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Alan Moore script, John Totleben art. "Book Three, Chapter Five: Nemesis." This sought-after issue features the end of Kid Miracleman and quite possibly the most horrific super-battle in the history of comics. Also features a five page back-up, "Miracleman and the Rock of Eternity," a reprint from Mic Anglo Studios' Amazing New Adventures of Marvelman #305 (circa 1955).

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. Scaredy Cat!, script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Tom Mandrake; Magik sends her astral form to the Massachusetts Academy and learns that the White Queen has captured Kitty and brainwashed Doug; the New Mutants learn that Magik is a sorceress; they head off to the rescue, but are met by the White Queen. Garfield cameo (as a giant stuffed animal in Illyana's room). 36 pgs. $0.60.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. 1st appearance of Warlock in Death-Hunt, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz (begins as regular artist); Danielle Moonstar knows that the Demon Bear that killed her parents is coming for her; Rachel Summers, displaced from her own time, tries to contact Professor X; Warlock tries to flee from Magus, his father; the Demon Bear comes for Danielle Moonstar and critically wounds her. 36 pgs. $0.60.

Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Hollow Heart, script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Cannonball and Mirage tell Professor X their news; Magneto apologizes to Aleytys; Sunspot and Wolfsbane seek aid from Father Bowen; Wolfsbane rescues Colossus; Magik tries to restore Sunspot and Wolfsbane through sorcery; Cloak and Dagger offer their aid. 36 pgs. $0.60.

Last 60-cent cover price issue. 1st appearance of Legion (cameo). Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz. The Only Thing to Fear . . ., script by Chris Claremont, art by Bill Sienkiewicz; Professor X talk with Cloak and Dagger, then asks Magik to transport them all to Limbo; Magik and Rogue succeed in Cloak and Dagger's powers from Sunspot and Wolfsbane back to Cloak and Dagger; Cloak and Dagger renew their fight against injustice. David Charles Haller and Lila Cheney illustrations by Bill Sienkiewicz. 36 pgs. $0.60.

First printing (does not have gold logo as does second printing). 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color.

First printing (does not have gold logo as does second printing). 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color.

First printing (does not have gold logo as does second printing). 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color.

First printing (does not have gold logo as does second printing). 1st full appearance of Cable. Liefeld art. Liefeld/McFarlane. Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Todd McFarlane. A Show of Power!, script by Louise Simonson, pencils by Rob Liefeld, inks by Bob Wiacek; The Mutant Liberation Front attacks more research stations; Mystique threatens Skids; a federal agent shoots Rusty; he and Skids allow the MLF to rescue them; the New Mutants return to New York; after trying to stop the MLF, Cable weighs his options. Part 2 of 4. 36 pages, full color.

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11.

1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11.

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Deadpool, Gideon, and Domino (Impersonated by Copycat). Cover pencils by Rob Liefeld. The Beginning of the End, Part One, script by Rob Liefeld (plot) and Fabian Nicieza (script), art by Rob Liefeld; Gideon arranges for the murder of Sunspot's father; Deadpool, working for Mr. Tolliver, attacks Cable; Domino defeats him; Cable and Domino plot strategy; Rictor decides to go after Wolfsbane, who stayed in Genosha; Gideon tells Sunspot his father is dead. Part 1 of 3. 36 pgs. The Domino that appears in this issue is actually the mutant known as Copycat. The real Domino makes her first real appearance in he pages of X-Force (1991-2002 1st Series) #8 and 11.

Direct Edition. 1st printing with purple background (the 2nd printing has a gold cover; the 3rd printing has a silver cover). 52-page giant. Cover art by Rob Liefeld.1st appearance of the X-Force (cameo) in The End of the Beginning, script by Fabian Nicieza, plot and art by Rob Liefeld; Shatterstar shows up in the Danger Room and the New Mutants have to help him defeat Mojo's Soldiers; Feral also arrives at the Mansion and Cable helps get Masque off of her back; Agreeing to try Cable's new proactive stance in the mutant struggle, the New Mutants leave X-Mansion behind and officially become X-Force. Part 3 of 3. Final issue of the series; the story continues in X-Force 1. 52 pgs. $1.50.

