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The Punisher, #5 Direct

Published: January 1988

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The Punisher #5

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1 page superhero
Characters
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Ministry of Death
Story 1 22 pages superhero
Storyline

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.

Characters
  • Frank Castle (mainstream Universe)
  • Punisher (mainstream Universe)
  • Ray White
  • Vickie White
  • Reverend Sammy Smith (villain)
  • Sadie Smith (villain)
  • Byron Gresham (villain)
  • Keena (villain)
Credits
Story 2 1 page

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

Characters
Story Notes

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

Story 3 1 page

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

Storyline

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.

Characters
  • Ann Nocenti (caricature)
Story Notes

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

Marvel Super Mart
Story 4 1 page

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

Characters
Story Notes

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

Letters Page (1)
Story 5 1 page

"The Punisher #3 was great."

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Credits
Story Notes

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

Holiday Savings on Marvel Comics
Story 6 1 page

"Special 9-issue subscription only $5.25"

Story Notes

Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.