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The Punisher, #24 Direct

Published: October 1989

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The Punisher #24

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Issue Contents:
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When You Think of Great Hits… Think Tengen
Story 1 1 page
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Ad for Tengen video games that play on Nintendo, from Tengen, 1901 McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA 95035. On inside front cover.

Land of the Eternal Sun
Story 2 21 pages superhero
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The Punisher travels to Japan to meet with ninja master Hatsu Yakamoto and teams up with the Shadowmasters to try and help save him from the Eternal Sun organization which turns out to be led by Frank's original quarry, Iris Green.

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Shadowmasters last appeared in Punisher War Journal #9.

Take No Prisoners.
Story 3 1 page

"Operation Wolf for your Nintendo Entertainment System."

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Ad for Operation Wolf video game, playable on Nintendo, from Taito. On page 5.

Video Games Just Got Easier to Order
Story 4 1 page

"Now you're playing with power!"

Story Notes

Ad for various Nintendo game cartridges and the Nintendo Action Set at $99.99 from Sears, Roebuck and Co. On page 7.

Mr. Bubble's Tub Tales
Story 5 1 page
Storyline

Kids like taking baths when Mr. Bubble is used.

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  • Mr. Bubble
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Ad in comic format for Mr. Bubble bath soap. "DD" in a soap bubble is Dan DeCarlo's initials. On page 10.

Acclaim Presents Kid Remote in the Power to Move!
Story 6 1 page

"...stuck in a rut..."

Story Notes

Ad for the Acclaim Remote Controller for Nintendo games. On page 12.

New! Nick Fury / Wolverine The Scorpio Connection
Story 7 1 page
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  • Nick Fury
  • Wolverine
Story Notes

Sign up for Mile High Comics' N.I.C.E. Subscription Club and get the hardback Nick Fury / Wolverine, normally $16.95, for free. On page 21.

Batman
Story 8 1 page

"Write for our huge catalog!"

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Ad for comic books and merchandise from American Comics, Box 470-M19, Gainesville, VA 22065. On page 23.

Comic Book Conventions! [July 1989]
Story 9 1 page

"July schedule"

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List of comic book conventions for July 1989. On top half of page 28.

Chicago Comicon [1989]
Story 10 1 page

"Special appearance by Stan Lee"

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Ad for the 1989 Chicago Comicon at the Ramada Inn in Rosemont, Illinois taking place on June 30, July 1 & July 2. On bottom of page 28.

Story 11 1 page

"Nothing personal, Gail, but I'm going to have to kick your butt!"

Storyline

Stan Lee updates us on upcoming Marvel movie and tv projects. Item: List and details of upcoming comic book conventions. Renee Witterstaetter answers questions about herself in her Pro File interview.

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  • Renee Witterstaetter (caricature)
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Stan's Soapbox; Quote of the Month; Item; Pro File. On page 26.

Story 12 1 page

"The Kingpin/Punisher war was really good, but the end wasn't as satisfying."

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Letters from: Chris Connolly, Bil Johnston, Tim Dwyer, Lance Johnson, and Floyd D. Barber.

Wendell Vaughn Just Won the Cosmic Lottery…
Story 13 1 page
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House ad for Quasar (Marvel, 1989 series).

Marvel Comics Subscription
Story 14 1 page

"Big multiple order savings"

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Marvel subscription ad. On last interior page.

Gear Up.
Story 15 1 page
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Ad for in-game accessories to use in the Ultra Games' Metal Gear video game, playable on Nintendo. On inside front cover.

Three Greet Places That Aren't on the Map
Story 16 1 page

"Venture into outer space."

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Ad for three new TSR boxed game sets. On back cover.