Direct Edition. First U.S. appearances of Psylocke and Meggan in "Why Do We Do These Things We Do?!" Mojo captures Betsy (giving her new eyes and the name Psylocke), then Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Karma's siblings and the Bratpack; the New Mutants meet Captain Britain; Cypher merges with Warlock. Characters: Cannonball, Cypher, Karma, Magik, Magma, Mirage, Sunspot, Warlock, Wolfsbane; GS: Captain Britain, Psylocke (Betsy Braddock; O; first U.S. appearance), Bratpack; V: Mojo, Spiral; GA: Meggan (first U.S. appearance); OC: Leong and Nga Xui Manh. Script by Chris Claremont, with art and cover by Alan Davis. Notes: This story occurs between New Mutants (1983 1st Series) #44 & #45; Spiral, Mojo and the Bratpack (Butch, Darla and Alfie) appear here following the Longshot limited series; a sequel to this story appears in Uncanny X-Men (1963) Annual #10.

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Bob McLeod.

Featuring the Origin and 1st appearance of New Mutants.

Thinking that the X-Men are dead (they are actually only off in space facing the Brood), Moira convinces Professor Xavier to gather the next generation of mutants after she rescues a local girl who can turn into a wolf; Professor X begins contacting the kids only to find that the young mutants are being attacked by Hellfire Soldiers sent by Donald Pierce to kill them. Arriving in Kentucky, Xavier and Rahne are attacked by the rocket blasting Sam Guthrie who has been duped into working for Pierce and Professor X is captured. The young mutants band together to save Xavier before Pierce can suck his mind dry.

Returning to the mansion after the conflict, Professor X gives his new young charges uniforms and, once the penitent Sam comes calling and is accepted into their ranks, the roster is filled and the New Mutants are born.

Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Cannonball, and Danielle Moonstar; Karma first appeared in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100.

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 4 - 1st printing.

Written by Chris Claremont. Art and cover by Bob McLeod.

Featuring the Origin and 1st appearance of New Mutants.

Thinking that the X-Men are dead (they are actually only off in space facing the Brood), Moira convinces Professor Xavier to gather the next generation of mutants after she rescues a local girl who can turn into a wolf; Professor X begins contacting the kids only to find that the young mutants are being attacked by Hellfire Soldiers sent by Donald Pierce to kill them. Arriving in Kentucky, Xavier and Rahne are attacked by the rocket blasting Sam Guthrie who has been duped into working for Pierce and Professor X is captured. The young mutants band together to save Xavier before Pierce can suck his mind dry.

Returning to the mansion after the conflict, Professor X gives his new young charges uniforms and, once the penitent Sam comes calling and is accepted into their ranks, the roster is filled and the New Mutants are born.

Softcover, 48 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Cannonball, and Danielle Moonstar; Karma first appeared in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #100.

64-page giant. Storm, Loki, Fandrall, Hogun, and Volstagg guest star in "Home is Where the Heart Is." Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by Art Adams, inks by Terry Austin. Cameos by Hela and S'ym. Adams/Austin wraparound cover.

Direct Edition. First appearance of Deathstroke the Terminator in "Today...the Terminator!" Characters: Teen Titans [Robin; Kid Flash; Wonder Girl; Cyborg; Starfire; Raven; Changeling]; The Terminator [Slade Wilson] (1st; Later Deathstroke); The Ravager [Grant Wilson] (Intro; Death); Wintergreen (Intro); HIVE. Script by Marv Wolfman, with art by George Perez and Romeo Tanghal. Plus: an article by Marv Wolfman on the revival of the Teen Titans. Cover by George Perez.

Direct Edition. The Judas Contract: Part 3 of 4: There Shall Come a Titan! - Written by Marv Wolfman & George Perez. Art by George Perez, Dick Giordano and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by George Perez. Adeline Wilson tells Dick Grayson of the origin of Deathstroke, and Dick assumes the name Nightwing for the first time! Starring Nightwing (intro), Jericho (intro), Deathstroke the Terminator, Terra, Adeline Wilson, H.I.V.E., Wintergreen, Grant Wilson (flashback/cameo) and Jackal. Concludes in New Teen Titans (1980) Annual #3. 36 pages, full color.

