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Punisher: Back to the War Omnibus #[nn]

Sep 2017 · Marvel · 100.00 USD; 127.00 CAD
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This massive omnibus collects the complete run of the 1990s Punisher: Back to the War limited series, along with related tie-ins and crossover issues from that era. It brings together stories by writers like Mike Baron and artists such as Whilce Portacio, focusing on Frank Castle's return to his military roots and his brutal one-man war against organized crime. The Direct Market variant edition features a unique cover design exclusive to comic shops.

Contains 25 stories
The Punisher Strikes Twice!
19 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle] (introduction)JackalJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonBetty BrantHarry OsbornMary Jane WatsonMiles WarrenBebo
Danger Is a Man Named...Tarantula
18 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Mary Jane WatsonFlash ThompsonJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonLiz AllenBetty BrantHarry OsbornTarantula (introduction)HildagoJuanAunt May Parker (cameo flashback)Dr. Octopus (cameo flashback)Molten Man (cameo flashback)Anna Watson (cameo flashback)Punisher [Frank Castle]
Shoot-out in Central Park!
18 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle]Mary Jane WatsonFlash ThompsonLiz AllenJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonBetty BrantHarry OsbornTarantula [Anton Migel Rodriquez] (origin)

In "Shoot-out in Central Park!", the Punisher and Spider-Man find themselves reluctantly united when a high-stakes chase leads them from a cruise ship to the heart of New York’s most famous park. As tensions flare between the two heroes, a dangerous secret from Spider-Man’s past begins to unravel—especially when Harry learns the truth about Peter Parker’s double life.

To Sow the Seeds of Death's Day!
27 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]PunisherMoses Magnum (introduction)
Death Sentence
32 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle] (origin)Mike Hauley (death)Inspector Dave HamiltonJames Jefferson Holt (death)Grundy (death)MorgansternFrank Castle's wife (flashback, death)Frank Castle's son (flashback, death)Frank Castle's daughter (flashback, death)Bruno (flashback)Mrs. HaulerTommy HaulerMark ChristansonMr. Kingsley
Accounts Settled... Accounts Due!
20 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Audrey (death)Frank Castle's wife (flashback, death)Frank Castle's son (flashback, death)Frank Castle's daughter (flashback, death)Bruno Costa (flashback, death)Detective Laviano (flashback)Byron Hannigan (flashback, death)Luis Allegre (flashback, death)Frank Costa (flashback)Rose Costa (flashback)Skinner (flashback, death)Kolsky (flashback, death)Mechanic (flashback)
..And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]X-Men [NightcrawlerColossusWolverine]Punisher [Frank Castle]Mary Jane WatsonHarry OsbornLiz AllenRobbie RobertsonJ. Jonah JamesonJigsaw (first appearance, shadows only)Eric Hoffman (picture)HennessyPeter Parker clone (picture)Snake-Eyes

In "..And the Nightcrawler Came Prowling, Prowling," Spider-Man and Nightcrawler clash in a tense, misdirected fight after witnessing a shooting—each convinced the other is the shooter. As the chaos unfolds, the Punisher races to uncover the identity of an imposter using his name, setting off a chain of events that blurs the line between hunter and hunted.

Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!
18 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle]NightcrawlerMary Jane WatsonFlash ThompsonJ. Jonah JamesonDr. Marla Madison (first appearance)Harry OsbornJigsaw (first full appearance)BennyRoscoe

In "Let the Punisher Fit the Crime!", the Punisher joins forces with Spider-Man to track down a mysterious sniper targeting New York. As Jigsaw captures Spider-Man, the Punisher and Nightcrawler launch a daring assault to free him, turning the tide in a high-stakes chase. Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson enlists Dr. Marla Madison in a secret campaign to bring down Spider-Man, setting off a dangerous chain of events.

The Hitman's Back in Town!
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle]Harry OsbornFlash ThompsonDr. Bart HamiltonGlory GrantJ. Jonah JamesonMarla MadisonRobbie RobertsonHitmanThe People's Liberation FrontMrs. MugginsBenny

In "The Hitman's Back in Town!", the Punisher returns to New York with a mission, only to find himself crossing paths with Spider-Man when a notorious super criminal known as Hitman is hired to kidnap J. Jonah Jameson. With the city on edge and the stakes rising, the two unlikely figures must navigate a dangerous game of cat and mouse—each with their own methods, but a shared target.

Big Apple Battleground!
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle] (flashback)J. Jonah JamesonMarla MadisonRobbie RobertsonGlory GrantDr. Bart HamiltonHarry OsbornHitman [Burt Kenyon] (flashback) (death)The People's Liberation FrontViet Cong (flashback)MortyRalphFrankMilo

In "Big Apple Battleground!", the Punisher races to stop the People's Liberation Front from detonating a bomb at Ellis Island, targeting the Statue of Liberty and the life of J. Jonah Jameson. When the threat escalates, he confronts the Hitman—a former army comrade—forcing a brutal choice between loyalty and justice, with Spider-Man’s fate hanging in the balance.

