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The Punisher, #5

Published: January 1988

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Story Featuring Punisher

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Ministry of Death

Story Featuring Punisher

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The Punisher accompanies Reverend Sammy Smith to his cult compound in Guiana and meets his sister who also has mysterious powers. When Frank learns that Smith is planning on having his followers drink cyanide rather than face infiltration by U.S. government agents, he takes out the paranoid reverend and his crazy sister.

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Letters Page

Letter Column Featuring Punishing Mails

"The Punisher #3 was great."

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Letters from: Tim Dwyer, Aaron Sasson, Hector Ruiz, and Jim Nurss. Next issue blurb and illustration.

"This may be the chance you've been waiting for!"

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House ad for "The Official Marvel Comics Try-Out Book." Between pp. 9-10 of story.

In-House Column Featuring Bullpen Bulletins , In-House Column Featuring ProFile

"You're lucky I didn't disintegrate you - or turn you all to elephants."

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Larry Hama leaves editorial to continue writing G.I. Joe and unnamed new comics titles. Michael Higgins replaces Hama as editor of the Conan books. Hama's senior editor position will be filled by Ralph Macchio.

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Items, Pro File on: Ann Nocenti, and Checklist. Between pp. 19-20 of story.

Marvel Super Mart

"Maybe you can't find a favorite Marvel title…"

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List of 28 independent comics stores around the country. Between pp. 20-21 of story.

Holiday Savings on Marvel Comics

"Special 9-issue subscription only $5.25"

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Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.