The worst of all villians have created a sanctuary for themselves in the South American jungle, where the rest of the world cannot find them. Now, the Punisher and Wolverine stumble upon their hideaway, but the residents are prepared for them.
Collects Dark Reign: The List - Punisher, Punisher #11-16, Franken-Castle #17-21, Dark Wolverine #88-89. The Punisher is dead, so who, or what, is the giant patchwork monster skulking through the tunnels under New York? Those forgotten by society have a new protector - Franken-Castle.
Wolverine, the bestial member of the X-Men, and the Punisher, grim protector of New York's' streets. Two of Marvel Comics most popular characters team up again in an eerie thriller that delves into the underground world of the Marvel Universe. Under the mean streets of New York City lie the Morlock Tunnels, abandoned since the deformed mutants were massacred years earlier. But if these tunnels are supposed to be deserted, then whose footfalls echo in the darkness? Is it Soteira, the long-dead Morlock legend? Is it the new mutant known as Revelation? Or is it some new horror born to threaten the world at large?
Collects Deadpool Vs. The Punisher #1-5. It's the Merc with a Mouth vs. the One-Man Army! When a man known simply as the Bank hires Deadpool to kill Frank Castle, it should be a simple task for Wade Wilson to execute, right? Except taking out the Punisher is a lot harder than Deadpool could have anticipated--especially since he likes the Punisher. A straightforward job becomes a knock-down-drag-out fight as they trade shot for shot. But things get complicated when the mercenary and the merciless Castle wind up embroiled in a bigger, messier conflict with the Bank front and center. The bloody and brutal fight never ceases regardless of what side Wade and Frank are on, even when it's seemingly the same side--just because they have a common enemy doesn't make them partners in crime. To the victor belong the spoils, but is there a clear winner here?
Jonathan Mayberry and Goran Parlov take you on a journeyinto the darkest territory. A terrible plague has swept the Earth, turning everyone--human, hero, villain, god and monster--into sadistic cannibal predators. As Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Thing and other infected start a feeding frenzy, the world falls in a wave of insatiable violence. Now, five years later, one man stands against the hordes of monsters who hunt the night. He is the Punisher, and he has an endless supply of ammunition.
Frank Castle doubles down on his war on crime courtesy of two of the finest creators ever to take on the character. If you're a mob boss, hitman or hired goon, one day you're gonna end up in Punisher's War Journal. And it won't be long before he crosses you off . As Frank continues his relentless mission, he'll lock horns with old foe Daredevil, team up with Spider-Man, and meet a feisty new sparring partner - get ready for Punisher vs. Wolverine as only Jim Lee could draw it! "Acts of Vengeance" sees Frank take on new foe Bushwacker as Doctor Doom and Kingpin machinate behind the scenes. COLLECTING: PUNISHER WAR JOURNAL (1988) 1-19, MATERIAL FROM PUNISHER ANNUAL 2.
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 (2001) #6-7 and #13-26, and material from Marvel Knights Double-Shot #1. Nobody writes the Punisher like Garth Ennis and these brutal tales prove it! When ex-Marine Frank Castle saw his wife and children murdered by the mob, he began a war on crime! So why is he trying to rescue a Mafia don from angry guerrilla fighters in South Africa? And Frank faces off against Wolverine as the two compete to take down a bizarre underworld predator whos cutting off crime at the knees! Plus: Belfast-born Ennis brings Frank face-to-face with terrorism in Northern Ireland. The Punisher investigates a drug ring and the cops meant to be dismantling it. Frank helps a social worker who has discovered a dark secret beneath the streets and does a little dental work in a tale drawn by Joe Quesada!
The Spirit of Vengeance rides roughshod over Spider-Man, the Thing and the rest of the Marvel Universe! The Spider, the Ghost and the soul-stealer who hates them both - who will survive the Carnival of Fear? The Thing vs. the Ghost Rider in Death Race! Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Morbius and Werewolf by Night - the Legion of Monsters - join forces for the most spine-tingling team-up of all in the mysterious Marvel manner! Hawkeye, the Two-Gun Kid and the Ghost Rider take on the menacing might of the Manticore! Earth's Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, embark on their most dangerous mission yet: capture the Ghost Rider! Plus: the Ghost Rider's strangest adventure ever - featuring the Night Rider, Marvel's first Ghost Rider! Collects Marvel Team-Up #91, Marvel Two-in-One #80, Marvel Premiere #28, Avengers #214 and Ghost Rider #27 & #50.