Nightstalkers #5
In "Cut to the Bone," the Nightstalkers race to stop Shiv and his coven mid-ritual, but the dark sorcerer escapes—only to brutally kill Beth and Benny Casim before setting Adam Casim ablaze. As Blade struggles to contain the aftermath, the team must maintain their cover as Borderline Investigative Services, letting both Shiv and Adam be taken to the hospital. The Punisher arrives at the hospital to confront Adam, vowing revenge on Shiv, who’s already vanished during transport to prison in an ambulance. Written by D. G. Chichester and illustrated by Ron Garney, with inks by Tom Palmer and colors by Tom Palmer, this pivotal issue features a cover by Ron Garney and Tom Palmer.
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When the Nightstalkers try to stop Shiv and his coven from finishing their sacrificial rites Shiv manages to escape. He then kills Beth and Benny Casim and burns Adam Casim horribly before Blade can stop him. To keep from blowing their cover as Borderline Investigative Services the Nightstalkers allow both Shiv and Adam Casim to be taken to the hospital. The Punisher visits Adam Casim there and vows to punish Shiv, who has escaped from custody while being transported to prison in an ambulance after his surgery.
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