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Marvel Knights Punisher by Golden, Sniegoski & Wrightson: Purgatory #[nn] cover
Cover: Bernie Wrightson

Marvel Knights Punisher by Golden, Sniegoski & Wrightson: Purgatory #[nn]

Jan 2019 · Marvel · 24.99 USD; 32.99 CAD
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This collection brings together the complete 'Purgatory' storyline from the Marvel Knights era of the Punisher, written by Christopher Golden and Thomas E. Sniegoski with art by the legendary Bernie Wrightson. The story follows Frank Castle as he is resurrected and transformed into a supernatural agent, blending horror elements with the classic Punisher vigilante ethos. It includes the three-issue miniseries originally published in 1998, offering a dark, macabre take on the character that stands apart from his traditional crime-focused narratives.

In "Purgatory Part 1: The Harvest," Wolverine confronts a deranged Morlock named Revelation, long imprisoned for her deadly plague abilities, now convinced he’s a demon blocking her path to Heaven. Meanwhile, the Punisher—now wielding angelic powers—descends into the underground to trace a spreading plague, only to clash with mechanical enforcers sent to capture Revelation. Written by Tom Sniegoski and Christopher Golden, with striking art by Pat Lee and inks by Alvin Lee, this issue blends grim stakes and supernatural tension, all framed by Bernie Wrightson’s haunting cover.

Contains 8 stories
Purgatory Part 1: The Harvest
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherEsphares (death)Tariel (death)GadrielDaimon Hellstorm [Son of Satan]Olivier (villain)Stalkers (villains)
Purgatory Part 2: The Mark of Cain
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherGadrielDaimon Hellstorm [Son of Satan]Olivier (villain)Stalkers (villains)Demons (villains)

In "Purgatory Part 2: The Mark of Cain," the Punisher finds himself deep in a nightmarish realm where his past sins manifest as living, vengeful Stalkers—each a criminal he once killed. With Hellstorm and the enigmatic Gadriel at his side, he must confront not only the demonic forces of Olivier but the haunting truth that his own justice has birthed something far darker than he ever imagined.

Purgatory Part 3: A Gathering of Angels
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherGadrielSarielAzazelArmarosEzekeelOlivier (villain)Stalkers (villains)
Purgatory Part 4: The Hour of Judgment
22 pp · Superhero
PunisherGadrielOlivier (villain)Stalkers (villains)Demons (villains)Daimon Hellstorm [Son of Satan] (cameo)Dr. Strange (cameo)

In "Purgatory Part 4: The Hour of Judgment," Frank Castle confronts the chilling truth behind his past as the Punisher, learning from Olivier that his violent legacy was never his own—but a weapon forged in hell. With Gadriel by his side, Frank fights to reclaim his soul and drive back the demonic forces that have manipulated him, seeking redemption in the only way he knows how.

Chapter One: Ladies in Waiting
22 pp
Punisher [Frank Castle]Wolverine [LoganJames Howlett]Lucy Santini MellaceCaley Blair (death)Council of ThronesRevelation

In "Chapter One: Ladies in Waiting," Wolverine and museum curator Caley respond to a distress call from a collapsed tunnel beneath the Museum of Cultural History, only to uncover a long-buried entity known as Revelation. As a strange illness spreads through the city, claiming lives with terrifying speed, the Punisher is called before the Council of Thrones, where his newfound angelic powers are under scrutiny.

Chapter Two: Ascension
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Wolverine [LoganJames Howlett]Lucy Santini MellaceCaley Blair (flashback)Soteira (hologram)Council of ThronesRevelation

In "Chapter Two: Ascension," Wolverine confronts Revelation—a Morlock once held in stasis for her deadly plague powers—only to find her convinced he’s a demon blocking her path to Heaven. As Frank Castle ventures into the underground to trace a spreading plague, he crosses paths with a new, angelic-powered Punisher, and together they’re ambushed by relentless robots hunting Revelation.

Chapter Three: One Shot at Heaven
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Wolverine [Logan, James Howlett]Daredevil [Matt Murdock](cameo)Council of Thrones [EphesusArcturus]Revelation

In "Chapter Three: One Shot at Heaven," the Punisher and Wolverine face off against a relentless swarm of robots sent to eliminate the enigmatic Morlock, Revelation—only to discover she’s not the threat they thought. As Frank, wounded and now wielding angelic powers, struggles against a deadly plague, the two must find a way to stop Revelation’s desperate quest to reach Heaven without taking her life.

Chapter Four: So This Is Hell
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Wolverine [LoganJames Howlett]Ororo Munroe [Storm]Lucy Santini MellaceCouncil of ThronesRevelation (death)

In "Chapter Four: So This Is Hell," the Punisher confronts the cost of salvation as he helps Revelation glimpse Heaven—only for a new threat to erupt when a final robot activates the Omega Protocol, threatening to destroy New York. With time running out, he makes a desperate stand, using his angelic trench coat to contain the explosion, while Revelation’s fate is sealed and the Council of Thrones arrive to claim her.

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Full credits

artist, colorist Pat Lee
inker Alvin Lee
colorist Angelo Tsang
letterer Comicraft
cover pencils, inks Bernie Wrightson

Reprints

↩ Reprints Marvel Knights Tour Book #1 (1998), Marvel Knights Wave 2 Sketchbook #[nn] (1998), Marvel Knights Sketchbook #[nn] (1998), The Punisher #1 (1998), The Punisher #2 (1998), The Punisher #3 (1999), The Punisher #4 (1999), Wolverine / Punisher: Revelation #1 (1999), Wolverine / Punisher: Revelation #1 (1999), Wolverine / Punisher: Revelation #2 (1999), Wolverine / Punisher: Revelation #3 (1999), Wolverine / Punisher: Revelation #4 (1999)

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