Auctions: comic books in 'Punisher'

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 161 FN/VF 7.0

"And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Gil Kane and John Romita. Someone is going around New York City impersonating the Punisher! The Amazing Spider-Man thinks the sniper might be Nightcrawler! While the new X-Man believes the shooter could be the web-slinger! First at Coney Island and later at the Roosevelt Island Tramway, Nightcrawler and the wall-crawler clash amid their mutual confusion! But the situation becomes crystal clear once the heroes find themselves in the crosshairs...of the real Punisher! The bullets fly next issue! Cameo appearances by the Punisher, Wolverine, Colossus, Mary Jane Watson, Harry Osborn, Liz Allan, Joe Robertson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: This issue features the first meeting between Spider-Man and Nightcrawler. The web-slinger meets all of the new X-Men for the first time in Marvel Team-Up Annual 1. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 214.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 162 FN- 5.5

"Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Nightcrawler and the Punisher. Script by Len Wein. Art by Ross Andru (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (backgrounds). Cover by Ross Andru and John Romita. After a scuffle atop the Roosevelt Tramway; the Punisher, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man come to a meeting of the minds! The trio realizes that none of them are the lethal sniper terrorizing the city! And they vow to catch the mysterious gunman before his next kill! Acting on a tip; the web-slinger, Punisher, and Nightcrawler converge on a street festival to smoke out the shooter! Can the heroes solve the killer's deadly puzzle? Or perhaps better stated...his Jigsaw puzzle? First appearances of Dr. Marla Madison and Jigsaw. Cameo appearances by Harry Osborn, Flash Thompson, Mary Jane Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson. (Notes: The Punisher appears next in Amazing Spider-Man 174. Jigsaw returns in Amazing Spider-Man 188. This story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 215.) 36 pages. Cover price $0.30.

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 1UNKNOWN.C CGC 9.8 SS Parrillo Parillo Unknown A Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Dylan Burnett on 8/31/18 Parrillo Variant Cover A

Label #1954060010

Unknown Comics exclusive Variant Cover by Lucio Parrillo. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett.. EXPLODING FROM THE PAGES OF THANOS! Frank Castle was the Punisher. A deal with the devil made him Ghost Rider. A deal with Galactus made him cosmic. A deal with Thanos made him…DEAD?!? Not to worry, he's coming back, and he's got a plan to make the universe a better place that's going to lead him into an even CRAZIER adventure than he's ever been in! Join hot new comic (and cosmic?) writer Donny Cates (THANOS, DOCTOR STRANGE) as he pushes his wildest creation past the breaking point! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Cosmic Ghost Rider (2018 Marvel) 2A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Cates Shaw

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Donny Cates on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-011

Written by Donny Cates. Art by Dylan Burnett. Cover by Geoff Shaw. The Rider is out to change the universe for the better, starting with an idea so simple he cannot believe no one has ever done it before! But as with all things worth doing, it's not going to be easy. For one thing: SPACE SHARKS. For another? Let's just say it's never good to run into Galactus during a bar fight. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Cosmic Ghost Rider Destroys Marvel History (2019 Marvel) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Zaffino Zaffino

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Witnessed Sig: Gerardo Zaffino on 8/23/2019

Label #19-32AB12A-002

Written by Paul Scheer and Nick Giovannetti. Art by Gerardo Sandoval. Cover by Gerardo Zaffino. The Cosmic Ghost Rider is stuck in the past, so he might as well have some fun with the origins of the Marvel Universe, right?! After going back in time and trying to kill Thanos as a baby, Frank Castle has sworn off trying to alter history. But when he arrives in Earth's past at the birth of the Fantastic Four, how can he resist jumping in on the fun?! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Daredevil (1964 1st Series) 183 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4700567016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson. Child's Play, script by Roger McKenzie and Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller (breakdowns) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; A young girl on drugs takes a dive out of her school window and dies, and her brother, DD and the Punisher are all trying to track down the dealer responsible; Matt proposes to Heather; Hogman [Peter Grunter] is the guest villain. The last few pages are probably penciled by Janson from Miller breakdowns. This story was originally scheduled for issue 167 but delayed because the Comics Code did not approve it in its original form. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Marvel Rivals Ignite (2025 Marvel) 1E CGC 9.6 SS Tokitokoro

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Signed by Tokitokoro on 7/7/25. Tokitokoro Variant Cover.

