The Punisher, #18 Direct

Published: April 1989

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The Punisher #18

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Issue Contents:
Face off with the Kingpin!
1 page superhero
Characters
Credits
Face Off
Story 1 23 pages superhero

"Punisher's war journal -- my war with the Kingpin has reached a critical phase,"

Storyline

Super hacker, Jeremy, contacts Micro and tells him that he is tired of working for the Kingpin and wants to switch sides. They set a meet but Jeremy is killed by his young rival, George, as he leaves. The Punisher, Microchip and Vernon infiltrate the Kingpin's tower but have to make an uneasy truce with him to walk away with their lives.

Characters
Quick Shots for Hot Shots
Story 2 1 page

"Want to become a real hot shot?"

Story Notes

Ad for QuickShot game joystick from Bondwell Holding of United States and Hong Kong. On page 23.

Comic Books for Sale!
Story 3 1 page

"Price List #17 Expires 12/31/89"

Story Notes

Marvel comics for sale from J & S Comics of Neptune, New Jersey. On page 23.

Story 4 1 page

"Hey… wait a minute!"

Storyline

Items: Assistant editor teams are switched around; Mark Gruenwald organizes fun office Halloween party; Congratulations to newlyweds John Romita, Jr. & Patricia Baker, and Chris Claremont & Beth Fleischer; Stan Lee's Soapbox returns next month.

Characters
  • Marc Siry (caricature)
Story Notes

Items; Pro File (Marc Siry); Checklist Page 26.

Featuring New World Video

Story 5 1 page

"A one-time offer for Marvel addicts!"

Characters
  • Stan Lee (photo)
  • Spider-Man
  • X-Men [Colossus, Storm, Dazzler, Wolverine, Cyclops, Nightcrawler]
Story Notes

Ad for two videos in the Marvel Video Collector Series: "How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way" and "Z-Men". Page 28.

Santa Claws?
Story 6 1 page

"Ho-Ho-Ho, Bub!"

Characters
Story Notes

Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.

Campbell's Can-Do Puzzle Page
Story 7 1 page

"Something fun to do for all kinds of Campbell's Kids."

Story Notes

Ad for Campbell's soups in the form of a kid's puzzle page from Campbell Soup Company. Inside back cover.

Welcome to the 25th Century!
Story 8 1 page science fiction
Story Notes

Ad for Buck Rogers strategy board game produced by TSR, Inc. On back cover.