The Punisher #1 (1987) collection
The Punisher #1
Original cover
Original The Punisher #1 (1987) cover, establishing this lineage.
- Cover artist
- Klaus Janson
- Publisher
- Marvel Comics
- Published
- April 7, 1987
- Cover characters
- Punisher (Frank Castle) · Additional identities under review
- Homage to
- The Punisher #1 (1987)
- Research status
- Verified
- Homage type
- Original cover
- Catalog ID
- pun87-0000
Edition details
Research notes and sources
Cover dated July 1987. GCD and the supplied PDF list April 7, 1987 on-sale date; Marvel uses the July cover month. Janson pencils, inks and colors. Clean 1821×2800 publisher digital reproduction chosen with bright whites and no external background; price box has digital edition numbering and differs from the original direct print dress. Frank Castle descends a purple fire escape with a rocket launcher; alarmed armed figures fill the open window. The diagonal pose, city lights, window and unlimited-series banner define this lineage. This is Klaus Janson’s ongoing-series launch, distinct from Mike Zeck’s 1986 limited-series cover.
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