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Punisher: Franken-Castle               Trade Paperback
The Punisher joins the Legion of Monsters!  Awesome!!
Cover by: John Romita Jr.

The Punisher is dead, so who, or what, is the giant patchwork monster skulking through the tunnels under New York? And what do those strange armored Japanese hunters tracking him want? Criminals are no longer being killed; they are simply vanishing into thin air. Listen closely, you can hear their pleas far below the streets. Those forgotten by society have a new protector. The Legion of Monsters has found a new leader. Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster?

Punisher: Franken-Castle contains:Dark Reign: The List – Punisher (2009) One-Shot
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: John Romita Jr.
Inker: Klaus Janson
Colorist: Dean White
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

Frank Castle has disabled much of Norman Osborn’s criminal underground, tarnished his well-groomed public image and attempted to assassinate him. Today Osborn returns the favor. With Frank still torn apart from his battle with the Hood, Osborn dedicates himself and every single HAMMER resource to one goal: killing The Punisher. To make sure they don’t fail, The Dark Avengers are going with them. Somebody has to die. Somebody will. Legendary artist John Romita Jr. returns to The Punisher, joined by regular series writer Rick Remender for this, the most ferocious battle of Frank Castle’s life. Plus, a preview of the next exciting chapter of the Punisher.
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Punisher (2010) Issues #11-14 & 16
Writer: Rick Remender
Artists: Tony Moore Mike Hawthorne & Dan Brereton
Colorist: Dan Brown
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

In issue #11, In the belly of New York, skulking and forgotten creatures of the night uncover the remains of a man in a familiar outfit. Frank Castle is dead. What exactly IS Frankencastle? Long time collaborators Rick Remender and Tony Moore (GHOST RIDER, Fear Agent, The Walking Dead) are reunited for what will be the greatest struggle in the afterlife of the Punisher. Battle not with monsters, lest ye become a monster… Note: This story picks up after the events of Dark Reign: The List – Punisher (2009)

Next in issue #13, Trapped in the dank tunnels under New York, surrounded by a savage team of Japanese monster hunters, filthy in the blood of his friends, Frank Castle turns, lifts a giant rifle and smiles. They aren’t prepared for this, you aren’t prepared for this, an entire issue loaded full, completely dedicated to bleeding, sweet, revenge-splattered murder in traditional hardcore Punisher style. Frank’s been through hell – time to give a little back.

Next in issue #14, Broken, savage and at his lowest, Frank Castle lurks in dark places, hunted by pitiless assassins and their mysterious leader Hellsgaard. Who is this giant skull-faced behemoth and why does he relentlessly slaughter the grotesque? Find out in this haunting tale of pulp dread painted in ghoulish detail by Eisner award winner Dan Brereton. In order to protect those who kept him alive, The Punisher is in for the bloodiest, down and dirty, gutter fight of his life – get your tickets now.

