The Punisher’s debut — one of the defining Bronze Age keys. Even in lower grade and missing its original cover, this issue remains an essential first appearance and a pillar of 1970s Marvel. The reproduction cover presents well, and the interior story is fully intact: Conway, Andru, Giacoia, Hunt — peak mid-’70s ASM energy.
Art: Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (inks)
The classic yellow debut cover — even as a repro, the Kane/Romita composition hits hard: Punisher sighting Spidey through crosshairs, explosions framing the scene, and the Jackal lurking behind it all.
Writer: Gerry Conway
Art: Ross Andru (pencils), Frank Giacoia & Dave Hunt (inks)
The first appearance of the Punisher and the first full appearance of the Jackal. The Jackal manipulates Frank Castle into targeting Spider-Man — establishing the moral ambiguity and brutality that define the character. Classic Andru cityscapes, frantic chase sequences, Daily Bugle paranoia, and the Spider-Mobile era in full swing.
• The Spider’s Web letters page
• Charles Atlas ad, hobby ads, LP ads, and the iconic Evel Knievel Ideal Toys ad on the back (original to the interior).
Coverless, with a clean reproduction front cover placed for presentation. Interior is complete and structurally sound.
Pages are OW/Cream with solid readability; centerfold attached. Edges show wear, small tears, and handling consistent with a low-grade, coverless Bronze key. Back page intact with the Evel Knievel ad bright and fully readable.
A budget-friendly way to own one of the most important ASM keys of the 1970s — the birth of the Punisher.
The Punisher’s debut — one of the defining Bronze Age keys. Even in lower grade and missing its original cover, this issue remains an essential first appearance and a pillar of 1970s Marvel. The reproduction cover presents well, and the interior story is fully intact: Conway, Andru, Giacoia, Hunt — peak mid-’70s ASM energy.
Art: Gil Kane (pencils), John Romita Sr. (inks)
The classic yellow debut cover — even as a repro, the Kane/Romita composition hits hard: Punisher sighting Spidey through crosshairs, explosions framing the scene, and the Jackal lurking behind it all.
Writer: Gerry Conway
Art: Ross Andru (pencils), Frank Giacoia & Dave Hunt (inks)
The first appearance of the Punisher and the first full appearance of the Jackal. The Jackal manipulates Frank Castle into targeting Spider-Man — establishing the moral ambiguity and brutality that define the character. Classic Andru cityscapes, frantic chase sequences, Daily Bugle paranoia, and the Spider-Mobile era in full swing.
• The Spider’s Web letters page
• Charles Atlas ad, hobby ads, LP ads, and the iconic Evel Knievel Ideal Toys ad on the back (original to the interior).
Coverless, with a clean reproduction front cover placed for presentation. Interior is complete and structurally sound.
Pages are OW/Cream with solid readability; centerfold attached. Edges show wear, small tears, and handling consistent with a low-grade, coverless Bronze key. Back page intact with the Evel Knievel ad bright and fully readable.
A budget-friendly way to own one of the most important ASM keys of the 1970s — the birth of the Punisher.