Label #4673051002

Written by Peach Momoko; Marvel Various. Art by Yuji Kaku; Marvel Various. Cover by Tokitokoro. MARVEL RIVALS TAKES OUR HEROES BACK IN TIME - AND TO JAPAN - FOR ALL-NEW ADVENTURES! Hot off the debut of MARVEL RIVALS, Peach Momoko designed a wave of costumes bringing the Marvel Heroes to Japan! FIRST: SAI takes on the symbiotic chaos of VENOM! YUJI KAKU brings Frank Castle - the unbeatable PUNISHER - face-to-face with...PENI PARKER?! Where Peni is, SP//dr isn't far behind... PLUS: K-Pop star LUNA SNOW is brought to the depths of HEL/ASGARD and right into the hands of HELA! 40 pages, PC/B&W. Rated T Cover price $5.99.

Moon Knight (2006 3rd Series) 9 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4715506021

Written by CHARLIE HUSTON Pencils and Cover by DAVID FINCH 'MIDNIGHT SUN: PART 3: FOR THE OCCASION' Bodies, torn limb from limb. All for your benefit. This guy wanted your undivided attention - and he got it. Now he wants more. Now he wants your blood. You knew he was coming, but you had no idea who he was...or what he had become. He's out of your league and you know it. You're gonna need help, God help you. And that's exactly what God's gonna give you. 32 PGS./Parental Advisory Cover price $2.99.

Nam (1986) 53 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4699612007

Part 2 of 2. The origin of a...name? It's important if you consider the nickname is "the Punisher," and the man who receives it is Sgt. Frank Castle. Written by Roger Salick, with art by Mike Harris and Jimmy Palmiotti. Cover by Jorge Zaffino. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D VF- 7.5

Slight water spotting.

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 1D FN- 5.5

Residue.

Direct Edition. "Circle of Blood!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. After a drug-induced bloody rampage, Frank Castle finds himself behind bars. When he discovers his old enemy Jigsaw, a criminal with a severely scarred face, is responsible, the Punisher sets out to do what he does best. Cover price $1.25.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 2D CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Shooter/ Beatty

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Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter and John Beatty on 12/6/2024. Direct Edition

Label #24-43A2904-008

Direct Edition. "Back to War!" Story by Steven Grant. Art by Mike Zeck and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. NOTE: War Journal Entry: #1053. Out of jail, thanks to The Trust, the Punisher sets out to take out the biggest criminal of them all – the Kingpin. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 3D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. "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? Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 5D CBCS 8.0 Witnessed Sig Shooter/ Beatty

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Witnessed Signatures: Jim Shooter and John Beatty on 12/6/2024. Direct Edition

Label #24-43A2904-015

Direct Edition. "Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1986 1st Series) 5D FN/VF 7.0

Direct Edition. "Final Solution: Part 2!" Story by Steven Grant and Jo Duffy. Art by Mike Vos and John Beatty. Cover by Mike Zeck and Phil Zemelman. The final chapter to the Punishers return to his war on crime concludes. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1994782001

Newsstand Edition. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Klaus Janson. Vietnam vet Frank Castle's wife and children were caught in the crossfire of warring crime families. Now, he's back and they're all going to pay. All of them. Those that visit harm on others will come to know him as the Punisher. Frank starts up his first ongoing series with guns blazing. His first target, a drug dealer who thinks he's above the law. Well, he's not above Punishment. Cover price $0.75.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) 10D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4267686018

Direct Edition. Crossover with Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #257. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Whilce Portacio. Daredevil and the Punisher are like fire and ice. They just don't play well together. A known criminal is on the loose and Daredevil wants him to stand trial for his crimes but Frank intends to see that he never makes it to court. Sit back and enjoy a Daredevil/Punisher brawl the likes of which you've never seen before. It's a story told from two points of view. This is the Punisher's point of view. Read Daredevil #257 for 'ole Hornhead's. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Punisher (1987 2nd Series) Annual 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Atlantis Attacks Tie-In – "Knight Fight!" Guest-starring Moon Knight. Story by Mike Baron. Art by Bill Reinhold. Frank Castle teams up with Marc Spector to take down Viper and her mysterious snake men. But when the Punisher gets infected with a virus that turns a human being into a cold-blooded killer, things get complicated. Then in "Dark Seeker!" Story by Roger Salick. Art by Tod Smith and John Beatty. When Microchip visits his favorite restaurant he soon finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation. Then in "Punishers Fighting Techniques!" Story by Roger Salick. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Frank and Microchip demonstrate why the Punisher is just a lethal unarmed as he is armed. Finally, in Saga of the Serpent Crown: Part 6 "Heirs Apparent!" Story by Peter Sanderson. Art by Mark Bagley and Keith Williams. The enigmatic Watcher continues to tell the tale of the notorious artifact – the Serpent Crown. 64 pages, FC. Cover price $2.00.

