers! Upon learning of his arrival in the Metroplex, Peter Parker quickly schedules a “Webs” book signing at a local Dallas bookstore. Later that evening, the web-slinger pays a visit […]
A Wolf’s Tale The gang war intensifies as the wall-crawler intervenes in a shipment of automatic weapons intended for the Lobo Brothers. Also in this issue, Eduardo Lobo tells Glory Grant his origin. Meanwhile at the Lewisburg Penitentiary, Joe Robertson is learning about prison politics and tries to stay out of a looming showdown between […]
At the heart of the Microverse, Psycho Man captures Spidey! Plus: a tale of the Rocket Racer.
Kraven the Hunter. Even in death, his legacy has managed to torture The Amazing Spider-Man. As the effects of the Gauntlet rage around Spider-Man, Kraven’s family have been pulling the strings towards a mysterious and sinister end game. This month, Fred Van Lente & Barry Kitson bring you the brutal training days of a young […]
