PUNISHER (2009)

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPENA 50/50 Covers by MIKE MCKONE King Variant by TBA 'LIVING IN DARKNESS,' PART 3-The only thing standing between the new king of crime and his dark reign of New York is a lone soldier doing what none of the capes will: taking out the bad guys permanently. Frank Castle has torn open an artery of the most feared crime family in the history of New York, and it will not go unanswered. A lesson must be taught - a bloody, public lesson. How can the Punisher possibly contend? With an arsenal of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel Universe - and a smile. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPENA 50/50 Covers by MIKE MCKONE 'LIVING IN DARKNESS,' PART 4-Frank Castle is being hunted. Lured into a trap, and torn to pieces by a team of unassailable foes, the Punisher retreats into the dark underground of New York in hopes of discovering the identity of his relentless pursuer. Someone who knows his modus operandi. Someone who anticipates his every move. Someone who has a personal investment in seeing Frank dead. The most astonishing reveal in years! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JEROME OPENA 50/50 Covers by MIKE MCKONE 'LIVING IN DARKNESS': CONCLUSION-Frank Castle will kill the Hood or die trying. With his city under siege, a high bounty on his head and nothing left to lose, The Punisher dives in for a direct confrontation with New York's new kingpin of crime - and what he discovers within The Hood's secret base will shock the Marvel Universe to its core. Who is The Hood's mysterious new lieutenant? What is The Hood truly capable of? And exactly how far will he go to take down the biggest threat to his brutal underworld reign? 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MIKE MCKONE Russ Manning Award winner Tan Eng Huat (GHOST RIDER, SILVER SURFER) joins critically acclaimed writer Rick Remender (Fear Agent) in chronicling Frank Castle's war against Osborn's Cabal as the corrosive affects of their 'Dark Reign' further degenerates the Marvel Universe. The Hood's crime organization has infected the entire world, and nowhere is it more prevalent than the street of New York where, hidden within the decaying husks of abandoned buildings, the Hood has built his secret empire out of everyone's sight including Norman Osborn's. The Punisher is the one man standing between the new kingpin of crime and total domination, but in order to save his city from the decay and corruption, Frank Castle will first have to survive the rage of-- THE DEADLY DOZEN! 40 PGS./Parental Advisory $3.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MIKE MCKONE 'DEAD END' Part 2 (of 5)-Having tapped into the ancient and demonic evils that corrupt his soul, the Hood has drawn together a band of long-dead villains, all with personal investment in the execution of the Punisher. Meanwhile, Frank Castle struggles with a ghoulish offer that may hold his final chance for redemption. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MIKE MCKONE 70th Frame Variant by STEVE DILLON 'DEAD END,' PART 3 Frank Castle finds himself the target of a band of Avengers, out of place, out of time and out for The Punisher's blood. With no idea how Microchip brought them to the here and now, and with G.W. Bridge's life in the hands of the henchmen of The Hood, Frank must survive the fury of Earth's Mightiest Heroes long enough to unravel the mystery of their arrival. The truth will leave Frank with a terrible decision; in order to save his friend -- The Avengers must die. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MIKE MCKONE 'DEAD END,' PART 4 It's one of those days Gunning for the Punisher, the monstrous and impenetrable tank of the Hijacker lays waste to New York Frank Castle uncovers the terrible history of his brand-new assistant, Henry (an origin guaranteed to astonish) and someone just dug up the caskets of Castle's family (that's got to end badly). 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TAN ENG HUAT Cover by MIKE MCKONE Rest in Pieces Variant by TBA 'DEAD END,' Part 5-Finally! It's the Punisher vs. the Hood! The new kingpin of crime has torn Frank's world down around him, now he twists the knife embedded in Frank Castle's chest in an act so cruel, so malicious, it'll go down in the history of villainy. The gloves are off and anything goes in this sadistic face-off as Frank Castle and Parker Robbins attempt to kill each other by tearing each other's souls apart. How much will Frank compromise to punish the guilty? There are worse things you can do to a person than kill him. Much worse. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99 "