Punisher (2004 7th Series) Max 31 VF 8.0

Written by GARTH ENNIS Penciled by GORAN PARLOV Covers by TIM BRADSTREET. "Barracuda," Parts 1 (of 6) Jigsaw, Ma Gnucci, the Russian -- Frank Castle's faced some fearsome foes in his day, but none as stone-cold rotten to the bone as The Barracuda. He's big, he's mean, and the last thing on earth you want is to see him smile. 32 PGS. /MAX - Explicit Content ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Punisher (2014 10th Series) 11HEROES VF/NM 9.0 Choi Heroes & Fantasies Variant

Heroes & Fantasies "Tim Duncan & Tim's Punisher car" Variant Cover by Mike Choi. Limited to 3,000 copies.
Written by Nathan Edmondson. Art by Mitch Gerads. PRISON RIOT! A long trail of blood has led Frank here, but how much farther can he go? Abandoned in a South American prison, who could Frank possibly call for help? 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Punisher (2016 11th Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Maleev 1:25 Variant

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Maleev Variant Cover.

Label #1392682004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Becky Cloonan. Art by Steve Dillon. Cover by Alex Maleev. FRANK CASTLE LOSES CONTROL! A by-the-numbers drug bust is about to take Frank Castle by surprise…and he HATES surprises. The horrible fallout threatens to send The Punisher into the heart of darkness, but Castle won't make that journey alone: A DEA agent is on his trail and attempting to get into his head…but what horrors will she find there, and will she survive the experience? First-time Punisher writer Becky Cloonan and quintessential Punisher artist Steve Dillon are forcing Frank Castle out of his comfort zone and taking him to the edge of the world he thought he knew! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3898646011

Direct Edition. 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 price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4658950009

Direct Edition. 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 price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4710006003

Direct Edition. 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 price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3898646010

Direct Edition. 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 price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4257322012

Direct Edition. 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 price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 6D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4257322013

Direct Edition. 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 price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 7D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697202021

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee and Carl Potts. Endangered Species, script by Carl Potts, pencils by Carl Potts and Jim Lee, inks by Jim Lee; Punisher and Wolverine stop fighting and focus their efforts on dinosaur-killing poachers in Africa. Punisher's Arsenal profile by Eliot R. Brown. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Punisher War Journal (1988 1st Series) 15D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Direct Edition. Cover art by Jim Lee. Headlines!, script by Carl Potts, pencils by David Ross, inks by Russ Heath; Punisher and Spider-Man rescue the Daily Bugle staff from neo-Nazis. Guest-starring Mary Jane, J. Jonah Jameson, Kathryn Cushing, Glory Grant, and Betty Leeds. 36 pgs. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 15A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #1264890024

Thanos Wins: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. - As King Thanos and his Rider prepare to face the coming forces of the Fallen One, he surveys the Universe he's dominated…just a king and his dog. His big…green…dog… 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Thanos (2017 Marvel) 15A CGC 9.8 Shaw

Paper: White

Label #0351750016

Thanos Wins: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Donny Cates. Art and Cover by Geoff Shaw. - As King Thanos and his Rider prepare to face the coming forces of the Fallen One, he surveys the Universe he's dominated…just a king and his dog. His big…green…dog… 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series) 127 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4319755013

"The Last Temptation of Peter Parker" Maximum Clonage Part 2 of 6. Guest-starring the Punisher. Script by Todd Dezago. Pencils by Steven Butler. Inks by Randy Emberlin. Cover by Steven Butler. Story continues from Maximum Clonage Alpha (1995) 1. At the top of the Empire State Building, a despondent Spider-Man agrees to join forces with the Jackal. The wall-crawler feels like he has nowhere else to go after learning that he is the Spider-Clone (in Spectacular Spider-Man 226). Meanwhile the Punisher is roaming the streets below looking for the Jackal! Frank Castle still wants to pay him back for the events of Amazing Spider-Man 129 many years ago! When the sharp-shooting Punisher gets the Jackal in his crosshairs, the web-slinger leaps into action! Will the amazing one actually risk his own life to save the Jackal's? Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 404. Cameo appearances by Mary Jane Watson, Anna Watson, and Kaine. 32 pages. Cover price $1.50.