The Punisher, #20 Direct
Published: June 1989
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Issue Contents:
Las Vegas Nights
Characters
- Frank Castle (mainstream Universe)
- Punisher (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Whilce Portacio
- Inks: Ron Randall
Bad Tip
Storyline
Punisher is in Vegas and fails to stop a killer from taking out a mob witness.
Characters
- Frank Castle (mainstream Universe)
- Punisher (mainstream Universe)
- Belzer (villain, death)
- Charlie Sexton (thug)
- Magnusson (private investigator)
Credits
- Script: Mike Baron
- Pencils: Dorival Vitor Lopes
- Inks: Gerry Talaoc
- Colors: Peter Falktoft
- Letters: Ken Bruzenak
Story Notes
Wertham would call this a "transvestite" issue as the villain dresses up as a woman.
"Everyone loves to hate 'em, now even mixed-up Marvel has gotten into the act!"
Storyline
Items: Marvel characters in tv commercials; Henry V play managed by Marvel penciler Bob Hall; review of new movie Comic Book Confidential; congratulations to Frank Miller on getting writing job for Robocop II. Stan's Soapbox: Stan announces his return after 15 years' absence. Announces the end of New World Entertainment and the beginning of Revlon tycoon Ron Perelman's run at owning Marvel.
Characters
- Marc McLaurin (Pro File caricature)
Credits
- Script: Stan Lee
- Script: Marc McLaurin
Story Notes
Items; Pro File (Marc McLaurin); Checklist Between pages 25 and 27 of story.