Reprints New Teen Titans (1984-1996 2nd Series) #2 - "The Search for Raven!" Part 2 of 5. Written by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. Art by George Perez. Cover by Chuck Patton & Romeo Tanghal. The search for Raven begins. Wally West, the retired Kid Flash, and Lilith return to the team to help them look for their missing teammate. But what they find will chill them to their very soul.

Forces of Darkness, Forces of Light: Part 3 of 4 - "Act Three: Breaking the Back of Love!" Guest-starring Spider-Man, Archangel, Cloak & Dagger, Fantastic Four, Avengers and Doctor Strange. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Darick Robertson and Larry Mahlstedt. It's hero vs. hero and the Void will take them all! Story concludes in New Warriors Annual #3. 32 pages, FC.

NOTE: 1st appearance of Mike Mignola's Hellboy (1st full app. in comic books) - Faith: Part 3 of 4 - Story and art by John Byrne. Cover by Mike Mignola. Guest-starring Hellboy. When Legends clash! (Or crossover!) Presenting the first "official crossover" within the Legend line -- the Next Men meet Mike Mignola's HELLBOY! Danny is actually the lucky one to have his path cross that of the World's Greatest Paranormal Investigator, in a segment drawn by guest Legend star Mike Mignola. Meanwhile, we present the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of Jack, whose imagination infuses the well-known story with some familiar faces. In the ongoing saga of Mark, a.k.a. MIV, we find out just what he's been doing during the missing seven years of his life. 36 pages, full color.

Photo Cover. Limited to 1,000 copies. Written by John Russo. Art by Edison George. One of the true icons of horror lives! The story of Karen, the little zombie girl from the Night of the Living Dead film, can finally be told! Picking up at the end of the film, this special issue continues her zombie tale and also fills in her tumultuous history. Can a little girl zombie survive long in a dangerous world or has this girl been living in danger her whole life? Written by John Russo, co-writer of the original film, and featuring art by talented newcomer Edison George, this is a horror story for the ages! 16 pages, full color. Mature Readers.

Direct Edition. Cover by Dave Cockrum. "How Much is That Boggie in the Window?", script and art by Dave Cockrum; Nightcrawler is practicing in the Danger Room when he gets shunted into another dimension where he begins a swashbuckling adventure. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75.

Wraparound Cover. By Brian Pulido & Juan Jose Ryp One, two, he's coming for you... Freddy's back in this all new three issue series from the same intense creative team as the sold-out Nightmare on Elm Street Special! The master of the macabre, writer Brian Pulido, and the illustrative genius, artist Juan Jose Ryp, return to bring Freddy Kruger back into the tormented dreams of children. Now that Freddy has stopped the shipment of dream-stopping Hypnocil, it's up to Claire to put an end to the nightmare. But the power of fear is on Freddy's side. Claire's world implodes on her as her friends are murdered by Freddy and she's the town's most wanted female. How can she prove Freddy's existence before everyone is dead? As well as this regular cover by series artist Juan Jose Ryp, it's also available with a Wraparound, Gore, Terror, and a special-edition Die-Cut cover with art by Juan Jose Ryp.

Nude variant cover by Bill Maus. Story and art by Bill Maus. A one-shot adventure featuring Nira X, the interstellar mercenary first introduced in Zen: Intergalactic Ninja. A mysterious source reveals corruption at the very core of the Continuum. If she trusts her source, she must enlist the aid of her former enemy, Delta-Void, to discover the truth. Labeled "#1 (of 2)" on cover, but #2 was never released; the story continues in Threshold #39. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers.

(W) Jay Faerber (P) Ian Richardson & Jon Sommariva (I) John Wycough & Jon Sommariva Cover A by Mike Avon Oeming Cover B by Jim Valentino FC 32pp $2.95 The Concept: When everyday girl Liz Donnelly married super-hero Race Noble, she didn't realize "until death do you part" would come so soon! Now, with Race dead, she's a stranger in a strange land ? an everyday person living with a family of celebrity super-heroes! Behind the glamour and wonder lie dark secrets, ruthless ambition, and twisted desires. Each issue features a lead story set in the present, and a back-up story set in the past. This Issue: It's guest-stars galore as Rusty goes on a rampage, interrogating various Image super-heroes who he thinks may have gotten Zephyr pregnant! Meanwhile, Doc makes a startling discovery of his own, and Liz has a confrontation with the person who leaked the latest Noble scandal to the press. Australian artist Jon Sommariva illustrates the back-up story, which provides a glimpse into Frost's troubled childhood.

