CATALOG RECORD

Punisher #1

Marvel · Series began 2009 · March 2009

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Dates

Cover date: March 2009
On sale: 2009
In stores: January 7, 2009
Pages: 52

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Editions and covers (5)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Newsstand edition$4.99 cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 07480803242603
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Variant Edition - 'Norman Osborn'

Barcode 75960606671100111 · shared with another edition
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Variant Edition - Atomic Comics / Hero Initiative Exclusive - Black and White Cover

Barcode 75960606671100131
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2nd printing

2nd Printing Variant

Marked as a later printing on the cover or in the indicia.

Barcode 75960606671100141
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Direct edition$3.99 cover

Direct Edition - 'Sentry'

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

Barcode 75960606671100111 · shared with another edition
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Story arc: Dark Reign

This is part 14 of 200. Reading order by cover month and on-sale date; arc records can be incomplete.

Creators

pencils: Mike McKone, Jerome Opeña, Carlo Pagulayan, Arthur Adamsinks: Mike McKone, Jerome Opeña, Jason Paz, Arthur Adamscolors: Morry Hollowell, Dan Brown, Jana Schirmer, Guru eFXscript: Rick Remender, Ronald Byrd, Jeff Parkerletters: Virtual Calligraphy, Joe Caramagna, Blambot, Nate Piekosediting: Alex Starbuck, Jeff Youngquist

Stories

Living in Darkness · 22 pages
As Norman Osborn gives a public speech, the Punisher tries to put a bullet in his brain with a sniper rifle. The Sentry interferes and Frank soon finds himself running for his life from a hero with incredible power. He is given some timely help from a mysterious source.
The Punisher Saga · 13 pages

Publisher’s description

The fight against the “Dark Reign” begins as the duty of chronicling Frank Castle’s war journal is passed to new regular team of writer Rick Remender (End League, Fear Agent) and Jerome Opeña (Wolverine, Fear Agent).One man with one bullet, in the right place, at the right time, can change the world.

Characters

Frank CastlePunisherNorman OsbornRobert ReynoldsThe SentryHenry Russo

Reprinted in

Punisher: Dark Reign (2009), Punisher: Dark Reign (2009), Punisher by Rick Remender Omnibus (2012)