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The Punisher #53

Marvel · Series began 1987 · January 1992

Dates

Cover date
January 1992
On sale
1991
Pages
36

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Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #53 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

  • Direct edition$1.00 cover

    Direct

    No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.

    This edition’s page
  • Newsstand edition$1.00 cover

    Newsstand

    A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

    Barcode 07148602860410

    This edition’s page
  • Australian edition1.50 AUD cover

    Australian

    Printed cover price 1.50 AUD.

    Barcode 07148602860401

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Publisher’s description

The Punisher enters a drug distribution war between the Kingpin and racketeer Howard Nees. When Kingpin becomes concerned that Nees may overtake his business, he kidnaps Micro in order to blackmail Punisher for his services. Punisher is forced to try and rescue Micro before Kingpin kills him.

Reprinted in

Essential Punisher (2004)

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