Fear Grows in Brooklyn!
17 pp · Superhero
Captain America [Steve Rogers]Punisher [Frank Castle]Cynthia Maxwell Kramer (introduction)Joshua CooperMike (Steve Rogers's neighbor, introduction)Anna Kapplebaum'Little John' Giovanni'Shark' ArmstrongJoeyLesFred
Man-Hunt!
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle]Aunt May ParkerRobbie RobertsonJ. Jonah JamesonMarla MadisonDr. WaltersBarney BushkinApril MayeMary Jane WatsonLorenzo JacobiThe MobMildred
One for Those Long Gone!
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle]April MayeBarney BushkinJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonLu SingGlory GrantLorenzo Jacobi (death)The MobRalph RobbinsHatay (flashback)Mehemet (flashback)ArnieReisSeamanJack Masters
Spider-Man: Threat or Menace?
30 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]The Punisher [Frank Castle]J. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonBen UrichDr. OctopusThe Great Turhan (death)EddieHarry
Untitled Superhero story
8 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Jocko (death)TurkGrottoDuke (death)

In "null," grief-stricken and haunted, Matt clings to a fragile hope that Elektra still lives, driving him to the desperate act of digging up her grave. Meanwhile, the Punisher breaks free from prison, setting a collision course with a world already teetering on the edge.

Child's Play
22 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Punisher [Frank Castle]Sister HelenBen UrichHeather GlennMary Elizabeth O'Koren (death)Billy O'KorenCoach Patrick DonahueHogman [Peter Grunter]JoeyFlapper (death)LouievilleNixMr. O'KorenMrs. O'Koren

In "Child's Play," a tragic accident at a school sets off a grim pursuit: a teenage girl’s death from a drug overdose, her brother Daredevil, and the Punisher each driven to uncover the dealer behind her demise. As personal stakes rise, Matt’s growing feelings for Heather add a fragile tension to the mission.

Good Guys Wear Red!
22 pp · Superhero
Daredevil [Matt Murdock]Punisher [Frank Castle]Heather GlennFoggy NelsonBecky BlakeBilly O'KorenCoach Patrick DonahueHogman [Peter Grunter]Mr. SpindleMarkie (death)Smitty (death)Mr. O'KorenMrs. O'Koren

In "Good Guys Wear Red!", Daredevil and the Punisher team up to stop Hogman, a dealer preying on children with drugs, but their conflicting approaches push them to the edge. As tensions rise, the line between justice and vengeance blurs—leading to a shocking moment that leaves both heroes shaken.

Stalkers in the Shadows
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle]CloakDaggerFelicia Hardy [Black Cat]Captain Jean DeWolffFred Myers [Boomerang]Mrs. Muggins

In "Stalkers in the Shadows," the Punisher makes a daring escape from Dannemora State Prison with the help of Boomerang, leaving the villain behind to face justice. Meanwhile, Spider-Man checks in on Felicia Hardy in the hospital before tracking the Punisher’s trail, where he crosses paths with Cloak and Dagger, who are also hunting the vigilante with their own motives.

Crime & Punishment!
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]PunisherCloakDaggerBlack Cat [Felicia Hardy]Vanessa FiskKingpin [Wilson Fisk]ElaineMarvinBobby
Delusions
22 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]PunisherBlack Cat [Felicia Hardy]Captain Jean DeWolffJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonBen UrichGlory GrantZackCharlieHobgoblin (cameo)Dr. Octopus (cameo)The Owl (cameo)Gwen Stacy (cameo)Mary Jane Watson (cameo)Betty Brant (cameo)Kingpin (cameo)Kraven (cameo)Boomerang (cameo)Electro (cameo)Daredevil (cameo)Punisher's wife (cameo)Punisher's son (cameo)Punisher's daughter (cameo)District Attorney Tower
Circle of Blood
40 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle] (origin retold)JigsawThe Trust (introduction)Don Cervello (introduction)Gregario (introduction)Charlie Siciliano (introduction)Tony Massera (introduction)Frisky MartinMitchWardenTommy

In "Circle of Blood," the Punisher finds himself locked behind bars, forced into a brutal confrontation with the cunning Jigsaw. When a prison break erupts, the Punisher stands alone against the chaos—his mission not to escape, but to stop the criminals from doing so. With the warden offering freedom in exchange for service, the Punisher must decide whether to fight for The Trust, even as the lines between justice and vengeance blur.

Back to the War
24 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]Kingpin imposter (dead)The TrustAlaric (introduction)Morgan (death)Injun Joe (death)George 'Georgie Porgy' Ovani (death)Bo Barrigan (death)'Killer' Croesus (death)Angela (introduction)Tony MasseraCharlie SicilianoEjszakaSantiagoNolo Contendre (death)
Slaughterday
23 pp · Superhero
PunisherTony MasseraAlaricAngelaThe TrustMarcus Coriander (death)Tomas Santiago (death)Carlos (death)Simon Ejszaka

In "Slaughterday," the Punisher finds himself caught in a deadly game when a rogue network of look-alikes—armed with his own signature tactics—begins eliminating mobsters with brutal efficiency. As the body count rises and innocent lives are caught in the crossfire, the real Punisher must navigate a web of deception to restore order before the chaos consumes everything.

Final Solution
23 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]The TrustAngelaAlericTony MasseraJigsawRyker's Island Warden (death)Dave
Final Solution Part 2
22 pp · Superhero
Punisher [Frank Castle]The TrustAlaricJigsawAngelaTony Massera

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Full credits

artist Ross Andru
inker, colorist Dave Hunt
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Declan Shalvey

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Reprinted in Punisher Epic Collection #2 (2018)

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