1st appearance of X-23, a female mutant with the same powers as Wolverine. Written by JOE QUESADA Cover & pencils by JOSHUA MIDDLETON As if one down-on-her-luck runaway teenage mutant wasn't enough, there's some new genetically mutated blood headed for New York City's Lower East Side. Could this new face be related to a certain member of Marvel's merriest band of mutants? In the latest issues of the edgy new series, it's not just the stakes that will be raised. 32 PGS./MARVEL PSR+

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo.

First appearance of Lobo. "Assault on Euphorix." Harry Hokum interrogates Kalista. The Omega Men try to keep the Citadel from taking over Euphorix. Chapter two of the Citadel War. Script by Roger Slifer, pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Giffen and DeCarlo.

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of the Pitt. The destruction that PITT was a part of on the subway (as seen in the tale found in Youngblood (1992 1st Series) #4) prompts Detective Bobbie Harras to be assigned to the case, while PITT tangles with the Vipers biker gang in "Fight & Flight!" Art by Dale Keown. Script by Brian Hotton. Pin-ups by Sam Kieth & Jim Somerville. Cover by Keown.

Stories by Bruce Jones. Art by Adrian Moro, Ken Hooper and Rico Rival. Cover by Dave Stevens. Blackthorne Publishing resurrects the original Planet Comics title published by Fiction House in the 1940s-50s. Writer Bruce Jones even revives Matt Baker's gypsy adventurer, Flamingo, and original Planet Comics heroes Bowman and Lyssa, Queen of the Lost World, battling the reptilian Voltamen to free Earth. Featuring a great cover by beloved good-girl artist (and Rocketeer creator) Dave Stevens. Hunt Bowman in The Lost World; Flamingo; Secret Circle. 32 pages, Full Color.

Cover art by John Cassaday. All Over The World, script by Warren Ellis, art by John Cassaday; Elijah Snow is hired by Jakita Wagner to join Planetary, a four-man team (3 field agents and one mysterious backer known as "the Fourth Man")looking to uncover the hidden history of the world as mystery archeologists"; Their first mission: to explore a man-made cavern in the Adirondacks, the last known destination of Doc Brass, an adventurer from the 1930s and 1940s. First introduction of the Snowflake. 36 pgs.

A double-sized issue with two fun stories! The Pokemon sneak away from their masters to visit Bulbasaur's secret garden. See them speak their own language in this special issue! Then, some familiar faces return?including Professor Oak, Clefairy, and Clefable ? to help a little girl protect her pet Jigglypuff from Team Rocket! Will these evildoers stoop so low as to steal Pokemon from a baby? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) (Note Price)$3.50"

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. And Hell Followed With Him, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Sheriff Root faces the Saint of Killers. 36 pgs. $2.50.

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Came A Pale Rider (Hunters Part 1), script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesus De Sade, the Lord of the Gomorrah People, plans a party, Jesse and Tulip journey to San Francisco to hook up with Cassidy. 36 pgs. $2.50.

Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. Miracle Man, script by Garth Ennis, art by Steve Dillon; Jesse and Tulip discover Cassidy's whereabouts (Masada, the headquarters of the Grail) and plan to rescue him, Cassidy's identity is revealed. 36 pgs. $2.50.

Cover by Barry Windsor Smith. Written by Jim Shooter and John Ostrander. Art by Lee Weeks. A Predator stalks North Am 4001, searching for his most prized trophy -- the X-O Manowar helmet. The stolen trophy has fallen into the hands of a certain Goph, a man called Magnus, whose steel-mashing strength has earned him the title Robot Fighter -- thus the stage is set for the battle of the 41st century! 32 pages, FC.

"Slaughterday!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. Punishers are taking out mob bosses! Only one catch, none of them are Frank Castle. Who is behind this coup? Plus, will Frank join The Trust?