Finally issue #16, Somewhere on the Demonplanes of black Limbo, two men, two monsters, struggle to murder one another. Frank Castle has taken a pledge to protect the citizens of Monster Metropolis and the only way to fulfill his oath – murder the hell out of Robert Hellsgaard. But in order to defeat the monster hunter Frank will have to die. Again. The Legion of Monsters are defeated and diminished. Frank’s cobbled body is failing him. The bad guys don’t stand a chance. A swift kick, a jagged bone sticking through your shin – enter the conclusion of Franken-Castle!
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Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #19
Writer: Rick Remender
Artists: Tony Moore, Mike Hawthorne & Dan Brereton
Colorist: Dan Brown
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #19, The rematch you begged for: Punisher vs Daken! A few months ago, Wolverine’s son hunted down Frank Castle at the behest of a vengeance-seeking Norman Osborn and sliced him to ribbons. But Frank’s feeling better now, and he’s ready for round two – as Franken-Castle! Everything you ever wanted all in one comic – in the most brutal, down-in-the-dirt, blood-soaked, slugfest the law will allow per page – guaranteed to kick you right in your damned face, in mighty Marvel fashion, naturally.
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Punisher (2010) Issue #15
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Roland Boschi
Colorists: Dan Brown & Lee Loughridge
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #15, In the black forest, on a desolate and snowy mountainside, a million undead Nazis stand between Frank Castle and the man he has promised to kill. Rick Remender writes, Tony Moore draws, Frank Castle bathes in the remains of Hitler’s zombie hordes. It’s a bad day to be a million undead Nazis.
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Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #17
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Roland Boschi
Colorists: Dan Brown & Lee Loughridge
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #17, In the past few months, Frank Castle has had his family desecrated by the Hood, been killed by Daken, been slashed to ribbons by The Hand, been hunted by Microchip’s Deadly Dozen, and had a bounty placed on his head by Jigsaw. But now, The Punisher has made a list of his own. God help you if your name is on it. It’s time for the rise of Frank Castle. It’s time for Payback.
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Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #18
Writer: Rick Remender
Artist: Jefte Palo
Colorist: Dan Brown
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #18, Lady Gorgon, a high-ranking Hand operative, lost her stature after she failed to kill Frank Castle. Now that the Punisher has made his way to Tokyo to hunt her, she’d be lucky if her stature is all she looses. Frank’s made a list of every scumbag dumb enough to take a shot at him. If you’re on his list, you’re already dead. Let the festivities begin.
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Dark Wolverine (2010) Issues #88-89
Writers: Daniel Way & Marjorie Liu
Artists: Stephen Segovia & Paco Diaz
Inkers: Cam Smith, Guillermo Ortego, & Paco Diaz
Colorist: Antonio Fabela
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #88, Daken, reeling from his father’s betrayal, heads to Japan in search of Muramasa, the legendary mystic swordsmith…only to come face-to-face with a ghost from his recent past-the monstrous Franken-Castle! The last time these two met, it ended with Frank Castle in pieces, lying dead in the sewer. It’s time for revenge. And Daken couldn’t agree more…

From issue #89, Daken barely survived his encounter with Frank Castle, but that only makes him more dangerous than ever – especially when Wolverine shows up to save the day. Killing two birds with one stone has never been more appealing…
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Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #20
Writer: Rick Remender
Artists: Tony Moore, Paco Diaz & John Lucas
Colorist: Dan Brown
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #20, The Punisher and Wolverine must kill Daken! In hunting Dark Wolverine, Frank Castle has unwittingly given him the thing he needed most to complete his mission of retribution. On the rooftops of Tokyo, The Punisher, in a broken body, and his unwitting partner Wolverine, his healing factor negated, fight against a vengeful son reborn in the Exo-Mind! Dear lord is it going to get bloody
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Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #21
Writer: Rick Remender
Artists: Dan Brereton, Andrea Mutti & Luca Malisan
Editors: Cory Levine, James Emmett, Jeff Youngquist, Jeanie Schaefer, Jennifer Grunwald, Jody LeHeup, Joe Hochstein, Mark D. Beazley, Nelson Ribeiro & Sebastian Girner

From issue #21, The shocking conclusion of the Franken-Castle era! After his brutal struggle to kill Daken in Tokyo, the Punisher is in rough shape. In order to restore his health, hacker comrade Henry Russo sends Frank to the nearest remote place he can find — Monster Island. However, as his body heals, Frank’s mind begins to fade into madness. Someone needs to take him down. Someone named Elsa Bloodstone.
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Trade Paperback reprints/collects from Marvel Comics:
Dark Reign: The List – Punisher (2009) One-Shot
Punisher (2010) Issues #11-14 & 16
Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #19
Punisher (2010) Issue #15
Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #17
Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #18
Dark Wolverine (2010) Issues #88-89
Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #20
Franken-Castle (2010) Issue #21

Trade Paperback is bagged & boarded and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.

First Printing
Publisher: Marvel Worldwide, Inc.
Publication Date: 2011
Format: FC, 338 pages, TPB, 10.25″ x 6.75″
ISBN-10: 078514420X
ISBN-13: 9780785144205

Collectible Entertainment note: Trade Paperback is in Very Fine + condition.  Beautiful!  Please See Scans!!  A must have for any serious Punisher and/or Wolverine collector / enthusiast.  A fun & entertaining read.  Very Highly Recommended.

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