The Punisher, #17 Direct
Published: March 1989
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Vernon Brooks (mainstream Universe)
- Frank Castle (mainstream Universe)
- Conchita Ortiz (mainstream Universe)
- Punisher (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Whilce Portacio
- Inks: Scott Williams
Computer War
Storyline
The Punisher has to destroy his battle van to get away from Kingpin's battle tank. Kingpin hires Mr. Wong and his nephew, George, to crunch his numbers while his computer is down and they bring along an assassin to deal with the Punisher as well. Lem infiltrates Punisher's house and kills Conchita before the Punisher can take him down.
Characters
- Board (mainstream Universe)
- Vernon Brooks (mainstream Universe)
- Frank Castle (mainstream Universe)
- Wilson Fisk (mainstream Universe)
- Kingpin (mainstream Universe)
- David Lieberman (mainstream Universe)
- Microchip (mainstream Universe)
- Conchita Ortiz (mainstream Universe) [Death]
- Punisher (mainstream Universe)
- Jeremy Wilson (mainstream Universe)
- George Wong (mainstream Universe)
- Mr. Lem (villain, first appearance, death)
- Mr. Wong (villain, first appearance)
Credits
- Script: Mike Baron
- Pencils: Whilce Portacio
- Inks: Scott Williams
- Colors: JayJay Jackson
- Letters: Ken Bruzenak
"So maybe it's not as classy as a silver bullet!"
Storyline
Items: Congratulations on Denny O'Neil's recent marriage; DC vs. Marvel baseball game cancelled; a report on a challenge footrace with Marvel participants; report on the various sports activities indulged in by Bullpenners; Happy Thanksgiving wishes to all.
Characters
- Glenn Herdling (caricature)
Credits
- Script: Glenn Herdling
- Pencils: Hector Collazo
- Inks: Hector Collazo
Story Notes
Items; Pro File (Glenn Herdling); Checklist. After page 25 of story.
"This issue we continue to print your suggestions for an actor to play the part of the Punisher…"
Storyline
Marc McLaurin announces Dolph Lundgren as Frank Castle in the new Punisher movie, responds to readers' letters, and alerts readers of Punisher creators visiting local comic stores.
Credits
- Script: Marc McLaurin
Story Notes
Letters from Chris Barton, Roger Greene, Jonathan Steckelberg, Kevin J. Frey, and Bill Mancuso.