DOUBLE COVER: Punisher photo cover inside with "Wanted: Dead or Alive" brown cover on the outside - Cover art by Jim Lee. America's Most Hunted, script by Mike Baron, pencils by Hugh Haynes, inks by Jimmy Palmiotti; his face damaged, Punisher runs from the law and battles Kingpin's gang members. Punisher illos by Ed Lazerrali and Bud LaRosa, and Mark Bagley and Don Hudson. 40 pgs. $1.00.

Cover art by Jae Lee. Countdown: 4 The Butcher's Block, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Rod Whigham, inks by Enrique Villagran; Frank Castle searches for Microchip, the false Punishers find themselves immersed in a conflict with Bullseye, Mather, and the Mob. 3 of 4. 36 pgs. $1.50.

Cover art by Jae Lee. The Murder Men, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Rod Whigham, inks by Enrique Villagran; Kingpin grabs Punisher and gives him tips on how to take down the Mob. Continued from Punisher War Zone #41, continued in Punisher War Journal #80. 4 of 4. 36 pgs. $1.50.

Dynamic Forces edition signed by Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon, and Jimmy Palmiotti with a remark by Palmiotti and limited to 299 copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. Painted cover by Tim Bradstreet. Garth Ennis / Steve Dillon / Jimmy Palmiotti. THE SCOOP: Frank Castle is back - and so are Garth Ennis, Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! THE STORY: Hot off of last year's smash-hit series, the one and only Punisher returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies and lots of trademark humor and ultraviolence! But with Castle's war reinvigorated, the hapless Detective Soap finds his loyalties torn ? and his manhood tested! Yes, it's more twisted laughs and gruesome mayhem, as only this creative team can deliver! THE CREATORS SPEAK: "It's a good, down to earth, straightforward, kill-as-many-people-as-possible-in-a-short-period-of-time sort of comic," Dillon said. "Which is sort of fun." "The first five-issue storyline is definitely the same kind of wild, over-the-top, crazy stuff that you've seen in the first series," Ennis added. "The difference is that it's more of a big, epic action-movie type of story, rather than a sort of low-key crime thriller like the 12-issue storyline was."? THE BUZZ: "Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem, and, above all else, a damn fine read." -IGN THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly series is 32 pages, with ads.

Foil stamped cover. Cover by Tom Morgan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Deadly Genesis, script by Pat Mills and Tony Skinner, art by Tom Morgan and Jimmy Palmiotti; After his family is murdered by the serial killer Kron Stone, Jake Gallows is outraged when Kron is set free with little more then a slap on the wrist due to his social status; Jake is disillusioned by the legal system of his era and then uses the War Journal of Frank Castle as his inspiration, taking up the mantle of The Punisher. 36 pgs., full color. $1.75. See also Punisher War Journal #50.

Cover art by Carl Potts and Scott Williams. An Eye for an Eye Chapter One Sunday in the Park, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher shoots some criminals and recalls his family's death in Central Park. Profiles of this issue's creators. 36 pgs. $1.50.

Cover art by Carl Potts and Jim Lee. An Eye For An Eye Chapter Two: Tie a Yellow Ribbon, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Hector Montoya, who is held responsible for killing Frank Castle's family, is released from prison. Punisher War Journal Equipment Page by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50.

Cover art by Jim Lee. On the Track of Unknown Animals, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; at Microchip's behest, Punisher goes to Africa as part of a dinosaur hunting expedition; Punisher battles Wolverine in the African jungle. 36 pgs. $1.50.

Cover art by Jim Lee and Klaus Janson. Trauma in Paradise, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Al Milgrom and Don Hudson; Punisher and Microchip face off against drug dealers in Hawaii, bringing that story arc to a close. 36 pgs. $1.50.

Cover art by John Romita Jr. Die-cut cover. Only the Dead Know Brooklyn, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; Punisher follows Microchip, who's seeing a psychiatrist; Punisher goes undercover and is introduced to the Carbone family as Johnny Tower. 40 pgs. $2.25.

Cover art by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. Blood in the Water, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by John Romita, Jr., inks by Klaus Janson; working undercover as Johnny Tower Frank Castle does a job for the Carbone family; meanwhile, the government hires Shotgun to put the Carbone family out of business. 36 pgs. $1.75.