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TONY MOORE Cover by DAVE WILKINS 'FRANKEN-CASTLE' PART 1-In the belly of New York, skulking and forgotten creatures of the night uncover the remains of a man in a familiar outfit. Frank Castle is dead. What exactly IS Frankencastle? Long time collaborators Rick Remender and Tony Moore (GHOST RIDER, Fear Agent, The Walking Dead) are reunited for what will be the greatest struggle in the afterlife of the Punisher. Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TONY MOORE Cover by MIKE McKONE 'FRANKEN-CASTLE,' PART 2-The Punisher is dead, so who, or what, is the giant patchwork monster skulking through the tunnels under New York? And what do those strange armored Japanese hunters tracking him want? Criminals are no longer being killed; they are simply vanishing into thin air. Listen closely, you can hear their pleas far below the streets. Those forgotten by society have a new protector. The Legion of Monsters has found a new leader. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TONY MOORE Cover by MIKE McKONE 'FRANKEN-CASTLE,' PART 3 Trapped in the dank tunnels under New York, surrounded by a savage team of Japanese monster hunters, filthy in the blood of his friends, Frank Castle turns, lifts a giant rifle and smiles. They aren't prepared for this, you aren't prepared for this, an entire issue loaded full, completely dedicated to bleeding, sweet, revenge-splattered murder in traditional hardcore Punisher style. Frank's been through hell -- time to give a little back. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by DAN BRERETON & TONY MOORE Cover by MIKE McKONE 'FRANKENCASTLE,' PART 4 Broken, savage and at his lowest, Frank Castle lurks in dark places, hunted by pitiless assassins and their mysterious leader Hellsgaard. Who is this giant skull-faced behemoth and why does he relentlessly slaughter the grotesque? Find out in this haunting tale of pulp dread painted in ghoulish detail by Eisner award winner Dan Brereton. In order to protect those who kept him alive, The Punisher is in for the bloodiest, down and dirty, gutter fight of his life -- get your tickets now. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TONY MOORE Cover by MIKE McKONE 'FRANKEN-CASTLE,' PART FIVE-In the black forest, on a desolate and snowy mountainside, a million undead Nazis stand between Frank Castle and the man he has promised to kill. Rick Remender writes, Tony Moore draws, Frank Castle bathes in the remains of Hitler's zombie hordes. It's a bad day to be a million undead Nazis. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by TONY MOORE Cover by MIKE McKONE IRON MAN BY DESIGN VARIANT by TBA 'FRANKEN-CASTLE,' PART 6 Somewhere on the Demonplanes of black Limbo, two men, two monsters, struggle to murder one another. Frank Castle has taken a pledge to protect the citizens of Monster Metropolis and the only way to fulfill his oath -- murder the hell out of Robert Hellsgaard. But in order to defeat the monster hunter Frank will have to die. Again. The Legion of Monsters are defeated and diminished. Frank's cobbled body is failing him. The bad guys don't stand a chance. A swift kick, a jagged bone sticking through your shin -- enter the conclusion of Franken-Castle! 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by ROLANEL BOSCHI Cover by MIKE MCKONE Heroic Age Variant by TBA Prelude to PAYBACK! Punisher: REBORN! In the past few months, Frank Castle has had his family desecrated by the Hood, been killed by Daken, been slashed to ribbons by The Hand, been hunted by Microchip's Deadly Dozen, and had a bounty placed on his head by Jigsaw. But now, The Punisher has made a list of his own. God help you if your name is on it. It's time for the rise of Frank Castle. It's time for PAYBACK."

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by JAMES HARREN Cover by MIKE McKONE 'PAYBACK,' PART 1 Lady Gorgon, a high-ranking Hand operative, lost her stature after she failed to kill Frank Castle. Now that the Punisher has made his way to Tokyo to hunt her, she'd be lucky if her stature is all she looses. Frank's made a list of every scumbag dumb enough to take a shot at him. If you're on his list, you're already dead. Let the festivities begin. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'PUNISHMENT': PART 2 OF 4 A DARK WOLVERINE/FRANKEN-CASTLE CROSSOVER! The rematch you begged for: Punisher vs Daken! A few months ago, Wolverine's son hunted down Frank Castle at the behest of a vengeance-seeking Norman Osborn and sliced him to ribbons. But Frank's feeling better now, and he's ready for round two - as Franken-Castle! Everything you ever wanted all in one comic - in the most brutal, down-in-the-dirt, blood-soaked, slugfest the law will allow per page -- guaranteed to kick you right in your damned face, in mighty Marvel fashion, naturally. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $3.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Penciled by MIKE HAWTHORNE Cover by SIMONE BIANCHI 'PUNISHMENT,' part 4 The Punisher and Wolverine must kill Daken! In hunting Dark Wolverine, Frank Castle has unwittingly given him the thing he needed most to complete his mission of retribution. On the rooftops of Tokyo, The Punisher, in a broken body, and his unwitting partner Wolverine, his healing factor negated, fight against a vengeful son reborn in the Exo-Mind! Dear lord is it going to get bloody. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory $2.99"

"Written by RICK REMENDER Pencils & Cover by DAN BRERETON The shocking conclusion of the FrankenCastle era! After his brutal struggle to kill Daken in Tokyo, the Punisher is in rough shape. In order to restore his health, hacker comrade Henry Russo sends Frank to the nearest remote place he can find -- Monster Island. However, as his body heals, Frank's mind begins to fade into madness. Someone needs to take him down. Someone named Elsa Bloodstone. 40 PGS./Parental Advisory $3.99"