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The Amazing Spider-Man #129

Marvel · Series began 1963 · February 1974

first Punisher

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first Punisher

Punisher (Frank Castle) — introduction

Dates

Cover date: February 1974
On sale: October 30, 1973
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Facsimile reprints exist

Amazing Spider-Man No. 129 Facsimile Edition (2023). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.

Creators

pencils: Gil Kane, Ross Andruinks: John Romita, Frank Giacoia, Dave Hunt, Tony Mortellaroletters: Gaspar Saladino, John Costanzascript: Gerry Conway, Stan Leecolors: Dave Hunt

Stories

The Punisher Strikes Twice! · 19 pages
The Jackal convinces the Punisher that Spider-Man is evil and sends the deadly assassin to kill the web-slinger.

Characters

Peter ParkerSpider-ManMary Jane WatsonFrank CastlePunisherJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonBetty BrantHarry OsbornMiles WarrenJackal

Reprinted in

Marvel Tales (1966), The Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus (2007), Spider-Man Annual (1974), Super Spider-Man (1976), Marvel Milestone Edition: The Amazing Spider-Man #129 (1992), Wizard Ace Edition: Amazing Spider-Man #129 (2002), The Mighty World of Marvel (2003), Marvel Masterworks: The Amazing Spider-Man (2003), Punisher: The Movie (2004), Amazing Spider-Man Vol.1, No. 129 (Lion's Gate Edition) (2004), Essential Punisher (2004), Amazing Spider-Man No. 129 [Marvel Legends Reprint] (2004), Spectacular Spider-Man (2011), Spider-Island: Emergence of Evil - Jackal & Hobgoblin (2011), Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection (2013), Punisher: Back to the War Omnibus (2017), True Believers: Marvel Knights 20th Anniversary - Punisher: The First Appearance (2018), Amazing Spider-Man No. 129 Facsimile Edition (2023)